Originally Posted by Progressive Pakistan

There are six compulsory papers

1- Essay
2- English Composition
3-general Knowledge(MCQs)
4-Urdu
5-Pakistan Affairs
6-Islamyat

For optional please follow the link given below


http://ppsc.gop.pk/Downloads.aspx


Essay:

Yes one has less time in comparison to CSS but there is no requirment of minimum words.But still many candidates fail to manage the time. Even some fellows even dont read the required time and end up in leaving the essay incomplete. To counter this problem, i suggest you to repeatedly " practice" before exam. With prior practice , you can comfortably attempt the paper with in given time.