Key Takeaways
- The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has postponed recruitment tests for 17 specific posts.
- The tests for these positions are part of Phase III of the 2026 testing program.
- The recruitment process has been halted until further notice following a request from the concerned department.
The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has announced the suspension of recruitment tests for 17 specific posts, including Director General, Director, Deputy Director, Assistant Director, and Public Relations Officer positions, effective immediately.
These positions are part of Phase III of the 2026 testing program, which was scheduled to commence on October 12. The FPSC has removed the tests for five categories of posts from the program.
The suspended tests include one Director General post in BS-20, four Director posts in BS-19, six Deputy Director posts in BS-18, three Assistant Director posts in BS-17, and three Public Relations Officer posts in BS-16.
The commission has stated that the recruitment process for these positions has been put on hold until further orders, following a request from the concerned department. No new dates for the tests have been announced.
Candidates affected by this decision are advised to regularly visit the official FPSC website for updates regarding the revised testing schedule and recruitment process. The FPSC website is identified as the primary source of information for candidates.
The Board of Investment (BoI), which operates under the Prime Minister’s Office in Islamabad, is the department that has requested the suspension of the recruitment tests for these specific posts.
The FPSC has not provided any reason for the suspension, but it is understood that the decision was made to align with the department’s requirements and ensure the integrity of the recruitment process.
The commission has emphasized the importance of candidates staying informed through official channels and has assured that the recruitment process will resume once the necessary adjustments are made.
