PPSC Defence Services Welfare Officer 2025: Exam Date, 21 Vacancy
Punjab Public Service Commission
PPSC Defence Services Welfare Officer recruitment
The Punjab Public Service Commission announced recruitment for Defence Services Welfare Officer posts.
There are 21 vacancies. The selection process has a Written Exam and Interview.
What you should do now
The application dates have passed, and the written exam is scheduled for 18th February, 2026.
If you applied, prepare for the written exam and check the official PPSC notice for updates.
The exam covers General Knowledge and Current Affairs, reasoning and aptitude, and Punjabi.
In Detail
Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Ex-Servicemen, Punjab | 7 |
| Sports Person, Punjab | 1 |
| Persons with Disabilities (Intellectual Disability and Mental Illness), Punjab | 1 |
| Scheduled Castes (Others) ESM, Punjab | 3 |
| Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh ESM, Punjab | 4 |
| Backward Classes ESM, Punjab | 2 |
| General Economically Weaker Section, Punjab | 3 |
The recruitment includes 5 posts reserved for women.
PPSC Defence Services Welfare Officer 2025 has 21 vacancies in total. The notification breaks them down across 7 posts.
Post-wise Vacancies
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Defence Services Welfare Officer | Ex-Servicemen, Punjab | 7 |
| Defence Services Welfare Officer | Sports Person, Punjab | 1 |
| Defence Services Welfare Officer | Persons with Disabilities (Intellectual Disability and Mental Illness), Punjab | 1 |
| Defence Services Welfare Officer | Scheduled Castes (Others) ESM, Punjab | 3 |
| Defence Services Welfare Officer | Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh ESM, Punjab | 4 |
| Defence Services Welfare Officer | Backward Classes ESM, Punjab | 2 |
| Defence Services Welfare Officer | General Economically Weaker Section, Punjab | 3 |
Category-wise Vacancies
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Ex-Servicemen, Punjab | 7 |
| Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh ESM, Punjab | 4 |
| Scheduled Castes (Others) ESM, Punjab | 3 |
| General Economically Weaker Section, Punjab | 3 |
| Backward Classes ESM, Punjab | 2 |
| Sports Person, Punjab | 1 |
| Persons with Disabilities (Intellectual Disability and Mental Illness), Punjab | 1 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application start date | 8th October 2025 |
| Last date to apply | 28th November 2025 |
| Exam date | 18th February, 2026 |
Every date Punjab Public Service Commission printed for PPSC Defence Services Welfare Officer 2025, exactly as the notification states it. A date the notice gave as a range or a month is shown in its own words rather than pinned to a day it never named.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application start date | 08 Oct 2025 |
| Last date to apply | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Exam date | 18 Feb 2026 |
Application Fee
The data does not provide an application fee.
The application window was scheduled from 8th October 2025 to 28th November 2025.
Check the official PPSC notice for application instructions and the current application status.
Eligibility
Educational qualification
You need a Bachelor's Degree from any recognised University or its equivalent examination.
Age limit
Your age must be between 25 and 55 years as on 1st January 2025.
The data does not list any age relaxation.
Age Limit
You must be between 25 and 55 years old as on 01 Jan 2025.
Educational Qualification
Bachelor's Degree from any recognised University or its equivalent examination.
Exam Pattern
The written examination has 120 questions and carries 480 marks. Its duration is 2 hours.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | 80 | 320 |
| General Mental Ability, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 120 |
| Punjabi | 10 | 40 |
The minimum qualifying mark is 40% for the unreserved category.
The minimum qualifying mark is 35% for Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes of Punjab.
Written Exam
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs (Part-A of Syllabus) | 80 | 320 | — |
| General Mental Ability, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude (Part-B of Syllabus) | 30 | 120 | — |
| Punjabi (Part-C of Syllabus) | 10 | 40 | — |
| Total | 120 | 480 |
Selection Process
- Written Exam
- Interview
The salary is INR 47,600 per month.
- Written Exam
- Interview
Syllabus
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Knowledge and Current Affairs | General Knowledge and Current Affairs |
| General Mental Ability, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude | General Mental Ability, Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude |
| Punjabi | Punjabi |
Admit Card, Exam Date, Result and Answer Key
- Admit Card
- PPSC has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Exam Date
- 18 Feb 2026 — full details
- Result
- PPSC has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Answer Key
- PPSC has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| Total vacancies | 21 |
| Posts reserved for women | 5 |
| Written examination questions | 120 |
| Written examination marks | 480 |
| Written examination duration | 2 hours |
| Minimum qualifying marks for unreserved category | 40% |
| Minimum qualifying marks for Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes of Punjab | 35% |
| Salary | INR 47,600 per month |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available in PPSC Defence Services Welfare Officer recruitment?
There are 21 vacancies.
What is the PPSC Defence Services Welfare Officer exam date?
The written examination is scheduled for 18th February, 2026.
What qualification is required for this post?
You need a Bachelor's Degree from any recognised University or its equivalent examination.
What is the age limit for this recruitment?
The age limit is 25 to 55 years as on 1st January 2025.
What is the selection process?
Selection includes a Written Exam and Interview.
Facts on this page are read directly from 2 official documents. Last checked 28 Aug 2026.