On October 26, 2012, Provident Financial Services, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release reporting its financial results for the three months and nine months ended September 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 October 26, 2012, the Company announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per common share, payable on November 30, 2012 to stockholders of record on November 15, 2012.

This announcement was included as part of the press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 issued by the Company on October 26, 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.

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

(b) Pro forma financial information. Not Applicable.

(c) Shell company transactions: Not Applicable.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.   Description

   99.1       Press release issued by the Company on
              October 26, 2012 announcing its financial
              results for the three months and nine
              months ended September 30, 2012 and the
              declaration of a quarterly cash dividend.