Director / Principal Meteorologist (BS-19), PMD
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Result status for case 164
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 164
- Vacancies
- 4
- Grade
- BS-19
- Department
- PMDMinistry of Defence
- MCQ test
- 12–19 Oct 2026Held · Peshawar, D.I. Khan: 7–11 Nov
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The role
- Job title
- Director / Principal Meteorologist
- Department
- Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Ministry of Defence
- Grade
- BS-19temporary but likely to be continued for an indefinite period
- Posting
- Anywhere in Pakistan
Who can apply
- QualificationPh.D. or M.Phil / MS or Second Class or Grade 'C' Master's / Bachelor's (16 years education) degree in Meteorology / Seismology / Hydro-Meteorology / Hydrology / Geophysics / Geology / Geography / Physical Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics / Environmental Sciences / Climate Sciences / Atmospheric Sciences / Earth Sciences / Satellite Meteorology / Remote Sensing & Geographical Information System-Geo-Information / Space Sciences / Agriculture Meteorology or equivalent qualification from a University recognized by HEC.
- ExperienceEight (8) years post qualification experience in case of Ph.D. or Ten (10) years post qualification experience in case of M.Phil. / MS, or Twelve (12) years post qualification experience in case of aforesaid Master's / Bachelors' degree, in the field of relevant educational subject / qualification in BS-17 and / or above or equivalent from a Public / Private Sector organization.
Qualification and experience as FPSC prints them
i. Ph.D. or M.Phil / MS or Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Master’s / Bachelor’s (16 years education) degree in Meteorology / Seismology / Hydro-Meteorology / Hydrology / Geophysics / Geology / Geography / Physical Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics / Environmental Sciences / Climate Sciences/ Atmospheric Sciences / Earth Sciences / Satellite Meteorology / Remote Sensing & Geographical Information System-Geo-Information / Space Sciences / Agriculture Meteorology or equivalent qualification from a University recognized by HEC. ii. Eight (8) years post qualification experience in case of Ph.D. or Ten (10) years post qualification experience in case of M.Phil. / MS, or Twelve (12) years post qualification experience in case of aforesaid Master’s / Bachelors’ degree, in the field of relevant educational subject / qualification in BS-17 and / or above or equivalent form a Public / Private Sector organization.
Government servants: need a Departmental Permission Certificate (DPC) before applying.
Seats by region 4 in total
- Punjab (Open Merit)1
- Sindh (Rural) (Open Merit)1
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Open Merit)1
- Balochistan (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-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)
Earth's Atmosphere
- Composition of gases, vertical thermal layers (troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere)
Atmospheric Temperature & Heat Transfer
- Solar and terrestrial radiation, conduction, convection, standard lapse rates, and temperature inversions
Atmospheric Pressure & Winds
- Barometric pressure, isobars, pressure gradient force, Coriolis effect, geostrophic wind, and local/global wind systems (monsoons, land/sea breezes)
Humidity, Condensation & Clouds
- Absolute/relative humidity, dew point, adiabatic processes (DALR and SALR), fog formation, and cloud classification (cirrus, cumulus, stratus, cumulonimbus)
Precipitation & Weather Systems
- Rain, snow, hail, air masses, cold/warm/occluded fronts, mid-latitude cyclones, and severe weather (tornadoes, tropical cyclones/hurricanes)
Instruments & Weather Observation
- Barometers, anemometers, hygrometers, thermometers, Stevenson screens, and weather radar/satellite imaging
SourceOfficial syllabus (fpsc.gov.pk), page 75
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 164
- FPSC Consolidated Ad No. 3/2026 (PDF), page 25, serial 57
- FPSC Schemes and Syllabi, Ad 3/2026 (PDF), page 75, serial 66
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Questions about case 164
When is the Director / Principal Meteorologist 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 164?
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 Director / Principal Meteorologist?
32 to 40 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?
4 vacancies at PMD, 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.