SPSC CCE

Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) - Sindh Public Service Commission

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About this exam

The Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) is the Sindh Public Service Commission's competitive recruitment examination for graduates seeking provincial civil service posts in Sindh, conducted in the Executive Cadre. It is meant for candidates who have completed a bachelor's degree and want to enter government service through a merit-based, multi-stage process rather than a single sitting. The process runs in stages: a Screening Test (multiple choice), a Written Part, and an Interview or viva voce. The Commission publishes scope and syllabus material, answer keys, centre-wise candidate details and results through its website and candidate portal, and it also posts notices about the examination cycle - for example, public notices dated 22 October 2026 postponed the CCE-2026 Screening Test previously scheduled for 24 October 2026, and a notice dated 26 October 2026 announced it for Saturday 28 November 2026. Preparation should follow the Commission's published scope and syllabus, use past papers and answer keys as diagnostics, and build a written-part routine early, since the screening stage only qualifies you for the papers that actually decide your merit. Track official notices for dates, centre changes and admit slips; a centre-change request for CCE-2026 had to reach the Secretary, SPSC by 11 November 2026. This page is independent study material and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Commission.

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About SPSC CCE preparation

What are the stages of the SPSC CCE?

According to Commission notices, the examination runs as a Screening Test (multiple choice), then a Written Part, then an Interview or viva voce. The Screening Test for CCE-2026 was announced for Saturday 28 November 2026, after the 24 October 2026 sitting was postponed by public notice. Confirm current stage dates on spsc.gov.pk before planning.

How do I change my examination centre?

A public notice dated 27 October 2026 states that CCE-2026 candidates seeking a centre change must address applications to the Secretary, Sindh Public Service Commission, and submit them on or before the closing date of 11 November 2026. Requests after that date are outside the announced window, so act as soon as your admit slip shows a problem.

Where do I get my admit slip and results?

The Commission publishes admission slips, answer keys, screening results, written results and interview results through its website and the candidate account portal, and it urges candidates to use the SPSC mobile app for online applications and updates. Log in to your account rather than relying on third-party sources, since notices are posted with specific dates.

How hard is the CCE?

The Screening Test is a filtering stage, so speed and coverage matter more than depth; the Written Part is where merit is really decided and rewards structured, analytical answers. Difficulty is subjective and the Commission publishes no pass marks or cut-offs on the page reviewed here, so treat any claimed threshold you see elsewhere as unverified.

Can I retake the CCE if I fail?

The source page reviewed does not state an attempt limit or retake policy for the CCE. Attempt rules usually sit in the recruitment regulations and the annual advertisement rather than in notices, so read the advertisement for your cycle and the SPSC Recruitment Management Regulations, 2023, and confirm with the Commission before assuming you can reappear.

What should I study first?

Start with the Commission's published scope and syllabus for the CCE, then work through past papers and released answer keys to find weak areas. Build compulsory-subject writing practice early, because the Written Part decides merit, and keep one weekly slot for current affairs so the essay and general-knowledge papers stay current.

Why do candidates get rejected or disqualified?

Recurring causes visible on the Commission's site are application and document problems rather than exam performance: deficiency lists, rejection lists and disqualification office orders are published regularly, and candidates are asked to upload or submit attested documents and keep domicile details updated in the portal. Read every notice addressed to your post.

How much time should I give the written part?

The Commission has not published a preparation timeline, but the sequence is fixed: screening first, written part next. Once your screening centre and date are confirmed, shift most study hours to written answer practice and revision, and use the Commission's extended library hours notices, when issued, as a signal of the expected preparation window.