PPSC District DWO Recruitment 2025: Secure Your Future in Public Service—Apply for 21 Group-A Posts
Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)
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📊 Total Vacancies:
21 Posts
📄 Advertisement No.:
20255
📝 Short Description: PPSC District DWO Recruitment 2025
Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)
The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) invites online applications for the recruitment of 21 District Defence Services Welfare Officer (Group-A) posts under the Department of Defence Services Welfare, Government of Punjab. This prestigious opportunity is open exclusively to ex-Indian Commissioned Officers from the Army, Navy, or Air Force. Candidates will be selected through a competitive written examination followed by an interview. The role offers a starting pay of ₹47,600/month and a chance to contribute meaningfully to the welfare of defence personnel in Punjab.
📅 Important Dates and Application Fee: PPSC District DWO Recruitment 2025
Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)
| Event | Date/Details |
| Application Begins | October 8, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | November 3, 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Admit Card | To be announced on ppsc.gov.in |
| Examination Date | To be notified |
| Application Fee | Varies by category |
| Mode of Payment | Online only (Cards, Net Banking, UPI) |
💰 Application Fee Breakdown:
| Category | Application Fee | Exam Fee | Total Fee |
| General/EWS/OBC | ₹500 | ₹1000 | ₹1500 |
| SC/ST/BC (Punjab only) | ₹500 | ₹250 | ₹750 |
| PwD/ESM/EWS/LDESM (Punjab only) | ₹500 | ₹0 | ₹500 |
📌 Posts, Vacancy, Age Limit, Pay Scale, and Qualification Details: PPSC District DWO Recruitment 2025
| Post Name | Pay Scale | Total Vacancy | Educational Qualification |
| District Defence Services Welfare Officer (Group-A) | ₹47,600/month | 21 | Bachelor’s Degree + Ex-Commissioned Officer (Colonel/Lt. Colonel/Captain/Commander/Group Captain/Wing Commander) |
🧾 Note:
- Age Limit: Not more than 55 years as on January 1, 2025.
- Age Relaxation: As per Punjab Government rules.
- Cut-Off Date for Age Calculation: January 1, 2025.
🧭 How to Apply: PPSC District DWO Recruitment 2025
Candidates must apply online through the official PPSC website: http://ppsc.gov.in. No other mode of application will be accepted. Ensure all details are accurate before final submission. Once submitted, no changes will be allowed.
📑 Documents Required: PPSC District DWO Recruitment 2025
- Matriculation Certificate (Date of Birth proof)
- Punjabi Language Certificate
- Degree and DMC Certificate
- Punjab Domicile Certificate
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Sports Gradation Certificate (if applicable)
- ESM Service Documents (Enrolment, Discharge, Reason)
- Experience Certificate (if applicable)
- Fee Concession Certificate (if applicable)
- Government Employee Proof (if applicable)
- Self-attested declaration on the final page of the application
🧪 Selection Process: PPSC District DWO Recruitment 2025
| Stage | Marks |
| Written Competitive Exam | 480 |
| Interview | 60 |
| Total | 540 |
📝 Exam Pattern:
| Section | Questions | Marks |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | 80 | 320 |
| Mental Ability, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 120 |
| Punjabi Language | 10 | 40 |
- Duration: 2 hours
- Type: MCQs
- Language: English
- Negative Marking: 1 mark per wrong answer
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40% (35% for SC/BC Punjab)
⚠️ Important Instructions:
- Only online applications are accepted.
- Candidates must retain a copy of the application and documents.
- The category, once selected, cannot be changed.
- Sports and PwD category candidates must email supporting documents by Nov 3, 2025.
- Candidates must meet eligibility as of Nov 3, 2025.
- The final result will be based on the combined written and interview scores.
- Reservation benefits apply only to Punjab domicile candidates.
This recruitment is ideal for ex-servicemen seeking Group-A government jobs in Punjab.
❓ FAQ:
Who can apply for this post?
Only ex-Indian Commissioned Officers of specified ranks with a Bachelor’s degree and Punjab domicile.
Is knowledge of Punjabi mandatory?
Yes. Candidates must have passed Punjabi at the Matric level or qualify for a test within two years of appointment.
What is the selection process?
Written exam (480 marks) + Interview (60 marks). Final merit is based on the total score.
🔗 Important Links:
- 🔗 Official Website
- 🔗 Apply Online
- 📄 Download Notification PDF
- 📧 For queries: [email protected]
- ☎️ Helpline: 0175-5014843, 5014826
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