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FPSC Ad 3/2026 · Case 172

Assistant Electronic Engineer (BS-⁠16), PMD

Syllabus, test pattern, job details and result updates, from FPSC’s official documents.

Result status for case 172

Peshawar and D.I. Khan test: 7–11 Nov
  1. Test held12–19 Oct

    other centres

  2. Test at Peshawar and D.I. Khan7–11 Nov

    FPSC notice ↗

  3. Merit list

  4. Shortlisting

  5. Interview

  6. Final result

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Job summary and details for case 172

Vacancies
3
Grade
BS-16
Department
PMDMinistry of Defence
MCQ test
12–19 Oct 2026Held · Peshawar, D.I. Khan: 7–11 Nov
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The role

Job title
Assistant Electronic Engineer
Department
Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Ministry of Defence
Grade
BS-16temporary but likely to be continued for an indefinite period
Posting
Anywhere in Pakistan

Who can apply

20 to 28 yearsplus 5 years general relaxation
  1. QualificationB.E. / B.Sc. Engineering / equivalent qualification in Electronics / Mechatronics / Electrical or equivalent from a University recognized by HEC. (ii) Registration with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC).
Qualification and experience as FPSC prints them

i. B.E. / B.Sc. Engineering / equivalent qualification in Electronics/ Mechatronics/ Electrical or equivalent from a University recognized by HEC. ii. Registration with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC).

Government servants: need a Departmental Permission Certificate (DPC) before applying.

Seats by region 3 in total

  • Punjab (Open Merit)1
  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Open Merit)1
  • Balochistan (Open Merit)1

Key dates and fee

Ad issued
11 Aug 2026
Applications
31 Aug 2026Closed
MCQ test
12–19 Oct 2026Held
Fee
Rs. 600BS-16 to 17, paid online
How to apply
Online only, at fpsc.gov.pk

Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: FPSC Ad 3/2026Report a mistake

Syllabus

Syllabus & study topics

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Part-I

  • Grammar Usage, Sentence Structuring

Part-II

80 marks
  • Electric Circuits
  • Advanced Manufacturing Design Technology
  • Electronic Devices and Circuits
  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Digital Logic Design
  • Rectifiers
  • Router and Armature

SourceOfficial syllabus (fpsc.gov.pk), page 31

Test pattern

How the test is marked

MCQs in total
100
English questions
20
Professional questions
80
Per wrong answer
−0.25

Negative marking: FPSC policy for BS-16 and BS-17 MCQ tests (notice of 22 Aug 2025), and printed on the Case 155 paper’s instructions on 12 Oct 2026.

Sources

Official documents for case 172

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Questions about case 172

When is the Assistant Electronic Engineer test?

FPSC gives one date range for the whole of Ad 3/2026, not one per post. The MCQ tests were held 12–19 Oct 2026; at Peshawar and D.I. Khan the tests for some cases moved to 7–11 Nov 2026. FPSC publishes any change on its website, and we update this page when it does.

What is the test pattern for case 172?

100 MCQs: 20 on English and 80 on professional subjects. Each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks. For BS-16 and BS-17 posts the pass mark is 40%, as set out in FPSC’s General Instructions to the Candidates (updated 17 Sep 2025).

Is there negative marking?

Yes, −0.25 per wrong answer. Negative marking: FPSC policy for BS-16 and BS-17 MCQ tests (notice of 22 Aug 2025), and printed on the Case 155 paper’s instructions on 12 Oct 2026.

What is the age limit for Assistant Electronic Engineer?

20 to 28 years, plus 5 years general relaxation, as printed in Ad 3/2026. Check the official ad for any other relaxation that applies to you.

How many vacancies are there?

3 vacancies at PMD, BS-16. Applications closed on 31 Aug 2026.

Is ExamPak the official source?

No. ExamPak is independent and not affiliated with FPSC. Always check ads, dates and results on fpsc.gov.pk. We link to the official document for every fact.