Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has announced new Planning Officer jobs (BS-17) for 2025 in Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department, Lahore. These are contract-based positions for three years, and there are a total of 03 posts available on open merit.
Here’s everything you need to know if you’re thinking about applying:
PPSC Planning Officer 2025 – Job Overview
- Hiring Authority: Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)
- Department: Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department
- Position: Planning Officer (BS-17)
- Type: Contract (03 years)
- Posts: 03 (Open Merit)
- Location: 11-A Lawrence Road, Lahore
- Last Date to Apply: 05 May 2025
PPSC Planning Officer Jobs Eligibility Criteria
Here is the eligibility criteria for PPSC Planning Officer Jobs 2025:
Educational Qualification
- Master’s Degree (M.A) in Economics or Statistics (at least 2nd Division) from a recognized university.
Age Limit
- Male Candidates: 25 to 40 years (including 5 years general age relaxation)
- Female Candidates: 25 to 43 years (including 8 years general age relaxation)
- Transgender: Age and gender will be considered based on the details in the CNIC.
Domicile
- Candidates must be domiciled in any district of Punjab.
Gender
- Male, Female, and Transgender candidates are eligible.
Note: To apply online for Planning Officer Jobs in Punjab Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department, visit the official PPSC website: www.ppsc.gop.pk
PPSC Planning Officer Syllabus
The PPSC Planning Officer test is a written MCQ-based paper. You won’t have to write essays or long answers. It’s a single paper with 100 multiple-choice questions.
- Total Marks: 100
Time Duration: 90 minutes (1.5 hours)
Syllabus for PPSC Planning Officer Jobs is divided into two parts:
| Section | What it Includes | Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Qualification-Related Questions | Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Development Economics, Public Finance, Statistics basics (Mean, Median, Regression, Sampling, Hypothesis Testing). | 80% |
| General Knowledge Questions | Includes Pakistan Studies, Current Affairs, Geography, Mathematics, English, Urdu, Everyday Science, Computer Basics. | 20% |
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Is There Negative Marking for Planning Officer Jobs?
Yes, PPSC does negative marking.
It’s very important to keep this in mind during the test.
- Every wrong answer will cost you 0.25 marks.
That means 4 wrong answers = 1 mark deducted.
Tip: If you’re completely unsure about a question, it’s better to leave it blank rather than guess randomly. Blind guessing can drop your score badly because of negative marking.
PPSC Planning Officer Jobs Selection Process 2025
Here’s what happens once you give the test:
Written Test
Firstly, candidates have to sit for the one-paper MCQ test. That is the common general knowledge paper whose cut off varies every year.
Shortlisting
Based on your test result, PPSC will shortlist candidates for the interview. Usually, they call around 3 to 5 times the number of available seats for interviews.
Since there are 03 posts here, they might shortlist around 9–15 candidates, depending on scores.
Interview
If you’re shortlisted, you will be called for an interview at PPSC’s office.
The interview panel is usually very professional — they mostly ask questions about:
- Your subject knowledge (Economics/Statistics)
- General knowledge and current affairs
Your communication skills, confidence, and how you think on your feet.
Sometimes they also ask about your views on public policies, planning, and governance — especially since it’s a Planning Officer role.
Final Merit List
After the interview, PPSC makes a final merit list based on:
- Your written test marks
- Your interview marks
(And sometimes academic record is lightly considered if needed)
Conclusion
The Planning Officer (BS-17) positions announced by PPSC for the Punjab Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department offer a great opportunity for candidates with a background in Economics or Statistics. With clear eligibility criteria, a fair selection process, make sure to apply online through the official PPSC website before the deadline.
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