PPSC Reforms: Academic Marks Weightage Abolished

Punjab Public Service Commission introduces landmark reforms to ensure transparency, fairness, and merit in recruitment process

Official Press Release

Title:
PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION ABOLISHES ACADEMIC MARKS WEIGHTAGE TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY, FAIRNESS, AND MERIT IN RECRUITMENT PROCESS.

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

1. The Punjab Public Service Commission has approved significant reforms in its recruitment process aimed at further strengthening the principles of transparency, merit, and fairness in the selection process. Under this policy, the weightage of academic marks in determining merit has been abolished, while the proportion of written examination marks has been enhanced. Likewise, to bring uniformity between clinical and non-clinical subjects, the additional marks previously awarded for research and experience in non-clinical subjects have also been discontinued. These reforms shall take effect from January 1, 2026.

2. As a result of these measures, all candidates will be assessed under a uniform, transparent, and merit-based system that primarily evaluates performance in written examinations and interviews. This reform will also eliminate disparities arising from varying examination systems and grading standards, such as annual and semester systems, across different educational institutions.

3. Lieutenant General (R) Muhammad Abdul Aziz, Chairman, Punjab Public Service Commission, stated that these steps form part of the Commission's continued efforts to enhance neutrality, transparency, and public trust in the recruitment system. By abolishing the weightage of academic marks, the Commission reaffirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities to all candidates and ensuring a merit-driven recruitment process.

4. The Commission remains committed to further improving its recruitment procedures in line with international best practices, and additional reforms in this regard are already under consideration.

Public Response

پی پی ایس سی نے اکیڈمک مارکس ختم کر دیئے اور اس کا اطلاق یکم جنوری 2026 سے ہوگا۔ اب فائنل سلیکشن میں صرف written سکورز اور انٹرویو مارکس کاؤنٹ ہوں گے اور اب CGPA کی دوڑ ختم۔۔۔۔۔

"PPSC has eliminated academic marks and this will be implemented from January 1, 2026. Now only written scores and interview marks will count in final selection, and the CGPA race is over...."

Key Changes:

• Academic marks weightage completely abolished
• Increased focus on written examination performance
• Uniform assessment system for all candidates
• Elimination of disparities from different grading systems
• Implementation starts from January 1, 2026

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