Deputy Director, Lab / National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS) (BS-18), Pak-EPA
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Result status for case 119
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 119
- Vacancies
- 1
- Grade
- BS-18
- Department
- Pak-EPAMinistry of Climate Change And Environmental Coordination
- MCQ test
- 12–19 Oct 2026Held · Peshawar, D.I. Khan: 7–11 Nov
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The role
- Job title
- Deputy Director, Lab / National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS)
- Department
- Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA), Ministry of Climate Change And Environmental Coordination
- Grade
- BS-18permanent
- Posting
- Anywhere in Pakistan
Who can apply
- QualificationSecond Class or Grade 'C' M.Sc. in Botany / Zoology / Chemistry / Bio-Chemistry / Chemical Technology / Bio-Informatics / Molecular-Biology / Environmental Sciences from a University recognized by HEC.
- ExperienceFive (5) years' environment related post qualification experience in BPS-16 or above or equivalent in any of the prescribed educational qualification in Govt. / Semi-Govt. / Reputable Organization.
Qualification and experience as FPSC prints them
i. Second Class or Grade ‘C’ M.Sc. in Botany / Zoology/ Chemistry/ Bio-Chemistry / Chemical Technology / Bio-Informatics / Molecular-Biology / Environmental Sciences from a University recognized by HEC. ii. Five (5) years’ environment related experience in BPS-16 or above or equivalent in any of the prescribed educational qualification in Govt. / Semi-Govt. / Reputable Organization.
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-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 marksPhotosynthesis
- Plant pigments
- Light reaction
- CO2 fixation
- Mechanism of photophosphorylation
Respiration
- Glycolysis
- Kreb cycle
- Mechanism of oxidative phosphorylation
Molecular Biology
- Nucleic acids
- DNA as hereditary material
- DNA replication
- Transcription
- Genetic code
- Protein synthesis
- Genetic engineering and its application
- Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO)
Inorganic Chemical Industries
- Sulphuric Acid
- Fixation of Nitrogen
- Chemical Fertilizers
- Semi-conductivity devices
- Cement
- Glass and Ceramics
Chemical Kinetics
- Rate law and its determination Order of reaction
- Experimental methods
- Temperature Dependence of rate constants
- Study of mechanism of a few selected reactions (1st and 2nd under reaction only)
Surface Chemistry and Catalysis
- Physical adsorption and chemisorption
- Surface area determination
- Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis
- Acid-base and Enzyme Catalysis
Physical Organic Chemistry
- Elements of Organic reaction mechanism
- Optical and Geometric Isomerism
- Conformational analysis
- Resonance
- H--Bond and its effects on the properties of Organic Compounds
Aromatic Chemistry
- Structure of Benzene with particular reference to Mechanism of Electrophilic Substitution Reactions
Chemistry of Natural Products
- Elementary study of Carbohydrates
- Oils and Fats
- Alkaloids and Vitamins
Industrial Organic Chemistry
- Organic Polymers
- Fermentation processes including preparation of Anti-Biotics
- Petro-Chemical Industry
Environmental Pollution
- Air Pollution
- Water Pollution
- Soil Pollution
- Noise Pollution
- Solid Waste
- Water Logging & Salinity
- Deforestation
- Desertification
- Eutrophication
- Global and regional air pollution problems (Greenhouse effect, Global Warming/Climate Change, Ozone Depletion, Acid Rain)
Climate Change
- Climate Pattern at local, regional and global scale
- Different types of climate including tropical and mid latitude climate, polar climates
- Climate change processes, Drivers and Indicators of Climate Change, Effects of Climate Change on natural and societal systems
- Carbon foot print
- Climate change adaptation and mitigation, Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), REDD+
- Global environmental politics on climate change: role of India, China and USA (Copenhagen Accord 2009)
- Environmental Laws
SourceOfficial syllabus (fpsc.gov.pk), page 41
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 119
- FPSC Consolidated Ad No. 3/2026 (PDF), page 5, serial 12
- FPSC Schemes and Syllabi, Ad 3/2026 (PDF), page 41, serial 48
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Questions about case 119
When is the Deputy Director, Lab / National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS) 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 119?
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, Lab / National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS)?
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 Pak-EPA, 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.