LAHORE: The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) on Saturday announced the conduct of the Provincial Management Service (PMS) written examination in two phases. This decision was made during a full commission meeting chaired by PPSC Chairman retired Lt-Gen Abdul Aziz on Saturday. The meeting was attended by PPSC Secretary Afzal Ahmed and other commission members. In the meeting, it was decided that the Combined Competitive Examination/PMS 2023 would begin with Phase-I, scheduled for Dec 15 (Sunday). The first phase will comprise a 100 MCQs-based general knowledge paper, which serves as a screening test for the subsequent stages. Only candidates who meet the prescribed passing criteria in the general knowledge paper will qualify for Phase-II, which includes the remaining written papers. These examinations are followed by a psychological test and an interview to assess candidates comprehensively. Successful candidates are offered prestigious government positions as First Class Officers (Grade 17). The PMS examination is a key competitive process in Punjab, providing talented individuals an opportunity to join the provincial civil service.