| Company Name | Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) |
| Post Name | Research Officer (Group-A) |
| No of Posts | 16 |
| Salary | Rs. 47600/- Per Month |
| Qualification | Master’s degree with minimum 50% marks in Economics / Agricultural Economics / Commerce / Statistics. |
| Age Limit | Min: 18 years, Max: 37 years |
| Last Date | 12-04-2026 |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Job Type | Full Time |
PPSC Recruitment 2026 – Vacancy Details
The Punjab Public Service Commission Research Officer (Group-A) Recruitment 2026 notification announces a total of 16 vacancies across Research Officer posts in the Economic Policy & Planning Board and State Directorate of Statistics.
| Post Name | Total Posts |
|---|---|
| Research Officer (Group-A) (Economic Policy & Planning Board) | 5 |
| Research Officer (Group-A) (State Directorate of Statistics) | 11 |
| Total | 16 |
PPSC Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
- Research Officer (Group-A) (Economic Policy & Planning Board): Master’s degree with minimum 50% marks in Economics / Agricultural Economics / Commerce + minimum 1 year experience in economic planning / project appraisal / research / compilation work. Matriculation with Punjabi.
- Research Officer (Group-A) (State Directorate of Statistics): Master’s degree with minimum 50% marks in Economics / Agricultural Economics / Statistics / Commerce (with Statistics) + minimum 1 year experience in statistical work. Matriculation with Punjabi.
PPSC Recruitment 2026 – Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC | Rs. 1500/- |
| SC/ST | Rs. 750/- |
| PwBD | Rs. 500/- |
PPSC Recruitment 2026 – Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 37 years
- Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules: Punjab Govt. / All India Govt. employees up to 45 years; SC / BC Punjab up to 42 years; Widows / certain categories of women up to 42 years; Persons with Disability (Punjab) up to 47 years; Ex-Servicemen (Punjab) deduction of service period + 3 years relaxation.
PPSC Recruitment 2026 – Salary
- Rs. 47600/- Per Month
PPSC Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for online application & fee payment | 12 April 2026 |
