PPSC Domicile Rules – Everything Candidates Need to Know

A valid Domicile Certificate is one of the most essential documents for PPSC applications. Many candidates face confusion about domicile rules - especially those from Azad Jammu & Kashmir, married female candidates, and those who have lost their original certificates. This guide covers all the official PPSC domicile rules with clear explanations.

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Can Residents of Azad Jammu & Kashmir Apply?

Yes, but with conditions. Candidates who are permanent residents of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK) but are also domiciled in Punjab will be considered - on the basis of the domicile of the concerned district of Punjab.

This means:

• Simply being an AJK resident is not enough
• You must hold a Punjab domicile certificate
• Your application will be processed under the Punjab district mentioned in your domicile

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Domicile Rules for Married Female Candidates

A married female candidate may opt for the district of domicile of her husband, provided she meets all of the following conditions:

1. She must produce the Domicile Certificate of her husband
2. She must produce her own previous Domicile Certificate (if she belongs to a district other than her husband's)
3. She must provide proof of marriage

Critical Rule: If she has no previous Domicile Certificate of her own, she shall be considered ineligible. A married woman cannot apply solely on her husband's domicile without having her own domicile first.

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Domicile Certificate Timeline Rules

Applied Before Closing Date, Issued After?

If a candidate applied for a Domicile Certificate on or before the closing date of the advertisement, but the certificate was issued after the closing date:

• The candidate must provide documentary evidence that they applied for the Domicile Certificate on or before the closing date
• The Domicile Certificate issued after the closing date will be acceptable in this case
• While applying online, mention the date of applying for the Domicile Certificate in place of the Domicile Certificate issued date

Applied for Domicile After the Closing Date?

If a candidate applied online for the post without a Domicile Certificate and then applied for the Domicile Certificate after the closing date of the advertisement:

Such a candidate shall NOT be held eligible for the post they applied for.

The rule is strict: you must have either the Domicile Certificate or at least proof of applying for it on or before the closing date.

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Lost Domicile Certificate – What To Do?

If you lose your original Domicile Certificate after applying for a post and the closing date has also expired:

1. Apply for a "Duplicate Domicile Certificate"
2. The duplicate must contain a "Duplicate" stamp
3. Most importantly, it must mention the previous issuance date of the lost domicile
4. That previous date must be on or before the closing date of the advertisement

Tip: Always keep photocopies and digital scans of your Domicile Certificate. Losing the original can create unnecessary complications.

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Quick Reference: Domicile Scenarios

Scenario	Eligible?
Punjab domicile holder	✅ Yes
AJK resident with Punjab domicile	✅ Yes (under Punjab district)
AJK resident without Punjab domicile	❌ No
Married female using husband's domicile (has own domicile)	✅ Yes
Married female using husband's domicile (no own domicile)	❌ No
Applied for domicile before closing date, issued after	✅ Yes (with proof)
Applied for domicile after closing date	❌ No
Lost original, got duplicate with old issuance date	✅ Yes
Lost original, duplicate shows post-closing date only	❌ No

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Important Tips for Candidates

1. Get your Domicile Certificate early - Don't wait for the advertisement to appear
2. Keep multiple copies - Originals, photocopies, and digital scans
3. Married women should keep both their own and their husband's domicile certificates ready
4. AJK residents must obtain a Punjab domicile to be eligible
5. Check the advertisement for specific domicile requirements - some posts require domicile from specific districts or divisions
6. If applying for domicile, keep all receipts and proof of the application date

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