The Sindh Public Service Commission in Hyderabad has amended its Combined Competitive Examination for 2026. This update changes the rules for candidates who already applied and for new applicants alike. Advertisement 06/2026, dated 23 October 2026, amends Advertisement 04/2026, dated 19 August 2026. The change follows a decision taken at the meeting held on 20 October 2026.
The last date for online applications is Wednesday, 11 November 2026. Candidates who already applied under the earlier advertisement do not need to apply again. They should still check their application before that date.
SPSC CCE 2026 amendment overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Sindh Public Service Commission, Hyderabad |
| Amendment notice | Advertisement 06/2026, dated 23 October 2026 |
| Notice amended | Advertisement 04/2026, dated 19 August 2026 |
| Examination | Combined Competitive Examination (CCE-2026) |
| Upper age limit | 33 years |
| Minimum age | 21 years, unchanged |
| Permitted attempts | 5 attempts, for a period of three years |
| Screening test negative marking | 0.25 marks for each wrong answer |
| Existing applicants | Need not reapply |
| Last date for online applications | Wednesday, 11 November 2026 |
What the SPSC CCE 2026 amendment changes
This is an amendment notice, not a new vacancy round. It opens no new posts and adds no new vacancy count. Instead, it revises four points from the earlier advertisement. These are the age limit, the attempts, the screening test marking, and the last date.
The table below puts the old and new positions side by side where the notice states them. For the screening test qualifying mark, however, the notice prints two figures. That row therefore carries a caution rather than a single clean figure.
| Point | Position after the amendment |
|---|---|
| Upper age limit for CCE | 33 years |
| Minimum age | 21 years, with no change |
| Permitted attempts | 5 attempts, for three years, replacing the three-attempt condition in paragraph 3, note, of Advertisement 04/2026 |
| Screening test negative marking | 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer |
| Screening test qualifying mark | Notice prints 33% (66 marks); earlier 40% (80 marks) figure described as amended. Confirm the final figure on the official SPSC notice |
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Age limit and number of attempts
The upper age limit for the Combined Competitive Examination is now 33 years. At the same time, the notice leaves the lower age limit untouched, so candidates must still be at least 21 years old.
The number of permitted attempts also rises, because the notice raises it from three to five attempts for a period of three years. As a result, a candidate who had already used the earlier attempt limit gains room under the new rule. A first-time candidate starts with the same five-attempt ceiling.
Screening test marking
The screening test now carries negative marking, so each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks. Candidates should therefore weigh every guess, because a wrong answer reduces the total score instead of simply scoring zero.
On the qualifying mark, the notice needs careful reading: it prints 33% (66 marks). It also describes the earlier 40% (80 marks) figure from paragraph 7, note 1, as amended. For that reason, this article does not present one of those figures as the settled cut-off on its own. Instead, check the final qualifying mark on the official SPSC notice before you plan around it.
If you already applied under Advertisement 04/2026
You do not need to submit a fresh application, because the notice says applications already made will be processed under the revised conditions. In other words, your earlier application stays valid, and the new age and attempt rules apply to it.
Before the last date, however, log in to the online portal and check your application. The notice allows existing applicants to upload documents or correct mistakes in the application. Use that window rather than waiting until the final day.
If you are a new applicant
New candidates may apply online, provided they meet the revised conditions and all other conditions of Advertisement 04/2026. The amendment therefore reopens the door for candidates who became eligible under the new rules. It also helps candidates who simply had not applied earlier.
For example, a candidate who was over the earlier upper age limit but is within 33 years can now apply. That application still depends on every other condition in the earlier advertisement. Similarly, a candidate who had exhausted the earlier attempt limit may now fall within the five-attempt rule.
How to apply for SPSC CCE 2026 under the amendment
Applications go through the online portal, and the amendment notice sets Wednesday, 11 November 2026 as the last date. No apply button is linked in this article. No SPSC apply route was verified against spsc.gov.pk for this amendment. Use the official SPSC online portal route shown in the notice, and check it before you enter personal details.
- Open the official SPSC online application portal.
- Log in if you already applied under Advertisement 04/2026, or start a new application if you are a new applicant.
- Check that you meet the revised age and attempt conditions and all other conditions of Advertisement 04/2026.
- Upload any documents the portal asks for, or correct any mistake in an existing application.
- Submit the application before Wednesday, 11 November 2026, and keep a copy of the submitted form.
What stays the same
All other conditions of Advertisement 04/2026 remain in force, so the amendment changes only the points listed above. Candidates should therefore read the earlier advertisement alongside this amendment, because qualifications, conditions and other rules still come from that earlier notice.
This amendment notice itself gives no post names, vacancy count, fee or syllabus, so this article adds none of those details. For general SPSC openings, see SPSC Jobs 2026 Sindh.
Last date and next step
The last date for online applications is Wednesday, 11 November 2026. Existing applicants should log in and correct or complete their application before that date. New applicants should submit before that date and keep proof of submission.
After that date, the next step is the screening test, subject to the marking rules in this amendment. Before the test, confirm the final qualifying mark on the official SPSC notice. The amendment notice carries both the 33% and the earlier 40% figures.
SPSC CCE 2026 amendment FAQs
Amendment and deadline
What is the SPSC CCE 2026 amendment?
It is Advertisement 06/2026, dated 23 October 2026, from the Sindh Public Service Commission in Hyderabad. That notice amends Advertisement 04/2026, dated 19 August 2026. It changes the CCE age limit, attempts and screening test marking, with 11 November 2026 as the last date for online applications.
What is the last date for SPSC CCE 2026 applications?
Wednesday, 11 November 2026, for online applications under the amended notice.
Do all other conditions of Advertisement 04/2026 still apply?
Yes. The amendment notice states that all other conditions of Advertisement 04/2026 remain in force, so only the points listed in this amendment change.
Age and attempts
What is the new upper age limit for SPSC CCE 2026?
The upper age limit is now 33 years for the Combined Competitive Examination, while the minimum age of 21 years stays unchanged.
How many attempts are allowed for SPSC CCE now?
Five attempts, for a period of three years. This replaces the three-attempt condition in the note under paragraph 3 of Advertisement 04/2026.
Screening test and applications
What is the negative marking in the SPSC CCE screening test?
The screening test deducts 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
What are the passing marks for the SPSC CCE screening test?
The amendment notice prints 33% (66 marks) and describes the earlier 40% (80 marks) figure in paragraph 7, note 1, of Advertisement 04/2026 as amended. Because the notice carries both figures, confirm the final qualifying mark on the official SPSC notice.
Do I need to reapply if I already applied under Advertisement 04/2026?
No, you do not need to apply again. Your application will be processed under the revised conditions. You may log in to the online portal before the last date to upload documents or correct mistakes.
Can a new candidate still apply for SPSC CCE 2026?
Yes, if you meet the revised conditions and all other conditions of the earlier advertisement. You may apply online before Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
How do I apply for SPSC CCE 2026 under the amendment?
Submit the online application before Wednesday, 11 November 2026, and keep a copy of the submitted form. Existing applicants should instead log in to the same online portal to check, upload or correct their application.
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