The Federal Public Service Commission has opened its biggest federal hiring round of the year. Consolidated Advertisement 4 of 2026 carries 278 posts across 48 categories, and the single largest share belongs to Assistant Audit Officers. If you hold a master degree in commerce, finance or economics, this round deserves a close look.
Applications stay open till Monday 23 November 2026. The written test is planned from 2 January 2027, so candidates get about five weeks after the deadline to prepare. Everything runs online through fpsc.gov.pk, and the fee depends on the pay scale you apply for.
Job Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) |
| Location | Islamabad, posts across Pakistan |
| Posted Date | 6 November 2026 |
| Last Date | 23 November 2026 |
| Total Posts | 278 |
| Education | Master degree to Bachelor degree as per post |
| Application Mode | Online at fpsc.gov.pk |
| Official Website | fpsc.gov.pk |
Key Vacancies
Seven posts carry the bulk of the seats. The table below lists them with the scale, seats, education and age limit from the advertisement.
| Post Name | BPS or Scale | Number of Posts | Education | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Audit Officer | BS-17 | 160 | Master degree in Business Administration, Economics, Mathematics, Commerce or Statistics | 22 to 30 years plus 5 years relaxation |
| Demonstrator | BS-17 | 25 | MBBS or equivalent | See official ad |
| Research Officer, Planning Officer and Survey Officer | BS-17 | 12 | Master degree in Economics, first class or Grade B | See official ad |
| Nurse | BS-16 | 10 | BS Nursing or diploma in General Nursing with midwifery | See official ad |
| Professor | BS-20 | 6 | MBBS with FCPS, MD, MS or PhD in the subject | See official ad |
| Scientific Officer | BS-17 | 5 | BSc Hons Agriculture, second class | See official ad |
| Assistant Executive Engineer | BS-17 | 4 | Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering | See official ad |
Eligibility Criteria
A master degree in the relevant field sits at the heart of most BS-17 posts. The Assistant Audit Officer seats ask for a second class master degree in business administration, economics, mathematics, commerce or statistics. A few posts also accept professional routes such as ICMA, CA Foundation, ACCA knowledge level, PIPFA or SAS with relevant service.
- Age limits run post by post, and most posts add five years of general relaxation to the upper limit.
- Eligibility is counted up to the closing date, 23 November 2026.
- Government servants need a Departmental Permission Certificate before they apply.
- A valid and active email address is a must because FPSC sends all updates by email and SMS.
- Each post needs its own application and its own fee. Paying the fee alone does not submit your form.
The fee is Rs. 600 for BS-16 and BS-17, Rs. 1,500 for BS-18, Rs. 2,500 for BS-19 and Rs. 3,000 for BS-20 and above. It is non refundable, and you pay it through a PSID on 1Link.
How to Apply
- Open fpsc.gov.pk and click Apply Online.
- Choose General Recruitment and then click Apply Online again.
- Pick the post you qualify for and enter your CNIC.
- Fill in the form and generate your PSID challan.
- Pay the fee against the PSID through 1Link, by ATM, mobile banking, internet banking or at a bank branch.
- Complete step two of the online form and submit it before 23 November 2026.
- Save a copy of your submitted form and the fee receipt for the test day.
Important Notes
- Online applications only. No hard copy is needed and manual forms are not accepted.
- You can edit your online application only once, and only before the closing date.
- Experience claims left out of the online form are not accepted later.
- The admission certificate appears on the FPSC website about two weeks before the test. Bring your original CNIC with it.
- Mobile phones and other devices are banned in the exam hall. A candidate caught with one is disqualified and barred from future FPSC tests.
- Test centre change requests are taken only within 10 days of the closing date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the last date to apply for FPSC Jobs 2026?
A. The last date is Monday 23 November 2026. Apply online at fpsc.gov.pk and finish step two of the form before the deadline.
Q. How many posts are open in FPSC Advertisement 4 of 2026?
A. The advertisement carries 278 vacancies across 48 posts, from BS-16 to BS-20. The largest share is 160 Assistant Audit Officer posts in BS-17.
Q. What is the application fee for FPSC jobs?
A. The fee is Rs. 600 for BS-16 and BS-17, Rs. 1,500 for BS-18, Rs. 2,500 for BS-19 and Rs. 3,000 for BS-20 and above. Pay it through a PSID on 1Link.
Q. When will the FPSC written test take place?
A. The MCQ written test is planned from 2 January 2027. The date is tentative, so check the FPSC website for the final schedule.
Conclusion
With 278 seats on the table and a single online form for each post, this is one of the strongest federal rounds of the year. The 160 audit officer seats suit commerce and economics graduates, while doctors, nurses and engineers all find posts of their own. Read the full advertisement on fpsc.gov.pk, check your eligibility post by post, and submit your form well before 23 November 2026. You can also browse more Government Jobs on KomviPz.