What is FPSC and What Institutions Does It Cover?
The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) operates under Article 242 of the Constitution of Pakistan to recruit gazetted civil servants for the Federal Government.
FPSC is responsible for two distinct hiring pipelines:
Federal Provincial & Regional Quota System
Unlike provincial commissions that restrict eligibility to one province, FPSC recruitments are open to all Pakistani citizens, allocated strictly across federal quotas:
| Region / Quota | Percentage Allocation | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Open Merit (National) | 7.5% | Highest scores nationwide regardless of domicile |
| Punjab (incl. ICT) | 50% | Candidates holding Punjab or Islamabad domicile |
| Sindh (Rural) | 11.4% | Rural districts of Sindh Province |
| Sindh (Urban) | 7.6% | Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur urban municipal limits |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 11.5% | Settled & Merged Tribal Districts (Ex-FATA) |
| Balochistan | 6% | Permanent residents of Balochistan Province |
| Gilgit-Baltistan / AJK | 4% | Combined quota for GB and Azad Jammu & Kashmir |
| Minority / Women | 5% / 10% | Reserved sub-quotas across all regional distributions |
National Bank Challan 32-A Fee Structure
FPSC requires physical or online treasury deposit via Challan Form 32-A under Head of Account C02101-ORGANS OF STATE EXAMINATION FEE REALIZED BY FPSC:
- BPS-16 to BPS-17: PKR 300
- BPS-18: PKR 750
- BPS-19: PKR 1,200
- BPS-20 & Above: PKR 1,500
- CSS Competitive Examination: PKR 2,200
Fee can be deposited at any branch of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) or the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The original treasury receipt must be retained for submission during the descriptive test/interview.
General Recruitment Phases & Screening Tests
FPSC conducts screening tests in structured 4-phase annual cycles:
Screening Format: 100 Marks MCQ Paper with NO negative marking in general screening phases (giving candidates a statistical advantage compared to provincial commissions). Part I comprises 20 marks English Grammar & Vocabulary; Part II comprises 80 marks General Intelligence or Professional Subject.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is there negative marking in FPSC General Recruitment tests?
Unlike PPSC, FPSC General Recruitment screening tests do not have negative marking. Each question carries 1 mark, with 0 deduction for incorrect answers.
Where can I pay the FPSC Challan 32-A fee?
FPSC challan fee can be deposited in any branch of National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) or State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) under government account head C02101.
What is the fee for BPS-17 FPSC job applications?
The application fee for BPS-16 and BPS-17 positions in FPSC is PKR 300.