Superintendent (BS-16), FIA
Syllabus, test pattern, job details and result updates, from FPSC’s official documents.
Result status for case 155
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 155
- Vacancies
- 22
- Grade
- BS-16
- Department
- FIAMinistry of Interior & Narcotics Control
- MCQ test
- 12–19 Oct 2026Held · Peshawar, D.I. Khan: 7–11 Nov
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The role
- Job title
- Superintendent
- Department
- Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Ministry of Interior & Narcotics Control
- Grade
- BS-16temporary, likely to be permanent
- Posting
- Anywhere in Pakistan
Who can apply
- Option 1Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Master’s degree (16 years schooling) from an HEC-recognised university.
- Option 2Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Bachelor’s degree (14 years) plus two years’ post-qualification experience in Accounts / Administration.
Government servants: need a Departmental Permission Certificate (DPC) before applying.
Seats by region 22 in total
- Merit2
- Punjabopen merit 9, women 1, minorities 111
- Sindh rural2
- Sindh urban2
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwaopen merit 2, women 13
- Balochistan1
- Ex-FATA1
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
English
Grammar usage, sentence structuring
- Tenses and agreement
- Parts of speech and usage
- Sentence structuring
- Sentence correction
- Idioms and phrases
Sample outline, to be checked against the official text.
Our estimateHigh priority · 20 of 100 questions, fixed · about 8 hours of study
Human Resource Management
HR functions, recruitment, motivation
- HR functions
- Recruitment and selection
- Motivation theories
- Training
- Appraisal
Sample outline, to be checked against the official text.
Our estimateMedium priority · ~6-8 of 80 questions (estimate) · about 5 hours of study
Civil Servants Act 1973
Appointment, promotion, discipline
- Definitions
- Appointment and promotion
- Tenure and posting
- Discipline and appeals
- Retirement
Sample outline, to be checked against the official text.
Our estimateHigh priority · ~12-15 of 80 questions (estimate) · about 6 hours of study
Rules of Business 1973
Divisions, Secretary, cases, Cabinet
- Definitions and scope
- Allocation among Divisions
- Secretary as official head
- Disposal of business
- Cabinet procedure
Sample outline, to be checked against the official text.
Our estimateHigh priority · ~10-12 of 80 questions (estimate) · about 6 hours of study
Financial Management & Powers of PAO Regulations 2021
Budget cycle, accounts, PAO powers
- Budget cycle
- Accounts and audit
- PAO powers
- Financial powers
- Re-appropriation
Sample outline, to be checked against the official text.
Our estimateMedium priority · ~8-10 of 80 questions (estimate) · about 5 hours of study
Public Procurement Rules 2004
Bidding, thresholds, evaluation
- Procurement methods
- Thresholds
- Bid evaluation
- Complaints
- Records
Sample outline, to be checked against the official text.
Our estimateMedium priority · ~6-8 of 80 questions (estimate) · about 4 hours of study
Basic Arithmetic
Percentages, ratios, averages
- Percentages
- Ratios
- Averages
- Simple interest
- Time and work
Sample outline, to be checked against the official text.
Our estimateLow priority · ~3-5 of 80 questions (estimate) · about 3 hours of study
Computer / Basic IT
Hardware, software, office tools
- Hardware
- Software
- Office tools
- Internet basics
- Security basics
Sample outline, to be checked against the official text.
Our estimateLow priority · ~3-5 of 80 questions (estimate) · about 3 hours of study
SourceOfficial syllabus (fpsc.gov.pk), page 24
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 155
- FPSC Consolidated Ad No. 3/2026 (PDF), page 21, serial 48
- FPSC Schemes and Syllabi, Ad 3/2026 (PDF), page 24, serial 27
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Questions about case 155
When is the Superintendent 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 155?
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 Superintendent?
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?
22 vacancies at FIA, 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.