On July 27, 2012, Provident Financial Services, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release reporting its financial results for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2012. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is being furnished to the SEC and shall not be deemed "filed" for any purpose.

On July 27, 2012, the Company announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per common share, payable on August 31, 2012 to stockholders of record on August 15, 2012.

This announcement was included as part of the press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 issued by the Company on July 27, 2012 and attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report. A copy of the press release is being furnished to the SEC and shall not be deemed "filed" for any purpose.

(a) Financial statements of businesses acquired. Not Applicable.

(b) Pro forma financial information. Not Applicable.

(c) Shell company transactions: Not Applicable.

(d) Exhibits.

The following Exhibit is attached as part of this report:

 Exhibit No.       Description

    99.1           Press release issued by the
                   Company on July 27, 2012
                   announcing its financial results
                   for the three months and six
                   months ended June 30, 2012 and the
                   declaration of a quarterly cash
                   dividend.