The document outlines the eligibility criteria for the Punjab Civil Services (PCS) exam in India. Candidates must be Indian citizens between 21-37 years old with at least a bachelor's degree. They must also meet physical standards for height, chest size, and number of allowed attempts. The criteria include nationality, age limits that vary by position, educational qualifications, physical standards for police roles, and limited attempts at the exam.

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2. Eligibility Criteria for Punjab
Civil Services
Candidates applying for PCS must check out the eligibility criteria
allocated by Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC).
Following factors come under the eligibility criteria:
Nationality
Age Limit
Educational Qualification
Physical standards
Number of Attempts

3. A candidate shall be a:
Citizen of India; or
Citizen of Nepal; or
Subject of Bhutan; or
Tibetan refugee
Nationality
Other candidate possessing Indian nationality must be
registered to or issued by the Competent Authority as
notified Punjab Civil Services General and Common
Conditions of Service Rules, 1994.

4. Candidates must qualify the age limit set by
PPSC. Minimum age for applying is ­ 21 years
and the Maximum age is ­ 37 years.
However, there are different age criteria
according to the categories. For instance: To
apply for Deputy Superintendent Police
candidate must be of 21 years but should not be
older than 37 years.
Age Limit

5. Educational Qualification
The candidate is required to possess a bachelor degree in any field
from an authenticated university or institution. A candidate is
allowed to take preliminary examination while studying for the
degree. However, the candidate is supposed to bring the proof of
the qualifying degree to sit in the MAINS examination.

6. Physical Standards
(Post of Deputy Superintendent of Police)
Minimum Height
Men ­ 5 feet 7 inches
Women ­ 5 feet 3 inches
Applicable for Men Only
Chest Measurement
Unexpanded ­ 33 inches
Expanded ­ 34.5 inches

7. Number of Attempts
Under eligibility criteria comes the number of
attempts allowed to the candidates according to
the categories.
Once, the number of attempts will be exceeded,
candidate will not be allowed to take the
examination.
Note: An attempt in Prelims not followed by further
attempts will be counted.

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