Punjab Public Service Commission is recruiting for 21 posts of District Defence Services Welfare Officer (Group-A). This is a regular job opportunity in the Department of Defence Services Welfare, Government of Punjab. The application process starts on 08/10/2025, and the last date to apply online is 03/11/2025. This recruitment is specifically for Ex-Servicemen who are residents of Punjab. The job posting will be within the state of Punjab.
Recruitment Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Punjab Public Service Commission |
| Post Name | District Defence Services Welfare Officer |
| Advt No. | 20255 |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Vacancies | 21 |
| Salary | Rs. 47,600/- Initial Pay |
| Applicant Eligible From | Punjab |
| Job Location | Punjab |
| Category | Punjab Government Jobs |
Post Details
This recruitment drive is for a total of 21 vacancies for the post of District Defence Services Welfare Officer. The posts are reserved for various categories of Ex-Servicemen from Punjab.
| Post Name | Posts | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|
| District Defence Services Welfare Officer (Group-A) | Ex-Servicemen-7, Sports Person-1, PwD-1, SC ESM-3, Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh ESM-4, BC ESM-2, EWS-3. Total 21 | Max 55 years |
The maximum age for candidates should not be more than 55 years as of 01/01/2025. Age relaxation will be applicable as per the government rules.
Exam Fee
| Ex-Serviceman, EWS, PWD | Rs. 500/- |
| SC, ST, BC of Punjab | Rs. 750/- |
| All other Categories | Rs. 1500/- |
Essential Qualification
- District Defence Services Welfare Officer
- Must have a Bachelor's Degree.
- Must be an ex-Indian Commissioned Officer of specific ranks.
- Passed 10th Grade with Punjabi as a subject.
- Should have a domicile certificate of Punjab.
- Qualifications must be held by 03/11/2025.
Selection Process
- Written Competitive Examination: This test will be for 480 marks.
- Interview: This will be for 60 marks.
- There will be negative marking for wrong answers in the written test.
- The final selection will be based on the total marks obtained in the written exam and interview.
How to Apply
- Read the official notification carefully before applying.
- Visit the official PPSC website.
- Find and click on the Online Application Form link for this post.
- Fill in all the required details correctly.
- Upload your photo, signature, and other necessary documents.
- Pay the application fee through the online mode.
- Submit the final application form before the last date of 03/11/2025.
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 08/10/2025 |
| Application Last Date | 03/11/2025 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 03/11/2025 |
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQs
- What is the last date to apply for this recruitment?
- The last date to fill the online application form is 03/11/2025.
- Is there any negative marking in the exam?
- Yes there is a negative marking of one mark for each wrong answer in the written examination.