Nips CSS-PCS (0312-8386917) Syllabus of PMS-2020(Punjab)

SYLLABUS of PMS
(Compulsory Subjects)
Combined Competitive Examination-2020

Prerequisites:
• Qualifications: Graduate in Second Division
• Age Limit: 30 years (for government servant having 4 years of
service, the upper age limit is 35)
• Gender: Male, Female and Transgender
• Domicile: Punjab

Number of Posts: 71
• Open Merit: 59
• Special Person: 1
• Minority Quota: 11

Test Centers:
• Lahore, Rawalpindi, Multan, Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Faisalabad and Sargodha.

Total Marks: 1200

• Marks of Compulsory Subjects: 6oo
• Marks of Optional Subjects: 600
• Passing Marks of Each Subject: 40
• Aggregate Passing Marks: 50% (600/1200)
• Total Marks of Interview: 200
• Passing Marks of Interview: 50% (100/200)

Standard of Questions:
• Graduate Level

Negative Marking:
• 0.25 Marks will be deducted for each wrong answer in the Objective
(MCQs) Paper of General Knowledge.

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Nips CSS-PCS (0312-8386917) Syllabus of PMS-2020(Punjab)

COMPULSORY SUBJECTS

Compulsory Subjects of PMS (Punjab) (Total Marks: 600)

S. No Subjective Nature Marks

1 English Essay Subjective 100

2 English Subjective 100

(Precis, Comprehension &
Translation)

3 Urdu Subjective 100

Subjective
4 Islamic Studies & 100
(Ethics for Non-Muslim Candidates) Objective

Subjective
5 Pakistan Affairs & 100
Objective

6 General Science Objective 100

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OPTIONAL SUBJECTS

Optional Subjects • 3 Papers (600 Marks)

• Each Paper comprises
200 Marks

Directions: Only One Optional Subject be Opted from Each Group

Group A Group B
1. Commerce 1. Agriculture
2. Economics 2. Veterinary Sciences
3. Business Administration 3. Botany
4. Public Administration 4. Zoology

Group C Group D
1. Mathematics 1. Physics
2. Computer Science 2. Chemistry
3. Statistics 3. Geology
4. Principle of Engineering 4. Geography

Group E Group F
1. Political Science 1. Philosophy
2. History 2. Psychology
3. Law 3. Sociology
4. Mass Communication 4. Social Work

Group G
1. English Literature
2. Urdu
3. Arabic
4. Education
5. Persian
6. Punjabi

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OUTLINES OF COMPULSORY SUBJECTS FOR PMS

SYLLABUS OF English ESSAY

Length of English Essay: about 1500 words.

Topics: A wide choice of topics will be given in the question paper.
The topics may include the following areas related to Pakistan:
1. Education,
2. Economy,
3. Foreign Policy,
4. Governance,
5. Human Rights,
6. Constitution,
7. Law & Order and
8. Other Socio-Economic topics.
Areas of Focus:
The candidates are expected to reflect:
1. A clear understanding of the topic,
2. Conceptual clarity and
3. Logical reasoning.

The following segments will be examined by the Examiners:

1. Candidate’s articulation (style of Diction, Speech & Delivery),
2. Expression and
3. Correct use of English language.

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SYLLABUS OF English

A. PRECIS and COMPREHENSION:

The examination will essentially test the ability of the candidates to handle precis writing,
comprehension, syntax, translation, grammar, vocabulary etc.

(1) Precis Writing: A passage of generic nature with enough room for compression shall
be given for writing a precis and suggesting a suitable topic.

(2) Comprehension: A carefully selected passage, which is rich in substance but not
specific to any discipline, shall be given followed by five questions requiring answers
from the passage itself.

(3) Grammar & Vocabulary: Questions relating to correct usage of tense, articles,
prepositions, conjunctions, punctuations, verbs shall be given.

(4) Sentence Correction: Sentences may be given, each having a flaw in grammar,
punctuations or use of capitals. Candidates shall be expected to correct them without
making unnecessary alterations.

(5) Grouping of Words & Pair of Words:

• Words, chosen randomly, may be given that need to be grouped by candidates
in pairs having similar or opposite meaning,
• Use of idioms and proverbs as may be clearly directed in the question,
• Use of antonyms, synonyms, etc.

B. TRANSLATION:
A short passage in Urdu that may contain figurative or idiomatic expressions,
shall be given for an accurate translation into English.

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SYLLABUS OF URDU

(Essay, Precis, Comprehension & Translation)

A. URDU ESSAY
Length of Urdu Essay: about 1000 words.
Topics: A wide choice of topics will be given in the question paper.
The topics may include the following areas related to Pakistan & those of General in
nature:
1. Education,
2. Economy,
3. Foreign Policy,
4. Governance,
5. Human Rights,
6. Constitution,
7. Law & Order and
8. Other Socio-Economic topics.

Areas of Focus:
The candidates are expected to reflect:
4. A clear understanding of the topic,
5. Conceptual clarity and
6. Logical reasoning.

The following segments will be examined by the Examiners:

4. Candidate’s articulation (style of Diction, Speech & Delivery),
5. Expression and
6. Correct use of English language.

B. URDU PRECIS AND COMPREHENSION: The examination will essentially test

the ability of the candidates to handle precis writing, comprehension, syntax, translation,
grammar, vocabulary, etc.

(1) Precis Writing: A passage of generic nature with enough room for compression shall
be given for writing a precis and suggesting a suitable topic.

(2) Comprehension: A carefully selected passage, which is rich in substance but not
specific to any discipline, shall be given followed by five questions requiring answers
from the passage itself.

(3) Grammar & Vocabulary: Questions relating to correct usage of tense, articles,
prepositions, conjunctions, punctuations, verbs shall be given.

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(4) Sentence Correction: Sentences may be given, each having a flaw in grammar,
punctuations or use of capitals. Candidates shall be expected to correct them without
making unnecessary alterations.

(5) Grouping of Words & Pair of Words:

• Words, chosen randomly, may be given that need to be grouped by candidates
in pairs having similar or opposite meaning,
• Use of idioms and proverbs as may be clearly directed in the question,
• Use of antonyms, synonyms, etc.

C. TRANSLATION: A short passage in English that may contain figurative or

idiomatic expressions, shall be given for an accurate translation into Urdu.

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SYLLABUS OF ISLAMIC STUDIES

(Combination of both Subjective & Objective)

For Non-Muslim Candidates: Ethics (Combination of both Subjective & Objective)

A. ISLAMIC STUDIES:

1. Introduction to Islam:
a. Advent of Islam,
b. Fundamentals of Islam,
c. Concepts and their Importance,
d. Deen and its religious impact on individual and society; spiritual, moral and
social impact.
e. Basic Beliefs,
f. Amar Bilmaroof and Nahi anil Munkir.
2. Seerat-un-Nabi s.a.w:
a. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a Messenger, Reformer, Administrator,
Educator, Diplomat, Statesman, Military Leader etc.
3. Early Islamic History:
a. Early History up to Khulfa-e-Rashideen
4. Rights in Islam:
a. Human Rights,
b. Status of Women,
c. Rights of Minorities.
5. Islam and the World:
a. Impact on the West and vice versa;
b. Role in the modern world; Contemporary challenges for the Muslim world
and
c. Muslim minorities in the world.
6. Islamic Code of Life:
a. Salient features of Islamic socio-political and economic system,
b. judicial system and administrative system;
c. Ijtihad & its forms.
B. ETHICS FOR NON-MUSLIMS
1. Religions of the World-Revealed & Non- Revealed.
2. Important Religious Books
3. Contribution of Religions in Development of Societies.
4. Ethics & Morality.
5. Human Rights and Obligations.
6. Commonality in Religions.
7. Revelation

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SYLLABUS OF PAKISTAN STUDIES

(Combination of both Subjective & Objective)

1. Muslim rule in the sub-continent and its down fall.

2. Muslim renaissance, Reforms and Educational Movements.

3. Pakistan Movement;
a. Role of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan,
b. Allama Iqbal and
c. Quaid-e-Azam in the making of Pakistan.

4. Land and People of Pakistan.

a. Geography,
b. Society,
c. Culture,
d. Natural Resources,
e. Agriculture,
f. Industry,
g. Education.

5. Pakistan and the changing regional scenario.

6. Pakistan’s nuclear program and international concerns.

7. Regional Cooperation including:

a. SAARC,
b. ECO,
c. SCO and the role of Pakistan.

8. Socio-economic challenges and opportunities in Pakistan.

9. National security dynamics and challenges for Pakistan.

10. Pakistan and the United Nations.

11. Pakistan and important global issues, including

a. Palestine,
b. Growing Extremism and Militancy,
c. War on Terror etc.

12. Constitutional history of Pakistan.

13. Political evolution since 1971.

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14. Foreign Policy of Pakistan,

a. Pakistan & its Neighbors,
b. Super Powers,
c. The Islamic Block and
d. The European Union.

15. Evolution of democracy and democratic institutions in Pakistan.

16. Kashmir Dispute.

17. Situation in Afghanistan since 1979 and its impact on Pakistan.

18. Pakistan’s energy problems, their economic impact and prospects for the
future.

19. Socio-economic problems of Pakistan and strategies to deal with issues

related to
a. Poverty,
b. Education,
c. Health,
d. Sanitation,
e. Empowerment of women and
f. Human rights.

20. 1973 Constitution, Constitutional amendments and important

Constitutional cases.

21. Important issues in Pakistan:

a. Governance,
b. Accountability,
c. Transparency,
d. Fundamental Rights,
e. Women empowerment,
f. Sustainable developments goals etc.

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SYLLABUS OF GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (Objective)

a. Current Affairs:
Candidates are expected to have updated knowledge of the current events, issues and
developments. They are also expected to know the necessary historical perspective needed
to understand these events. Candidates shall be examined in the following areas:

1. Pakistan’s economic, social and political issues, regional disparities, water scarcity,
Cyber laws.
2. Pakistan’s relations with the neighbors.
3. Pakistan’s relations with the Muslim world.
4. Pakistan and the UN, European Union and regional organizations (ECO,SAARC,
SCO, ASEAN and ARF)
5. Pakistan’s relations with the US, China, EU and Russia.
6. Global Issues like: international peace and security; economy, human rights;
terrorism; food security, energy security; global warming; Nuclear issues including
proliferation and security; international trade, trade regimes, Sustainable
Development Goals; etc.
7. Relations with India, including Kashmir dispute.
8. Middle East and South West Asia issues.
9. Prominent personalities, opinion makers, NGOs, INGOs, Non-State Actors etc.
10. Globalization.
11. Evolving Socio-economic and Political situation in Pakistan and the world,
important events.
12. Sports, Music, Culture, Literature.

b. Physical Sciences:
1. Basic information on the solar system, galaxies and the universe and knowledge of
common terms used in astronomy.
2. Natural hazards and disasters e.g. earthquakes, cyclones, tsunamis etc. and
disaster risk management.
3. Energy sources, both fossil fuels and renewable sources and their sustainable use.
4. Basics of Physics and Chemistry including atomic structures, chemical bonding,
radiations, laws and Principles of Physics.
5. Materials, chemicals and their properties.
6. Minerals and their mining.

c. Biological Sciences:
1. Fundamentals of life forms e.g. cell structure, nucleus.
2. Bio-molecular structures like proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, enzymes etc. and
their functions/properties.
3. Plant and animal life.

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4. Human body, its parts, organs and their functions.

5. Common diseases, their causes, symptoms and treatment; vitamins, their sources
and functions; vaccines, etc.

d. Environment Studies:
1. Eco-system, Biodiversity, climate change, water cycle, biosphere, rock types.
2. Atmospheric pollution, its types, sources, effects, Ozone depletion; Greenhouse
effects, CFCs etc.
3. International Conventions/Regimes on Climate Change, Biodiversity, Wetlands,
Desertification, Carbon Credits etc. and ongoing negotiations on Environment.
4. Water pollution types, sources, effects remedies; sustainable use of water;
recycling; waste management.

e. Food Sciences:
1. Diet and essential compounds for health.
2. Quality of food, preservation, problems relating to deterioration of fruits and
vegetables; adulterations.
3. Food security, global issues concerning hunger etc.

f. Computer Science & Information Technology:

1. Fundamentals of hardware and software.
2. Data processing, knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Power Point.
3. Networking, e-mails, social media.
4. Basics of telecommunication including GPS, Fiber Optics etc.

g. Basic Mathematics:
1. Quantitative reasoning and problem solving.
2. Basic Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry; problems relating to averages, ratios,
percentages, geometric figures; sets; equations; areas of figures etc.
3. Logical reasoning and analytical reasoning through problem solving, number
series, analogies, relationships, etc.
4. Mental Mathematics.
5. Arithmetical Problems relating to time and work, distance and speed, age,
directions etc.
6. Basic statistics.

h. General:
1. Famous scientists and their claim to fame.
2. Famous inventions, discoveries, scientific laws, theories and postulates.
3. Units and instruments of measurement.

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