KPPSC Past Papers and Syllabus PDF: Free Downloads for PMS, Civil Judge, ASI and 5 More Posts
Download KPPSC past papers free from 2007 to 2026 for PMS, Civil Judge, ASI, DSP and Tehsildar, plus all 10 syllabus files. See which fit the tests this winter.
KPPSC posts its own past papers for free at kppsc.gov.pk/past_papers, and its syllabus files at kppsc.gov.pk/syllabus. On 5 November 2026 the past papers page had papers from 2007 to 2026 for PMS, Civil Judge, ASI, DSP, Tehsildar and other posts. The syllabus page had 10 syllabus files, from SST teachers to the PMS exam.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission (KPPSC) is the only source whose papers you can be sure are real. Paid "KPPSC past paper" books and apps often mix in other provinces' papers. We opened both KPPSC pages on 5 November and listed every file. Here is what is there, and which ones matter for the tests coming up this winter.
Download KPPSC past papers in 4 steps
KPPSC groups its past papers by year, newest at the bottom. Each one is a PDF. You do not need an account to download them.
- Open kppsc.gov.pk and scroll to "Candidate Support Links".
- Click "Competitive Examination's Past Papers". This opens kppsc.gov.pk/past_papers.
- Find the year and the post. PMS papers have their own list at the end.
- Click the title to open the PDF and save it.
Some older files are scans, so they can be large. Download them on Wi-Fi if you can. Save them in one folder by post and year, so you can time yourself on a full paper later without searching again.
KPPSC has past papers for 8 kinds of post
KPPSC's past papers cover the posts it tests most often. Civil Judge has the longest run, with papers for 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2024, 2025 and 2026.
| Post | Years on the KPPSC page |
|---|---|
| PMS (Provincial Management Service) | 2008, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2018, 2022, PMS and AETO 2025 |
| PMS in-service | 2019, 2021, 2025 (in-service quota) |
| Civil Judge-cum-Judicial Magistrate | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) | 2014, 2015, 2018 (Traffic Warden), 2020, 2026 (Executive) |
| DSP and police fast track promotion | 2022 (SI, ASI Traffic Warden, Inspector, DSP), 2025 (DSP) |
| Tehsildar and Naib Tehsildar | 2007, 2015, 2018, 2020 |
| Provincial Planning Service (PPS) | 2021, 2024 |
| Member of Service | 2015 |
There are no subject papers here for lecturers, SSTs or medical posts. For those, KPPSC gives the syllabus only.
The KPPSC syllabus page has 10 files
The syllabus page is at kppsc.gov.pk/syllabus. Each line has a Download button. These are the syllabus files KPPSC lists for its competitive exams.
| Syllabus file on KPPSC |
|---|
| SSTs (General, Bio/Chemistry, Maths/Physics and IT) |
| Provincial Management Service (PMS) competitive exam |
| PMS and Assistant Excise and Taxation Officer screening test |
| Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) |
| Sub Inspector (SI) |
| Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) |
| Provincial Civil Service (Judicial Branch) |
| Provincial Planning Service Officers (PPS) |
| Health Management Cadre (Member of Service) |
| PMS Officer (In-Service) |
KPPSC also links one sample MCQs paper, for Biology, under Candidate Support Links. It is a single sample, not a full bank.
Match the papers to KPPSC's tests this winter
Three KPPSC tests are close. Each has past papers on the site, so start with those.
- PMS written exam: rescheduled to run from 30 December 2026 to 16 January 2027. Use the PMS papers from 2008 to 2022 and the PMS and AETO 2025 set. See our page on the new PMS exam dates.
- DSP and SI fast track promotion: written exams in January 2027. The 2022 and 2025 fast track papers are on the site. See the fast track exam schedule.
- Computer based tests, 17 to 28 November 2026: these are 45 MCQ ability tests for posts such as Research Officer and Junior Architect. There are no past papers for them. Use the syllabus in the advertisement. Our page on the KPPSC computer based tests lists the posts.
Keep PMS screening rules in mind when you practise
KPPSC raised the passing threshold for the PMS and AETO screening test from 40 to 50 per cent. It says so in its July 2025 amendment to the KP PSC Functions Rules, which is linked on the same page. So when you time yourself on old PMS papers, aim well above half marks.
Practise under exam rules too. KPPSC bans candidates for cheating and for carrying a mobile phone. Our page on KPPSC cheating bans explains the penalties.
Common questions
Where can I download KPPSC past papers?
At kppsc.gov.pk/past_papers. KPPSC lists the papers by year and post, and each opens as a free PDF.
Are KPPSC PMS past papers available?
Yes. KPPSC has PMS papers for 2008, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2018 and 2022, plus PMS and AETO 2025.
Where is the KPPSC syllabus?
At kppsc.gov.pk/syllabus. It has 10 files, including PMS, DSP, SI, ASI, SSTs and the Judicial Branch exam.
Does KPPSC publish past papers for lecturer posts?
Not on its past papers page. KPPSC gives the syllabus for subject posts in the advertisement and on the syllabus page.
Are KPPSC past papers free?
Yes. The PDFs on kppsc.gov.pk need no account and no payment.
What is the passing mark for the KPPSC PMS screening test?
50 per cent, after KPPSC's July 2025 amendment raised it from 40 per cent.
How we verified this
What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.
We opened kppsc.gov.pk/past_papers and kppsc.gov.pk/syllabus on 5 November 2026 and listed every file title. We did not open every PDF, so we cannot say how complete each year's set is. The 50 per cent rule is from the KPPSC Functions Rules amendment of July 2025 linked on the KPPSC site. For your marks after a test, see our guide to the KPPSC result, DMC and interview letter.
About the author
Public Services and Education Journalist
Fajr Riaz is a journalist and content writer at Pakistan Era, based in Lahore. She covers the questions people meet in everyday life in Pakistan: how a public service works, what a change in the rules means, and where to find a reliable answer.
