PMS KPK

The PMS Exam commonly referred to as Provincial Civil Services (PCS) is a prestigious exam conducted by the Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa Public Service Commission (KPPSC) to select the competent and capable candidates for the positions of BPS-17 officers of executive cadre in the provincial government. The test is designed in such a way as to recruit officers with good knowledge, abilities, and problem-solving skills. The successful individuals who get allocation are entrusted with key positions of administration to play an important role in the governance and development of the Sindh province.

Eligibility Criteria

• Both male, female including special persons can apply.
• 2nd division bachelor from a recognized educational institution/university. (provided that a candidate who has 3rd division or D Grade in bachelor degree will be eligible for the examination in cases where he/she has obtained higher divison in Masters degree.
• The age limit for a PMS candidate is 21 to 30 years
• 1 year of upper age relaxation for the candidates from the scheduled caste.
• 2 years upper age relaxation for the Federal/Sindh Government officials serving for at least 2 years service (subject to the certificates issued by their respective departments).

Nationality

A candidate should be a Pakistani national.

Domicile

The candidates must have domicile and permanent residency or KPK.

Exam Structure

1. Screening Test
2. Written Examination
3. Psychological/Aptitude Test
4. Interview

Screening Test Syllabus

100 marks question paper comprising of 100 MCQs to be done in 100 minutes and 50% marks are required to qualify.

There is no negative marking.

Written Examination

• Written Examination – 1200 marks
• Viva voce/Interview – 300 marks (Qualifying marks 120)

Written Exam (Compulsory + Optional Subjects)

PMS Syllabus for written exam consists of 6 Compulsory Subjects (600 marks) and Optional Subjects to be chosen from 7 groups (600 marks).

Passing Requirements

A candidate has to secure at least:

• 33% marks in each optional paper
• 40% marks in each compulsory paper
• 50% or above aggregate of the total marks of the written examination

Process after the Written Exam—Interviews

The individuals who pass the written examination will appear before a committee of interviewers for the interview. The questions asked would be based on the candidates' academics, subjects studied for the exam, and the general interest of the interviewers.

No candidate shall be deemed to have passed the viva voce or interview if he/she fails to get at least 40% marks in it. If he/she fails to do so or remains absent from the interview, he/she will be considered failed in the process of selection.

Announcement of Final Merit List

After the declaration of the final result, the candidates are appointed as Gazetted Offers. They undergo training in the civil service academies, and on successful completion of the training they are posted to various posts of Grade-17. The training is designed to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to make them able to discharge their duties in an effective and efficient manner.