SPSC Screening Test
SPSC Screening Test (Combined Competitive Examination, CCE)
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The SPSC Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) Screening Test is the first gate for candidates who have applied to the Sindh Public Service Commission for the CCE Executive Cadre - the provincial route into senior civil service posts in Sindh. According to SPSC's public notices, the CCE-2026 Screening Test is scheduled for Saturday 28 November 2026, after the sitting originally set for 24 October 2026 was postponed by notice dated 22 October 2026. The Commission advertises Computer-Based Testing (CBT) as its testing system and publishes a video guide to help candidates practise on it, so expect to answer multiple-choice items on a computer rather than on paper. SPSC has not published, on the page reviewed, the number of screening questions, the time allowed, the pass mark, or the subject breakdown; the Commission's 'Scope & Syllabus' section is the place to confirm those details, and candidates should treat any figure they see elsewhere as unverified until it appears there. Preparation should follow the Commission's own sequence: confirm your eligibility and documents, check your admission letter in your SPSC online account, rehearse the CBT interface, and work through past screening papers and answer keys that SPSC posts publicly. Candidates who need a different examination centre must write to the Secretary, SPSC, on or before 11 November 2026.
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When is the CCE-2026 Screening Test being held?
SPSC's public notice dated 26 October 2026 states the CCE-2026 Screening Test will be held on Saturday 28 November 2026. An earlier notice dated 22 October 2026 postponed the sitting originally scheduled for 24 October 2026. Check your SPSC online account for the admission letter confirming your centre and timing.
How many questions are there and how long do I get?
SPSC has not published the screening test's question count or time limit on the page reviewed here, so no reliable figure can be given. Do not rely on numbers repeated in forums or coaching material. Confirm the structure from the Commission's Scope & Syllabus section and from your admission letter before you plan exam-day pacing.
Is the screening test paper-based or computer-based?
SPSC advertises Computer-Based Testing (CBT) as its testing system and hosts a video guide to help candidates prepare for tests delivered that way. Plan to read questions on screen, navigate between items, and manage time without paper to annotate. Practise on screen in advance so the interface does not cost you marks.
What is the pass mark, and can I retake the screening test?
The pass mark and any retake or re-screening policy are not stated on the SPSC page reviewed, so treat both as unconfirmed. The CCE is a cycle-specific process: if you are unsuccessful in one cycle, eligibility normally depends on the next cycle's advertisement. Read each advertisement and public notice carefully rather than assuming a repeat attempt.
How do I change my examination centre?
SPSC's public notice dated 27 October 2026 states that candidates seeking a centre change must address their applications to the Secretary, Sindh Public Service Commission, and submit them on or before the closing date of 11 November 2026. Send the request well before that date and keep proof of submission.
Where do I get my admission letter or slip?
SPSC issues admission letters and slips through candidate accounts on its online portal rather than by post. Log in and download yours once announced, print it, and check that your name, roll number, centre and timings are correct. The portal also offers step-by-step guides on downloading slips and recovering account access.
Which subjects should I study first?
Work from the Commission's Scope & Syllabus for the CCE rather than from rumour. Then take a full-length practice paper under timed conditions to find your weakest areas, and give those areas the largest share of your study hours. Finish with repeated timed practice and careful review of SPSC's published answer keys so you learn the examiner's reasoning.
What mistakes cause candidates to fail at the screening stage?
Common causes are missing the admission slip, arriving at the wrong centre, misreading the CBT instructions, spending too long on a few hard items, and studying from unverified syllabus claims. SPSC also publishes disqualification orders for misconduct, so keep documents accurate and never carry prohibited material into the hall.