SPSC CCE-2026 Age Limit 33, 5 Attempts: Apply by 11 Nov

Short answer: the Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) has raised the upper age limit for the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE-2026) from 30 to 33 years, increased the number of attempts from three to five, and cut the screening-test pass mark from 40% to 33% (66 marks). Applications have reopened until 11 November 2026, and the screening test is now set for Saturday 28 November 2026.

The changes come from SPSC Advertisement No. 06/2026 (dated 23 October 2026), issued after the Sindh cabinet approved the reforms at its meeting on 20 October 2026. It amends the original CCE-2026 notice, Consolidated Advertisement No. 04/2026 of 19 August 2026, which had closed on 23 September.

What changed for SPSC CCE-2026

Upper age limit: relaxed from 30 to 33 years. For CCE-2026, age is counted on 11 November 2026 (the new closing date). For later CCE rounds it will be counted on 1 September of that year.
Lower age limit: stays at 21 years.
Number of attempts: raised from three to five, for a period of three years. The old three-attempt rule in Advertisement 04/2026 is amended accordingly.
Screening test pass mark: 33% (66 marks) instead of 40% (80 marks), with 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
Closing date: extended to 11 November 2026.
Screening test date: Saturday 28 November 2026, per an SPSC public notice dated 26 October 2026. The test was earlier planned for 24 October and then postponed.

Who can apply now

The new terms open the door to two groups of candidates:

Candidates aged 31 to 33 who were too old under the August advertisement.
Repeat candidates who had used up their three attempts and now have up to five.
Anyone else who missed the September deadline, provided they meet every other condition.

All other terms of Advertisement 04/2026 still apply. In short, you need:

Pakistani citizenship (men, women, minorities and persons with disabilities may all apply).
A Sindh domicile and Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC / Form D). The August notice fixed the domicile reference date as 23 September 2026; Advertisement 06/2026 does not restate it, so if your domicile was issued after that date, confirm with SPSC before paying the fee.
At least a second-division bachelor's degree. Foreign degree holders must upload an HEC equivalence certificate.
The separate concession in Advertisement 04/2026 for Sindh-domiciled federal or Sindh government employees with at least four years' continuous regular service (upper age 35) was not changed by the new notice. It does not cover autonomous, semi-autonomous, local-body, ad hoc or contract employees.

Not sure which documents count? Read our guide to the domicile certificate for government jobs in Pakistan.

Already applied? You do not need to apply again

If you submitted an online application against Advertisement 04/2026, it stays valid and will be processed under the revised terms. You can use the portal before 11 November 2026 to upload missing documents or correct mistakes in your form. Do not submit a duplicate application.

How to apply for SPSC CCE-2026 online

Go to the official SPSC website, spsc.gov.pk, and open the candidate portal from the "Apply Online" button.
Create or log in to your account. Enter your CNIC number and date of birth exactly as on your CNIC; a wrong entry can lead to rejection.
Generate a PSID and pay the Rs 1,000 fee through any online payment channel, selecting the 1Bill Invoice/Service option.
Fill in the form: education, domicile, PRC, urban or rural quota, examination centre and optional subjects (check these against the official syllabus).
Upload your documents, review everything carefully and submit well before 11 November 2026.

Choose carefully: domicile, PRC, urban/rural quota, age, qualification, examination centre and optional subjects cannot be changed after the closing date. The examination centres are Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur and Larkana, and SPSC may adjust this list depending on candidate numbers.

Candidates with a permanent disability who need help during the exam must write to the Controller of Examinations at least seven days before the test, attaching their DEPD disability certificate and NADRA special CNIC.

What the new pass mark means for the screening test

The 66-mark threshold equals 33% of the screening test's total, so the test is out of 200 marks. Negative marking now matters more than the lower cut-off: every wrong answer costs a quarter of a mark, so careless guessing can drag a borderline score below 66. A practical approach for 28 November:

Answer every question you are sure of first, then return to the ones you can narrow down to two options.
Leave blank the questions where you have no real idea.
Practise with SPSC's past papers and sample MCQs on the official website, timed, so you learn your own accuracy rate.
Download your admission letter from your portal account once SPSC releases it, and check your centre.

Key dates at a glance

19 August 2026: Advertisement 04/2026 (CCE-2026) published.
23 September 2026: original closing date.
20 October 2026: Sindh cabinet approves the reforms.
23 October 2026: SPSC issues Advertisement 06/2026 with the new terms.
11 November 2026: new closing date for online applications and corrections.
28 November 2026: CCE-2026 screening test.

Beware of fake "SPSC agents"

SPSC accepts only online applications through its own portal, and the only fee is the Rs 1,000 paid against your PSID. No agent, WhatsApp group or "coaching contact" can guarantee a pass or a post. If anyone asks for money to "process" your CCE application or promises leaked papers, do not pay. Check every notice on spsc.gov.pk.

Frequently asked questions

What is the SPSC CCE-2026 age limit now?

The age limit is 21 to 33 years, counted on 11 November 2026. Eligible Sindh-domiciled government employees with four years' continuous regular service keep the separate upper limit of 35 set in Advertisement 04/2026.

What is the last date to apply for SPSC CCE-2026?

11 November 2026. Apply online only, through the portal on spsc.gov.pk.

When is the SPSC CCE-2026 screening test?

Saturday 28 November 2026, according to SPSC's public notice of 26 October 2026.

How many attempts are allowed in SPSC CCE?

Five, up from three. Advertisement 06/2026 says this applies for a period of three years.

What are the passing marks for the CCE screening test?

33%, which is 66 marks, with 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.

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Find your next role

While you prepare for the CCE, keep your options open. Browse the latest jobs in Pakistan and jobs in Karachi, see the earlier SPSC Advertisement 05/2026, and compare with the Punjab PMS age limit. A clear CV format for jobs in Pakistan will help with private-sector applications too.

By the Jobsiz Editorial Team · Updated 27 October 2026. Always confirm dates and terms on spsc.gov.pk before applying.

SPSC CCE-2026: Age Limit Raised to 33, Apply by 11 November