FPSC Jobs: Online Registration, Application and Test Process
FPSC jobs are federal government posts, mostly from BS-16 to BS-21, filled by the Federal Public Service Commission through an online application, a written MCQ test and an interview. FPSC also runs the CSS competitive examination for the federal civil services. All applications are made online through fpsc.gov.pk, and the fee is paid with a PSID.
PK Portals is an independent information site and is not linked to the Federal Public Service Commission. This guide is based on FPSC’s official instructions to candidates (updated 12 August 2026), its FAQs and recent advertisements reported in the press; FPSC updates its rules from time to time, so read the latest instructions and the advertisement before applying.
Quick facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC), Islamabad |
| Official website | fpsc.gov.pk (online applications through the FPSC online portal) |
| Posts | Federal posts in BS-16 to BS-21, plus the CSS examination |
| Fee | Rs 600 (BS-16 and 17), Rs 1,500 (BS-18), Rs 2,500 (BS-19), Rs 3,000 (BS-20 and above) |
| Payment | PSID through 1Link ATMs, mobile or internet banking, Easypaisa, JazzCash or bank counters |
| Test | MCQ test with 0.25 negative marking for each wrong answer |
| Interview | 200 marks; qualifying marks rise with the pay scale |
| Helpline | 051-111-000-248, [email protected] |
What FPSC recruits for
FPSC recruits for federal ministries, divisions and attached departments, such as FIA, Islamabad Capital Territory Police, federal schools and colleges and federal hospitals. It usually publishes consolidated advertisements several times a year, with each post given its own case number. For example, Consolidated Advertisement Phase-3/2026, published on 15 August 2026, offered 524 posts including Secondary School Teachers (BS-17), Charge Nurses and Medical Officers for PIMS, ICT Police Inspectors and FIA Superintendents, with applications closing on 31 August 2026.
FPSC also holds the CSS examination for BS-17 posts in groups such as the Pakistan Administrative Service, Police Service and Foreign Service. Under FPSC’s advance schedule for CSS 2027, the screening test (MPT) was set for 27 September 2026, online applications for the written exam are planned for 10 to 25 November 2026, and the written exam is due to begin on 27 January 2027.
FPSC jobs eligibility: age, domicile and experience
- Cut-off date: age, qualification and experience are all counted up to the closing date of the advertisement. Your result must be announced by that date.
- Domicile: provincial and regional quota seats need your own domicile certificate. A domicile in your father’s or husband’s name is not accepted, and merit seats are open to all.
- Age relaxation: 5 years general relaxation can be added to one other category, such as 3 years for candidates from AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan and certain other groups, 10 years for serving government employees with two years’ continuous service (up to age 55), or up to 15 years for ex-armed forces personnel.
- Experience: only regular, full-time paid work after the required qualification counts. Part-time, internship and self-employment do not.
- Government employees: must get a Departmental Permission Certificate (DPC) before applying and enter its reference number in the form.
How to register and apply for FPSC jobs online
- Open fpsc.gov.pk, go to the jobs section and read the advertisement and the latest instructions to candidates.
- Open the FPSC online application portal and create your account or log in with your details.
- Complete your profile carefully: personal information, self-domicile, qualifications with result dates, and experience with exact dates.
- Select the post by its case number and choose your test centre.
- Generate the PSID for the fee and pay it through any 1Link channel, such as an ATM, mobile banking app, Easypaisa, JazzCash or a bank counter.
- Review and submit the application before the closing date. You receive a tracking number right away; keep it safe.
- If you made a mistake, you can edit the application once before the closing date.
- When the test is scheduled, print your admission certificate from the website using your CNIC.
No hard copy of the online application is needed. FPSC asks for documents only at the verification stage.
FPSC test pattern and pass marks
| Pay scale | Test | Time | Pass mark |
|---|---|---|---|
| BS-16 and 17 | 100 marks MCQ | 100 minutes | 40% overall |
| BS-18 and 19 | 200 marks MCQ in two parts | 200 minutes | 40% in each part |
| BS-20 and 21 | 200 marks MCQ in two parts | 200 minutes | 50% in each part |
- Each wrong answer deducts 0.25 marks, so avoid blind guessing.
- BS-18 and 19 tests usually include English, a general or teaching section and a professional section linked to the post.
- Report 45 minutes before the start; doors close 15 minutes before the test, with no entry after that.
- Bring your admission certificate and original CNIC. Having a mobile phone in the hall can lead to permanent debarment.
Interview, documents and final merit
After the test, FPSC shortlists candidates in merit order, usually five per post for most scales, and checks documents a day before the interview. The interview carries 200 marks, and the qualifying score is 101 for BS-16 and 17, 111 for BS-18, 121 for BS-19, 131 for BS-20 and 141 for BS-21 and 22. Final merit combines test and interview marks.
Documents for verification
- Original certificates and two sets of attested copies: Matric, Intermediate, degrees and mark sheets
- CNIC and two photographs
- Self-domicile certificate
- Experience certificates in FPSC’s format with exact dates
- Original DPC for government employees
Common reasons for rejection and fake job alerts
- Under-age or over-age on the closing date, or result announced after the closing date.
- Missing attested copies, or copies that do not match the originals.
- Irrelevant qualification or experience, or no DPC for a government employee.
- Using unfair means or giving false information, which can lead to debarment.
- Fake adverts: apply only through fpsc.gov.pk, pay only through an FPSC-generated PSID, and never pay agents who promise selection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FPSC application fee?
Under FPSC’s current instructions, the fee is Rs 600 for BS-16 and 17, Rs 1,500 for BS-18, Rs 2,500 for BS-19 and Rs 3,000 for BS-20 and above, paid through a PSID.
What are the passing marks in FPSC tests?
40% overall for BS-16 and 17 tests, 40% in each part for BS-18 and 19, and 50% in each part for BS-20 and 21. Each wrong answer deducts 0.25 marks.
How do I get my FPSC admission certificate?
Once the test is scheduled, a print link appears on fpsc.gov.pk. Enter your CNIC to download and print it.
Can I edit my FPSC application?
Yes, you can edit it once before the closing date to correct errors or omissions.
Is a hard copy required after applying online?
No. FPSC does not need a hard copy of the online application; documents are checked only when you are called for verification.
When is the CSS 2027 written exam?
According to FPSC’s advance schedule, the CSS 2027 written exam is due to start on 27 January 2027, with online applications planned for 10 to 25 November 2026 for those who passed the MPT.
Last updated: 18 October 2026. FPSC fees, test rules and schedules can change, so always check the latest instructions and advertisement on fpsc.gov.pk.
