The Punjab State Civil Services Combined Competitive Exam (Prelims) — Paper II (Civil Services Aptitude Test) is conducted by the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) to screen candidates for Punjab Civil Services roles. This aptitude-focused paper evaluates your decision-making, communication aptitude, analytical thinking, and numeracy—skills essential for efficient public administration. Qualifying the prelims opens the door to the main stage and a credible career in the Punjab government.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehension | ~11 | ~22 | ~13.75% |
| Interpersonal Skills including Communication Skills | ~11 | ~22 | ~13.75% |
| Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability | ~11 | ~22 | ~13.75% |
| Decision Making and Problem Solving | ~11 | ~22 | ~13.75% |
| General Mental Ability | ~11 | ~22 | ~13.75% |
| Basic Numeracy | ~11 | ~22 | ~13.75% |
| Data Interpretation | ~11 | ~22 | ~13.75% |
| Total | 80 | 160 | 100% |
Focus on strengthening basics first: daily practice of verbal comprehension and short reasoning sets will improve accuracy. Then do timed sectional drills for logical reasoning, decision-making scenarios, and data interpretation to build speed. Use a strict attempt strategy—since there is no negative marking, attempt confidently while reviewing only doubtful questions. Finally, revise shortcuts for numeracy and interpret graphs/tables methodically to save time.
