PPSC Releases Annual Performance Report; Second-Largest Recruitment Drive Since 1937 Completed

By Farzana Chaudhry
Lahore, Pakistan
The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has issued its Annual Performance Report, announcing the completion of the second-largest recruitment exercise in its history since its establishment in 1937.
According to the report, significant administrative and procedural reforms were introduced during 2025 under the leadership of PPSC Chairman Lieutenant General (R) Muhammad Abdul Aziz, with the aim of making the recruitment process more transparent, efficient and expeditious. The chairman and Secretary PPSC Afzal Ahmed commended the Commission’s officers and staff for their dedication and performance.
PPSC spokesperson and Deputy Director Syed Kazim Muqaddas Kazmi said that a total of 581 requisitions were finalised during 2025, leading to recruitment against 13,195 posts — the second-highest figure in the Commission’s history. During the year, scrutiny and processing of 707,853 applications were completed, followed by the conduct of written examinations.
He said that 10,576 candidates were recommended for appointment in various government departments. Under the quota system, recommendations included 618 candidates under the women quota, 116 under the minorities quota and 92 under the quota for persons with disabilities.
In terms of gender-wise distribution, 5,612 male and 4,964 female candidates were recommended. However, recruitment against 2,619 posts could not be completed due to the non-availability of suitable candidates. In addition, 1,261 candidates were recommended as substitutes, the highest number ever recorded by the Commission.
Speaking on the occasion, Chairman PPSC Lieutenant General (R) Muhammad Abdul Aziz said that by ensuring transparency, merit and timely decision-making, the Commission had elevated the recruitment process to a historic level, reflecting growing public trust in the institution. He said the Commission would continue to strengthen merit-based recruitment through modern mechanisms and institutional reforms.
Secretary PPSC Afzal Ahmed said the achievements were the result of the tireless efforts of the Commission’s officers and staff. He added that maintaining a transparent examination system and ensuring the timely announcement of results remained among the Commission’s top priorities.
The report also highlighted key reforms introduced during the year. Following a detailed review, PPSC abolished the inclusion of academic marks in final results — a decision that received widespread appreciation. Another major reform allows for the recommendation of previously “not recommended” candidates, with the consent of the concerned department, if a new requisition is received within the validity period of final results. The measure is expected to save time and resources while ensuring the timely availability of human resources to government departments.
Chairman PPSC reiterated that the process of introducing further effective and improved measures to strengthen the Commission’s systems would continue in the future.