The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has officially announced the schedule for General Recruitment (GR) MCQ-based examinations, which will be conducted from January 17 to January 23, 2026, according to a public notice issued on January 2, 2026.
The announcement confirms that FPSC will hold examinations simultaneously across multiple cities, including Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Multan, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Hyderabad, D.I. Khan, Gilgit, Skardu, and Sukkur, ensuring nationwide accessibility
MCQ-Based Tests Under GR Phase-VII / 2025
As per the notice, all listed exams fall under GR Phase-VII / 2025 and will follow the new MCQ-only examination system introduced by FPSC. Candidates have been advised that admission certificates (roll number slips) and detailed time tables have already been uploaded on the official FPSC website
Highlights of the FPSC GR Exam Schedule
- Exam dates: January 17–23, 2026
- Exam type: MCQ-based written tests
- Multiple BPS levels: BS-16 to BS-21
- Two daily sessions: Morning and afternoon
- Cities: Major urban and regional centers nationwide
The final time table includes exams for posts such as Assistant Professors, Lecturers, Assistant Directors, Deputy Directors, Programmers, Engineers, Inspectors, Research Officers, and various technical and administrative roles, as detailed in the multi-page schedule.
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Important Instructions for Candidates
FPSC has directed all candidates to:
- Print their Admission Certificates from the FPSC website
- Bring their original CNIC on the exam day
- Appear at the assigned center strictly according to date and time
For further clarification, candidates may contact FPSC during working hours through the official phone numbers provided in the notice
