The Federal Public Service Commission has announced a major change in its evaluation process. In its 175th meeting the authority has decided to replace descriptive exams with objective assessments. All written descriptive papers are now abolished. Only Multiple Choice Questions based papers will be used for future recruitment.
This step will be applied to all vacancies from Grade 16 up to Grade 21. The decision will be active from 21st September 2025. This notice will affect every applicant who appears under the general recruitment policy.
The move is aimed at ensuring fairness. It will also bring uniformity to the evaluation method. Candidates will now face a clear pattern that is easier to understand. At the same time the rule of negative scoring will maintain strictness and seriousness in attempt.
Details for Each Grade
For Grade 16 and Grade 17
All categories will attempt a single paper of 100 marks. To qualify one must score at least 40 percent. There will be a penalty of 0.25 mark for each wrong attempt.
For Grade 18 and Grade 19
There will be two categories. Doctors General Management and Professional or Technical applicants will attempt two papers of 100 marks each. The threshold is 40 percent in each paper. Wrong attempts will cost 0.25 mark.
For Teaching posts under the same grade the system is a little different. Applicants will also face two papers of 100 marks each. But they must secure 50 percent in each paper to pass. Again negative marking of 0.25 will apply.
For Grade 20 and Grade 21
All candidates will attempt two papers of 100 marks each. The passing requirement is 50 percent in each paper. Wrong answers will reduce 0.25 mark.
Table of Structure
| Posts and Category | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Grade 16 and Grade 17 all posts | One paper of 100 marks with 40 percent passing and 0.25 negative marking |
| Grade 18 and Grade 19 doctors | Two papers of 100 marks each with 40 percent passing and 0.25 negative marking |
| Grade 18 and Grade 19 general management | Two papers of 100 marks each with 40 percent passing and 0.25 negative marking |
| Grade 18 and Grade 19 professional or technical | Two papers of 100 marks each with 40 percent passing and 0.25 negative marking |
| Grade 18 and Grade 19 teaching | Two papers of 100 marks each with 50 percent passing and 0.25 negative marking |
| Grade 20 and Grade 21 all posts | Two papers of 100 marks each with 50 percent passing and 0.25 negative marking |
Conclusion
The change in the recruitment process is a landmark step by the Federal Public Service Commission. The use of MCQ papers will make the evaluation process transparent. It will also save time for both the applicants and the commission. The rule of negative marking will reduce the chance of random guessing.
This policy is designed to make sure that only serious and prepared candidates qualify. Applicants now know the exact structure of papers. They must focus on clarity and accuracy while preparing. The shift from descriptive exams to objective assessments is a new era in public recruitment. It highlights efficiency fairness and consistency. Check out Latest Government jobs in Pakistan
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