Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)
Detailed Syllabus for Written Examination
Post: Director (Legal Affairs) (BS-19)
Department: Primary & Secondary Healthcare Department
Case No.: 17F/2025
Paper-I: English Language and Drafting Skills (100 Marks)
| Section | Objective | Content | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-I | To test English language skills | – English Essay (preferably on legal topic) – English Grammar & Language Skills (MCQs) | 50 |
| Part-II | To test drafting abilities and legal drafting knowledge | – Types of legislative instruments and their interrelationships – Statutory construction and rules – Modern legislative and drafting techniques – Essentials of Bills/Ordinances – Interpretation of Statutes – Punjab General Clauses Act, 1956 – Rules of Business, 2011 Practical Drafting Tasks: – Drafting a Bill based on a given legislative policy – Drafting Rules based on an existing statute | 50 |
Paper-II: Civil Law & Constitution (100 Marks)
| Section | Objective | Content | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-I | To assess understanding of Civil Law | – Contract & Torts – Principles of Equity – Land Law (ownership, possession, lease, license) – Civil Procedure Code – Limitation Act – Service Laws | 60 |
| Part-II | To evaluate constitutional understanding | – Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan (1973) | 40 |
Paper-III: Miscellaneous Laws & Legal Analysis (100 Marks)
| Section | Objective | Content | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part-I | To assess knowledge of general and administrative laws | – Overview of Company Law – Principles of Criminal Law – Principles of Administrative Law – Principles of Natural Justice | 75 |
| Part-II | To test analytical and reasoning skills | – Case Study with questions to assess legal issue analysis and reasoning | 25 |
Final Evaluation Phase
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Psychological Assessment
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Viva Voce Interview