Punjab Civil Servants Rules 1974 Part 1

Total Questions: 49

1 - What does All Pakistan Unified Grades mean under Rule (a) ?(Definitions Rule 2)

A ) Grades specific to Punjab
B ) Grades for federal employees only
C ) Temporary grades for new recruits
D ) Grades as defined in All Pakistan services Rule 1973 ✅

2 - Who is the Appointing Authorities under Role 2 (b)? (Definitions Rule 2)

A ) The head of the department
B ) The Punjab Public Services Commission
C ) The Person authorized under Rule 6 to make appointments ✅
D ) The Chief Minister

3 - What is an Autonomous or Semi autonomous Organization under Rule 2(c) ? (Definitions Rule 2)

A ) A foreign funded NGO
B ) A temporary government committee
C ) An organization set up under law by the Government as a separate unit ✅
D ) A private company

4 - What does Board refer to under Rule 2 (d)? (Definitions)

A ) A selection Board including Provincial selection Board ✅
B ) The Punjab Cabinet
C ) A judicial tribunal
D ) A Departmental Promotion Committee

5 - Which body is referred to as the Commission under Rule 2(e)?(Definitions Rule 2)

A ) The Federal Public Service Commission
B ) The Election Commission
C ) The National Accountability Bureau
D ) The Punjab Public Service Commission ✅

6 - What is a Committee under Rule 2 (f)?(Definitions Rule 2)

A ) A judicial panel
B ) A legislative assembly
C ) A temporary task force
D ) A Departmental Promotion Committee or Selection Committee ✅

7 - How is Department defined under Rule 2 (g)?(Definitions Rule 2)

A ) A private sector division
B ) A municipal corporation
C ) A foreign embassy
D ) As in the Punjab Government Rules of Business 1974 ✅

8 - What is a Functional Unit under Rule 2 (h)?(Definitions Rule 2)

A ) A temporary project team
B ) A training institute
C ) A single post in a department
D ) A group of posts or part of such group sanctioned as a separate unit ✅

9 - How is Grade defined under Rule2(i)?(Definitions Rule 2)

A ) A military rank
B ) A school grading system
C ) As in the Punjab Civil Servants Rules 1974 ✅
D ) A performance rating

10 - What is a post Under Rule 2 (j)?(Definitions Rule 2)

A ) A position in connection with the affairs of the Province ✅
B ) A social media update
C ) A honorary title
D ) A temporary assignment

11 - How can appointments to posts be made under Rule3(1)?(Appointment Methods Rule3)

A ) Only by Promotion
B ) Only by initial recruitment
C ) By direct selection by the Chief Minister
D ) By Promotion transfer or initial recruitment ✅

12 - Who can relax the rule for absorption of surplus staff treated under Rule 3(1)?(Appointment Methods Rule 3)

A ) As temporary employees
B ) As contract workers
C ) As having been appointed by promotion
D ) As having been appointed by initial recruitment from the absorption date ✅

13 - What happens if no equivalent post is available for absorption ?(Appointment Methods Rule3)

A ) The employee is terminated
B ) The employee is offered a lower post with pay protection ✅
C ) The employee is demoted without pay protection
D ) The employee is sent on forced leave

15 - Who can constitute selection Boards/Promotion Committees under rule 4(1)?(Selection Boards /Committees Rule4)

A ) The Chief Minister
B ) The Finance Department
C ) The Punjab Public Service Commission
D ) The Government ✅

16 - What determines the composition of selection Boards under Rule 4(2)?(Selection Boards /Committees Rule4)

A ) The Administrative Secretary
B ) The Punjab Assembly
C ) The Government ✅
D ) The Chief Secretary

17 - What is the role of the Government regarding concurrent jurisdiction of Boards /Committees under Rule 4(3)?(Selection Boards/Committees Rule 4)

A ) To specify which posts are selected by which body ✅
B ) To abolish overlapping committees
C ) To delegate all powers to the Chief Minister
D ) To merge all committees into one

18 - What determines the composition of selection Boards under Rule 4 (2)?(Selection Boards/Committees Rule 4)

A ) The Government ✅
B ) The Administrative Secretary
C ) The Punjab Assembly
D ) The Chief Secretary

19 - What is the role of the Government regarding concurrent jurisdiction of Boards /Committees under Rule 4(3)?(Selection Board /Committees Rule4?

A ) To specify which posts are selected by which body ✅
B ) To merge all committees into one
C ) To delegate all powers to the Chief Minister
D ) To abolish overlapping committees

20 - Who is the appointing authority for posts in BS-19 and above? (Appointing Authorities Rule 6)

A ) Chief Minister ✅
B ) Chief Secretary
C ) Administrative Secretary
D ) Punjab Public Service Commission

22 - Who appoints superintendents of Police BS-17 ?(Appointing Authorities Rule 6)

A ) Home Secretary
B ) Chief Secretary
C ) Chief Minister
D ) Inspector General of Police ✅

24 - Can the probation period be extended?If yes by how long ?(Probation Period Rule 7)

A ) Yes by 2 years maximum ✅
B ) Yes Indefinitely
C ) Yes by 1 year
D ) No extension allowed

25 - What happens if no confirmation orders are issued after probation?(Probation period Rule 7)

A ) Employee is demoted
B ) Cash referred to S&GAD
C ) Employee is terminated ✅
D ) Probation deemed extended

26 - How long does a civil servant retain lien when selected for another post ?(Lien Rule 7 A)

A ) Until retirement
B ) 3 years maximum ✅
C ) 1 year
D ) 2 years

27 - How is seniority determined for initial recruits ?(Seniority Rule 8)

A ) Age of candidate
B ) Alphabetical order
C ) Date of joining
D ) Order of merit assigned by selection authority ✅

28 - If two persons have the same appointment date who ranks senior ?(Seniority Rule 8)

A ) Younger person
B ) Alphabetically first
C ) Person with higher qualifications
D ) Older person if not junior in lower grade ✅

29 - What happens to seniority if a junior is promoted on adhoc basis ?(Seniority Rule 8)

A ) Seniority is recalculated
B ) No effect on seniority ✅
C ) Seniority list is frozen
D ) Junior retains seniority after regular promotion

30 - What is the minimum service requirement for acting charge appointment ? (Acting Charge Basis Rule 10-A)

A ) 75% of prescribed service ✅
B ) No requirement
C ) Full prescribed service
D ) 50% of prescribed service

32 - From which organization can persons be appointed by transfer ?(Appointment by Transfer Rule 11)

A ) Private sector only
B ) NGOs
C ) Only Punjab Government
D ) Federal Government and other Provinces ✅

33 - What condition applies to officiating promotions?(Officiating Appointments Rule 13 ?

A ) Automatic confirmation after 1 year
B ) No right to regular promotion ✅
C ) Salary protection
D ) Requires PPSC approval

35 - Which posts are filled through PPSC examinations?(Initial Recruitment Rule 16 )?

A ) Only BS -20+
B ) BS-16 and above ✅
C ) BS-6 to BS-15
D ) BS-1 to BS-5

36 - Who can be employed under this rule ?(Rule 17-A)

A ) Political nominees
B ) Friends of Civil Servants
C ) One Child /widow of deceased ✅
D ) Any relative

37 - What additional benefits is given to eligible candidates?(Rule 17-A)

A ) Direct appointment
B ) Salary advance
C ) 5 extra marks
D ) 10 extra marks in aggregate ✅

38 - How is age calculated for written exam recruitment?(Age relax)

A ) As on 1st January of exam year ✅
B ) As on exam date
C ) As on interview date
D ) As on application deadline

39 - Who can relax the citizenship requirement ?(Nationality Rule 19 )

A ) Chief Secretary
B ) PPSC
C ) Courts
D ) Government ✅

41 - What happens if a candidate fails medical examination?(Medical fitness Rule 21)

A ) Put on probation
B ) Referred to specialist
C ) Not Appointed ✅
D ) Given another chance

42 - What documents must a new recruit submit for character verification ?(Character Verification Rule 21-A)

A ) Police clearance only
B ) Certificate from last academic institution and two responsible persons ✅
C ) No documents required
D ) Affidavit from family members

43 - Who can approve a name change for an Administrative Secretary?(Change of Name Rule 21-B)

A ) Establishment Secretary
B ) S& GAD Secretary
C ) Chief Minister ✅
D ) Chief Secretary

45 - What condition must be met before making adhoc appointments ?(Adhoc Appointments Rule 22)

A ) PPSC approval obtained
B ) Finance Department clearance
C ) Cabinet approval
D ) Post must be advertised ✅

46 - Who can relax rules in cases of hardship?(Relaxation of Rules 23)

A ) Chief Minister ✅
B ) Law Minister
C ) S& GAD Secretary
D ) Chief Secretary

47 - What is the maximum age relaxation for disabled persons?(Age relaxation Rules )

A ) No relaxation
B ) 15 years
C ) 5 years
D ) 10 years ✅

49 - What is the quorum requirement for DPC ?(Departmental Promotion Committee)

A ) All members ✅
B ) Chairman plus one member
C ) No quorum required
D ) 50% members