Last Updated: 25 October 2026
Author: Muhammad Imran – Educativz.com
Newspaper source: Jang Karachi, 25 October 2026, page 6 (Sindh Public Service Commission, Advertisement No. 06/2026) · Official: SPSC adv-06-2026.pdf
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Quick answer: Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) Advertisement No. 06/2026 (23 October 2026) changes the CCE-2026 rules: upper age 33 years (counted on 11 November 2026), 5 attempts over three years, and a screening-test pass mark of 33% (66 marks) with 0.25 negative marking (it was 40% / 80 marks). Already applied? You do not need to apply again. New applicants can apply online until Wednesday, 11 November 2026. Note: SPSC postponed the 24 October screening test; the new date is not announced yet.
Age limit now 33 Attempts: 5 (3 years) Pass mark 33% = 66 Negative 0.25 per wrong answer Last date 11 Nov 2026 Screening test: date TBA
In this guide
SPSC CCE 2026: What Changed in Advertisement 06/2026 (October 2026)
On 23 October 2026 the Sindh Public Service Commission issued Advertisement No. 06/2026. It continues and partly modifies the Consolidated Advertisement No. 04/2026 dated 19 August 2026, after the Sindh Provincial Cabinet decided on 20 October 2026 to change the terms. The Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) is the main route to Grade-17 posts in Sindh, so this change matters to thousands of graduates.
| Item | Old rule (Ad 04/2026, 19-08-2026) | New rule (Ad 06/2026, 23-10-2026) |
| Upper age limit | 30 years, counted on 1 September 2026 | 33 years, counted on 11 November 2026 (for CCE-2026). For later CCEs it is counted on 1 September of that year. |
| Lower age limit | 21 years | 21 years (unchanged) |
| Attempts | Maximum 3 attempts (since CCE-2019) | 5 attempts for a period of three years; the old “three attempts” note is amended |
| Screening test pass mark | 40% (80 marks) | 33% (66 marks), with negative marking of 0.25 for each wrong answer |
| Last date (online) | 23 September 2026 | 11 November 2026 |
| Applicants who already applied | n/a | Need not apply again; applications stay valid and are processed under the revised terms |
Do not mix up the numbers: 0.25 is the negative marking per wrong MCQ. The pass mark is 33% = 66 marks.
Important Dates for CCE-2026
| Event | Date | Source |
| Ad 04/2026 published | 19 August 2026 | SPSC |
| Cabinet decision on the changes | 20 October 2026 | Ad 06/2026 |
| Ad 06/2026 published | 23 October 2026 | SPSC; Jang Karachi 25 Oct 2026 |
| Screening test (first date) | 24 October 2026: POSTPONED (public notice 22-10-2026) | SPSC public notice |
| New last date for online applications | 11 November 2026 | Ad 06/2026 |
| New screening-test date | Not announced. “The revised date, time and venue will be communicated at a later date.” | SPSC public notice |
Do not wait for the screening-test date. The application window closes on 11 November 2026 whatever the test date becomes.
Age Limit and Number of Attempts (Official Wording)
The notice says the upper age limit for CCE is relaxed to 33 years, “to be reckoned on 11-11-2026 for CCE-2026 being the extended closing date”, and on 1 September of the corresponding year for later CCEs. Attempts are increased to five (05) for a period of three (03) years. The lower age limit of 21 years remains unchanged.
Quick self-check: you must be at least 21 and not older than 33 on 11 November 2026. Check your CNIC date of birth against the notice before applying.
Screening Test Pass Marks: 33% (66 Marks) and 0.25 Negative Marking
- Passing score of the CCE screening test: 33% (66 marks).
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
- The earlier qualifying criterion of 40% (80 marks) in Note-I under para 7 of Ad 04/2026 is substituted.
Because 66 marks equal 33%, the screening test is out of 200 marks (our calculation; the notice itself does not print the total). With 0.25 negative marking, guessing is risky: four wrong answers cancel one correct answer.
| Marks printed | Meaning |
| 33% = 66 marks | Pass mark (new) |
| 40% = 80 marks | Old pass mark (cancelled) |
| 0.25 | Marks deducted per wrong MCQ |
Already Applied or New Applicant?
✅ Karna (Do)
- Already applied: do not apply again. Your application stays valid.
- You may upload missing documents or correct a mistake in your online application on or before 11 November 2026.
- New applicants (for example age 31 to 33, or those who could not apply earlier) may apply online on or before 11 November 2026 if they meet all other conditions.
❌ Nahi karna (Don’t)
- Do not submit a second form.
- Do not assume you are ineligible: if you were over 30 or had used 3 attempts, re-check the new limits.
- Do not leave documents for the last day.
How to Apply Online for CCE-2026: Step by Step
We did not log in or enter any personal data on the SPSC portal. Helpline (SPSC website): 022-9200694, info@spsc.gov.pk.
What Stays the Same (Advertisement 04/2026)
Ad 06/2026 says: “The other terms and conditions mentioned in the Consolidated Advertisement No. 04/2026 dated 19.08.2026 shall remain the same.” From Ad 04/2026 (official PDF):
- Pakistan citizens, male and female, including minorities and differently abled persons.
- Domicile and permanent resident of Sindh (the old ad says “as on 23-09-2026”).
- At least a 2nd Division Bachelor’s degree; foreign degrees need an HEC Equivalence Certificate.
- Serving federal / Sindh government employees domiciled in Sindh with 4 years’ continuous regular service: upper age 35 in the old ad (counted on 1 Sept 2026). Employees of autonomous, semi-autonomous, local bodies, ad-hoc and contract posts are not eligible for this concession.
- Exam centres: Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur and Larkano.
- Quota for female, minorities and differently abled persons as per Sindh Government policy.
- Only online applications are accepted.
What Is Not Clear Yet
1. New screening-test date: not announced. 2. The domicile cut-off date (old ad: 23 September 2026) and how the 35-year concession for serving employees fits with the new 33-year limit are not restated in Ad 06/2026: confirm with SPSC (022-9200694). 3. The screening-test total marks and number of MCQs are not printed. 4. This article covers the rule change; the full CCE terms are in Ad 04/2026 and on the SPSC portal.
Karna / Nahi Karna: Do and Don’t
✅ Karna (Do)
- Check your date of birth against the 33-year rule counted on 11 November 2026.
- If you already applied, log in and check that all documents are uploaded and correct before 11 November.
- Start screening-test practice now; the test is postponed, not cancelled.
- Keep your PSID/fee receipt and application print-out.
❌ Nahi karna (Don’t)
- Do not apply twice.
- Do not pay agents or “guarantee” services: selection is by test and interview.
- Do not rely on screenshots from groups; read the SPSC ad itself (links above).
- Do not wait for the new test date before applying.
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CCE 2026 Sindh: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the last date for CCE-2026 online application?
The new last date is 11 November 2026 (Advertisement No. 06/2026). The earlier date was 23 September 2026.
What is the new age limit for CCE 2026 Sindh?
The upper age limit is 33 years, counted on 11 November 2026 for CCE-2026. The lower limit stays 21 years.
How many attempts are allowed in CCE 2026?
Five (05) attempts for a period of three years, replacing the earlier three-attempt condition.
What are the passing marks of the CCE-2026 screening test?
33% (66 marks), with 0.25 negative marking for each wrong answer. The old criterion was 40% (80 marks).
I already applied for CCE-2026. Do I have to apply again?
No. SPSC says earlier applicants need not apply again; you may upload missing documents or fix mistakes by 11 November 2026.
When is the CCE-2026 screening test?
The 24 October 2026 test was postponed (SPSC public notice, 22 October 2026). The revised date will be communicated later.
How do I apply online for SPSC CCE 2026?
Go to spsc.gov.pk, click Apply Online (candidate portal), fill the form, upload documents, pay the fee through the PSID/1Bill option and submit before 11 November 2026.
Is Sindh domicile required for CCE-2026?
Ad 04/2026 requires a Sindh domicile and permanent residence; Ad 06/2026 keeps the other terms of Ad 04/2026 unchanged.
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