Editor (BS-18), GHQ
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The role
- Job title
- Editor
- Department
- GHQ, Ministry of Defence
- Grade
- BS-18temporary but may continue for an indefinite period
- Posting
- Rawalpindi
Who can apply
- QualificationSecond Class or Grade 'C' Master's degree in Journalism / Urdu / Mass Communication / Public relations. (iii) Ability to write and contribute articles in English and Urdu.
- ExperienceFive (5) years post qualification Journalistic experience in a News Agency or Newspaper of repute.
Qualification and experience as FPSC prints them
i. Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Master’s degree in Journalism / Urdu / Mass Communication / Public relations. ii. Five (5) years post qualification Journalistic experience in a News Agency or Newspaper of repute. iii. Ability to write and contribute articles in English and Urdu.
Government servants: need a Departmental Permission Certificate (DPC) before applying.
Seats by region 1 in total
- Sindh (Rural) (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-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)
Public Relations
- Concept of Public Relations, Historical development of public relations, Public relation in Pakistan, Press Information Department (PID), Public relations and publicity, PR as a tool for governance, Basic methods of PR: press release, press note, press conference, PR Ethics
Basic models in Mass Communication
- Lasswell’s Model (1948), Shannon-Weaver model (1948), Osgood’s model (1954), Schramm’s model (1954), Newcomb’s symmetry theory (1953), Westley-McLean’s model (1976), Gerbner model (1956)
Mass Communication Theories
- Normative theories of the press: Schramm’s four theories and criticism on these theories, Media as agents of power
Media and Society
- Mass media and social change, Media as a social system: The balance between interrelation and interdependence, Media freedom and its role for democracy, the functional approach to mass media: four social functions of the media, Media as an awareness agent, Mass media and social representation
Mass Media in Pakistan
- Media system in Pakistan: historical, chronological, and analytical review, the system of journalism and the media system, Government-press relations, the new 24/7 television: uses and abuses, The question of freedom and responsibility
Media Laws and Ethics
- Development of media regulations from British colonial era to independent Pakistan, Libel, Defamation and relevant portions of PPC, PPO, RPPPO, PEMRA: establishment, development, and operational mechanisms, Press Council of Pakistan (PCP), Citizens Media Commission: need, present status, and reasons for inactivity, Press Code of Ethics, Inability of the media to develop a code of ethics as an institution, The media’s quest for freedom and its inability to self regulate
SourceOfficial syllabus (fpsc.gov.pk), page 73
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 157
- FPSC Consolidated Ad No. 3/2026 (PDF), page 22, serial 50
- FPSC Schemes and Syllabi, Ad 3/2026 (PDF), page 73, serial 65
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Questions about case 157
When is the Editor 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 157?
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 Editor?
up 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 GHQ, 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.