General Recruitment: FPSC Abolishes Written Tests

General recruitment: FPSC abolishes written tests

The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has abolished written tests for general recruitment, announcing that from now on, only Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)-based examinations will be conducted. According to a public notice, the new system will come into effect from September 21, 2025. The change will, however, not apply to the Central Superior Services (CSS) competitive examinations. Under the revised system, general recruitment for pos…

FPSC revises recruitment procedure for Grades 16 to 21

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has decided to introduce a major change in the recruitment process for government posts from Grade 16 to Grade 21, ARY News reported. All recruitment examinations will follow a new Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)-based format, starting September 21, 2025. According to sources within the FPSC, candidates will be required to appear in a single MCQ-based paper of 100 marks for Grades 16 and 17,…

FPSC abolishes written tests for general recruitment

The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has announced a major overhaul in its recruitment process, eliminating traditional written tests for general recruitment and replacing them with a multiple-choice question (MCQ) based examination system. This significant decision was taken during the commission’s 175th meeting, as per an official document released on August 22, 2025. According to the notification, the new system will come into effect …

FPSC replaces written tests with MCQ-based exams

The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has introduced a major reform in its recruitment system by abolishing conventional written tests for general recruitment. The commission announced that it will now conduct multiple-choice question (MCQ) based examinations for all positions from Basic Pay Scale (BPS) 16 to BPS 21. The new system will officially come into effect on September 21, 2025. According to the FPSC’s public notice, candidates ap…