PMS Punjab interview questions

Basic questions

1. Please introduce yourself to the board.
2. Why do you want to join the civil service?
3. Which occupational group is your first preference, and why?
4. What did you study, and how will it help you as an officer?
5. Tell us about your home district and its main problems.
6. Who is your role model in public service, and why?
7. Which newspapers do you read, and which section do you read first?
8. What are your hobbies, and what have they taught you?

Practical questions

1. How did the 18th Amendment change the relationship between the federation and the provinces?
2. As an Assistant Commissioner, what would be your first three priorities in a new subdivision?
3. How would you handle public complaints about rising food prices in your area?
4. What are the main functions of a Deputy Commissioner?
5. What is the National Finance Commission award, and why does it matter?
6. How can technology improve service delivery in a district office?
7. What are the biggest challenges facing Pakistan's economy?
8. How would you deal with a subordinate who is regularly absent from duty?

What the board wants to hear

Strong answers usually touch on:

• Answer with a real example: the situation, what you did, and the result, ideally with a number.
• Keep each answer to about a minute; make your main point in the first two sentences.
• Expect follow-ups. Board members probe every claim and cross-question each other's topics.