Overview
- The PPSC has set the PCS preliminary exam for October 26, 2025, after postponing an earlier April schedule.
- Approximately 85,000 candidates will vie for 322 executive-branch positions spanning roles from deputy superintendent of police to block development officer.
- The commission currently operates with only its chairman and one member, with the sole remaining member due to retire on August 19.
- Charanjit Singh, PPSC secretary, said the government will appoint new members in the coming days to restore the commission’s full strength.
- Candidates say repeated date shifts have disrupted their preparation cycles.