The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) of Pakistan has officially released General Recruitment Advertisement No. 01(2)/2026 , announcing two high-level job openings for the prestigious post of Director General (BS-20) . Aspiring candidates seeking top-tier government careers in public administration, human resource management, or financial management have a limited-time opportunity to submit their applications online.
According to the advertisement issued today, the FPSC is filling two Director General positions under Case Nos. F.4-62/2026-R and F.4-63/2026-R. While both positions carry the same BS-20 pay scale and qualification requirements, they differ in terms of contract nature, domicile quota, and post type.
Willing and eligible candidates must take note of the following critical deadlines:
Closing Date for Online Applications: Thursday, April 16th, 2026
Tentative Date of Written Test: April 25th, 2026 (comprising objective-type MCQs)
Application Fee for BS-20 Posts: Rs. 3,000 per applicant
The FPSC has clearly stated that no manual applications will be accepted for these general recruitment cases. All submissions must be completed through the official FPSC website at www.fpsc.gov.pk.
The current FPSC jobs 2026 advertisement includes two distinct vacancies. Below is a breakdown of each position:
Case No.: F.4-62/2026-R
Ministry/Department: Federal Public Service Commission
Vacancies: One (1)
Domicile/Quota: Sindh (Rural) Open Merit
Place of Posting: Islamabad
Nature of Post: Temporary but likely to become permanent
Case No.: F.4-63/2026-R
Ministry/Department: Federal Public Service Commission
Vacancies: One (1)
Domicile/Quota: Punjab Open Merit
Place of Posting: Islamabad
Nature of Post: One-year contract, extendable for an additional year
The FPSC has established uniform qualification and experience requirements for both Director General posts. Candidates must meet the following criteria as of the closing date (April 16, 2026):
A Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Master’s Degree (or equivalent qualification) from a university recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
Seventeen (17) years of post-qualification experience in BS-17 and above (or equivalent) in government, semi-government, autonomous bodies, or a reputable organization.
The required experience must be in the fields of:
Public Administration
Establishment / Human Resource Management
Financial Management
Selection of Personnel
General Age Limit: 37 to 45 years
Plus 5 years general relaxation in the upper age limit as per the Initial Appointment to Civil Posts (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit) Rules, 1993.
The FPSC has streamlined the application process exclusively through its online portal. Follow these steps to ensure your application is accepted:
Online Registration: Visit the official FPSC website at www.fpsc.gov.pk and complete the online application form for the relevant case number.
Fee Payment: Generate a unique PSID through the FPSC online portal. Deposit the Rs. 3,000 fee using 1-Link facilities, including ATM, mobile banking, Easypaisa, JazzCash, or over-the-counter banking. The fee must be paid online before the closing date.
Departmental Permission (for Govt Employees): Government servants must obtain a Departmental Permission Certificate (DPC) prior to applying and produce the DPC reference number in the online application.
Final Submission: No hardcopy is required at the time of application. However, shortlisted candidates will later be asked to submit attested copies of degrees, CNIC, domicile, experience certificates, and DPC.
The FPSC will conduct a screening test comprising objective-type MCQs starting tentatively from April 25th, 2026 .
Admission Certificates will be available for download exclusively from the FPSC website before the exam date. Candidates are advised to frequently visit the website for syllabi and test schedules.
Strict Exam Policy: Possession of a cell phone or any electronic communication device in the examination hall will result in immediate disqualification and a permanent ban from all future FPSC exams.
Shortlisting for Interview: Candidates will be shortlisted based on merit positions within their respective quotas (Sindh Rural and Punjab Open Merit).
No Manual Applications: Only online applications submitted by the April 16th, 2026 deadline will be processed.
No Change of Centre: Requests for changing the exam centre will not be entertained.
Finality of Information: All information provided in the online application form is considered final. Subsequent claims of experience or qualifications will be rejected as afterthoughts.
Primary Source: The FPSC website is the only official source for all updates regarding test schedules, syllabi, and interview summons. The Commission will not be responsible if a candidate misses information posted online.

This FPSC GR advertisement presents a rare opportunity for senior-level professionals (BS-17 and above) with 17 years of experience to step into a Director General (BS-20) role at the Federal Public Service Commission. With only two vacancies allocated to Sindh (Rural) and Punjab open merit, the competition will be intense.
Eligible candidates are strongly advised to prepare their documents, deposit the fee, and complete their online applications well before April 16, 2026 , to avoid last-minute technical issues. For complete syllabi and general instructions, visit the official FPSC website immediately.