PPSC ARO RO Result 2026: Merit List Out for Assistant Research Officer & Research Officer
Recruitment Overview
| Detail | Assistant Research Officer (ARO) | Research Officer (RO) |
|---|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) | Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) |
| Department | Department of Water Resources, Government of Punjab | Department of Water Resources, Government of Punjab |
| Post Group | Group-A | Group-A |
| Total Vacancy | 06 | 02 |
| Advertisement Number | 202283 | 202282 |
| Result Declared On | 30 July 2026 | 30 July 2026 |
| Result Type | Category-wise Merit List, Combined Merit List, Written Exam Result Gazette | Category-wise Merit List, Combined Merit List, Written Exam Result Gazette |
| Next Steps | Document verification by concerned department | Document verification by concerned department |
Result / Merit List Details
| Post | Result Type | Stage / Round | Roll Number / List | Qualifying Status | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Research Officer (ARO) | Category-wise Merit List (General) | Final Provisional | Ranks 1–11 in General category | Selected candidates listed | 30 July 2026 |
| Assistant Research Officer (ARO) | Category-wise Merit List (SC Others, Punjab) | Final Provisional | Ranks 1–3 in SC Others, Punjab | Selected candidates listed | 30 July 2026 |
| Assistant Research Officer (ARO) | Combined Merit List | Final Provisional | 14 candidates listed (Ranks 1–14 overall) | Selected candidates listed | 30 July 2026 |
| Assistant Research Officer (ARO) | Written Exam Result Gazette | Written Exam | 103 roll numbers (56 appeared, 46 absent, 1 ineligible) | Marks awarded / ABSENT / INELIGIBLE | 30 July 2026 |
| Research Officer (RO) | Category-wise Merit List (General) | Final Provisional | Ranks 1–3 in General category | Selected candidates listed | 30 July 2026 |
| Research Officer (RO) | Combined Merit List | Final Provisional | 3 candidates listed (all General) | Selected candidates listed | 30 July 2026 |
| Research Officer (RO) | Written Exam Result Gazette | Written Exam | 40 roll numbers (22 appeared, 17 absent, 1 ineligible) | Marks awarded / ABSENT / INELIGIBLE | 30 July 2026 |
How to Check Results Online
- Visit the official PPSC website at https://www.ppsc.gov.in.
- Navigate to the Results or TAB/SHOWTABLINKS section on the homepage.
- Locate the advertisement number relevant to your post: Advt. No. 202283 for ARO or Advt. No. 202282 for RO.
- Open the PDF gazette and search for your roll number to find your written exam marks, interview marks, and total marks.
- Cross-check your name and roll number against the category-wise merit list and combined merit list to confirm your rank and selection status.
Cut-Off Marks, Merit List & Next Steps
- The merit lists published by PPSC are provisional and subject to final verification/scrutiny of documents by the concerned department (Department of Water Resources, Government of Punjab).
- PPSC reserves the right to rectify any inadvertent or typographical errors in the published result gazette.
- The figures below represent the total marks of the last ranked candidate on each published list and are not official cutoff marks:
| Post | Category | Total Marks of Last Candidate on the List |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Research Officer | General | 225.65 (Rank 11 in General category) |
| Assistant Research Officer | SC Others, Punjab | 197.40 (Rank 3 in SC Others, Punjab) |
| Research Officer | General | 231.45 (Rank 3, last candidate on combined list) |
- Candidates are advised to monitor the official PPSC website for any updates regarding document verification, counselling, or admission reporting as communicated by the Department of Water Resources.
- Selection process stages completed so far: Written Examination → Interview → Document Verification (pending for selected candidates).
Frequently Asked Questions
| # | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Has the PPSC Assistant Research Officer result 2026 been declared? | Yes. PPSC declared the result, including the category-wise merit list and combined merit list, for Assistant Research Officer (06 posts, Water Resources Department) on 30 July 2026. |
| 2 | Has the PPSC Research Officer result 2026 been declared? | Yes. PPSC declared the result, including the category-wise merit list and combined merit list, for Research Officer (02 posts, Water Resources Department) on 30 July 2026. |
| 3 | How many posts were there in the PPSC ARO and RO recruitment? | There were 06 posts of Assistant Research Officer and 02 posts of Research Officer, both Group-A posts under the Department of Water Resources, Government of Punjab. |
| 4 | Where can I check my PPSC ARO/RO result by roll number? | Refer to the official PPSC result gazette PDF (Advt. No. 202283 for ARO, Advt. No. 202282 for RO) and match your roll number to find your written exam marks, interview marks, and total marks. |
| 5 | How many candidates appeared in the written exam for these posts? | 56 candidates appeared for Assistant Research Officer and 22 candidates appeared for Research Officer; the remaining listed candidates were marked absent or ineligible. |
Important Links
| Link Name | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Coming Soon |
| Official Notification / Advertisement | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Check Result | Click Here |