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PPSC PCS Syllabus 2024 for Preliminary Exam
The Punjab PCS prelims syllabus consists of two papers, i.e., General Studies and Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT). Check the topic-wise PPSC PCS syllabus for the preliminary exam tabulated below.
PPSC PCS Prelims Syllabus 2024 for Paper I (General Studies)
Check the subject-wise Punjab PCS syllabus for the GS Paper I of the preliminary exam is shared below.
| Punjab PCS Prelims Syllabus for Paper I | |
| Section | Topics |
| Everyday Science | States of matter, structure of atom, versatile nature of carbon. Acids, bases, salts, corrosion in metals, action of soaps. Life on Earth – evolution, marine & terrestrial life. Human body and life processes, nutrition, disease – its causes & prevention, infectious diseases, lifestyle diseases. Public health initiatives, mother and child health, immunisation & vaccination, AIDS, TB, polio etc. Force-laws of motion & gravitation, Archimedes principle. Energy – kinetic & potential. Light – reflection & refraction – concepts and applications. Sound – propagation & reflection- concepts and applications. Electric current – concepts and applications. Computers and telecommunication – concepts and applications. |
| Environmental studies | Composition and structure of the atmosphere. Solar system – heat balance & temperature. Atmospheric circulation & weather system, water cycle. Climate change – fossil fuels, greenhouse gases, renewable energy, clean development mechanism, carbon credits. Water – oceans, rivers, glaciers, lakes, groundwater etc. Biodiversity & conservation. Soil – types, crops, food chain etc. Pollution and toxicity etc. |
| Political theory & international order | Basic concepts of freedom, equality, social justice, rights & duties, citizenship, nationalism, secularism etc. United Nations and its organs/agencies, other international organisations like the World Bank, IMF, WTO, EU, G20, BRICS etc. and their role in the World peace, trade & development. |
| Indian polity | Basic features, provisions, schedules of the Indian Constitution, key amendments. Panchayati Raj. Elections – People’s Representation Act, electoral reforms. Rise of regionalism and coalition politics. Armed challenges to the Indian state since independence |
| History of India/ World History | The Indus Valley civilisation. The Aryan and the Vedic age. Jainism and Buddhism. The Maurya Gupta period. The advent of Islam and the Sultanate period (political, social & cultural) The Bhakti Movement. The Mughals (political, social & cultural till Aurangzeb). The coming of the European Powers and the advent of British rule. The Mutiny of 1857. The British rule and the Indian National Movement (1857-1947) World History: The Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution in Europe. The American Revolution 1776. The French Revolution 1789. The Russian Revolution 1917. World Wars I & II |
| Indian Economy | Indian economic development (1950-1991) – key economic policies, public sector dominance, bank nationalisation etc. Five-year plans – key goals and main achievements. Liberalisation, privatisation and globalisation era since 1991 – key policies, decisions and results. Performance of Indian economy since 1991 – Growth, fiscal & revenue deficits, trade, commerce & balance of payments, inflation, growth of service sector. Key challenges and responses – agriculture and food security, industrialisation, poverty alleviation & employment, rural & urban infrastructure, social sector – health, education etc. |
| Geography | Population – distribution, density, growth and comparison. Migration – types, causes and consequences Human development. Human settlements. Land resources and agriculture. Water resources. Mineral and energy resources. Manufacturing industries. Planning and sustainable development in India. Transport and communication. International trade. A geographical perspective on selected issues and problems. |
| Current events of national and international importance | From any Newspaper |
| Punjab | Geography: Geographical and agro-climatic regions, rivers, water resources, sharing of waters, demographics, human development indices People, Society and Culture: Major personalities in the history of Punjab, religious movements, major religions & spiritual personalities, Punjabi literature, folklore, performing arts, fine arts and crafts History: Sufis, saints and gurus, Lodhis and Mughals, Sikh rulers, the British period, nationalist movement in Punjab, Punjab in independent India. Economy: Agriculture, animal husbandry, industrial & service sectors, major occupations, development & economic growth, public finance (including central-state fiscal issues), public sector institutions, cooperatives etc. |
PPSC PCS Prelims Syllabus 2024 for Paper II (Civil Services Aptitude Test)
Check the subject-wise Punjab PCS syllabus for the preliminary exam CSAT Paper II is shared below.
- Reading comprehension: Punjabi and English language comprehension; antonyms and synonyms; grammar and sentence formation.
- Interpersonal skills, including communication skills,
- Logical reasoning, analytical, and mental ability.
- Basic numerical skills: numbers, magnitudes, percentages, numerical relation appreciation;
- Data analysis: Graphic presentations, charts, tables, spreadsheets.
PPSC PCS Syllabus 2024 for Mains Exam
The Punjab PCS mains syllabus comprises seven papers, i.e., Punjabi, English, Essay, General Studies Paper-I, General  Studies Paper-II, General Studies Paper-III, and General Studies Paper-IV.
Check the topic-wise PPSC PCS syllabus for the main exam tabulated below.
PPSC PCS Mains Syllabus 2024 for English
The Punjab PCS Syllabus for the English section of the Punjab State Civil Services Combined Competitive Main Examination is as follows.
| Section A | |
| Comprehension (An unseen passage followed by Questions to be answered) | 10 Marks |
| Precis writing Passage to be summarized to 1/3rd | 10 Marks |
| Letter writing—(200 words) | 10 Marks |
| Essay writing (Any general topic for 300 words) | 10 Marks |
| Translation | 10 Marks |
| Section B | |
| Grammar | 50 Marks |
PPSC PCS Mains Syllabus 2024 for Punjabi
PPSC PCS Mains Syllabus 2024 for Essay
Candidates need to write three short essays in English or Punjabi on specified topics. The choice of subjects will be prescribed in the PPSC PCS syllabus 2024 . They will be expected to keep close to the essay subject to arrange their ideas in an orderly fashion and write concisely.
PPSC PCS Mains Syllabus 2024 for General Studies I
The Punjab PCS syllabus for GS I is divided into three sections, i.e., History, Geography, and Society. Check the section-wise PPSC PCS syllabus for General Studies I of the mains exam shared below.
| Punjab PCS Syllabus 2024 for Mains (General Studies I) | |
| Subject | Topics |
| History | Physical Geography: Salient features of the world’s physical geography. Distribution of key natural resources across the world (including South Asia and the Indian subcontinent); factors responsible for the location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries in various parts of the world (including India) Important Geophysical phenomena such as earthquakes, tsunamis, Volcanic activity, cyclones, etc., geographical features and their location changes in critical geographical features (including water bodies and icecaps), and flora and fauna and the effects of such changes. Geography of Punjab: Physiographic details of Punjab; Geomorphic features of Punjab, Punjab’s strategic location with reference to the International Border; Crops of Punjab; Modern concepts of Farming; Problems faced by agriculturists/ Issues in Agriculture: Depletion of ground water, etc. |
| Geography | Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies Effects of globalization on Indian society Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism Ethics and Society: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. Human Values – Role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values; lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders and reformers- Gautam Buddha, Mahavira, Kabir, Guru Nanak; Swami Vivekananda, Jyotibha Phule, Ishwar Chandra Vidya Sagar and Mahatma Gandhi. Vulnerable sections of the population – Welfare schemes by the Centre and State of Punjab and their performance; Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for their protection and betterment. Issues relating to the development and management of social sector health, education, and human resources; issues relating to poverty and malnutrition. |
| Society | Salient features of Indian Society, Diversity of India. Role of women and women’s organization, population and associated issues, poverty and developmental issues, urbanization, their problems and their remedies Effects of globalization on Indian society Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism Ethics and Society: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics in private and public relationships. Human Values – Role of family, society and educational institutions in inculcating values; lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders and reformers- Gautam Buddha, Mahavira, Kabir, Guru Nanak; Swami Vivekananda, Jyotibha Phule, Ishwar Chandra Vidya Sagar and Mahatma Gandhi. Vulnerable sections of the population – Welfare schemes by the Centre and State of Punjab and their performance; Mechanisms, laws, institutions and Bodies constituted for their protection and betterment. Issues relating to the development and management of Social Sector- Health, Education, Human Resources; Issues relating to Poverty and Malnutrition. |
PPSC PCS Mains Syllabus 2024 for General Studies II
The Punjab PCS syllabus for GS II is divided into three sections, i.e., Indian Constitution & Polity, Governance, and International Relations. Check the section-wise PPSC PCS syllabus for General Studies II of the main exam shared below.
| Punjab PCS Syllabus 2024 for Mains (General Studies II) | |
| Subject | Topics |
| Indian Constitution & Polity | Indian Constitution- historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure. Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels and challenges therein. Separation of powers between various organs; Dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions. Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries’ Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these. Structure, organization and functioning of the Executive and the Judiciary; Ministries and Departments of the Government; pressure groups and formal/informal associations and their role in the Polity. Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act. Appointment to various Constitutional posts; Powers, functions and responsibilities of various Constitutional Bodies District Administration – Evolution of District Administration; Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies. |
| Governance | India and its neighbourhood- relations; Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests; Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure and mandate. |
| International Relations | India and its neighbourhood- relations; Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests; Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian Diaspora Important International institutions, agencies and fora- their structure and mandate. |
PPSC PCS Mains Syllabus 2024 for General Studies III
The Punjab PCS syllabus for GS III is divided into three sections i.e., Economy, Statistics, and Security Issues. Check the section-wise PPSC PCS syllabus for General Studies III of the mains exam shared below.
| Punjab PCS Syllabus for Mains (General Studies III) | |
| Section | Topics |
| Indian Economy | Issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employment; sustainable development; Inclusive growth and issues arising from it; Government Budgeting; Major crops, cropping patterns in various parts of the country, different types of irrigation and irrigation systems; storage, transport and marketing of agricultural produce- issues and related constraints; e-technology in aid of farmers; Issues related to direct and indirect farm subsidies and minimum support prices; Technology missions; economics of animal rearing. Public Distribution System- objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping; issues of buffer stocks and food security; Food processing and related industries in India- scope and significance, location, upstream and downstream requirements, supply chain management Land reforms in India; Effects of liberalization on the economy, changes in industrial policy and their effects on industrial growth. Infrastructure- Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc; Investment models Human Resource Development: Importance of Human capital in economic development Nature, types and problems of unemployment in India, Trends of Employment in India, Skill development and demographic dividend Punjab. Economy: Planning- various aspects of developmental planning; Industry; Infrastructure. |
| Statistical analysis, graphs and diagrams | This part will assess the candidate’s ability to draw conclusions from information presented in statistical, graphical, or diagrammatical form and to interpret the same. |
| Issues related to Security | Linkages between the development and spread of extremism; Role of external, State, and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security; Challenges to internal security through communication networks; the role of media and social networking sites in internal security challenges, Basics of cyber security; money-laundering and its prevention; Security challenges and their management in border areas; linkages of organized crime with terrorism. Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate. |
PPSC PCS Mains Syllabus 2024 for General Studies IV
The Punjab PCS syllabus for GS IV is divided into three sections, i.e., Science and Technology, Environment, and Situations in Civil Service -Problem Solving and Decision Making. Check the section-wise PPSC PCS syllabus for General Studies IV of the mains exam shared below.
| Punjab PCS Syllabus for Mains (General Studies IV) | |
| Section | Topics |
| Science and Technology | Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, Issues related to Climate change; environmental impact assessment Water Management- Issues in India; Present scenario, Methods and importance of water conservation Definition, nature, types and classification of disasters Natural Hazards: Floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, etc., Risk reduction and mitigation measures |
| Environment | Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, Issues related to Climate change; environmental impact assessment Water Management- Issues in India; Present scenario, Methods and importance of water conservation Definition, nature, types and classification of disasters Natural Hazards: Floods, earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, etc., Risk reduction and mitigation measures |
| Situations in Civil Service -Problem Solving and Decision Making | Tackling situations of Natural disasters/ Major Accidents/ Law and order, Controlling riots, Handling public protests and dharnas, Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation, and Designing Projects. Implementing National Flagship Schemes/Programs Public Private Partnerships in effective service delivery. Managing and financing Municipal services e.g. Solid waste management, Conservation of natural resources- water, forests, etc, Pollution control, Reviving a loss-making PSU, Planning and target achievement, Gender sensitization and women empowerment, Empowerment of vulnerable sections of the society. Improving Education and Enhancing Skill development, Urban settlement-Slums and Housing issues, Managing Issues related to Urban/ Rural drinking water supply and sanitation, etc |
