PMS stands for Provincial Management Service. It’s a competitive exam being conducted by provincial governments of Pakistan through its Commissions namely Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC), Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC), Balochistan Public Service Commission (BPSC), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission (KPSC), Azad Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission (AJKPSC). Candidates have to pass a PMS test which includes a written test, a psychology test and also face to face interview. Aspirants who pass these PMS tests are offered government job Assistant Commisioner (Grade 17). An officer passing this exam is called a PMS Officer.