Principal Technician (BS-17), PIMS
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Result status for case 148
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 148
- Vacancies
- 5
- Grade
- BS-17
- Department
- PIMSIslamabad, Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination
- MCQ test
- 12–19 Oct 2026Held · Peshawar, D.I. Khan: 7–11 Nov
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The role
- Job title
- Principal Technician
- Department
- Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad, Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination
- Grade
- BS-17temporary, likely to become permanent
- Posting
- Islamabad
Who can apply
- Option 1Second Class or Grade 'C' Master's
- Option 2Bachelor (16 years education) degree in the relevant discipline.
Qualification and experience as FPSC prints them
Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Master’s OR Bachelor (16 years education) degree in the relevant discipline.
Categories 5 in this ad
No. of vacancies; relevant subject/discipline
- Cardiology1 vacancy
Relevant subjects
Cardiology / Cardiology Technology / Cardiovascular Technology
- General1 vacancy
Relevant subjects
Anesthesia / Anesthesia Technology / Cardiology / Cardiology Technology / Cardiovascular Technology / Operation Theatre / Operation Theatre Sciences / Operation Theatre Technology / Pathology / Microbiology and Pathology / Molecular Pathology / Bio Chemistry / Chemical Pathology & Diagnostic Endocrinology / Microbiology / Pharmacy / Physiotherapy / Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Sciences / Radiology / Radiology Technology / Diagnostic Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology & Imaging Technology / Surgical / Operation Theatre Sciences / Operation Theatre Technology / Dental / Dental Technology / Dental Care Professional / Hygiene / Dental Hygiene / EEG / Neurophysiology Lab / Neurophysiology / Nephrology / Renal Dialysis Technology / Ophthalmology / Optometry & Ophthalmic Technology / Investigative Ophthalmology / Optometry / Orthoptics / Optometry & Orthoptics / ENT / Audiology
- Medical Store1 vacancy
Relevant subjects
Pharmacy
- Operation Theatre1 vacancy
Relevant subjects
Operation Theatre / Operation Theatre Sciences / Operation Theatre Technology
- Pathology1 vacancy
Relevant subjects
Pathology / Microbiology and Pathology / Molecular Pathology / Bio Chemistry / Chemical Pathology & Diagnostic Endocrinology / Microbiology
Total 5 vacancies
Notes from the ad
- iIn addition, any other equivalent qualification in relevant discipline / category recognized by PMDC.
- iiCandidates must clearly indicate in their application form the category (A) to (E) for which they apply. Separate online application and separate fee be paid for each category.
Government servants: need a Departmental Permission Certificate (DPC) before applying.
Seats by region 5 in total
- Punjab (Open Merit)2
- Punjab (Women quota)1
- Sindh (Rural) (Open Merit)1
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (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 Relevant discipline/ Categories
SourceOfficial syllabus (fpsc.gov.pk), page 22
How the test is marked
- MCQs in total
- 100
- English questions
- 20
- Professional questions
- 80
- Per wrong answer
- −0.25
- Separate Paper for each category should be devised.
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 148
- FPSC Consolidated Ad No. 3/2026 (PDF), page 17, serial 41
- FPSC Schemes and Syllabi, Ad 3/2026 (PDF), page 22, serial 23
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Questions about case 148
When is the Principal Technician 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 148?
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 Principal Technician?
20 to 30 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?
5 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.