FIA Jobs: How to Apply Online, Eligibility, Test and Salary
FIA jobs are posts in the Federal Investigation Agency, Pakistan’s federal law enforcement agency under the Ministry of Interior, ranging from Constable (BS-5) to Assistant Director (BS-17). Junior and middle posts are filled through a testing service named in each advertisement, while officer posts such as Assistant Director are advertised through the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC). Applications are accepted online only.
PK Portals is an independent information site and is not linked to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), FPSC or any testing service. This guide is based on FIA’s official website, FIA advertisements reported by national newspapers in 2026 and the Finance Division’s Basic Pay Scales 2026; every new advertisement can change posts, age limits and fees, so always read the official advert before applying.
Quick facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Ministry of Interior |
| Established | 13 January 1975, under the FIA Act 1974 |
| Headquarters | G-9/4, Islamabad |
| Official website | fia.gov.pk (Careers section) |
| Common posts | Constable, Constable Driver, ASI, Sub-Inspector, Stenotypist, UDC, LDC, Assistant, Assistant Director |
| Pay scales | BS-4 to BS-17 for direct recruitment |
| How to apply | Online only, on the portal named in the advertisement |
| Selection steps | Physical test (uniformed posts), written test, skill test, interview, medical and verification |
| FIA helpline | 1991 and 051-111-345-786 |
What FIA does and where staff are posted
FIA works across Pakistan through zonal offices in Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and Islamabad. Its main wings deal with immigration at airports and land borders, anti-human trafficking and smuggling, anti-corruption, economic crime, anti-money laundering and counter terrorism. It also hosts Pakistan’s Interpol National Central Bureau and runs the FIA Academy for training.
Cyber crime cases are now handled by a separate body, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), so cyber crime jobs are no longer part of FIA recruitment. Selected FIA candidates can be posted anywhere in Pakistan, which is normally stated in the advertisement.
FIA jobs list: posts, scales and qualifications
The table below shows the posts in FIA’s large recruitment drive announced on 19-20 April 2026, when 1,394 vacancies were advertised. It gives a good idea of what a typical FIA advertisement contains.
| Post | Scale | Usual qualification | Seats (April 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant | BS-15 | Bachelor’s degree | 21 |
| Sub-Inspector | BS-14 | Bachelor’s degree (at least second division) | 94 |
| Stenotypist | BS-14 | Intermediate plus shorthand and typing speed | 47 |
| Upper Division Clerk | BS-13 | Matric or Intermediate plus typing speed | 29 |
| Lower Division Clerk | BS-11 | Matric or Intermediate plus typing speed | 64 |
| Assistant Sub-Inspector | BS-9 | Bachelor’s degree | 117 |
| Constable | BS-5 | Matric | 941 |
| Constable Driver | BS-5 | Valid driving licence and experience | 39 |
| Staff Car Driver | BS-4 | Valid driving licence and experience | 42 |
Officer posts are advertised separately through FPSC. For example, FPSC advertised 12 Assistant Director (Legal) posts in BS-17 and 22 Superintendent posts in BS-16 for FIA in August 2026. Senior ranks such as Deputy Director and above are mostly filled by promotion or by officers of the Police Service of Pakistan.
FIA jobs eligibility criteria
- Nationality: Pakistani citizen with a valid CNIC.
- Domicile: seats are divided under the federal regional quota (Punjab, Sindh rural and urban, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, AJK and merged areas), so your domicile decides which seats you compete for.
- Age: set separately for each post in every advert. The April 2026 drive was reported with an upper limit of about 28 years for most posts, plus up to 5 years of general relaxation under government rules.
- Education: from Matric for Constable to a bachelor’s degree for ASI, Sub-Inspector and Assistant; LLB with experience for legal posts.
- Physical standards (uniformed posts): the 2026 advert was reported as 5 feet 6 inches height for men and 5 feet 4 inches for women, chest of 33 to 34.5 inches for men, and a 1.6 km run in 7 minutes for men and 10 minutes for women.
- Government employees: must apply through proper channel and attach a no objection certificate (NOC).
How to apply for FIA jobs online
- Find the official advertisement. FIA adverts appear in national newspapers and the Careers section of fia.gov.pk; officer posts appear on fpsc.gov.pk.
- Note the testing service named in the advert. In April 2026 it was the National Police Foundation Testing and Assessment Service (npftas.pk); for Assistant Director posts it is FPSC.
- Create an account on that portal using your CNIC number, mobile number and email address.
- Fill in personal details, domicile, education, the post you want and your preferred test city. Submit a separate application for each post.
- Upload a recent photograph and the documents asked for in the form.
- Generate the fee voucher or PSID and pay through 1Link 1Bill (banking app, ATM, Easypaisa or JazzCash). The April 2026 drive was reported at Rs 2,000 per post, while FPSC charged Rs 600 for BS-16 and BS-17 posts in August 2026.
- Submit before the last date and save your application ID or printout.
- Download your roll number slip from the same portal when test dates are announced.
Documents to keep ready
- CNIC and domicile certificate
- Educational certificates and mark sheets
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Driving licence, typing or shorthand certificate, or experience letters where the post needs them
- NOC if you are already a government employee, and the paid fee receipt
FIA test and selection process
Selection normally moves in stages, and failing one stage ends the process for that post.
- Physical test for Sub-Inspector, ASI, Constable and Constable Driver: height and chest measurement plus a timed run. It is qualifying only.
- Written test of multiple-choice questions, which can be paper-based or computer-based. It usually covers general knowledge, Pakistan affairs, current affairs, English, Urdu, basic mathematics and Islamiat or ethics.
- Skill test for typing and shorthand (Stenotypist and clerks) or driving (driver posts).
- Interview, where original documents are checked.
- Medical examination and character verification before the offer letter is issued.
FIA salary under Basic Pay Scales 2026
The federal government revised basic pay scales from 1 July 2026. The table shows basic pay only for the scales used in FIA recruitment.
| Scale | Starting basic pay | Annual increment | Maximum basic pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS-4 (Staff Car Driver) | Rs 17,650 | Rs 800 | Rs 41,650 |
| BS-5 (Constable) | Rs 18,300 | Rs 910 | Rs 45,600 |
| BS-9 (ASI) | Rs 20,990 | Rs 1,310 | Rs 60,290 |
| BS-11 (LDC) | Rs 22,410 | Rs 1,580 | Rs 69,810 |
| BS-14 (Sub-Inspector) | Rs 27,060 | Rs 2,090 | Rs 89,760 |
| BS-15 (Assistant) | Rs 28,730 | Rs 2,380 | Rs 100,130 |
| BS-17 (Assistant Director) | Rs 54,140 | Rs 4,110 | Rs 136,340 |
Actual monthly pay is higher than basic pay because employees also receive house rent, conveyance and medical allowances, the 7% Ad hoc Relief Allowance 2026 and any special allowance admissible to the post. Annual increments are added every 1 December.
How to spot fake FIA job adverts
- Trust only adverts linked from fia.gov.pk, fpsc.gov.pk or printed in major newspapers with the official portal address.
- The only payment is the official test fee paid through bank or 1Link channels. Nobody can guarantee selection for money.
- Do not send CNIC copies or fees to WhatsApp numbers, Facebook pages or private email addresses.
- Check the portal spelling carefully; fake sites often copy logos but use a slightly different address.
- If someone asks for a bribe or runs a fake recruitment page, report it on FIA’s helpline 1991.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I apply for FIA jobs?
Apply online only, on the portal named in the advertisement. In April 2026 this was npftas.pk, and officer posts such as Assistant Director are applied for on fpsc.gov.pk. Postal and hand-written applications are not accepted.
What is the age limit for FIA jobs?
It changes by post and advert. The April 2026 drive was reported with an upper limit of about 28 years for most posts, plus up to 5 years of general relaxation. Always check the age for your post in the official advert.
What height is required for FIA Constable and ASI?
The 2026 advert was reported as 5 feet 6 inches for men and 5 feet 4 inches for women, with a chest of 33 to 34.5 inches for men.
What is the salary of an FIA Sub-Inspector?
Sub-Inspector is a BS-14 post. Under Basic Pay Scales 2026, basic pay starts at Rs 27,060, and allowances are added on top.
Does FIA still deal with cyber crime jobs and complaints?
No. Cyber crime work moved to the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), which now handles those cases separately from FIA.
Where can I check new FIA vacancies?
Check the Careers section of fia.gov.pk, the FPSC jobs page and the job pages of major newspapers. Ignore adverts shared only on social media.
Last updated: 18 October 2026. Posts, age limits, fees and pay scales can change with each advertisement and budget, so always confirm details on the official FIA or FPSC website.
