PMS Ability Test

What is the PMS Ability Test? 

PMS stands for Provincial Management Service, these are the competitive exams just like the CSS (Central Superior Services) exams, but they take place at the provincial level. The hot topic for today is that the PMS Ability Test is around the corner for KPK. 

Now, what exactly the PMS Ability Test is? The PMS Ability Test is announced for the reason to filter out the huge masses of applicants. As to be specific, more than 3,544 candidates have applied for this test from all over the KPK, whereas only 95 seats are available. Thus, there's a need to cut down such a magnanimous number that will render many difficulties later in the Test conduction. Therefore, the KPK government has decided to put this PMS Ability Test filter to cut out this number to a reasonable point and to segregate only the serious and deserving candidates for the upcoming PMS exam series. 

Well, to cut short the PMS ability test hovers over to look for your ability that either you are serious and have enough knowledge about the subject you ought to undertake.

Now, How To Nail The PMS Ability Test? 

If you want to nail the PMS Ability Test then you have to be serious with what you have applied for, because with a non-serious attitude you aren't able to reach any destination. 

Here, the purpose is not to scare you, but to alarm you and make you aware that unfortunately, the passing ratio for PMS Ability Test is very low. Like, it's a rough estimate that out of 4000 only 200 candidates have passed this test last year in Punjab. 

But there's nothing difficult for you as long as you have a passion for it. 

Now, if you have applied for it, so it's time to show your best for it. 

What's PMS Ability Test Pattern? 

The PMS Ability Test comprises 100 MCQs, taken from the 5 compulsory subjects. 

The maximum portion comes from current affairs, so keep yourself updated with the world. 

Be an active reader, if not much try to give a bird's eye view to the newspapers regularly. The test is taken on the Bubble Answer Sheets, just like all the other exams. 

What's the Scoring Criterion? 

The scoring criterion is a bit tough due to the negative marking in this test. 

Yes, you will get a -1 score for one wrong choice. However, you get 4 marks for one correct answer. 

Consequently, there's no need to rush, only fill in the answers if you are sure of them. Skip the doubtful MCQs first and then later give them a second thought once you are done with the sure ones. 

A candidate scoring 50% would be considered qualified for this test.

What's PMS Ability Test Syllabus?

Well, the PMS Ability Test covers the Mcqs from all the 5 compulsory subjects including, 

1. English 

2. Current Affairs 

3. Pakistan Affairs 

4. Islamiat 

5. Everyday Science  

Syllabus for English 

In English, you need to focus on the following things:

1. Vocabulary (synonyms/ antonyms) 

2. Terminologies (isms, Latin English words) 

3. Prepositions 

4. Comprehension 

5. Analogies 

6. Corrections 

7. Pair of words etc. 

Syllabus for Current Affairs 

The current affairs may include the following things:

Pakistan and the world's geography (largest and smallest/ rankings, facts, etc.) 

Issues of Pakistan, Economy, organizations, UN, SCO, IMF, etc. 

Countries, Intelligence Questions, Global issues, recent developments, etc. 

For that purpose, you need to be indulged in reading newspapers, watching TV channels, and listening to radio telecasts. 

 Syllabus for Pakistan Affairs 

Pakistan Affairs is divided into two parts: 

1. 712 - 1947 (Historical Events) 

Mughals period, religious reformists, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, Quaid-e-Azam, Iqbal, 1930-1940, Creation of Pakistan, etc. 

2. Post-1947 Part 

Post-1947 issues, KPK-FATA Merger, Political Eras, Constitutions, Energy and Water Crisis, Geography of Pakistan, etc. 

Syllabus for Islamiat 

In the Islamiat portion, you need to go through the following topics: 

Early Life of PBUH, Wives, Ghazwat, Battles, Companions, Quran, Namaz, Roza/Fast, Hajj, Titles, Books, Ahaadiths, the Islamic world, OIC, History, and Geography of Islam, etc. 

Syllabus for Everday Science 

Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Basic concepts, Universe, Solar system, weather, climate, landforms, scientific mechanisms for daily use devices, technologies, and innovations.  

Here's 2018's past paper on PMS Ability Test: 

To download, Click Here! 

Well.. well.. well... 

Don't panic! 

It might seem huge but one thing is assured that hard work pays off. 

Also, look into the purpose behind all this effort which is glorious and worth it. 

After passing these exams, you will be able to enjoy all the perks and privileges one ever dreams of,

so get ready and prepare yourselves to nail these exams. 

A successful future awaits you_Good Luck!