Director General (Chief Librarian) (BS-20), National Library
Syllabus, test pattern, job details and result updates, from FPSC’s official documents.
Result status for case 128
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 128
- Vacancies
- 1
- Grade
- BS-20
- Department
- National LibraryNational Heritage & Culture Division
- MCQ test
- 12–19 Oct 2026Held · Peshawar, D.I. Khan: 7–11 Nov
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The role
- Job title
- Director General (Chief Librarian)
- Department
- National Library of Pakistan, National Heritage & Culture Division
- Grade
- BS-20permanent
- Posting
- Islamabad
Who can apply
- QualificationSecond class or Grade 'C' Master's degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science or equivalent qualification from a University recognized by HEC.
- ExperienceSeventeen (17) years post qualification experience in the relevant field.
Qualification and experience as FPSC prints them
i Second class or Grade ‘C’ Master’s degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science or equivalent qualification from a University recognized by HEC. ii Seventeen (17) years post qualification experience in the relevant field.
Government servants: need a Departmental Permission Certificate (DPC) before applying.
Seats by region 1 in total
- Merit1
Key dates and fee
- Ad issued
- 11 Aug 2026
- Applications
- 31 Aug 2026Closed
- MCQ test
- 12–19 Oct 2026Held
- Fee
- Rs. 3,000BS-20 and above, 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
Constitution/Rules (60 Marks)
- Constitution of Pakistan
- Rules of Business
- Civil Servants Act & rules made thereunder
- General Financial Rules, 2025
- Financial Management and Powers of Principal Accounting Officers Regulations, 2021
Part-IIProfessional
100 marksUse of Emerging Technologies in Library
- Information and other Library Technologies
- Hardware
- Software
- Operating System
- Telecommunications and Networks
- Internet and the www
- Barcode Technology
- Wireless Technology and Virtual Private Network (VPN)
- Social Networking
- Word Processing
- Spreadsheets
- Presentation Software
- Desktop Publishing
- Databases
- Library Security Systems
- Tele-lifts
- Digitization Hardware and Software
- Reprographic Technology
Organization of Information
- Systems for Organization of Information
- Environments
- Storage and Retrieval Tools
- Encoding Standards
- Cataloguing Codes
- Current Systems
- The Information Organization Process
- Surrogate/ Metadata Records: Description, Access
- Authority Control
- Subject Access
- Analysis
- Verbal Subject Approaches
- Classification
- Organization and Administration
- Arrangement
- Management Issues
- Problems of Information Organization in Pakistan
Basic Reference Sources
- Definition
- Evaluation Criteria
- Bibliographies-- General Bibliographies, Basic Guides To Reference Materials, Library Catalogues
- Serials Guides
- Indexes and Abstracts
- HEC NDL
- Dictionaries and Thesauri
- Almanacs And Fact Books
- Encyclopaedias
- Directories
- Biographical Sources
- Geographical Sources-- Maps, Atlases & Gazetteers
- Reference Websites
Management of Library and Information Services
- Basic Theories and Principles of Administration for Effective Management of Public, Academic, and Special Libraries and Information Centres with emphasis on Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Coordinating, Reporting, and Budgeting
- Administrative Aspects of Public and Technical Services, Facilities, Rules and Regulations, Evaluation, Public Relations, Inter-Agency Cooperation, and Change Management
- Library Space Management
Governance & Public Administration
- Principles of Public Administration
- Bureaucratic System & Reforms
- E-governance and digital transformation
- Policy formulation and implementation
- Ethics
- Accountability and Transparency
- Nature and Scope of Public Administration
- Role of Public Administration in Welfare State
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
- Secretariat Instructions and Office Procedures
SourceOfficial syllabus (fpsc.gov.pk), page 50
How the test is marked
- MCQs in total
- 200
- Part-I
- 100 For all categories
- Part-II (Professional)
- 100
- Qualifying standard
- 50%
- Per wrong answer
- −0.25
Official documents for case 128
- FPSC Consolidated Ad No. 3/2026 (PDF), page 8, serial 21
- FPSC Schemes and Syllabi, Ad 3/2026 (PDF), page 50, serial 53
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Questions about case 128
When is the Director General (Chief Librarian) 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 128?
200 MCQs (Part-I 100 marks, Part-II (Professional) 100 marks). The qualifying standard is 50%, 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 Director General (Chief Librarian)?
37 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 National Library, BS-20. 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.