Comptroller (BS-18), Foreign Affairs
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Result status for case 151
Test held12–19 Oct
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Test at Peshawar and D.I. Khan7–11 Nov
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Job summary and details for case 151
- Vacancies
- 1
- Grade
- BS-18
- Department
- Foreign Affairs
- MCQ test
- 12–19 Oct 2026Held · Peshawar, D.I. Khan: 7–11 Nov
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The role
- Job title
- Comptroller
- Department
- Foreign Affairs
- Grade
- BS-18permanent
- Posting
- Islamabad
Who can apply
- QualificationSecond Class or Grade 'C' Master's (16 years schooling) degree from a recognized University by Higher Education Commission.
- ExperienceFive (5) years post qualification experience in the field of administration and management of reputed Hotels / Hostels / lodges.
Qualification and experience as FPSC prints them
i. Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Master’s degree from a recognized University by Higher Education Commission. ii. Five (5) years post qualification experience in the field of administration and management of reputed Hotels / Hostels / lodges.
Government servants: need a Departmental Permission Certificate (DPC) before applying.
Seats by region 1 in total
- Punjab (Open Merit)1
Key dates and fee
- Ad issued
- 11 Aug 2026
- Applications
- 31 Aug 2026Closed
- MCQ test
- 12–19 Oct 2026Held
- Fee
- Rs. 1,500BS-18, paid online
- How to apply
- Online only, at fpsc.gov.pk
Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: FPSC Ad 3/2026Report a mistake
Syllabus & study topics
Part-I100 Marks (MCQ)
English (40 Marks)
- Comprehension
- Grammar Usage
- Vocabulary
- Sentence Structuring
- Sentence Correction
- Grouping of Words
- Pairs of Words
- Idiomatic Phrases
- Synonyms/ Antonyms
- Translation
General Intelligence/Ability (60 Marks)
- Basic Arithmetic/Quantitative Ability
- Algebra
- Ratios
- Percentages
- Arithmetic Means
- Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
- Current Affairs
- Developments at National and International Levels in last 2 years
- Pakistan Affairs
- Basic Level knowledge
- Basic IT (Hardware and Software)
Part-II(Professional): 100 Marks (MCQ)
- Financial Management
- Public Administration
- Budgeting and Budgetary Control
- Office Management
- Public Procurement Rules (PPRA) 2004
- General Financial Rules, 2025
- Financial Management and Powers of Principal Accounting Officers Regulations, 2021
- Civil Servants Act & Rules
- Secretariat Instructions
- Management of Government Hostels/ lodges
SourceOfficial syllabus (fpsc.gov.pk), page 68
How the test is marked
- MCQs in total
- 200
- Part-I
- 100
- Part-II (Professional)
- 100
- Qualifying standard
- 40%
- Per wrong answer
- −0.25
Official documents for case 151
- FPSC Consolidated Ad No. 3/2026 (PDF), page 18, serial 44
- FPSC Schemes and Syllabi, Ad 3/2026 (PDF), page 68, serial 62
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Questions about case 151
When is the Comptroller 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 151?
200 MCQs (Part-I 100 marks, Part-II (Professional) 100 marks). The qualifying standard is 40%, and each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, −0.25 per wrong answer, as printed in FPSC’s scheme for this case.
What is the age limit for Comptroller?
25 to 35 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?
1 vacancy at Foreign Affairs, BS-18. 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.