PPSC Research Officer Recruitment 2026
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Online Application: 18 March 2026 | Last Date: 12 April 2026
PPSC Research Officer Recruitment 2026: पूरी जानकारी
Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has released a recruitment notification for Research Officer posts in 2026. Multiple sources indicate 16 Research Officer (Group-A) vacancies, distributed across departments under the Department of Planning.The online application process began on 18 March 2026 To 12 April, 2026. Read the full notification for eligibility, post details, selection procedure, age limit, and salary before applying.
महत्वपूर्ण तिथियाँ
- ऑनलाइन आवेदन शुरू: 18 March 2026
- अंतिम तिथि: 12 April 2026
- Last Date Pay Fees : 12 April 2026
आवेदन शुल्क
| वर्ग | शुल्क |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1500/- |
| SC / ST | ₹750/- |
| PwBD | ₹500/- |
भुगतान मोड: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking / UPI
आयु सीमा योग्यता
- न्यूनतम आयु : 18 वर्ष
- अधिकतम आयु : 37 वर्ष
- Age Relaxation Extra as Per PPSC Research Officer Recruitment Rules.
कुल रिक्तियाँ — 16 पद
| पद | रिक्तियाँ |
|---|---|
| Research Officer (Economic Policy & Planning Board) | 05 |
| Research Officer (State Directorate of Statistics) | 11 |
| कुल | 16 |
योग्यता
Research Officer :-
- Master's degree with minimum 50% marks in Economics / Agricultural Economics / Commerce / Statistics / Mathematics / Operations Research or related fields.
- Minimum 1 year experience in relevant field.
- Must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi subject.
चयन प्रक्रिया
- Written Competitive Examination
- Interview / Viva-Voce
- Document Verification
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Salary (वेतन विवरण)
PPSC Research Officer पदों के लिए वेतन 7th Pay Commission के अनुसार दिया जाएगा।
- Basic Pay: Starting around ₹47,600 per month
How to Apply for PPSC Research Officer Recruitment 2026?
आवेदन प्रक्रिया पूरी तरह से ऑनलाइन है। नीचे दिए गए स्टेप्स को फॉलो करके आप बिना किसी गलती के फॉर्म भर सकते हैं :-
- Go to https://www.ppsc.gov.in/.
- Navigate to the recruitment/ advertisement section.
- Kindly Check and Collect the All Document - Eligibility, ID Proof, Address Details, Basic Details.
- Kindly Ready Scan Document Related to Recruitment Form - Photo, Sign, ID Proof, Etc.
- Before Submit the Application Form Must Check the Preview and All Column Carefully.
- Take A Print Out of Final Submitted Form.
SOME USEFUL IMPORTANT LINKS
| Link Name | Action |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Download PDF |
| Join AbhiExam Channel | Cleck Here |
| Official Website | Visit Website |
PPSC Research Officer Recruitment 2026: Important Questions
Q1. What is the exam pattern for PPSC Research Officer 2026?
Ans: Objective MCQ-based written test (120 questions, 4 marks each, negative marking of 1 per wrong answer), followed by interview for qualifiers.
Q2. What is the syllabus for PPSC Research Officer?
Ans: Primarily postgraduate-level topics in Economics/Statistics/Mathematics/Operations Research/Agricultural Economics/Commerce (as per your qualification). Includes concepts like statistical methods, econometric models, data analysis, economic planning, probability, research methodology, etc. A portion (20-30%) may cover general knowledge, Punjab-specific affairs, current events, and basic aptitude. The official notification provides the detailed syllabus—download it from ppsc.gov.in.
Q3. Is there negative marking in the PPSC Research Officer exam?
Ans: Yes, usually 1 mark deducted for each incorrect answer.
Q4. How to prepare for PPSC Research Officer exam?
Ans: Focus on your Master's subject core topics, practice previous PPSC papers (if available for similar posts), stay updated on current economic/statistical affairs, and revise basics of GK/Punjab-specific info.
Q5. What is the qualifying marks or cut-off?
Ans: Not fixed in advance; it depends on the number of candidates, difficulty level, and vacancies (merit-based). Typically, candidates need to score above a certain threshold in the written exam to qualify for interview.
