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Punjab Public Service Commission has released the PPSC Research Officer Recruitment 2026 notification for 16 Research Officer posts in the Economic Policy & Planning Board and State Directorate of Statistics under the Government of Punjab. FreeJobAlert - Your Personal Govt Job Finder 10M+Users 100+Jobs/day FreeAlways ⚡ Get Custom Govt Job Alerts - Alerts by Qualification, State and Interest. Set Free Alerts ● Free · No spam · Unsubscribe anytime · freejobalert.com Candidates must possess a Master’s degree with at least 50% marks in Economics / Agricultural Economics / Commerce / Statistics along with minimum one year relevant experience in economic planning, project appraisal, research, or statistical work, and must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject, within the prescribed age limit of 18–37 years with applicable age relaxations as per Punjab Government rules. All these latest government jobs in PPSC are offered with a salary of ₹47,600 per month along with admissible allowances and benefits as per state government norms, making this a valuable opportunity for postgraduate candidates seeking research and statistical officer positions in the public sector, with the online application deadline set for 12 April 2026. Advertisement Company Name Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) Post Name Research Officer (Group-A) No of Posts 16 Salary Rs. 47600/- Per Month Qualification Master’s degree with minimum 50% marks in Economics / Agricultural Economics / Commerce / Statistics. Age Limit Min: 18 years, Max: 37 years Last Date 12-04-2026 Apply Mode Online Job Type Full Time Candidates should download and read the PPSC Jobs 2026 notification PDF carefully to check vacancy details, eligibility, age limit, and application instructions. The notification also includes important dates and selection process details. The direct download link is available in the Important Links section below. Download PPSC Job 2026 Notification PDF Post Name Total Posts Research Officer (Group-A) (Economic Policy & Planning Board) 5 Research Officer (Group-A) (State Directorate of Statistics) 11 Total 16 Research Officer (Group-A) (Economic Policy & Planning Board): Master’s degree with minimum 50% marks in Economics / Agricultural Economics / Commerce + minimum 1 year experience in economic planning / project appraisal / research / compilation work. Matriculation with Punjabi. Research Officer (Group-A) (State Directorate of Statistics): Master’s degree with minimum 50% marks in Economics / Agricultural Economics / Statistics / Commerce (with Statistics) + minimum 1 year experience in statistical work. Matriculation with Punjabi. Category Fee General/OBC Rs. 1500/- SC/ST Rs. 750/- PwBD Rs. 500/- Minimum Age: 18 years Maximum Age: 37 years Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules: Punjab Govt. / All India Govt. employees up to 45 years; SC / BC Punjab up to 42 years; Widows / certain categories of women up to 42 years; Persons with Disability (Punjab) up to 47 years; Ex-Servicemen (Punjab) deduction of service period + 3 years relaxation. Rs. 47600/- Per Month Event Date Last date for online application & fee payment 12 April 2026 Written Competitive Examination Interview Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for the PPSC Various Posts Recruitment 2026. Applications must be submitted online on or before 12-04-2026. To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section. Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of PPSC to complete the application. Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details. Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format. Pay the application fee online, if applicable. Review all details carefully before submitting the form. Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference. Official Notification PDF Click here | Click here Official Website Click here FreeJobAlert - Your Personal Govt Job Finder 10M+Users 100+Jobs/day FreeAlways ⚡ Get Custom Govt Job Alerts - Alerts by Qualification, State and Interest. Set Free Alerts ● Free · No spam · Unsubscribe anytime · freejobalert.com

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• Research Officer (Group-A) (Economic Policy & Planning Board): Master’s degree with minimum 50% marks in Economics / Agricultural Economics / Commerce + minimum 1 year experience in economic planning / project appraisal / research / compilation work. Matriculation with Punjabi.
• Research Officer (Group-A) (State Directorate of Statistics): Master’s degree with minimum 50% marks in Economics / Agricultural Economics / Statistics / Commerce (with Statistics) + minimum 1 year experience in statistical work. Matriculation with Punjabi.

• Applications must be submitted online on or before 12-04-2026.
• To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
• Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of PPSC to complete the application.
• Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
• Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
• Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
• Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 37 years
• Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules: Punjab Govt. / All India Govt. employees up to 45 years; SC / BC Punjab up to 42 years; Widows / certain categories of women up to 42 years; Persons with Disability (Punjab) up to 47 years; Ex-Servicemen (Punjab) deduction of service period + 3 years relaxation.

• Written Competitive Examination
• Interview

• Rs. 47600/- Per Month

• Applications must be submitted online on or before 12-04-2026.
• To apply directly, use the Apply Online link provided in the Important Links section.
• Alternatively, candidates may visit the official website of PPSC to complete the application.
• Fill out the application form carefully with correct personal, educational, and contact details.
• Upload required documents such as photograph, signature, and certificates in the prescribed format.
• Pay the application fee online, if applicable.
• Review all details carefully before submitting the form.
• Take a printout or save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.