Inspector (BS-16), ICT Police
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Result status for case 174
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 174
- Vacancies
- 23
- Grade
- BS-16
- Department
- ICT PoliceM/o Interior and Narcotics Control
- MCQ test
- 12–19 Oct 2026Held · Peshawar, D.I. Khan: 7–11 Nov
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The role
- Job title
- Inspector
- Department
- Islamabad Capital Territory Police (ICT), M/o Interior and Narcotics Control
- Grade
- BS-16permanent
- Posting
- Islamabad
Who can apply
- QualificationSecond Class or Grade 'C' Master's / BS / Bachelor's (16 years education) degree in any discipline or equivalent qualification from a University recognized by HEC.
Qualification and experience as FPSC prints them
Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Master’s / BS / Bachelor’s (16 years education) degree in any discipline or equivalent qualification from a University recognized by HEC.
Physical standards
- Minimum Height
- For male 5'-7" and For Female 5'-2".
- Minimum Chest Measurement
- For male 33"-34.5".
- Vision Standards
- 6/6 with or without glasses and near vision not less than J-I.
- Running
- Male candidates shall complete a distance of 1.6 kilometers within 07 minutes, while female candidates shall complete the same distance within 10 minutes.
- Physical test
- Physical test for measurement of Physical standards will be conducted by ICT Police Department as and when referred by FPSC.
Government servants: need a Departmental Permission Certificate (DPC) before applying.
Seats by region 23 in total
- Merit1
- ICT (Open Merit)4
- ICT (Women quota)1
- Punjab (Open Merit)8
- Punjab (Women quota)1
- Sindh (Rural) (Open Merit)2
- Sindh (Urban) (Open Merit)1
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Open Merit)2
- Balochistan (Open Merit)1
- EX-FATA (Open Merit)1
- AJK (Open Merit)1
Key dates and fee
- Ad issued
- 11 Aug 2026
- Applications
- 31 Aug 2026Closed
- MCQ test
- 12–19 Oct 2026Held
- Fee
- Rs. 600BS-16 to 17, 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
- Grammar Usage, Sentence Structuring
Part-II
80 marksBasic Arithmetic
- Algebra
- Ratios
- Percentages
- Arithmetic Means
Current Affairs
- Issues/Challenges at National and International Level during the last 5 years
Pakistan Affairs
- Basic Level knowledge
- Security Measures to Maintain Law & Order
- Watch & Ward Duties
SourceOfficial syllabus (fpsc.gov.pk), page 32
How the test is marked
- MCQs in total
- 100
- Part-I · English
- 20
- Part-II · General Intelligence/ Professional Test
- 80
- Per wrong answer
- −0.25
Negative marking: FPSC policy for BS-16 and BS-17 MCQ tests (notice of 22 Aug 2025), and printed on the Case 155 paper’s instructions on 12 Oct 2026.
Official documents for case 174
- FPSC Consolidated Ad No. 3/2026 (PDF), page 29, serial 67
- FPSC Schemes and Syllabi, Ad 3/2026 (PDF), page 32, serial 42
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Questions about case 174
When is the Inspector 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 174?
100 MCQs: Part-I · English 20 marks, Part-II · General Intelligence/ Professional Test 80 marks. Each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks. For BS-16 and BS-17 posts the pass mark is 40%, as set out in FPSC’s General Instructions to the Candidates (updated 17 Sep 2025).
Is there negative marking?
Yes, −0.25 per wrong answer. Negative marking: FPSC policy for BS-16 and BS-17 MCQ tests (notice of 22 Aug 2025), and printed on the Case 155 paper’s instructions on 12 Oct 2026.
What is the age limit for Inspector?
20 to 28 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?
23 vacancies at ICT Police, BS-16. 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.