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Submitting your PPSC application correctly is the first critical step in your recruitment journey. A single mistake in the application process - wrong fee deposit, missing documents, or incorrect information - can disqualify you before you even sit for the exam.
This guide consolidates all the official PPSC instructions for application submission, fee payment, and document requirements into one comprehensive resource.
Before You Apply: Read the Advertisement Carefully
The PPSC strongly advises every candidate to:
- Read all terms, conditions, and general instructions of the advertisement before applying
- Verify your eligibility - make sure you meet all requirements under the rules for age, qualification, experience, domicile, and any other criteria on or before the closing date
- Understand that the onus of correctness of all data in your online application rests entirely on you - the candidate
Note: If the Department increases or decreases the number of vacancies during the selection process, PPSC will accept the change without inviting fresh applications. A press release will be posted on the PPSC website.
Application Fee Structure
| Exam Type | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| One Paper Written Test | Rs. 600/- |
| Competitive Examinations (PMS etc.) | Rs. 1,000/- |
The fee is generated as a PSID (Payment Slip ID) when you apply online.
Accepted Payment Methods
You can pay your PPSC application fee through:
- ATMs (1Link member banks)
- Mobile Phone Banking
- Internet Banking
- Over the Counter - visit any 1Link member bank branch
- Microfinance Banks - JazzCash, EasyPaisa, UPaisa, and other microfinance banks
Payment Methods NOT Accepted
The following are strictly not acceptable:
- Old Challan Form (32-A) of PPSC
- Bank Draft
- Pay Order
- Cheque
Overseas Candidates
Candidates residing outside Pakistan but holding a Punjab domicile can deposit the fee using any banking channel listed above.
Fee Exemptions
Specially Abled Persons and PPSC employees are not required to deposit application/exam/test fee.
What If You Pay for the Wrong Post?
If you deposit the fee for one post but accidentally submit your application for a different post, your application may be considered for the post you actually paid for (with Chairman's prior approval). However, the fee for one post cannot be transferred to any other post.
How to Submit Your Online Application
Step-by-Step Process
- Generate PSID - Start the application on the PPSC website and generate your payment slip
- Pay the fee - Use any accepted payment method listed above
- Log back in - Use the "Apply Online" link on the PPSC website
- Enter your CNIC - This links your payment to your application
- Complete the form - Fill all fields carefully following the advertisement guidelines
- Submit before the closing date - No applications are accepted after the deadline
Helpful: If you leave the PPSC portal during the application process and log back in later, the system will resume from where you left off. You won't need to re-enter information already provided.
Key Rules
- All columns must be filled - No field in the application form should be left blank
- Use your personal email and mobile number - These cannot be changed at any later stage
- Only online applications are accepted - Paper applications are not entertained
- No applications after the closing date - The system closes at the deadline
Editing Your Application
You can edit and correct any data in your application form up until the closing date. This includes:
- Date of birth - Can be corrected on or before the closing date
- Other personal details - Editing options remain available until the deadline
After the closing date, editing is no longer possible.
Document Requirements: BS-18 and Below vs. BS-19/20
| Post Level | Documents Required |
|---|---|
| BS-19 and BS-20 | Submit two attested sets of copies of all requisite documents for eligibility determination as per the advertisement |
| Up to BS-18 | Bring original documents along with two sets of photocopies when called for interview. Hard copy of the online application is not required |
Changing Information After the Closing Date
If you need to change any particulars after the closing date, send a written request within 3 days after the closing date to:
Secretary, Punjab Public Service Commission LDA Plaza, Edgerton Road, Near Aiwan-e-Iqbal, Lahore
Your request must include:
- Web-generated application number
- Name of the post applied for
- Your name with signature
- Mobile number
- Copy of your CNIC
All Correspondence Must Include
When writing to PPSC about any matter, always clearly mention:
- Web-Generated Application Number
- Name of the Post Applied For
- CNIC Number
If You Lose Your Application Number
Don't panic - you can recover it:
- Visit: http://www.ppsc.gop.pk/UsersReg/CheckApplicationNo.aspx
- Enter your CNIC number
- Click "Find Application Number"
- A table will display all posts you've applied for along with application numbers
You'll need your application number for:
- Editing your application (before closing date)
- Obtaining Single Paper DMC (after interview)
- Obtaining MCQ Paper DMC (after interview)
Changing Your Mobile Number
If you change your mobile number after submitting the application:
- Send a signed application by mail to Secretary, PPSC
- Include: copy of original valid CNIC, new mobile number, application number, and post applied for
Warning: PPSC will not be responsible for missed communications if you change your number without informing them.
False Information Warning
If any information in your online application is found to be incorrect or false at any stage - even after recommendation to the department - you will be:
- Disqualified from the current process
- Subject to action under the relevant rules
- Your recommendation (if already sent) will be withdrawn
Contact PPSC
| Query Type | Contact |
|---|---|
| General Queries | ppsc@punjab.gov.pk |
| Technical Queries | dir.it@ppsc.gop.pk |
| Written Exam/Test Queries | deputy.secy@ppsc.gop.pk |
| Female Candidates | dir.monitoring@ppsc.gop.pk |
| Phone/UAN | 042-111-988-722 |
| Office Phone | 042-99202761-62 |
For recruitment-specific queries, PPSC has dedicated email addresses for each wing (dda through ddm @ppsc.gop.pk).
Key Takeaway
Your PPSC application is the foundation of your candidacy. Pay the fee through the correct channels, fill every field accurately, use your own email and phone number, and keep your application number safe. Remember - you can edit everything until the closing date, but nothing after it.