Patiala, Sept. 12 -- Though the process to fill 322 posts by the Punjab State Civil Services Combined Competitive Examination (PCS) has already begun with preliminary exam scheduled on October 26, all five posts of the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) members have been lying vacant.

The lone serving member, Harmohan Kaur Sandhu, retired on August 19 following the completion of her six-year tenure. With this, PPSC chairman, Major General Vinayak Saini (retd), remains the only official functioning in the commission. The PPSC is also mulling postponing the exam due to the floods.

The absence of the members is expected to create hurdles in the smooth conduct of the PCS examination, particularly the crucial interview stage.

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