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Federal Public Service Commission

Pakistan's premier federal recruitment exam for Grade-17 and above civil service posts. The one-paper MCQ test covers General Knowledge, Pakistan Studies, Islamic Studies, English, Everyday Science and Mathematics.

100
MCQs in Test
per paper
100
Total Marks
1 mark each
90–120
Duration
minutes
−0.25
Negative Mark
per wrong
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FPSC one-paper preparation hub

Start here if your test is near. Use the syllabus, repeated areas, past-paper practice and daily plan from one place.

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Syllabus
Marks breakdown and paper pattern
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Solved papers and repeated topics
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High-probability areas to revise
Daily Plan
Simple 7-day preparation routine

What to prepare first

1Current Affairs and General Knowledge
2Pakistan Studies and Constitution
3English grammar and vocabulary
4Islamic Studies and Everyday Science

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About FPSC exam

The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) is Pakistan's central authority for recruiting civil servants to Grade-17 and above positions across all federal ministries and departments.

The one-paper MCQ test consists of 100 questions worth 100 marks, completed in 90–120 minutes. Each correct answer earns 1 mark and each wrong answer deducts 0.25 marks.

Exam held: twice a year - schedule varies by advertisement

Eligibility criteria

Minimum Bachelor's degree (2nd division) from HEC-recognized university
Age limit: 21 to 30 years (relaxable by 2 years for government employees)
Pakistani citizen with valid CNIC
No previous disqualification from government service
Physically and mentally fit for civil service duties
Age calculated on closing date of each advertisement

Practice by subject

MCQ counts update live from API
Pakistan Studies
History, Geography, Culture, Constitution
General Knowledge
World Affairs, Science, Famous Personalities
Islamic Studies
Quran, Hadith, Islamic History & Culture
English
Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension
Everyday Science
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Environment
Mathematics
Arithmetic, Algebra, Basic Statistics
Current Affairs
Pakistan & World Current Events

Syllabus & Marks breakdown

General Knowledge
20 marks
Pakistan Studies
20 marks
Islamic Studies
20 marks
English
20 marks
Everyday Science
10 marks
Mathematics
10 marks
Total: 100 MCQs · 100 marks · Negative marking: −0.25

Past papers

FPSC One Paper 2024
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FPSC One Paper 2023
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FPSC One Paper 2022
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FPSC One Paper 2021
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FPSC One Paper 2020
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Past papers are for practice purposes only. Official papers available at fpsc.gov.pk

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7-day FPSC preparation plan

Simple routine for students who want direction instead of random MCQ practice.

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Day 1
Current Affairs + Pakistan Studies
Attempt 40 MCQs and note weak facts.
Day 2
English Grammar
Practice correction, prepositions, synonyms and antonyms.
Day 3
Islamic Studies
Revise pillars, prophets, Ghazwat, Quran and Hadith basics.
Day 4
Everyday Science
Cover inventions, human body, environment and space basics.
Day 5
Basic Mathematics
Practice percentages, averages, ratios and time questions.
Day 6
Mixed mock practice
Attempt 100 MCQs with exam-style timing.
Day 7
Revision and repeated MCQs
Repeat wrong answers and high-frequency topics.

Preparation tips from toppers

Start with high-weight subjects

Pakistan Studies and General Knowledge carry the most marks. Master these first before moving to other subjects.

Practice speed daily

You have 90–120 minutes for 100 questions - less than 1.5 minutes per question. Speed is as important as accuracy.

Avoid random guessing

FPSC deducts 0.25 marks per wrong answer. Only attempt questions you are reasonably confident about.

Stay current daily

Current Affairs changes constantly. Read Dawn or Geo daily for at least 15 minutes during your preparation.

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