Sindh cabinet approves reforms to public service commission exams

The Sindh cabinet has approved a series of reforms to the Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC), including an increase in the maximum age limit for the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) from 30 to 33 years.

The decisions were taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah at the Chief Minister’s House in Karachi. According to the chief minister’s spokesperson, the reforms aim to introduce changes to the commission’s examination system and provide candidates with more opportunities to compete for government positions.

Under the approved changes, candidates will be allowed to attempt the Combined Competitive Examination up to five times instead of the existing limit of three attempts. The revised policy is expected to give aspirants additional chances to qualify for recruitment through the competitive examination.

The cabinet also approved a reduction in the minimum passing threshold for the CCE 2026 from 40 per cent to 33 per cent. The change will apply to the upcoming examination and is among the key measures approved to revise the assessment process.

In another major decision, the provincial cabinet approved the introduction of computerised testing for examinations consisting of a single paper. The move is intended to modernise the testing process and improve the way such examinations are conducted.

The approved measures cover the age limit, number of attempts, passing criteria and examination methods under the Sindh Public Service Commission. Further implementation details are expected to be determined by the relevant authorities.