Complete PPSC Syllabus 2025-2026

PPSC PCS (Provincial Civil Services) Exam Stages

The PPSC PCS examination is conducted in three stages[reference:0][reference:1]:

• Stage 1 – Preliminary Examination: Screening test with two objective papers (General Studies & CSAT).[reference:2]
• Stage 2 – Mains Examination: Descriptive papers covering multiple subjects.[reference:3]
• Stage 3 – Interview / Personality Test: Final selection stage.[reference:4]

Prelims Exam Pattern

Prelims Syllabus – Paper I (General Studies)

• Everyday Science: States of matter, atoms, acids & bases, human body, diseases, public health, immunization, force & motion, light & sound, electricity, computers & telecommunication.[reference:5][reference:6]
• Environmental Studies: Atmosphere, solar system, climate change, water cycle, biodiversity, pollution, soil, food chain.[reference:7]
• Political Theory & International Order: Freedom, equality, social justice, rights & duties, UN, World Bank, IMF, WTO, G20, BRICS.[reference:8]
• Indian Polity: Constitution, key amendments, Panchayati Raj, elections, regionalism, coalition politics.[reference:9]
• History: Indus Valley, Vedic Age, Maurya & Gupta periods, Sultanate, Mughals, British rule, Indian National Movement, World History.[reference:10]
• Economy: Economic policies, five-year plans, LPG reforms, growth, fiscal deficits, inflation, agriculture, trade.[reference:11]

Prelims Syllabus – Paper II (CSAT)

• Comprehension, Interpersonal skills, Logical reasoning, Analytical ability, Decision-making, Problem-solving, Basic numeracy, Data interpretation.[reference:12]

Mains Exam Pattern

The PPSC Mains exam consists of 7 descriptive papers[reference:13]:

• Paper I: Punjabi (Gurmukhi script)[reference:14]
• Paper II: English (Comprehension, Essay, etc.)[reference:15]
• Paper III – VII: Various subjects including General Studies, Optional subjects, etc.[reference:16]

Lecturer (BS-17) – General Pattern

The PPSC Lecturer test generally follows a multiple-choice question (MCQ) format[reference:17]. The syllabus varies by subject but typically includes[reference:18]:

• Subject-Specific Portion (70-80%): Questions related to your specific teaching subject (e.g., English, Urdu, Psychology, Botany, etc.).[reference:19][reference:20]
• Teaching Methodology / Pedagogy: Teaching techniques, classroom management, lesson planning, educational psychology.[reference:21]
• General Knowledge: Pakistan Studies, Current Affairs, Islamic Studies.[reference:22]
• English: Grammar, comprehension, vocabulary, essay writing.[reference:23]

Subject-Specific Examples

Note: The syllabus varies by subject. Always check the official PPSC notification for the specific post you are applying for.[reference:28]

Assistant Director (BS-17) – General Pattern

The PPSC Assistant Director written test typically consists of a single MCQ paper of 100 marks, with a duration of 90 minutes[reference:29].

Assistant Director (Civil) – Syllabus[reference:31]

• Subject-Specific (80%): B.Sc. in Civil Engineering related questions.[reference:32]
• General Ability (20%): General Knowledge, Pakistan Studies, Current Affairs, Geography, English, Basic Mathematics, Urdu, Everyday Science, Computer Studies.[reference:33][reference:34]

Assistant Director (Electrical) – Syllabus[reference:35]

• Subject-Specific (80%): B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering related questions.[reference:36]
• General Ability (20%): Same as above – GK, Pakistan Studies, Current Affairs, etc.[reference:37]

Assistant Director (General) – Two-Paper Pattern[reference:38]

Paper 1 topics: General Knowledge, Pakistan Studies, Current Affairs, Islamic Studies (or General Knowledge for Non-Muslims), Basic Mathematics, English, Urdu, Everyday Science, Basic Computer Studies (MS Office, Email, Internet, etc.).[reference:39]

Qualifying Criteria: 40% marks in each paper and 50% aggregate to qualify for Viva Voce.[reference:40]

Sub Inspector (BS-14) – Syllabus Overview

The PPSC Police Sub Inspector exam covers the following major areas[reference:41]:

Section 1: General Knowledge & Intelligence (40%)[reference:42][reference:43]

• General Knowledge – Pakistan Studies, Current Affairs, Islamic Studies
• Intelligence & Logical Reasoning
• Quantitative / Numerical Ability
• Computer Aptitude[reference:44]

Section 2: Legal Studies & Police Laws[reference:45][reference:46]

• Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) – key sections and provisions[reference:47][reference:48]
• Local & Special Laws[reference:49]
• Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)
• Police Rules and Regulations

Section 3: Basic Criminal Investigation[reference:50][reference:51]

• Crime Scene Investigation – procedures and protocols[reference:52]
• Evidence collection and preservation
• Interrogation techniques
• Police Station Record Keeping[reference:53]

Section 4: Police Practical Work & IT Skills[reference:54][reference:55]

• Police Station Record Keeping and documentation[reference:56]
• Computer & IT skills, digital data handling[reference:57]
• Cyber Surveillance & Intelligence gathering[reference:58]

Exam Composition: Existing Subjects (40%) and other sections as per the latest PPSC notification.[reference:59]

Tehsildar / Naib Tehsildar – Syllabus Overview

The Tehsildar test syllabus covers the following areas[reference:60]:

• General Knowledge & Current Affairs: National and international events, Pakistan affairs.[reference:61][reference:62]
• Pakistan Studies: History, geography, culture, constitution.[reference:63][reference:64]
• Islamic Studies: Basic Islamic knowledge, pillars of Islam.[reference:65]
• English & Urdu: Grammar, comprehension, essay writing.[reference:66]
• Revenue Laws & Land Records: Land revenue acts, procedures.[reference:67]
• Geography & Economics: Physical geography, economic policies.[reference:68]

Note: Tehsildar and Naib Tehsildar exams are conducted in three stages – Prelims, Mains, and Interview.[reference:70]

Canal Patwari (BS-11) – Revised Syllabus[reference:71]

One paper MCQ type written test of 100 Marks with 90 Minutes duration.[reference:72]

Section A: Basic Computer Studies (50%)[reference:73]

• Microsoft Excel – formulas, functions, data entry, basic spreadsheet operations.[reference:74]
• Microsoft Word – document creation, formatting, tables, mail merge.[reference:75]
• Basic computer operations, file management.

Section B: General Ability (50%)[reference:76]

• General Knowledge – Pakistan Studies, Current Affairs.[reference:77]
• Islamic Studies (or General Knowledge for Non-Muslim candidates).[reference:78]
• Geography – Physical and political geography of Pakistan.[reference:79]
• Basic Mathematics – Arithmetic, mensuration.[reference:80]
• English – Grammar, comprehension.[reference:81]
• Urdu – Basic grammar and comprehension.[reference:82]
• Everyday Science – Basic scientific concepts.[reference:83]

Important: Candidates who qualify the written test will be called for a Typing Test on Computer.[reference:84]

Medical Officer (BS-17) – Syllabus[reference:85]

The PPSC Medical Officer exam covers extensive medical subjects[reference:86]: