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The Punjab Public Service Commission has declared the Punjab PCS Result 2025-26 of the Requirement Examination, and the Punjab PCS Result is declared on the date of 10th January 2026. The list of candidates has been made available on the official website of the Punjab Public Service Commission following the conduct of the Punjab Civil Services Combined Competitive Examination. Candidates who have appeared can download the result and other relevant documents.
This is the end of the wait for the 85,000-plus candidates who had appeared in the written test held on 7 December 2025. Punjab PCS is the most prestigious state-level Civil Services Examination through which one can join the administrative services, police services, revenue services, and taxation services in the province of Punjab.
As the result is out now, the shortlisted candidates will have to begin preparing themselves for the Punjab PCS Main Examination, which is likely to take place in March-April 2026.
Punjab PCS Result 2025-26 OUT
Punjab PCS Cut Off 2026: Category-Wise Marks
The Punjab PCS Cut Off Marks are the minimum qualifying scores required to appear in the Mains exam. These marks vary depending on:
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Number of candidates
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Exam difficulty
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Number of vacancies
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Category-wise reservation
Punjab PCS Cut Off 2026 (Prelims)
| Category | Open | Female |
|---|---|---|
| General | 100 | 100 |
| ESM, Punjab | 38 | 38 |
| LDESM, Punjab | 104 | 56 |
| Wards of Freedom Fighter | 62 | 62 |
| Blind & Low Vision | 40 | 40 |
| Deaf & Hard of Hearing | 46 | 46 |
| Locomotive Disability | 72 | 72 |
| Intellectual Disability | 48 | 48 |
| SC Others | 88 | 84 |
| SC ESM | 42 | 42 |
| SC LDESM | 44 | 40 |
| SC Sports Person | 38 | 38 |
| Balmiki / Mazhbi Sikh | 72 | 72 |
| BC | 92 | 88 |
| EWS | 76 | 76 |
Vacancy Details Under Punjab PCS 2025
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Punjab Civil Service (Executive Branch) | 49 |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) | 17 |
| Tehsildar | 33 |
| Excise & Taxation Officer (ETO) | 121 |
| Food & Civil Supplies Officer | 13 |
| Block Development & Panchayat Officer | 49 |
| Assistant Registrar Co-operative Societies | 21 |
| Labour-cum-Conciliation Officer | 3 |
| Employment Generation, Skill Development & Training Officer | 12 |
| Deputy Superintendent Jails Grade-2 / District Probation Officer | 13 |
| Total | 331 |
What After Punjab PCS Result 2025-26?
Candidates who qualify must now prepare for the Punjab PCS Mains Examination.
Next Steps:
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Wait for Mains Notification
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Fill Mains Application Form
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Upload required documents
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Download Mains Admit Card
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Appear for Mains Examination
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Clear Interview Stage
Mains Exam is expected in End of March / First Week of April 2026.
Punjab PCS Mains Exam Pattern (Overview)
The Mains exam tests analytical ability, writing skills, and conceptual understanding.
It usually includes:
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General Studies Papers
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Essay Paper
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Optional Subjects (as notified)
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Language Papers
Candidates must focus on:
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Answer writing practice
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Current affairs (Punjab + National + International)
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Ethics and governance
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Punjab-specific topics
Punjab PCS Salary and Job Profile
Punjab PCS officers enjoy:
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Pay Level 10 to 11 (7th Pay Commission)
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Starting salary: ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500 (approx.)
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Government accommodation
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Official vehicle
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Security (for DSP/SDM posts)
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Career growth and promotions
Preparation Strategy for Punjab PCS Mains
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Revise NCERTs & Standard Books
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Practice daily answer writing
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Analyze previous years’ PCS Mains questions
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Focus on Punjab-specific current affairs
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Improve essay writing skills
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Join test series (optional but useful)

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