The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) declared the result for two recruitments under the Department of Water Resources, Government of Punjab, on 30 July 2026: Assistant Research Officer (Group-A) against 06 posts, and Research Officer (Group-A) against 02 posts. This article summarises the official category-wise merit list, combined merit list, and written exam result exactly as published by PPSC, based on the result documents released by the Commission.
PPSC ARO and RO Result 2026 - Quick Overview
| Detail | Assistant Research Officer (ARO) | Research Officer (RO) |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) | Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) |
| Department | Department of Water Resources, Government of Punjab | Department of Water Resources, Government of Punjab |
| Post Group | Group-A | Group-A |
| Number of Posts | 06 | 02 |
| Advertisement Number (as used in the result document) | 202283 | 202282 |
| Result Declared On | 30 July 2026 | 30 July 2026 |
| Result Type | Category-wise Merit List, Combined Merit List, Written Exam Result Gazette | Category-wise Merit List, Combined Merit List, Written Exam Result Gazette |
PPSC ARO and RO Result 2026 - Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Result / Merit List Uploaded | 30 July 2026 |
PPSC ARO and RO Result 2026 - Download Link
The PPSC ARO and RO Result 2026 has been declared for Assistant Research Officer and Research Officer posts under the Department of Water Resources, Government of Punjab. Candidates can now check the official category-wise merit list, combined merit list, and written exam results to verify their selection status and overall performance.
Download PPSC ARO and RO Result 2026
PPSC Assistant Research Officer (ARO) Result 2026 - Written Exam Statistics
As per the Written Competitive Examination Result Gazette for Advt. No. 202283 (06 posts of Assistant Research Officer), a total of 103 candidates' roll numbers appear in the gazette. Based on a count of the entries in that gazette:
- 56 candidates appeared and were awarded written exam marks
- 46 candidates are marked "ABSENT"
- 1 candidate is marked "INELIGIBLE"
PPSC Assistant Research Officer Combined Merit List 2026
| Roll No. | Candidate Name | Exam Marks | Interview Marks | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23970 | Meenu Jindal | 246.00 | 35.25 | 281.25 |
| 23965 | Jaspreet Kaur | 229.00 | 29.10 | 258.10 |
| 23897 | Geetanjali Chopra | 225.00 | 27.90 | 252.90 |
| 23899 | Mamta Rani | 217.00 | 30.75 | 247.75 |
| 23906 | Neha Chopra | 216.00 | 30.90 | 246.90 |
| 23895 | Nayuesh Sharma | 212.00 | 32.85 | 244.85 |
| 23964 | Jyoti | 214.00 | 29.70 | 243.70 |
| 23907 | Surinder Kaur Brar | 205.00 | 35.85 | 240.85 |
| 23892 | Ritika Sachdeva | 195.00 | 36.45 | 231.45 |
| 23941 | Ashutosh Sharma | 193.00 | 37.80 | 230.80 |
| 23969 | Gurpreet Kaur | 197.00 | 32.85 | 229.85 |
| 23919 | Nisha Rani | 194.00 | 31.65 | 225.65 |
| 23891 | Prabhjot Kaur | 174.00 | 32.85 | 206.85 |
| 23944 | Ajit Singh | 171.00 | 26.40 | 197.40 |
PPSC ARO Category-wise Merit List - General
The General category merit list for Assistant Research Officer lists the same top 11 candidates shown above (Rank 1 to Rank 10, plus Nisha Rani at overall Rank 12), ranked 1 to 11 within the General category.
PPSC ARO Category-wise Merit List - SC Others, Punjab
| Category Rank | Roll No. | Candidate Name | Exam Marks | Interview Marks | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23969 | Gurpreet Kaur | 197.00 | 32.85 | 229.85 |
| 2 | 23891 | Prabhjot Kaur | 174.00 | 32.85 | 206.85 |
| 3 | 23944 | Ajit Singh | 171.00 | 26.40 | 197.40 |
PPSC Research Officer (RO) Result 2026 - Written Exam Statistics
As per the Written Competitive Examination Result Gazette for Advt. No. 202282 (02 posts of Research Officer), a total of 40 candidates' roll numbers appear in the gazette. Based on a count of the entries in that gazette:
- 22 candidates appeared and were awarded written exam marks
- 17 candidates are marked "ABSENT"
- 1 candidate is marked "INELIGIBLE"
PPSC Research Officer Combined Merit List 2026
The combined merit list for Research Officer (Advt. No. 202282) lists 3 candidates, all under the General category:
| Merit Rank | Roll No. | Candidate Name | Category | Exam Marks | Interview Marks | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23899 | Mamta Rani | General | 217.00 | 30.75 | 247.75 |
| 2 | 23907 | Surinder Kaur Brar | General | 205.00 | 35.85 | 240.85 |
| 3 | 23892 | Ritika Sachdeva | General | 195.00 | 36.45 | 231.45 |
The category-wise merit list for Research Officer (General category) matches this same list of 3 candidates in the same order.
PPSC ARO & RO Cutoff Marks 2026 (Total Marks of Last Selected/Ranked Candidate)
| Post | Category | Total Marks of Last Candidate on the List |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Research Officer | General | 225.65 (Rank 11 in General category list) |
| Assistant Research Officer | SC Others, Punjab | 197.40 (Rank 3 in SC Others, Punjab category list) |
| Research Officer | General | 231.45 (Rank 3, last candidate on the combined list) |
These figures reflect the marks of the last candidate appearing in each published merit list. PPSC has not labelled any of these figures as an official "cutoff," and this table should not be read as a statement of minimum qualifying marks.
Important Instructions
- The category-wise and combined merit lists are stated to be provisional, subject to final verification/scrutiny of documents of candidates by the concerned department.
- PPSC has noted that while care has been taken in preparing and uploading the result, the possibility of inadvertent or technical/typographical errors cannot be ruled out, and the Commission reserves the right to rectify any such errors later.