Deputy Director (BS-18), Board of Investment
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Job summary and details for case 131
- Vacancies
- 6
- Grade
- BS-18
- Department
- Board of InvestmentPrime Minister's Office
- MCQ test
- 12–19 Oct 2026MCQ test held
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The role
- Job title
- Deputy Director
- Department
- Board of Investment, Prime Minister's Office
- Grade
- BS-18permanent
- Posting
- Anywhere in Pakistan
Who can apply
- QualificationSecond Class or Grade 'C' Master's degree or equivalent in one of the following subject:- Economics / Commerce / Business Administration / Public Administration / Physics / Chemistry / International Relations or Chemicals / Electronics / Mechanical Engineering.
- ExperienceFive (5) years post qualification experience in BS-17 and above or equivalent in Industrial Production / Financial and economic analysis of investment proposals / Marketing, Management Development / Economic Policy and Planning / Industrial Policy Investment Promotion in Commercial / Industrial Government / Semi Government Organizations / Private firms of repute.
Qualification and experience as FPSC prints them
i Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Master’s degree or equivalent in one of the following subject:- Economics / Commerce / Business Administration / Public Administration / Physics/Chemistry/ International Relations or Chemicals/ Electronics/ Mechanical Engineering. ii Five (5) years post qualification experience in BS-17 and above or equivalent in Industrial Production / Financial Economic Analysis or Investment proposals / Marketing Management Development / Economic Policy and Planning / Industrial Policy / Investment Promotion in Commercial / Industrial areas from a Government / Public / Private Sector Organization.
Government servants: need a Departmental Permission Certificate (DPC) before applying.
Seats by region 6 in total
- Merit1
- Punjab (Open Merit)2
- Punjab (Women quota)1
- Sindh (Rural) (Women quota)1
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (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-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 marksPublic Policy Formulation and Implementation
- The Policy Making Process: How Policies are Made (Six stages including diagnosis and six stages with cautions to be exercise at each stage)
- Policy Implementation & Role of Bureaucracy (Training, Pervasive Inertia and how to break it, Lack of Decision Making, Culture of postponement and delays, Lack of resources, Political interference, Ability to say "No.")
- Policy Analysis, The Quest for Solutions (Lack of research in policy analysis, Lack of coordination among departments, secrecy, openness)
- Policy Evaluation: Assessing The Impact of Public Policy, Program Evaluation- Success and failure of Govt
Act, Ordinance, Rules etc. Relating to Investment
- Special Economic Zones Act, 2012
- Special Economic Zones Rules, 2013
- Board of Investment Ordinance, 2001
- Foreign Private Investment (Promotion & Protection) Act, 2022
- Economic Indicators (Latest Pakistan Economic Survey)
Human Resource and Financial Management
- Definition, Significance and Scope of Human Resource Management
- Organization--Types of Organization, Theory of Organization, Principles of Organization, Organization of the Federal and Provincial Governments, Public Sector Enterprises
- Approaches to Human Resource Management
- Personnel Administration--Tools of Personnel Management: Selection, Training, Promotion, Compensation, Discipline
- Communication, Communication Channels and Principles of Public Relations
- Human Behaviour and Organizations Administration
- Elements of Financial Administration, Performance Programmed Budgeting, Capital Budget, Principles of Budgeting, Auditing and Accounting
Basic Concept of Quality Management
- ISO-9000
- ISO-13000
- other certifications regarding quality measurement
- management
- management for Results
- Setting Performance Goals and Targets
- Job Analysis
- Job Description
- Job Specification
- Performance Evaluation
SourceOfficial syllabus (fpsc.gov.pk), page 56
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 131
- FPSC Consolidated Ad No. 3/2026 (PDF), page 10, serial 24
- FPSC Schemes and Syllabi, Ad 3/2026 (PDF), page 56, serial 56
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Questions about case 131
When is the Deputy Director 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 131?
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 Director?
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?
6 vacancies at Board of Investment, 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.