Subjects in the PCS Exam – PCS Balochistan Subjects List
Subjects of PCS Exam in Pakistan
SUBJECTS OF PCS EXAM INCLUDE COMPULSORY SUBJECTS OF PCS AND OPTIONAL SUBJECTS OF PCS EXAM. OF CANDIDATES FOR THE BALOCHISTAN CIVIL SERVICE AND BALOCHISTAN SECRETARIAT SERVICE.
What is the PCS Exam?
The BPSC (Baluchistan Public Service Commission) organizes the PCS Examination based on the available job openings. Unlike the CSS exams, the BPSC does not hold these examinations every year. They take place only when the Provincial Government announces vacancies to the Commission, which then sets the exam date.
In the past, before the devolution plan, the Commission used to conduct a combined exam for the positions of Section Officer and Assistant Commissioner. However, starting in 2007, the BPSC began conducting the exams for BCS (EB) and BSS separately. They anticipate holding the next exam in 2008, and they expect it to be a combined exam for BCS (EB) and BSS.
Total Attempts
Each candidate has 3 attempts and cannot use more than that.
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PCS Balochistan Syllabus
PMS Balochistan subjects details are given below.
PCS Balochistan Subjects List
The examination includes compulsory and optional subjects. Every candidate should take all the compulsory subjects and three of the optional subjects. Candidates must attempt all papers in English unless instructed to use another language. The compulsory and optional subjects of PCS and the marks fixed for each subject will be as shown below:
PCS Compulsory Subjects
Here is a list of PCS Balochistan compulsory subjects.
- English General and English Essay (100 Marks)
- General Paper including Essay in Urdu, Punjabi, Baluchi, Sindhi, Pashto, and Brahvi. (100 Marks)
- General Knowledge including everyday science (100 Marks)
- Islamic Studies and Pakistan Affairs. (100 Marks)
- Viva (200 Marks)
Optional Subject of PCS Exam
PCS Balochistan optional subjects: Each candidate must take all the required subjects, which total 400 marks, and an interview worth 200 marks. In addition, candidates must choose three optional subjects, each worth 150 marks, totaling 450 marks. However, there are some restrictions on the optional subjects.
- More than two subjects cannot be taken from each group.
- More than 2 subjects cannot be taken from these papers 10, 11, 18, 19, and 34. (, Islamic History Period-I & II, Islamiat, Arabic Literature Period-I & II).
Group A (Each Subject Marks 150)
- History of Urdu literature
- English Literature Period-II…1832-1901
- English Literature Period-I…1780-1832
- Persian
- Arabic
- Sanskrit
- French
- German
- Latin
- Persian Literature Period-I up to 1500 A.D
- Arabic Literature Period –I
- Persian Literature Period-II after 1500 A.D
- Arabic Literature Period-II
Group-B (150 Marks Each)
- Islamic History Period-I
- English History from 1714 A.D
- Indian History Period-I
- Islamic History Period-II
- Indian History Period-II
- English History from 1789 A.D
Group C (150 Marks Each)
- Applied Mathematics
- Pure Mathematics
- Statistics
Group “D” (150 Marks Each)
- Zoology
- Physics
- Agriculture
- Chemistry
- Astronomy
- Applied Chemistry
- Human Anatomy
- Botany
- Physiology
Group-E (150 Marks Each)
- Commerce Comprising
- Industrial and Commercial Organization
- Statistics
- Industrial and Commercial Law
- Ethics & Physiology
- Logic and Elements of Philosophy
- Public Administration
- Islamiat
- Geography
- Economics
- International Relations
- Criminal Law
- Political Science
- Civil Law
- Geology
- Sociology
- Journalism/Mass Communication
- Social Work
FAQs (PCS Balochistan Schedule)
What is the PCS Balochistan exam?
It is a competitive exam held by BPSC for provincial civil service jobs.
How often is the PCS exam conducted in Balochistan?
Only when BPSC receives vacancy announcements from the provincial government.
What are the total attempts allowed for the PCS exam?
Each candidate can attempt the exam three times only.
How many subjects are there in the PCS exam?
There are five compulsory subjects and three optional subjects.
What are the compulsory subjects in the PCS exam?
English Essay, Urdu/Regional Essay, General Knowledge, Islamic Studies & Pakistan Affairs, and Viva.
How many optional subjects can I choose in PCS?
You must choose three optional subjects, each worth 150 marks.
Can I select all optional subjects from one group?
No, you can choose a maximum of two subjects from one group.
What is the total mark distribution for PCS Balochistan exam?
400 marks for compulsory, 450 for optional, and 200 for viva — total 1050 marks.
Are PCS papers attempted in English or Urdu?
All papers are attempted in English, except where another language is required.
Can Islamiat and Islamic History be selected together?
You cannot take more than two from Islamiat, Islamic History, and Arabic Lit.
Is the PCS exam similar to the CSS exam?
It is similar in pattern but conducted provincially, not annually like CSS.
Which groups offer science-related optional subjects in PCS?
Groups C and D include Math, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, etc.
