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PPSC Selection Process 2022
Prelims, Mains, and interviews make up the three parts of the PPSC selection process. The results of all three phases will determine a candidate's eligibility for the PPSC exam in 2022. While the Mains and the Interview are thorough and in-depth, the Prelims is more qualifying in character. Candidates must pass each stage of the PPSC exam 2022 in order to be considered for employment. Candidates must be aware that PPSC has established a certain cutoff for each step in which candidates are shortlisted. Here, the PPSC selection procedure is succinctly but thoroughly presented for the benefit of applicants.PPSC Selection Process 2022- Prelims
The stage 1 selection process of PPSC is shortlisting the candidates on the basis of his/ her marks in the Prelims exam. There are two papers in the prelims round- Paper I(General Studies) and Paper-II(Civil Services Aptitude Test). The preliminary examination is only a screening test for selecting candidates who would be eligible to take the main examination and the marks obtained in this examination shall not be counted towards the merit of the candidates arrived at after the main examination. Candidates equal to 13 times of the vacancies advertised in each category would qualify from amongst those appearing in the Preliminary Examination for the Main Examination.
Paper I- General Studies
- Paper I is an objective type question(MCQs) based on General Studies.
- There are a total of 100 questions asked in this examination. The total marks for this will be 200 marks.
- Each question holds a weightage of 2 marks.
- There is no negative marking, however, there may be negative marking for any objections to the answer key found false/frivolous/not supported by authentic evidence.
- The question paper shall be bilingual and shall be printed in English and Punjabi except for questions where candidates’ proficiency in the language is to be tested.
Paper II- Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT)
- Paper-II is an Objective type question (MCQs) based on Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT).
- There are 80 questions asked in the examination, for a total of 200 marks.
- Each question holds a weightage of 2.5 marks.
- There is no negative marking, however, there may be negative marking for any objections to the answer key found false/frivolous/not supported by authentic evidence.
- The question paper shall be bilingual and shall be printed in English and Punjabi except for questions where candidates’ proficiency in the language is to be tested.
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PPSC Selection Process 2022- Mains
The stage 2 selection process of PPSC is shortlisting the candidates on the basis of his/ her marks in the Mains exam. From amongst the candidates who have appeared for the main written examination, candidates not more than three times the number of vacancies advertised in each category shall be called for the interview.
- All papers in the mains exam shall be descriptive in nature.
- The PPSC 2022 mains exam consists of a total of 7 papers.
- The PPSC mains competitive examination shall include seven compulsory papers.
- Candidates will have the option to attempt all the papers, except the language papers in Punjabi or English medium.
- Candidates exercising the option to answer Papers in the Punjabi language may, if they so desire, give the English version within brackets of only the description of the technical terms, if any, in addition to the version in the Punjabi language.
- The question papers other than language papers will be set in English. However, when any candidate opts for attempting any paper(s) in Punjabi medium, the question papers shall be printed in Punjabi accordingly.
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PPSC PCS Mains Exam Pattern
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Papers |
Subject Name |
Maximum Marks |
|
Paper I |
General English |
100 marks |
|
Paper-II |
General Punjabi (to be answered only in Gurmukhi Script) |
100 marks |
|
Paper III |
General Essay (to be answered either in English/ Gurmukhi Script) |
150 marks |
|
Paper IV |
General Studies Paper 1 (HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY AND SOCIETY) |
250 marks |
|
Paper V |
General Studies Paper 2 (INDIAN CONSTITUTION & POLITY, GOVERNANCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS) |
250 marks |
|
Paper VI |
General Studies Paper 3 (ECONOMY, STATISTICS, AND SECURITY ISSUES) |
250 marks |
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Paper VII |
General Studies Paper 4 (SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, ENVIRONMENT, PROBLEM-SOLVING & DECISION MAKING) |
250 marks |
PPSC PCS Interview Process 2022
Only candidates who have qualified the written examination and fulfill the eligibility criteria will be called for an interview. The interview will contain 150 as maximum marks. The marks obtained in the interview together with the marks obtained in the written exam will be considered for the final merit list.
The viva voce test will be held for the applicants who receive the highest aggregate marks in the written part of the Main Competitive Examination, which must be at least three times the number of vacancies. In the case that two or more applicants are tied for first place, the order of merit will be determined by the highest viva voce score. For each category, up to three times the number of vacancies must be deemed qualified to sit the viva voce test.
An Interview Board consisting of the Chairman and Members of the Commission, as well as an outside expert, will conduct the viva voce test. To interview the candidates, multiple Interview Boards may be put up.
The interview panelist will assess the candidate's honesty and spontaneity in responding to questions, as well as the candidate's confidence, communication skills, mental alertness, logical thinking, judgment ability, and leadership abilities.
The interview style will not be a strict cross-examination, but rather a natural, yet focused and purposeful conversation, with the goal of revealing the candidate's mental capabilities. The interview test is not intended to be a measure of the candidates' specific or general knowledge, which should have already been assessed through their written papers.
Candidates are expected to have shown an intelligent interest not only in their specific academic subjects, but also in current events both within and outside their own State or country, as well as in modern currents of thought and new discoveries that should pique the interest of well-educated youth.
Note: No candidate shall be eligible to appear in the interview unless he/she obtains 45% marks in the aggregate of all the papers (read 40 % for the candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) including at least 25% marks in each paper.
Special Instructions for the Post of Deputy Superintendent of Police and Deputy Superintendent of Jails (Grade-II)/ District Probation Officer (Jails)
The candidates who opt for the Punjab Police Service and who qualify the main competitive Examination shall have to qualify the physical test as per the rule of the Punjab Police Service Rules
|
Category |
Minimum Height |
|
For Men |
5 feet 7 inches |
|
For Women |
5 feet 3 inches |
|
Chest Measurement (Applicable for Men only) |
|
|
Unexpanded |
33 inches |
|
Expanded |
34.5 inches |
Besides the above requirement, the candidates have to qualify for the Physical Test for the post of Deputy Superintendent Police and Deputy Superintendent of Jails (GradeII)/ District Probation Officer (Jails). The candidates have to mandatorily qualify the physical test in the 1600 meters race. In addition, the candidates have to qualify for any two physical test events of the three physical test events mentioned at serial no. 2, 3, and 4 in the below-given table.
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Sr. No |
Events for Male Candidates |
Events for Female Candidates |
|
1 |
1600 meters race: To be completed within 07 minutes 30 seconds (only one attempt) |
800 meters race: To be completed within 04 minutes 45 seconds (only one attempt) |
|
2 |
Long Jump: Minimum 3.60 meters (Three attempts only) |
Long Jump: Minimum 3.00 meters (Three attempts only) |
|
3 |
High Jump: Minimum 1.15 meters (Three attempts only) |
High Jump: Minimum 1.00 meter (Three attempts only) |
|
4 |
Vertical Rope: 2.0 Meters climb from the ground (Three attempts only) |
Shuttle: Running between two parallel lines 10 meters apart, five times in 20 seconds (one attempt only) |
The selection of the candidate is based on three stages in total-Preliminary Examination, Mains Examination, Interview
Is there any negative marking in the PPSC Exam 2022?
There is no negative marking, however, there may be negative marking for any objections to the Answer Key found false/frivolous/not supported by authentic evidence
Are the PPSC Prelims marks considered in the final merit list?
No, the PPSC Prelims marks are not considered in the final merit list of the PPSC exam.