Government jobs in Punjab
Eligibility, age limits and category relaxation for Punjab government recruitment, from the PPSC civil services exam to police constable and staff-selection posts. Students from Punjab can also apply for 48 central government exams.
Before you apply
Punjab recruitment usually requires or tests Punjabi.
Reservation and age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC and EWS usually apply only to Punjab residents.
Punjab government exams
PPSC
Punjab Civil Services (PCS)
- Qualification
- Graduate
- Age (General)
- 21–37 years
- Relaxation
- OBC +5, SC/ST +5, PwBD +10
Punjabi up to Class 10 required.
Official website: ppsc.gov.inPunjab Police
Punjab Police Constable
- Qualification
- Class 12
- Age (General)
- 18–28 years
- Relaxation
- OBC +5, SC/ST +5, PwBD +10
Punjabi required.
Official website: punjabpolice.gov.inPSSSB
PSSSB Clerk and other posts
- Qualification
- Graduate
- Age (General)
- 18–37 years
- Relaxation
- OBC +5, SC/ST +5
Clerk needs a computer course and Punjabi up to Class 10.
Official website: sssb.punjab.gov.in
Central government jobs for Punjab students
Central exams are open to candidates from every state, with the same age relaxation everywhere. See the full lists by qualification:
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Frequently asked questions
What is the age limit for PPSC?
For the Punjab Civil Services (PCS), the age limit for General candidates is 21 to 37 years. Reserved categories get extra years (OBC +5, SC/ST +5, PwBD +10). You need a bachelor's degree in any subject. Punjabi up to Class 10 required.
What qualification do I need for Punjab Police Constable?
Class 12 pass, with an age limit of 18 to 28 years for General candidates. Punjabi required. Physical standards and a running test also apply.
Can candidates from other states apply for Punjab government jobs?
Usually yes for General posts, but you must know the state language. Reservation and age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC and EWS normally apply only to Punjab residents; candidates from other states are treated as General.
Other states
Rules checked against the latest notifications in October 2026. Exam bodies change age limits and cut-off dates each cycle, so always confirm in the official notification before you apply.