Revised PMS Syllabus 2027
The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has revised the PMS syllabus for the Combined Competitive Examination 2027. Check the latest paper pattern, marks distribution, compulsory subjects, and optional subject list.
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PMS Written Examination Pattern 2027
| Paper | Subject | Type | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | General Knowledge | MCQs | 100 |
| II | Mental Ability & Reasoning Test | MCQs | 100 |
| III | English Essay | Subjective | 100 |
| IV | English (Precis, Comprehension, Translation etc.) | Subjective | 100 |
| V | Urdu (Essay, Precis, Comprehension, Poetry, Translation etc.) | Subjective | 100 |
| VI | Islamic Studies / Ethics for Non-Muslims | MCQs + Subjective | 100 |
| VII | Pakistan Studies-I (Pre- and Post-Independence History of Pakistan) | MCQs + Subjective | 100 |
| VIII | Pakistan Studies-II (Geography, Society, Culture, Institutions and Governance etc.) | MCQs + Subjective | 100 |
| IX | International Affairs | MCQs + Subjective | 100 |
| X | Economy and Development | MCQs + Subjective | 100 |
| XI | One Optional Subject | Subjective | 100 |
Mental Ability & Reasoning Test
PMS Compulsory Subjects 2027
PMS Optional Subjects List 2027
- Commerce
- Economics
- Business Administration
- Public Administration
- Agriculture
- Veterinary Science
- Botany
- Zoology
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Statistics
- Principle of Engineering
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Geology
- Geography
- Political Science
- History
- Law
- Mass Communication
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Social Work
- English Literature
- Urdu
- Arabic
- Education
- Persian
- Punjabi
Important Updates
- Detailed syllabi for all subjects will be uploaded by the end of October 2026.
- Qualifying marks for the Mental Ability and Reasoning Test will be 33% with negative marking in the forthcoming CCE.
PMS Syllabus 2027 FAQs
What is the PMS syllabus 2027?
The revised PMS syllabus 2027 by PPSC has 11 written papers of 100 marks each (1100 marks) plus a 300-mark interview, for a grand total of 1400 marks.
How many marks are in PMS written examination?
The written examination carries 1100 marks: ten compulsory papers and one optional subject, each worth 100 marks.
What are the optional subjects in PMS?
Candidates choose one optional subject from 30 options, including Commerce, Economics, Public Administration, Computer Science, History, Law, Psychology, English Literature, Urdu and Punjabi.
Is there negative marking in PMS 2027?
Yes. The Mental Ability and Reasoning Test has negative marking, and candidates must score at least 33% to qualify.