Deputy Superintendent Jail Syllabus 2026 PDF
PPSC Deputy Superintendent Jail (BS-17)
Written Examination Structure
Paper I – English Essay
| Sr. No. | Subjects | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
English Essay |
Essay writing (1500–2000 words) on national and international issues |
Governance, public administration and reforms |
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Criminal justice system and prison reforms |
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Social issues of Pakistan |
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Human rights and constitutional matters |
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International relations |
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Climate change and environmental challenges |
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Islamic, ethical and moral values |
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Marks |
100 |
Paper II – General Ability (MCQs)
| Sr. No. | Subjects | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pakistan Studies |
Pakistan Movement |
Constitutional developments (1956, 1962, 1973) |
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Political history and national institutions |
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Geography and economy of Pakistan |
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2 |
General Knowledge |
International organizations (UN, IMF, OIC, World Bank) |
World capitals and currencies |
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Important personalities |
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International current affairs |
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3 |
Everyday Science |
Basic Physics, Chemistry and Biology |
Environmental science |
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4 |
Mathematics |
Percentages, Ratio and proportion |
Average, Profit and loss |
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Time and distance |
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Basic algebra and geometry |
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5 |
IT / Computer |
Basic computer knowledge |
MS Office |
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Internet and email |
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Hardware and software |
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Cyber security basics |
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Marks |
100 |
Negative Marking: 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong answer
Paper III – Prison Laws
| Sr. No. | Subjects | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Prison Act, 1894 |
Powers and duties of prison officers |
Classification of prisoners |
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Discipline and punishments |
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Health and welfare provisions |
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2 |
Pakistan Prison Rules |
Jail administration |
Security and custody procedures |
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Remission and release system |
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3 |
Criminal Procedure Code |
Arrest, remand and bail provisions |
Trial procedures (relevant sections) |
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4 |
Pakistan Penal Code |
Offences against state |
Offences against person |
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Offences against property |
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5 |
Other Relevant Laws |
Probation of Offenders Ordinance |
Good Conduct Prisoners Probational Release Act |
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Human rights of prisoners |
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UN Standard Minimum Rules (Nelson Mandela Rules) |
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Marks |
100 |
Written Examination Syllabus 2026 Expected
| Sr# | Subject | Details | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
English |
Sentence Completion, Synonyms, Antonyms, Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structuring |
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2 |
Islamic Studies |
Basic Islamic Knowledge, Pillars of Islam, Seerat-un-Nabi ﷺ, Islamic Ethics |
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3 |
Pakistan Studies |
History of Pakistan, Geography, Constitution, National Affairs, Important Personalities |
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4 |
General Knowledge |
General Information, Important Days & Events, Capitals, Currencies, World Organizations |
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Current Affairs |
Latest National & International Events, Sports, Technology, Prominent Personalities |
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Everyday Science |
Basic Science, Human Body Systems, Universe & Space, Inventions, Environmental Studies |
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Basic Mathematics / Arithmetic |
Percentages, Ratios, Ages, Time & Distance, Profit & Loss, Basic Algebra |
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Urdu |
Grammar, Vocabulary, Muhawaray, Basic Urdu Knowledge |
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Computer |
Basic Computer Knowledge, MS Word/Excel, Internet, IT Basics, Job-related MCQs |
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10 |
Job Related |
Jail administration,Security and custody proceduresRemission and release system |
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