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After passing the written test, the next steps in the FPSC recruitment process are shortlisting, document verification, and the interview. Understanding the shortlisting ratio, interview qualifying marks, and how the final merit list is prepared can help you plan your preparation strategy.
Shortlisting is done only from candidates who have qualified the written test for the respective post. Here is the shortlisting ratio:
| Condition | Candidates Called Per Post |
|---|---|
| Overall advertised posts per case are 2 or fewer | 5 candidates per post (all provincial/regional and merit quota) |
| Overall advertised posts per case are more than 2 | 3 candidates per post (provincial/regional quota) |
| Merit quota posts | 5 candidates per post (regardless of total posts) |
| Condition | Candidates Called Per Post |
|---|---|
| All provincial/regional quota posts | 5 candidates per post |
| All merit quota posts | 5 candidates per post |
Shortlisted candidates are called for physical verification of documents one day before the interview. On this date, you must bring:
All photocopies must include:
FPSC interviews are primarily held at Islamabad. However, interviews may also be held at:
The Commission can increase or decrease the number of interview centres based on the number of candidates and administrative considerations.
Note: FPSC does not pay any traveling or daily allowance or other expenditure incurred by candidates, unless otherwise specified in the call letter.
All candidates are expected to have knowledge in the following areas:
The interview carries 200 total marks for all post levels. The qualifying threshold varies by grade:
| Basic Pay Scale | Total Interview Marks | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|
| BS-16 and BS-17 | 200 | 101 |
| BS-18 | 200 | 111 |
| BS-19 | 200 | 121 |
| BS-20 | 200 | 131 |
| BS-21 and BS-22 | 200 | 141 |
Important: Conducting the interview does not automatically confer any right on the candidate for selection. Selection is subject to the candidature being found in order in all respects.
The final merit list for all posts is based on the aggregate of marks obtained in:
When two or more candidates have the same aggregate marks, the following tie-breaking criteria are applied in order:
| Priority | Tie-Breaking Rule |
|---|---|
| 1st | The candidate with higher marks in the interview is ranked higher |
| 2nd | If interview and test marks are also equal, the older candidate (by age) is ranked higher |
| 3rd | If marks and age are the same, the candidate with higher academic qualifications (M.Phil. or Ph.D. in the prescribed field) is ranked higher - this applies when the minimum required qualification is a Master's degree |
| 4th | If still equal, the candidate with a higher grade/division or percentage in the minimum prescribed qualification is ranked higher |
| 5th | If still equal, the candidate who acquired the prescribed qualification earlier is ranked higher |
It is important to understand that FPSC recommends nominations to the Government. Actual appointments are made by the respective appointing authority and are subject to:
While no specific dress is prescribed, FPSC expects candidates to:
The interview is a formal occasion, and your appearance should reflect that.
A candidate desiring appointment to a Federal Government post must be:
Medical unfitness may cause rejection where applicable.
Learn about common rejection reasons and how to appeal in our guide on FPSC Document Verification, Rejection Reasons and Appeal Process.
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