Ziladar Jobs Syllabus announced by PPSC: The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has announced 78 open merit positions for Zilladar (BPS-16) in the Punjab Irrigation Department.
Syllabus Details:
The written examination for the Zilladar position consists of a single paper with Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), totaling 100 marks. The duration of the exam is 90 minutes. The test covers the following areas:
- General Knowledge:
- General awareness of world and Pakistan-related topics.
- Everyday science, inventions, and discoveries.
- History, culture, geography, and important organizations (UN, SAARC, etc.).
- Current Affairs:
- Key national and international events in the last 6–12 months.
- Economic developments, such as budgets, financial updates, and trade agreements.
- Political news, major government initiatives, and global summits.
- Developments in sports, technology, and significant awards.
- Pakistan Studies:
- Historical events related to Pakistan’s independence.
- Constitution, governance, and social dynamics.
- Geography and important landmarks of Pakistan.
- Islamic Studies (for Muslim candidates):
- Basic Islamic teachings, history, and famous events.
- Information about the Quran, Sunnah, and Hadith.
- Ethics (for Non-Muslim candidates):
- Ethical principles, moral philosophies, and codes of conduct.
- Basic Computer Studies:
- Understanding of hardware, software, and commonly used applications.
- Basic internet and computer network knowledge.
- Geography:
- Focus on physical and human geography.
- Climate, rivers, and regional geography, particularly of Pakistan.
- Basic Mathematics:
- Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and simple problem-solving.
- Urdu:
- Grammar, comprehension, and vocabulary.
- Sentence correction and essay-based understanding.
- English:
- Grammar, comprehension, and vocabulary.
- Sentence structure and paragraph analysis.
Expected Date of Test:
The application deadline for these positions was January 6, 2025.
While the exact test date has not been officially announced, PPSC typically schedules examinations within a few weeks after the application closing date. Therefore, it is anticipated that the Zilladar test may be conducted in late of February early of March 2025. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official PPSC website for updates and to download their roll number slips once available.
Preparation Tips for Current Affairs:
- Read daily newspapers like Dawn or The Express Tribune.
- Follow credible online sources for updates on national and global news.
- Review summaries of economic reports, budget announcements, and global summit outcomes.
- Stay updated on major sports events, technology launches, and international relations.
Best of luck with your preparation!
