FPSC Jobs 2026: 278 Vacancies in 48 Posts (BS-16 to BS-20) — Apply by 23 November
The Federal Public Service Commission has opened one of the biggest federal recruitment rounds of the year. Consolidated Advertisement 4/2026, dated 6 November 2026, offers 278 vacancies across 48 posts, from BPS-16 to BPS-20, in departments ranging from the Auditor General’s office and Pakistan Railways to PIMS, the Planning Commission and the Armed Forces Institute…
The Federal Public Service Commission has opened one of the biggest federal recruitment rounds of the year. Consolidated Advertisement 4/2026, dated 6 November 2026, offers 278 vacancies across 48 posts, from BPS-16 to BPS-20, in departments ranging from the Auditor General’s office and Pakistan Railways to PIMS, the Planning Commission and the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology. The last date to apply online is Monday, 23 November 2026.
The range is wide: 160 Assistant Audit Officer seats for commerce and economics graduates, 25 Demonstrator posts for MBBS doctors, research and planning roles for economists and engineers, and professor posts at PIMS for senior specialists. Most posts carry the usual five-year general relaxation on the upper age limit, and the written test is tentatively scheduled from 2 January 2027.
Applications are online only, through the FPSC website, and each post needs a separate application and a separate fee, paid through a PSID via 1-Link. Paying the fee alone does not complete your application.
FPSC Jobs 2026: Key Facts at a Glance
| Advertisement | Consolidated Advertisement 4/2026 (Phase-4/2026) |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 6 November 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 278 |
| Total posts | 48 |
| Grades | BS-16 to BS-20 |
| Last date to apply | Monday, 23 November 2026 |
| How to apply | Online only at fpsc.gov.pk (General Recruitment portal) |
| Written test | Objective-type MCQs, tentatively from 2 January 2027 |
| Application fee | BS-16/17: Rs 600; BS-18: Rs 1,500; BS-19: Rs 2,500; BS-20: Rs 3,000 |
| Case numbers | F.4-176/2026-R to F.4-222/2026-R, plus re-advertised F.4-152/2026-R (PIMS Professor) |
The Biggest Openings in This Advertisement
One post dominates. The Office of the Auditor General of Pakistan is hiring 160 Assistant Audit Officers (BS-17) — more than half of all 278 vacancies. Candidates need a Master’s (second class) in Business Administration (Finance/Accounting), Economics, Mathematics, Commerce or Statistics; or a Master’s with an ICMA one-year certificate, CA Foundation or ACCA knowledge level; or a Bachelor’s with PIPFA (Public Sector) or SAS plus three years of relevant service. Age 22 to 30, plus the five-year general relaxation; confirmation depends on passing SAS or PIPFA.
The second-largest opening is 25 Demonstrators (BS-17) at the Federal Medical College, Islamabad: an MBBS or equivalent degree recognised and registered with the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council, age 22 to 30 plus five years’ relaxation.
Next come 12 Research Officer / Planning Officer / Survey Officer posts (BS-17) in the Economists Group of the Planning Commission: a first-class (Grade B) Master’s in Economics, with no third division anywhere in the academic career. The upper age limit is 30, plus five years’ relaxation — disabled candidates with a certificate get ten years. The Planning Commission also has Deputy Chief, Assistant Chief and Research Officer posts in its energy, health and environment sections.
Also on offer: 10 Nurses (BS-16) at the Armed Forces Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine (AFIRM) in Rawalpindi, 6 Professor posts (BS-20) at PIMS across six specialties — Cardiac Surgery, Dermatology, Emergency Medicine, Neonatology, Paediatric Surgery and Pulmonology — and 5 Scientific Officers (BS-17) in the Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Department of Gilgit-Baltistan. The PIMS Professor posts are re-advertised from Advertisement 3/2026 (case F.4-152/2026-R); candidates who already applied need not apply again.
All 48 Posts: Vacancies, Age Limits and Qualifications
Here is the complete list of all 48 posts, in advertisement order. Ages are the base limits as printed; the five-year general relaxation applies to almost every post. Seat counts add up to 278. Qualifications are condensed — the official advertisement is the final word.
| Post | Department | BPS | Seats | Age | Qualification (condensed) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Draftsman | Law and Justice, Islamabad | BS-18 | 1 | 25–35 +5 | LLB (2nd class / Grade C, HEC); 5 years’ experience drafting legislation or legal matters |
| Professor — 6 categories | PIMS, Islamabad (re-advertised) | BS-20 | 6 | Up to 52 (relaxation up to 55) | MBBS or M.Sc + D.Sc / Ph.D / FCPS / MD / MS / M.Phil in the subject; 3 years as Associate Professor (8 years total in a postgraduate institute); research papers as per notice |
| Associate Professor — Neonatology, Paeds Oncology | PIMS, Islamabad | BS-19 | 2 | Up to 48 +5 | MBBS or M.Sc + FCPS / MD / MS / Ph.D; 5 years as Assistant Professor in a postgraduate institute; at least 3 research papers |
| Chief Psychologist | FPSC, Islamabad (contract, 1 year, extendable 1 year) | BS-20 | 1 | 37–45 +5 | Ph.D Psychology + 11 years, or M.Phil + 15 years, or Master’s + 17 years’ experience |
| Demonstrator | Federal Medical College, Islamabad | BS-17 | 25 | 22–30 +5 | MBBS or equivalent, recognised and registered with PM&DC |
| Assistant Library | Federal Medical College, Islamabad | BS-16 | 2 | 20–28 +5 | Bachelor’s in Library Sciences (2nd class / Grade C) |
| Assistant Director | Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony, Islamabad | BS-17 | 1 | 22–30 +5 | Master’s in Islamic History / Islamic Studies / Arabic / Islamic Jurisprudence, or LLB (Shariah) |
| Scientific Officer | Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries Dept, Gilgit-Baltistan | BS-17 | 5 | 22–30 +5 | B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture, 2nd class / Grade C, HEC-recognised |
| Deputy Director | National Heritage & Culture Division, Islamabad | BS-18 | 1 | 25–35 +5 | Master’s in a social science discipline; 5 years’ experience in administration or finance in the public sector |
| Deputy Chief | Energy Finance & Economic Section, Energy Wing (Planning), Islamabad | BS-19 | 1 | Up to 40 +5 | Master’s / 4-year Bachelor’s in Economics, Finance, Energy Economics / Policy / Management, MBA or ACMA; 10 years in energy planning, economics, management or appraisal |
| Deputy Chief | EIS&C Section, Energy Wing (Planning), Islamabad | BS-19 | 1 | Up to 40 +5 | Master’s / 4-year Bachelor’s in CS, Electrical, IT or Software Engineering (HEC) or Computer Engineering (PEC); 10 years in data management, mining, analytics, big data or ML in the energy sector |
| Assistant Chief (Fuel) | Energy Appraisal & Plan Formulation Section (Planning), Islamabad | BS-18 | 1 | Up to 35 +5 | Geology / Geophysics (petroleum or coal major) or Engineering (Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical, Mining with coal; PEC); 3 years in hydrocarbon, coal, oil & gas or petrochemical fields |
| Assistant Chief (Power) | Energy Appraisal & Plan Formulation Section (Planning), Islamabad | BS-18 | 2 | Up to 35 +5 | Engineering degree (Electrical / Mechanical) with Power major (PEC); 3 years in power planning, design, execution, generation, transmission or distribution |
| Assistant Chief | Health Section (Planning), Islamabad | BS-18 | 1 | Up to 35 +5 | Master’s in Health Planning / Nutrition Planning, or MBBS; 3 years in medicine, surgery, public health or related planning |
| Research Officer | Nutrition Section (Planning), Islamabad | BS-17 | 1 | Up to 32 +5 | Master’s in Human Nutrition / Food Technology / Bio-Chemistry (Nutrition) / Home Economics (Human Nutrition) |
| Research Officer | Physical Planning & Housing Section (Planning), Islamabad | BS-17 | 1 | Up to 32 +5 | Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering / Architecture / Town Planning / City and/or Regional Planning |
| Research Officer (Fuel) | Energy Appraisal & Plan Formulation Section (Planning), Islamabad | BS-17 | 1 | Up to 28 +5 | Geology / Geophysics (petroleum or coal major) or Engineering (PEC), as for Assistant Chief (Fuel) |
| Research Officer | Science & Technology Section (Planning), Islamabad | BS-17 | 1 | Up to 32 +5 | Master’s / 4-year Bachelor’s in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, S&T Policy or Technology & Innovation Management; or BS / BE in Chemical, Mechanical or Material Engineering |
| Research Officer | Environment Section (Planning), Islamabad | BS-17 | 1 | 22–30 +5 | Master’s / 4-year Bachelor’s in Environmental & Resource Economics, Environmental Science, Planning, Natural Resources Management or Forestry; or B.Sc Environmental Engineering (PEC) |
| Budget Publication Officer | HRM Wing, Finance Division, Islamabad | BS-18 | 1 | 25–35 +5 | Master’s in Urdu; 5 years’ experience in printing, compilation and English–Urdu translation |
| Assistant Audit Officer | Office of the Auditor General of Pakistan, anywhere in Pakistan | BS-17 | 160 | 22–30 +5 | Master’s (2nd class) in Business Administration (Finance / Accounting), Economics, Mathematics, Commerce or Statistics; or Master’s with ICMA 1-year certificate / CA Foundation / ACCA knowledge level; or Bachelor’s with PIPFA (Public Sector) / SAS and 3 years’ relevant service. Confirmation after SAS / PIPFA |
| Assistant Signal / Telecom. Engineer | Signal & Telecommunication Dept, Pakistan Railways | BS-17 | 3 | 22–28 +5 | Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical / Electronics / Telecommunication |
| Assistant Controller of Stores / Purchase | Store & Purchase Dept, Pakistan Railways | BS-17 | 2 | 22–28 +5 | B.Sc Engineering in Civil / Electrical / Telecom / Mechanical / Electronics; PEC registration |
| Assistant Executive Engineer | Civil Engineering Dept, Pakistan Railways | BS-17 | 4 | 22–28 +5 | Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or equivalent; PEC registration |
| Assistant Mechanical Engineer | Transportation Power & Mechanical Engineering Dept, Pakistan Railways | BS-17 | 2 | 22–28 +5 | Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; PEC registration |
| Junior Scientific Officer | OS Directorate, GHQ (Ministry of Defence) | BS-16 | 1 | 20–28 +5 | B.Tech (Textile / Mechanical), 2nd class. B.E is NOT accepted for this post, as per PEC |
| Junior Civilian Labour Officer | Ordnance Corps, GHQ | BS-16 | 1 | 20–28 +5 | Law graduate |
| Ordnance Management Officer (Grade-III) | Ordnance Corps, GHQ | BS-17 | 1 | 22–28 +5 | Master’s in Business Administration (Banking / Finance / Accounts), Commerce or ICMA |
| Civilian Medical Practitioner (Grade-III) | Ordnance Corps, OS Directorate, GHQ | BS-17 | 4 | 22–28 +5 | MBBS or equivalent recognised by PMDC, plus valid PMDC registration |
| Horticulturist / Garden Officer | GHQ (Ministry of Defence) | BS-16 | 1 | 20–28 +5 | Bachelor’s in Agriculture (Horticulture), 2nd class / Grade C |
| Assistant Director (Web Development) | Estate Office Management, Ministry of Housing & Works | BS-17 | 1 | 22–30 +5 | Master’s / Bachelor’s (16 years) in CS, IT or Software Engineering (HEC), or Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering / Computer System Engineering (PEC) |
| Research Officer / Planning Officer / Survey Officer | Economists Group (Planning), Islamabad | BS-17 | 12 | Up to 30 +5 (disabled candidates: +10 with certificate) | First class / Grade B Master’s in Economics, with no third division in the entire academic career |
| Junior Scientific Officer | Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP), GHQ, Rawalpindi | BS-16 | 2 | 20–28 +5 | Master’s / BS (16 years) in Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics or Biochemistry |
| Research Officer | Chief Minister Inspection Team, Gilgit-Baltistan, Gilgit | BS-17 | 1 | 22–30 +5 | Master’s / BS (4 years) in Economics, Statistics, Sociology, Social Work, Business Administration or Public Administration |
| Planning Officer | Planning & Development Dept, GB Secretariat, Gilgit-Baltistan | BS-18 | 1 | 25–35 +5 | Master’s in Economics; 5 years in economic research, development and planning |
| Research Officer | Planning & Development Dept, Gilgit-Baltistan | BS-17 | 2 | 22–28 +5 | Master’s in Business Administration / Management Science / Economics |
| Architect | Communication & Works Dept, Gilgit-Baltistan | BS-16 | 1 | 20–28 +5 | Bachelor’s in Architecture / Architecture & Planning; PCATP registration required till the closing date |
| Assistant Director | Federal Public Service Commission, anywhere in Pakistan | BS-17 | 2 | 22–30 +5 | Master’s degree (2nd class / Grade C), HEC-recognised |
| Psychologist | Federal Public Service Commission, anywhere in Pakistan | BS-18 | 1 | 24–35 +5 | Master’s in Psychology / Applied Psychology; 5 years in Schedule-II fields; must also qualify a written test (test construction, psychological testing, statistics & research methods, report writing) |
| Nurse | AFIRM (Ministry of Defence), Rawalpindi | BS-16 | 10 | 22–30 +5 | BS Nursing, or 3-year Diploma in General Nursing + 1-year midwifery; valid PNC registration |
| Assistant Director Legal | Directorate of Legal Affairs, Pakistan Railways | BS-17 | 1 | 22–30 +5 | LLM / Barrister-at-Law, or LLB (2nd class) + 2 years’ legal experience; computer literate in MS Word and Excel |
| Statistical Officer | Federal Medical College (NHSRC), Islamabad | BS-17 | 1 | 22–30 +5 | Master’s in Bio-Statistics (2nd class); 2 years’ experience in the field |
| Assistant Warden Girls Hostel (Female) | Federal Medical College (NHSRC), Islamabad | BS-16 | 1 | 20–28 +5 | Bachelor’s degree (2nd class); 2 years’ experience managing a school / college / university hostel |
| Store Officer | Geological Survey of Pakistan (Ministry of Energy) | BS-16 | 1 | 20–28 +5 | Bachelor’s degree; 2 years handling stores (spare parts, ledger, bin-card, vouchers, stock-taking) |
| Junior Ordnance Management Officer | OS Directorate, GHQ | BS-16 | 3 | 20–28 +5 | Bachelor’s (14 years schooling); 2 years’ experience in store management |
| Junior Civilian Security Officer | OS Directorate, GHQ | BS-16 | 1 | 20–28 +5 | Retired JCO or equivalent; or Bachelor’s (14 years) + 2 years as Security Supervisor |
| Junior Establishment & Finance Officer | Ordnance Corps, GHQ | BS-16 | 1 | 20–28 +5 | Bachelor’s in Commerce; 2 years in administration and finance |
| Superintendent | Communication & Works Dept, Gilgit-Baltistan | BS-17 | 1 | 22–30 +5 | Master’s / 4-year Bachelor’s in Business Administration / Public Administration / HRM; or Bachelor’s + 5 years in administration, establishment or accounts |
Who Can Apply: Eligibility Rules
Eligibility is counted up to the closing date, 23 November 2026. The five-year general relaxation under the Initial Appointment to Civil Posts (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit) Rules 1993 applies to almost every post: a post listed as 22 to 30 effectively accepts candidates up to 35. A few posts have their own wording — the PIMS Professor posts allow relaxation up to age 55 — so check the advertisement for your specific post.
Degrees must come from HEC-recognised institutions, and professional registrations must be valid on the closing date: PMDC for medical posts, PEC for engineering posts, PCATP for the Architect post in Gilgit-Baltistan. Where a second-class degree or Grade C is asked for, that division requirement is part of eligibility — and the Economists Group posts require no third division anywhere in your academic career.
Government servants must obtain a Departmental Permission Certificate (DPC) before applying — arrange it early. Posts are distributed across merit, Punjab, Sindh (Rural), Sindh (Urban), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Ex-FATA, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir quotas, with reserved seats for women and minorities inside those totals. FPSC allows one edit to your application, but only within the closing date.
Application Fee: What You Pay for Each Grade
The fee is non-refundable, and you pay it separately for every post you apply for:
| Grade | Application fee |
|---|---|
| BS-16 and BS-17 | Rs 600 |
| BS-18 | Rs 1,500 |
| BS-19 | Rs 2,500 |
| BS-20 and above | Rs 3,000 |
Old TR-6 challans, cheques, bank drafts and pay orders are not accepted — the only accepted route is the PSID generated by the portal, paid through 1-Link.
How to Apply Online (Step by Step)
Applications are online only; FPSC accepts no hard-copy or manual applications.
Step 1 — Open the FPSC portal. Go to fpsc.gov.pk, click “Apply Online”, then General Recruitment. Find Consolidated Advertisement 4/2026 and select your post. Read the full advertisement text for that post first.
Step 2 — Fill in the online form. Enter your details exactly as they appear on your documents. Keep a valid, active email address and mobile number ready: FPSC communicates by email and SMS only.
Step 3 — Generate your PSID and pay the fee. The portal will generate a Payment Slip ID (PSID). Pay it through any 1-Link channel — ATM, mobile banking (including Easypaisa and JazzCash), internet banking, or over the counter at a 1-Link member bank. The PSID is valid only until the closing date, and you need a separate PSID for each post. Pay early — a late payment can cost you the application.
Step 4 — Complete Step-2 of the form. Paying the fee does NOT submit your application — an application with a paid fee but an incomplete Step-2 is not submitted, and FPSC will not consider it.
Step 5 — Save your confirmation. Download or screenshot your submitted application and keep the fee payment receipt. You will need your original CNIC and the downloaded admission certificate at the test centre, and no electronic devices are allowed in the examination hall. Test-centre changes are accepted only within ten days of the closing date.
What Happens After You Apply
The written test will be objective-type MCQs, tentatively starting from 2 January 2027. The schedule will be published on the FPSC website, and admission certificates are expected about two weeks before the test. One point of honesty matters: FPSC has not announced the syllabus for this advertisement yet. Any page selling a “confirmed syllabus” for Advertisement 4/2026 is guessing — prepare from the standard subjects for your post and check fpsc.gov.pk when the official syllabus appears. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed after the written test.
Pro Tips Before You Apply
Apply for more than one post if you are eligible, but apply for each separately — its own PSID, fee and Step-2. A paid fee without a completed Step-2 is money wasted. Do not wait until 23 November: the portal slows down badly on the last two days of every big advertisement. Apply in the first week, pay the same day, and complete Step-2 immediately.
If you are also watching other government openings, the Peshawar High Court’s 41 jobs through ETEA close on 20 November 2026 — three days before this FPSC deadline — and the Punjab Police jobs and PPSC jobs pages on TimelyUps carry the latest verified details for those recruitments as well.
Beware of Scams: FPSC Never Charges Through Agents
FPSC jobs attract fraud every time a big advertisement appears. FPSC never asks for money through personal JazzCash or Easypaisa numbers, WhatsApp agents or “consultants” — the only payment is the official fee through the portal-generated PSID at a 1-Link channel. Nobody can sell you a seat, a test paper or a guaranteed interview. The only genuine sources are fpsc.gov.pk and the official advertisement. Your application costs only the official fee — Rs 600 to Rs 3,000 by grade — and nothing else.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for FPSC Jobs 2026 (Advertisement 4/2026)?
The last date is Monday, 23 November 2026. Applications must be submitted online through fpsc.gov.pk before the closing date, with the fee paid and Step-2 completed by the same date.
How many vacancies are there in FPSC Consolidated Advertisement 4/2026?
There are 278 vacancies across 48 posts, from BS-16 to BS-20. The largest shares are 160 Assistant Audit Officers, 25 Demonstrators, 12 Research/Planning/Survey Officers and 10 Nurses. The advertisement does not print a total — 278 is the sum of all 48 posts’ counts.
How do I apply for FPSC jobs online?
Go to fpsc.gov.pk, click “Apply Online”, then General Recruitment, and select your post from Consolidated Advertisement 4/2026. Fill in the form, generate the PSID, pay the fee through a 1-Link channel, then complete Step-2.
What is the FPSC application fee for 2026?
The fee is Rs 600 for BS-16 and BS-17, Rs 1,500 for BS-18, Rs 2,500 for BS-19 and Rs 3,000 for BS-20. It is non-refundable and must be paid separately for each post, through a PSID generated by the portal and paid via 1-Link.
When will the FPSC test be held, and is the syllabus announced?
The written test will be objective-type MCQs, tentatively starting from 2 January 2027. The syllabus has not been announced yet — check fpsc.gov.pk when it is published.
Can government employees apply, and is there an age relaxation?
Yes. Government servants can apply but need a Departmental Permission Certificate (DPC) first. Most posts carry a five-year general relaxation on the upper age limit, so a post listed as 22 to 30 effectively accepts candidates up to 35.
By Daniyal Sheikh | Updated: November 7, 2026
