Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 21 Group A Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Online through the official PPSC website. The last date to submit the application form is 03-11-2025. In this article, you’ll find the PPSC Group A Posts recruitment details, including eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, selection process, application steps, and direct links to the official notification and Online application form.
PPSC Group A Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Company Name | Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) |
| Post Name | District Defence Services Welfare Officer - Group A |
| No of Posts | 21 |
| Pay Matrix | Rs 47,600 |
| Qualification | Any Bachelors Degree |
| Age Limit | not be more than 55 years |
| Start Date for Apply Online | 08-10-2025 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 03-11-2025 |
| Official Website | ppsc.gov.in |
PPSC Group A Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
| Category | Total No. of Posts | Posts Reserved for Women |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-Servicemen, Punjab | 7 | 2 |
| Sports Person, Punjab | 1 | - |
| Persons with Disabilities (Intellectual Disability and Mental illness), Punjab | 1 | - |
| Scheduled Castes (Others) ESM, Punjab | 3 | 1 |
| Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh ESM, Punjab | 4 | 1 |
| Backward Classes ESM, Punjab | 2 | - |
| General Economically Weaker Section, Punjab | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 21 | 5 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates Should possess a Bachelor's Degree from any recognised University or its equivalent examination.
From amongst the ex-Indian Commissioned Officers of the rank of Colonel or Lieutenant Colonel or equivalent ranks of the Indian Navy or Indian Air Force, and
Should have passed Matriculation Examination with Punjabi as one of the compulsory or elective subjects or any other equivalent examination in Punjabi language, which may be specified by the Punjab Government from time to time.
Age Limit
- Maximum Age limit: not be more than 55 Years
- Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.
Application Fee
- Ex-Serviceman, Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), Persons with Disabilities (PWD) and Lineal Descendants of ExServiceman (LDESM) of Punjab State only: Rs. 500/-
- Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes of Punjab State only: Rs. 750/-
- All other Categories: Rs. 1500/-
Important Dates
- Starting Date for Apply Online: 08-10-2025
- Last Date for Apply Online: 03-11-2025
- Schedule for filling Application Fee and Examination fee by using online mode of payment: 08/10/2025 – 03/11/2025 By 11:59:00 PM
Selection Process
The procedure for selection of candidates for the post of District Defence Services Welfare Officer (Group-A) in the Department of Defence Services Welfare, Government of Punjab will be as per the following details
| Subject Matter | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
| Written Competitive Examination | 120 | 480 |
| Interview | - | 60 |
| Total Marks | - | 540 |
The written competitive examination for the post will be scheduled soon.
How to Apply
The candidates can ONLY apply by filling Online Application Form, a link of which is available on the website of the Commission http://ppsc.gov.in No other mode of application will be accepted.
Last date for filling online Application forms 03/11/2025 By 11:59:00 PM
Candidates are advised to fill their details in the online application form carefully e.g., Name, Father's Name, Date of Birth, Category for post, Qualification, Experience, Photo and Signature, Category for fee, etc. After the final submission of online application form by the candidate, no change will be allowed, and the candidate will be responsible for any mistake in the data filled in the online application form. Category once selected by a candidate will not be changed under any circumstances.
Submission of printed copy of the application form:- The candidates are NOT REQUIRED to send the hard copy of the Online Application Form to the Office of Punjab Public Service Commission. However, the candidates must take copy in soft form or the print out of the Application Form at the time of applying, as he/she will not be able to take out the copy at a later stage. He/she must retain the hard/soft copy of online application form along with all eligibility documents ready to be sent at a short notice to PPSC, whenever required by PPSC.
However, candidates applying under the Sports Category will send a hard copy of Online Application Form along with Sports Gradation Certificate issued by the Department of Sports, Punjab, latest Punjab Residence Certificate, Reserve Category Certificate issued by the competent authority (if applicable) by post or by email at [email protected] or by hand at reception counter of PPSC by 03/11/2025 to establish his/her eligibility under the Sports category.
PPSC Group A Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
- Join Telegram Channel: Click Here
- Join WhatsApp Channel: Click Here
- Download Mobile App: Click Here
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PPSC Group A Recruitment 2025 - FAQs
1. What is the starting date to apply online for PPSC Group A 2025?
Ans: Starting Date to apply online is 08-10-2025.
2. What is the last online apply date for PPSC Group A 2025?
Ans: Last online apply date is 03-11-2025.
3. What is the Eligibility to apply for PPSC Group A 2025?
Ans: Any Bachelors Degree
4. What is the Maximum Age Limit to apply for PPSC Group A 2025?
Ans: not be more than 55 Years
5. How many vacancies are being recruited by PPSC Group A 2025?
Ans: Total 21 Vacancies.
