What is the age Relaxation for the PMS Exam?
PMS age Relaxation Criteria
This article will discuss the age relaxation criteria for the PMS Exam, which the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) conducts. We will explore the specific conditions under which candidates can get age relaxation while attempting the PMS Exam.
What is the PMS Exam in Pakistan
Provincial governments in Pakistan conduct the PMS Exam or Provincial Management Service Exam. They conduct this competitive test to recruit candidates for various administrative and management positions within the provincial civil services. It assesses candidates’ knowledge, skills, and suitability for roles in public administration. The exam typically includes written tests on a variety of subjects. Such as general knowledge, current affairs, and specific professional skills, followed by interviews for those who pass the written portion. Success in the PMS Exam opens the door to prestigious and influential positions in the provincial government, contributing to effective public service and governance.
PMS Age Requirement
The PMS (Provincial Management Service) Age requirement mandates that candidates must be between 21 and 30 years old. There is some relaxation in age for some candidates, details about the age relaxation for PMS are given below.
The PMS Age Relaxation Rules are as follows:
- The upper age restriction will be 35 years old for federal government employees. Also, those who are domiciled in Punjab and working for the Punjab government. Moreover, they have worked for the government for at least four years.
- The Punjab Civil Servants Recruitment (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit) Rules, 1976, allow authorities to grant a maximum 10-year relaxation in the upper age limit to unique individuals. This provision helps accommodate exceptional circumstances in the recruitment process
Important Note:
According to the recent announcement, the Punjab government’s S&GAD notice specifies that the Punjab Delegation of Powers (Relaxation of Age) Rules, 1961, will not apply to government posts requiring a combined competitive examination conducted by the PPSC.
FAQs
What is the age limit for PMS?
The age limit is 21 to 30 years.
Is there any age relaxation for PMS?
Yes, there is age relaxation for certain categories.
How much age relaxation is provided in PMS?
The maximum age limit is relaxed by 5 years for eligible candidates.
Who can get age relaxation for PMS?
Government employees, candidates from Balochistan, KPK, Azad Kashmir, and disabled persons are eligible.
Is there age relaxation for candidates from Balochistan?
Yes, candidates from Balochistan can get 5 years of age relaxation.
Do candidates with disabilities get age relaxation?
Yes, candidates with disabilities get 5 years of age relaxation.
Is there age relaxation for Kashmiris?
Yes, Kashmiris are eligible for 5 years of age relaxation.
How about candidates from KPK?
Candidates from certain districts in KPK can get 5 years of age relaxation.
Can contract government workers get age relaxation?
Yes, contract government employees with 5 years of service are eligible for age relaxation.
