Programmer (BS-17), PMD
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Result status for case 168
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 168
- Vacancies
- 2
- Grade
- BS-17
- 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
- Programmer
- Department
- Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Ministry of Defence
- Grade
- BS-17temporary but likely to be continued for an indefinite period
- Posting
- Anywhere in Pakistan
Who can apply
- QualificationSecond Class or Grade 'C' Master's / Bachelor's (16 years education) degree in Computer Sciences / Information Technology / Computer Programming / Software Engineering / Computer Information System / Data Sciences or equivalent qualification from a University recognized by HEC.
Qualification and experience as FPSC prints them
Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Master’s / Bachelor’s (16 years education) degree in Computer Sciences / Information Technology / Computer Programming / Software Engineering. / Computer Information System/ Data Sciences or equivalent qualification from a University recognized by HEC.
Government servants: need a Departmental Permission Certificate (DPC) before applying.
Seats by region 2 in total
- Punjab (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. 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- Fundamental Programming
- Data types
- Program Logic
- Development of Basic Algorithms
- Computer Networks and Internet
- Designing Solution & Testing
- Programming Languages including C++, Visual Basic, Python etc.
- Unix/Red Hat Linux Operating System
- Multiple Browsers
- Search Engine Optimization
- Web Development
SourceOfficial syllabus (fpsc.gov.pk), page 30
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 168
- FPSC Consolidated Ad No. 3/2026 (PDF), page 27, serial 61
- FPSC Schemes and Syllabi, Ad 3/2026 (PDF), page 30, serial 36
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Questions about case 168
When is the Programmer 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 168?
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 Programmer?
22 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?
2 vacancies at PMD, 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.