Deputy Commandant (BS-19), Pakistan Marine Academy
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Result status for case 127
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Job summary and details for case 127
- Vacancies
- 1
- Grade
- BS-19
- Department
- Pakistan Marine AcademyM/o Maritime Affairs
- MCQ test
- 12–19 Oct 2026Held · 0 of 1 passed
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The role
- Job title
- Deputy Commandant
- Department
- Pakistan Marine Academy, M/o Maritime Affairs
- Grade
- BS-19temporary, may continue for indefinite period, plus Rs. 100 special pay
- Posting
- Karachi
Who can apply
- QualificationCertificate of Competency or Certificate of service as Master of Foreign-going ship or as First Class Engineer.
- ExperienceAt least Five (5) years post qualification experience of Command or as Chief Engineer of ships.
- ExperienceAt least Five (5) years post qualification experience of organizing training in training ships and training establishment.
Qualification and experience as FPSC prints them
i Certificate of Competency or Certificate of service as Master of Foreign-going ship or as First Class Engineer. ii At least Five (5) years post qualification experience of Command or as Chief Engineer or ships. iii At least Five (5) years post qualification experience of organizing training in training ships and training establishment.
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. 2,500BS-19, 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-I
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-IIProfessional
100 marks- Core Courses of Certificate of Competency as Master Foreign Going Ships/First Class Engineer
- Pakistan Merchant Shipping Ordinance, 2001
- Mercantile Shipping (Safety Convention Certificate) Rules 1967
- Port Act 1908 (Relevant Portion)
- Lighthouse Act 1927
- Human Resource and Financial Management
- Secretariat Instructions and Office Procedures
SourceOfficial syllabus (fpsc.gov.pk), page 49
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 127
- FPSC Consolidated Ad No. 3/2026 (PDF), page 8, serial 20
- FPSC Schemes and Syllabi, Ad 3/2026 (PDF), page 49, serial 52
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Questions about case 127
When is the Deputy Commandant 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 127?
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 Deputy Commandant?
up to 45 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 Pakistan Marine Academy, BS-19. 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.