Federal Public Service Commission - FPSC
Advertisement No. 02/2026
FPSC has announced consolidated Advertisement 02/2026 for multiple posts across federal ministries and departments. Here is a short guide to the syllabus and exam pattern.
FPSC Advertisement 02/2026 - Key Posts
Advertisement 02/2026 typically includes posts like:
- Assistant Director - FIA, IB, ASF, Ministry of Defence, Interior
- Inspector - FIA, Customs, ASF, Anti-Narcotics Force
- Appraising/Valuation Officer - FBR Customs
- Preventive Officer - Pakistan Customs
- Assistant Private Secretary - Various Ministries
- Secondary School Teacher SST - Federal Directorate of Education
- Medical Officer, Engineer, Lecturer - Federal departments
General Syllabus for FPSC 02/2026 - BS-16 & BS-17 Posts
1. Written Test - MCQs Based 100 Marks
Most FPSC BS-16/17 posts follow this pattern:
| Section | Marks | Topics |
|---|---|---|
| English | 20 | Vocabulary, Grammar, Sentence Structure, Comprehension |
| General Knowledge | 20 | Pakistan Affairs, Current Affairs, Everyday Science |
| Islamiyat | 10 | Basic Islamic Studies, Holy Quran, Seerah |
| Pakistan Studies | 10 | History 1857-1947, Constitution, Geography |
| Professional Test | 40 | Subject-specific for each post - Law, IT, Engineering, etc. |
2. Post-Specific Professional Syllabus
Assistant Director FIA / IB / ASF:
- English 20 marks + General Knowledge 80 marks
- GK includes: Pakistan Affairs, Current Affairs, Basic Math, Everyday Science, Intelligence, Security
- Professional: Investigation, Law, Criminology basics
Inspector Customs / Preventive Officer:
- English 20 + GK 20 + Professional 60
- Professional: Customs Act 1969, Sales Tax, Federal Excise, Import/Export Policy, Valuation
Assistant Private Secretary:
- English 20 + GK 20 + Shorthand 60
- Shorthand speed 100 wpm, Typing 50 wpm, Computer literacy test
SST - Secondary School Teacher:
- English 20 + GK 20 + Professional 60
- Professional: B.Ed content - Pedagogy, Educational Psychology, Subject specialization
3. Descriptive Test - For Some BS-17 Posts
After MCQs screening, shortlisted candidates appear in:
- English Essay: 50 marks
- English Composition: 50 marks
- Professional Paper: 100 marks - subject-specific
FPSC Exam Preparation Tips
- English: Practice Wren & Martin grammar, vocabulary from Dawn editorials, precise writing
- Current Affairs: Read Dawn, Jang, FPSC recommended books. Cover last 6 months events
- Pakistan Affairs: Ikram Rabbani book, 1857 to 1947, Constitutions, CPEC
- Professional Portion: 40-60 marks. Focus on post-specific acts, rules, and field knowledge
- Past Papers: Solve last 5 years FPSC papers for pattern understanding
- Negative Marking: 0.25 mark deducted for each wrong MCQ. Attempt carefully
Important Dates - Advertisement 02/2026
- Advertisement Date: Expected February 2026
- Online Apply: Via FPSC website www.fpsc.gov.pk within 15 days
- Test Date: 3-4 months after closing date
- Test Centers: Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Multan, Sukkur, Gilgit
How to Download Syllabus
- Visit FPSC website: www.fpsc.gov.pk
- Go to "Syllabus" section or open Advertisement 02/2026
- Click on your post name to download PDF syllabus
- Check "General Instructions" for paper pattern and negative marking rules
Quick Facts
- Test Type: MCQs 100 marks - 1 paper, 100 questions, 90 minutes
- Passing Marks: 50% aggregate. No sectional cutoff for most posts
- Interview: 200 marks for BS-17, 100 marks for BS-16 after written qualifiers
- Final Merit: Written + Interview + Psychological for some posts
Note: Syllabus varies by post. Always check official FPSC Advertisement 02/2026 PDF for exact syllabus of your applied post. Professional portion carries highest weightage.
Download Official Syllabus: www.fpsc.gov.pk/syllabus
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