Post Name : PPSC Research Officer 16 Posts Online Form
About Post :Punjab Public Service Commission Research Officer Recruitment 2026 notification released for 16 posts. Apply online on or before 12 April 2026 at the official PPSC website at ppsc.gov.in Punjab Public Service Commission has released the PPSC Research Officer Recruitment 2026 notification for 16 Research Officer posts in the Economic Policy & Planning Board and State Directorate of Statistics under the Government of Punjab.Candidates must possess a Master’s degree with at least 50% marks in Economics / Agricultural Economics / Commerce / Statistics along with minimum one year relevant experience in economic planning, project appraisal, research, or statistical work, and must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject, within the prescribed age limit of 18–37 years with applicable age relaxations as per Punjab Government rules.
PPSC Research Officer Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Total Posts
16 Posts
Post Name
Research Officer (Group-A)
Advt No.
Advertisements for 2026 (Available on PPSC portal)
Department Breakdown
Economic Policy and Planning Board (05 Posts) & State Directorate of Statistics (11 Posts)
PPSC Research Officer Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Details
Research Officer (05 Posts – Planning Board)
Must possess a Master’s degree with at least 50% marks in Economics, Agricultural Economics, or Commerce from a recognized university. Experience: Minimum 1 year in economic planning, development appraisal, or research work.
Research Officer (11 Posts – Statistics)
Must possess a Master’s degree with at least 50% marks in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Statistics, or Commerce (with Statistics) from a recognized university. Experience: Minimum 1 year in statistical work.
Mandatory Qualification
Candidates must have passed Punjabi at the Matriculation (10th) standard or equivalent level.
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
General
As per the official notification category distribution
Scheduled Castes (SC)
As per the official notification category distribution
Backward Classes (BC)
As per the official notification category distribution
Ex-Servicemen / EWS / PwD
As per the official notification category distribution
State-Wise Vacancy Details
Job Location
Punjab
Eligible Candidates
All India candidates are eligible to apply, provided they meet the educational and Punjabi language requirements.
Reservation Benefits
Only candidates who are permanent residents (domicile) of Punjab will get category reservation and fee concessions.
Important Documents Required
Photograph
Recent passport-size colored photograph
Signature
Scanned clear signature of the candidate
Educational Certificates
Master’s Degree mark sheets and passing certificates
Age & Language Proof
10th Class mark sheet showing Punjabi as a passed subject
Experience Certificate
Valid document proving at least 1 year of required experience
Category Certificate
SC/ST/BC/EWS/PwD/ESM certificate (only for Punjab domicile claiming reservation)
PPSC Research Officer Recruitment 2026 Syllabus Overview
Subject Knowledge
Questions based on Master’s level Economics, Statistics, Commerce, and Agricultural Economics
General Knowledge & Current Affairs
National/International events, history, geography, and culture of Punjab
General Mental Ability
Logical reasoning, analytical ability, and data interpretation
Quantitative Aptitude
Basic mathematics and numerical skills
Exam Pattern
Type of Questions
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Questions
120 Questions
Total Marks
480 Marks (Each correct answer carries 4 marks)
Exam Duration
2 Hours
Negative Marking
Yes, 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer
Selection Process
Stage 1
Written Competitive Examination
Stage 2
Interview
Stage 3
Document Verification
Stage 4
Medical Examination
PPSC Research Officer Recruitment 2026 Salary Details
Post Grade
Group-A State Government Job
Pay Scale
As per the 7th Pay Commission rules of the Punjab Government
Initial Basic Pay
Admissible as per the official Punjab Government Matrix for Group A Officers
Allowances
Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA) as applicable
How to Apply
Step 1
Visit the official Punjab Public Service Commission website at ppsc.gov.in.
Step 2
Click on the “Open Advertisements” link available on the homepage.
Step 3
Find the advertisement for “Research Officer (Group A)” and click “Apply/View”.
Step 4
Read the detailed notification thoroughly to ensure you meet all the eligibility criteria.
Step 5
Click on the “Apply Online” button and fill in your basic registration details to create a profile.
Step 6
Fill out the complete application form, upload your scanned photograph, signature, and necessary documents.
Step 7
Pay the application fee online based on your category and submit the final application.
Step 8
Take a printout of the submitted application form and fee receipt for future reference.
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