Punjab is India's grain bowl state with a strong agricultural economy and a large government job market. The PPSC (Punjab Public Service Commission) conducts PCS (Punjab Civil Services) exams for Deputy Collector, PPSC allied services, while PSSSB (Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board) handles Group C & D vacancies.
Key Punjab Recruiters: PPSC (PCS, PPS - Punjab Police Service, Allied Services), PSSSB (Clerk, Steno, Patwari, Sub-Inspector - high-volume exams), Punjab Police (Constable, Head Constable, ASI via Punjab Police Recruitment Board), PSPCL (Punjab State Power Corporation - Lineman, JE, AE, Revenue Accountant), PUDA (Urban Development Authority), PRTC/PPSRTC (roadways), and NHM Punjab.
Capital: Chandigarh (shared with Haryana). Punjabi language proficiency is required for most state posts. Punjab has a large diaspora and strong international connections. Visit ppsc.gov.in and sssb.punjab.gov.in for latest exam dates and vacancies.