The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC), in its 178th meeting, has introduced significant amendments to the General Instructions to the Candidates. These changes, announced on 10th March 2026, will be effective for all cases advertised from 15th February 2026 under Consolidated Advertisement Phase-I/2026. Below is a detailed breakdown of every amendment mentioned in the official notification.
1. Examination Assistance for Disabled Candidates
Clause Amended: Page-2, Para-5 (xiii)
New Rule: Visually impaired (blind) candidates who require assistance to attempt the examination on computer are now allowed to appear at:
- Islamabad Headquarters
- FPSC Provincial Offices: Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, and Quetta
This ensures accessibility and inclusivity for disabled candidates by providing them designated centers with necessary facilities.
2. Requests for Change of Examination Centre
Clause Amended: Page-2, Para-5 (xvii)
New Rule:
- Requests for change of center will only be entertained if received within 10 days of the closing date of the advertisement.
- After issuance of Admission Certificates, changes will only be allowed in emergency cases.
- Applications must be addressed to the Secretary, FPSC, with valid proof/justification.
- The decision of the Secretary, FPSC shall be final in this regard.
This amendment introduces stricter timelines and emphasizes the authority of the Secretary in finalizing such requests.
3. Scrutiny of Documents & Examination Format
Clause Amended: Page-3, Para-6
i. Scrutiny of Documents
If the number of applicants is equal to or less than 40, scrutiny of documents will be carried out before the test/exam. Only eligible candidates will be called for the test/exam.
ii. Examination Format
All posts will now have MCQ-based tests with specific thresholds and negative marking.
| BS Level | Category | Paper Pattern & Passing Threshold |
|---|---|---|
| BS-16 & 17 | All Posts | Single MCQ Paper – 100 Marks, 100 Minutes. Passing threshold: 40%. Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer. |
| BS-18 & 19 | Doctors | Single MCQ Paper – 200 Marks, 200 Minutes. Part-I (Core MBBS Courses = 50%), Part-II (Specialization = 50%). Passing threshold: 40% in each part. Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer. |
| General Management Posts | Single MCQ Paper – 200 Marks, 200 Minutes. Part-I (English = 20%, Public Administration/Office Management/HRM/Financial Management/IT = 30%), Part-II (Professional = 50%). Passing threshold: 40% in each part. Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer. | |
| Teaching Posts | Single MCQ Paper – 200 Marks, 200 Minutes. Part-I (English = 20%, Teaching Methodology = 30%), Part-II (Subject = 50%). Passing threshold: 40% in each part. Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer. | |
| Professional Posts (Engineers etc.) | Single MCQ Paper – 200 Marks, 200 Minutes. Part-I (English = 20%, General Intelligence = 30%), Part-II (Professional = 50%). Passing threshold: 40% in each part. Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer. | |
| BS-20 & 21 | All Posts | Single MCQ Paper – 200 Marks, 200 Minutes. Part-I (English = 20%, Constitution/Rules of Business, Civil Servants Act & rules, Public Finance, Budgetary Matters, Role of PAO & Head of Department = 30%), Part-II (Job-Oriented Test = 50%). Passing threshold: 50% in each part. Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer. |
4. Domicile Certificate Requirement
Clause Amended: Page-5, Para-8 (C) (iii)
New Rule:
- Candidates must produce a self-domicile certificate issued by a competent authority at the time of physical verification of documents.
- Certificates issued in the name of father or husband will not be accepted for quota allocation.
This ensures that domicile verification is strictly candidate-specific, preventing misuse of quota allocations.
Conclusion
The amendments introduced by FPSC reflect a move towards:
- Greater inclusivity (facilities for disabled candidates).
- Stricter administrative control (center change requests).
- Standardized testing procedures (MCQ-based exams with clear thresholds).
- Transparent quota allocation (self-domicile requirement).
These changes will impact all candidates applying for FPSC posts from 15th February 2026 onwards. Aspirants must carefully review these instructions to ensure compliance during application and examination stages.