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Everything you need to know about PPSC interviews: how many candidates are called, required documents, departmental permission, medical certificates, rescheduling rules, additional marks policy, rejection process, and regional interviews.
Reaching the interview stage at PPSC is a significant achievement. But the process can be stressful if you don't know what to expect. This comprehensive guide covers everything from how many candidates are called to what happens if you're rejected.
The number depends on available posts, but as a general rule:
Usually 5 candidates are called for interview against one post.
Candidates are notified about their interview through:
Tip: Keep your phone number and email address updated. Don't block promotional SMS from PPSC.
You must bring the following original documents to the interview:
| Document | Notes |
|---|---|
| Original CNIC | Must be valid (not expired) |
| Interview Call-Up Letter | Print from PPSC website |
| Educational Degrees/Certificates | All original degrees and transcripts |
| Domicile Certificate | Original |
| Document | When Required |
|---|---|
| Departmental Permission Certificate (DPC/NOC) | If you're a government servant |
| Medical Certificate | If required by the post |
| Disability Certificate | If applying under Special Persons quota |
Yes. The rule is clear:
No Civil Servant is eligible for appointment to any other service or post unless he/she applies with permission in writing of the competent authority.
This applies to:
All must obtain written permission (NOC/DPC) from their competent authority before applying.
PPSC's rules on Medical Certificates are strict:
Key Rule: Get your Medical Certificate prepared carefully the first time. A revised or altered certificate issued post-closing date will be rejected.
The interview date fixed by PPSC is normally not changed. However:
Examples of typically accepted reasons: serious illness (with medical evidence), court summons, death in immediate family, etc.
If you're given a provisional interview with an undertaking to produce certain documents:
10 working days are given to fulfill the document requirement mentioned in the letter of undertaking/rejection.
If the deadline for document submission falls on a public holiday, the next working day will be considered the due date for submission.
No. No additional marks are given for having a distinction in academic career.
No. No additional marks are given for having a higher qualification than what's required.
As per the Punjab Gazette Notification No. SOR-III(S&GAD)2-60/2024, dated 26th July 2024, issued by the Regulations Wing (S&GAD):
No additional marks will be awarded for being a son/daughter of a deceased or incapacitated Civil Servant (Government of the Punjab) during service.
On the day of interview:
No. PPSC does not send text messages in addition to the rejection email. The rejection letter is served in person on the interview day.
PPSC may conduct interviews at its Regional Offices when:
This is evaluated on a case-by-case basis and depends on the specific post and regional applicant numbers.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Candidates called per post | Usually 5 |
| Notification method | SMS + Email + Website |
| NOC required for govt. servants? | Yes (including contract/daily wage) |
| Medical certificate alterations? | Not accepted after closing date |
| Interview rescheduling? | Only with valid reason + proof; Chairman's decision is final |
| Time for deficient documents | 10 working days |
| Additional marks for distinction? | No |
| Additional marks for higher degree? | No |
| Rejection notification | In-person letter only (no SMS) |
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