Provincial Management Services (PMS) PMS Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)

The Provincial Management Service (PMS) examination of KPK, also known as the Provincial Civil Service (PCS), is a competitive examination conducted by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission (KPPSC). The exam is meant to select and appoint provincial civil servants of BPS-17. It is a highly competitive and rigorous exam to appoint competent and capable individuals for the effective administration of the province. The exam is designed in such a way as to assess and evaluate the cognitive skills, problem-solving abilities, and leadership traits and qualities of the aspirants. The candidates who successfully clear all the phases of the exam are allocated to various positions of the officer cadre.

Who Can Apply?

Age

The age limit for the exam is 21-30 years. Age relaxation is given to some candidates such as to those who have served as government servants with two years continuous service (plus 2 years), and to those who belong to Ex-FATA and backward areas of KPK (plus 3 years).

Education

A person having a bachelor’s degree with 2nd division is eligible to apply.

Nationality

Only Pakistani nationals are eligible to apply for the PMS KPK.

Domicile

The applicants must possess a valid domicile of KPK province or the relevant district of the province.

Written Examination

Screening Test

The KPPSC can hold a screening test to shortlist a large number of candidates in case the applicants exceed a certain number.

Main Written Examination

The written examination for PMS (Provincial Management Service) of KPK includes 6 compulsory subjects of 600 marks, each subject carrying 100 marks; and 6 optional papers of 600 marks are to be opted from among the eight different groups. The total marks of the written examination would be 1200 marks.

Subjects: Compulsory & Optional

The following chart shows list of 6 compulsory subjects of 600 marks:

Sr. No.	Subject	Marks
1	English (Précis & Composition)	100
2	English Essay	100
3	Current Affairs	100
4	Everyday Science	100
5	Pakistan Affairs	100
6	Islamiat	100

Note: The non-Muslims can either take up Islamiat or Pakistan Affairs paper will be counted in place of Islamiat with 200 marks.

The chart below lists the groups of optional subjects of 200 and 100 marks. A candidate can only opt for up to 200 marks subjects from a group:

Written Exam Passing Criteria

The passing criteria of PMS KPK are the same as the CSS examination. A candidate has to obtain at least 33% marks in each optional subject and 40% in each compulsory subject, and the aggregate should make up at least 50% (e.g. 600 marks) of the total marks of the written examination.

Process after the Written Exam—Interviews/Viva Voce

After passing the written examination, the candidates are interviewed by a panel of interviewers. The total interview marks are 300 and the qualifying threshold is 40% (120 marks) of the total marks which are aggregated with the written test marks for the final merit.

Publication of Final Result

After the written and interview processes have been completed, the final merit list is prepared and the result is announced with the final merit list which is published on the KPPSC website. The list includes those candidates who have been successfully allocated to various positions. The candidates who are allocated to the services are given comprehensive training that expands up to 52 weeks including five weeks of the study tour. The trainees are given very detailed knowledge of public administration covering various modules and assignments.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the PMS exam is a very competitive and exhaustive process that consists of multiple phases including screening tests, descriptive examinations, and interviews. The exam is aimed at recruiting the most capable and competent candidates to work for the provincial government and administration.