Punjab Public Service Commission Shifts PMS 2025 Exam Centres for 1,216 Candidates from Rawalpindi to Lahore

By Dr Ansab Ali | Lahore, Pakistan
LAHORE: The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has decided to shift the examination centres for compulsory papers of 1,216 candidates of PMS 2025 from Rawalpindi to Lahore in view of the prevailing security situation.
The decision was taken during a committee meeting chaired by PPSC Member Mirza Sohail Aamir. Following final approval by PPSC Chairman Lieutenant General (Retired) Muhammad Abdul Aziz, Secretary Afzaal Ahmad issued the formal notification.
According to Deputy Director Syed Kazim Muqaddas Kazmi, the affected candidates—comprising 754 males and 462 females—were originally scheduled to appear in examinations from April 24 to April 26, 2026, at Government Gordon Graduate College and Government Associate College for Women Jhanda Chechi.
Due to the current security situation in Islamabad and Rawalpindi, the centres have now been relocated to Divisional Public School Model Town to ensure a more conducive and secure environment for candidates.
A PPSC spokesperson advised all concerned candidates to download their revised admission letters from the official website after 2:00 PM on April 21, 2026, and report to the new examination centre as per the updated schedule.
Meanwhile, the results of Phase-I of the PMS/Combined Competitive Examination 2025—considered the largest examination in Punjab—have already been announced. More than 8,000 candidates qualified against 119 posts. The Phase-I exam, held on January 25, 2026, saw participation from over 36,000 candidates, out of which 8,898 were declared successful.
These candidates have been shortlisted for Phase-II, which consists of eleven subjective papers, including five compulsory and six optional subjects. Following the written examination, candidates will undergo psychological assessment and interviews, after which the final merit list will be issued.