Technical Expert (BS-17), GHQ
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Result status for case 158
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 158
- Vacancies
- 3
- Grade
- BS-17
- Department
- GHQMinistry of Defence
- MCQ test
- 12–19 Oct 2026Held · Peshawar, D.I. Khan: 7–11 Nov
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The role
- Job title
- Technical Expert
- Department
- GHQ, Ministry of Defence
- Grade
- BS-17temporary but may continue for an indefinite period
- Posting
- Rawalpindi / Anywhere in Pakistan
Who can apply
- Option 1Category A (Electrical/ Mechanical /Electronics; 2 vacancies): Bachelors of Engineering in the relevant subject or equivalent qualification from a University recognized by HEC. Category B (Computer Science/ Information Technology; 1 vacancy): Second Class or Grade 'C' Master's degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a University recognized by HEC.
- Option 2Second Class or Grade 'C' Bachelor's Degree (4 years duration) in Computer Science/ Software Engineering/ Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a University recognized by HEC.
Qualification and experience as FPSC prints them
For Category-A Bachelor’s of Engineering in the relevant subject or equivalent qualification from a University recognized by HEC. For Category-B Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Master’s degree in Computer Science/ Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a University recognized by HEC. OR Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Bachelor’s Degree (4 years duration) in Computer Science/ Software Engineering/ Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a University recognized by HEC.
Categories 2 in this ad
- Category A2 vacancies
- Category B1 vacancy
Total 3 vacancies
Notes from the ad
- iPEC registration required, where applicable.
- iiCandidates must clearly indicate in their application form the category (A) or (B) 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 3 in total
- Punjab (Open Merit)2
- Sindh (Rural) (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
Cat-A
Part-I
- Vocabulary, Grammar Usage, Sentence Structuring
Part-IIElectrical Engineer
80 marks- Electric Circuits
- Semiconductor Devices
- Electrical Instrumentation
- Power Transmission
- Power System Operation and Control
- Power System Protection
- High Voltage Engineering
- Electrostatics & Electronic System Design
- DC Motors & Generators
- Transmission Lines & Antennas
- Basic IT/Computer Knowledge
- DC Generators and Batteries
- Power Factor and Power Factor Improvement
- AC Fundamentals
- AC Motors and AC Generators
- Power System Analysis
- Heating Ventilation and AC Equipment
- Project Management
- Alternative Energy Sources
Part-IIElectronics Engineer
80 marks- Power Electronics
- Digital Electronics
- Operational Amplifiers
- Electronic Instrumentations
- Logic Design & Switching Theory
- Circuit Theory, Electric Current and Ohm's law
- Batteries
- Electrostatics
- Magnetic Circuits
- Electrical Engineering Materials
- Instruments and Measurements
- DC Generators
- Transformers
- Transmission and Distribution Cables
- High Voltage Engineering
- Rectifiers and Convectors
Part-IIMechanical Engineer
80 marks- Heat Transfer
- Thermodynamics
- Industrial Materials
- Machine Design and Drawing
- Mechanics of Machines
- Production Management & Quality Control
- Workshop Technology
- Hydraulic Machines
- Basic IT/Computer Knowledge
- Heating Ventilation and AC Equipment (in depth knowledge)
Cat-B
Part-I
- Vocabulary, Grammar Usage, Sentence Structuring
Part-II
80 marks- Open Source Interconnect (OSI) Model and Network Security
- 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 24
How the test is marked
- MCQs in total
- 100
- English questions
- 20
- Professional questions
- 80
- Per wrong answer
- −0.25
- For Cat-A separate papers may be designed as there is hardly any commonality in the syllabus of the three disciplines of Engineering.
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 158
- FPSC Consolidated Ad No. 3/2026 (PDF), page 22, serial 51
- FPSC Schemes and Syllabi, Ad 3/2026 (PDF), page 24, serial 28
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Questions about case 158
When is the Technical Expert 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 158?
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 Technical Expert?
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?
3 vacancies at GHQ, 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.