Medical Officer (BS-17), PIMS
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Result status for case 175
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 175
- Vacancies
- 50
- Grade
- BS-17
- Department
- PIMSMinistry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination
- MCQ test
- 12–19 Oct 2026Held · Peshawar, D.I. Khan: 7–11 Nov
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The role
- Job title
- Medical Officer
- Department
- Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination
- Grade
- BS-17temporary likely to be permanent
- Posting
- Islamabad
Who can apply
- QualificationMBBS or equivalent qualification recognized by Pakistan Medical and Dental Council.
Qualification and experience as FPSC prints them
MBBS or equivalent qualification recognized by Pakistan Medical & Dental Council (PMDC)
Note from the ad
- Valid registration with PMDC till closing date, is required.
Government servants: need a Departmental Permission Certificate (DPC) before applying.
Seats by region 50 in total
- Merit4
- Punjab (Open Merit)21
- Punjab (Women quota)2
- Punjab (Minorities / Non-Muslims quota)1
- Sindh (Rural) (Open Merit)5
- Sindh (Rural) (Women quota)1
- Sindh (Urban) (Open Merit)3
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Open Merit)5
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Minorities / Non-Muslims quota)1
- Balochistan (Open Merit)3
- EX-FATA (Open Merit)2
- GB (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
- Vocabulary, Grammar Usage, Sentence Structuring
Part-II
80 marks- Core courses of MBBS Degree Program
- Health Policies of the Government of Pakistan
- Care vs Cure for Health Management
- Major Challenges being faced by the Health Sector in Pakistan
SourceOfficial syllabus (fpsc.gov.pk), page 32
How the test is marked
- MCQs in total
- 100
- English questions
- 20
- Professional questions
- 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 175
- FPSC Consolidated Ad No. 3/2026 (PDF), page 30, serial 68
- FPSC Schemes and Syllabi, Ad 3/2026 (PDF), page 32, serial 43
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Questions about case 175
When is the Medical Officer 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 175?
100 MCQs: 20 on English and 80 on professional subjects. 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 Medical Officer?
22 to 32 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?
50 vacancies at PIMS, BS-17. 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.