The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has issued the Punjab PCS Prelims Answer Key 2025 for the Provincial Civil Services Exam. The preliminary answer key helps candidates check their answers and allow candidates to calculate their likely marks, before the result is out. The commission also gives candidates time to raise an objection against any discrepancies in the answer key.
Important Dates
| PCS Prelims Exam Date | 22 June 2025 |
| Provisional Answer Key Release | 25 June 2025 |
| Last Date to Raise Objections | 30 June 2025 |
| Final Answer Key Release | July 2025 (Tentative) |
| PCS Prelims Result Declaration | July 2025 (Tentative) |
How to Download the Punjab PCS Prelims Answer Key 2025
Follow these steps to find your answers on the official PPSC website https://ppsc.gov.in
Navigate to the Announcements/Answer Key section .
Click on the Punjab PCS Prelims 2025 Answer Key link .
Find your question paper set (A/B/C/D) Download the PDF for future reference.
Eligibility Criteria
| Nationality | Must be a citizen of India |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university |
| Age Limit | 21 to 37 years as on 1 January 2025 |
| Age Relaxation | – SC/ST/BC of Punjab: +5 years- Govt. Employees of Punjab: +8 years- Ex-Servicemen: As per rules |
| Number of Attempts | No limit, until maximum age limit is reached |
| Physical Standards (Only for certain posts) | Height, chest, and vision requirements as per PPSC rules |
Selection Process
The Punjab PCS 2025 selection process will include the following steps:
- Preliminary Examination – Objective type pre-selection paper
- Mains Examination – Descriptive type with consideration for marks
- Interview / Personality Test – Suitability assessment for administrative positions
- Document verification – Verification of eligible documents before the final appointment
Salary Structure for Punjab PCS Officers
| Basic Pay | Rs.47,600 per month |
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | As per state norms |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | As per posting location |
| Other Allowances | Travel, Medical, etc. |
| Total Monthly Salary | Rs.75,000 – Rs.1,20,000 |
Objection Form Process
Candidates can raise objections online on the PPSC website.
A nominal fee (₹500) is applicable for every objection.
Proof or justification must be uploaded for every objection.
The objection window is for 5 days after the provisional key is published.
The final key will be prepared only after the due consideration of valid objections.
Important Links
| Official PPSC Website | CLICK HERE |
| Punjab PCS 2025 Answer Key PDF | CLICK HERE |
| Punjab PCS 2025 Question Paper | CLICK HERE |
| Objection Form for Answer Key | CLICK HERE |
| Punjab PCS 2025 Notification | CLICK HERE |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The exam was held on 22 June 2025.
From the official PPSC website at ppsc.gov.in.
27 June 2025.
Yes, a nominal fee per question is charged.
The result will be based on the final answer key after objections are resolved.
