DEPUTY DIRECTOR (BS-18)

Active Prep BS-18 Case No.F.4-156/2026-R (3/2026) Consolidated Advertisement No. 03/2026 (Phase-3/2026)
FPSC Consolidated Advertisement No. 03/2026 (Phase-3/2026): DEPUTY DIRECTOR (BS-18). Department: Survey of Pakistan, Ministry of Defence. Total Vacancies: One (1). Quota: Punjab (Women quota). Age Limit: 35 years plus five (5) years general relaxation in upper age limit.. Closing Date: August 31, 2026. Written Test tentatively from October 10, 2026.

💼 Job Specifications & Posting Details

Case Number Case No.F.4-156/2026-R (3/2026)
Pay Scale / BPS BS-18
Department / Ministry Survey of Pakistan
Total Positions One (1)
Job Type / Status Permanent
Place of Posting Anywhere in Pakistan.
Age Limit 35 years plus five (5) years general relaxation in upper age limit.
Gender Eligibility Male & Female Both Eligible
Posting Date August 11, 2026
Apply Before August 31, 2026
📍 Domicile & Regional Quota Allocation
Punjab (Women quota)

🎓 Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Educational Qualification
M.Phil. degree in 'Remote Sensing & Geographical Information System / 'Geospatial Science' from a University recognized by the HEC with three (03) years' post qualification experience in the field of Surveying/ Mapping. OR Second Class or Grade 'C' Master's or Bachelor's (4 years' education) degree in Geography / Physics / Geophysics / Mathematics from a University recognized by the HEC with five (5) years' post qualification experience in the field of Surveying/ Mapping. OR Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering / Geoinformatics / Geomatics (GIS / RS) from a University recognized by the HEC / PEC with five (5) years post qualification experience in the field of Surveying/ Mapping.
Prescribed Experience & Eligibility Criteria
M.Phil. degree in 'Remote Sensing & Geographical Information System / 'Geospatial Science' from a University recognized by the HEC with three (03) years' post qualification experience in the field of Surveying/ Mapping. OR Second Class or Grade 'C' Master's or Bachelor's (4 years' education) degree in Geography / Physics / Geophysics / Mathematics from a University recognized by the HEC with five (5) years' post qualification experience in the field of Surveying/ Mapping. OR Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering / Geoinformatics / Geomatics (GIS / RS) from a University recognized by the HEC / PEC with five (5) years post qualification experience in the field of Surveying/ Mapping.

📖 Official FPSC Screening Test Syllabus & Topics

Official Scheme
Max Marks: 200 Qualifying Standard: 40% (Note: Negative marking of 0.25/ wrong answer) Part-I: 100 Marks (MCQ) I. English (40 Marks) • Comprehension • Grammar Usage • Vocabulary • Sentence Structuring • Sentence Correction • Grouping of Words • Pairs of Words • Idiomatic Phrases • Synonyms/ Antonyms • Translation II. General Intelligence/Ability (60 Marks) • Basic Arithmetic/Quantitative Ability - Algebra - Ratios - Percentages - Arithmetic Means • Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability • Current Affairs. - Developments at National and International Levels in last 2 years • Pakistan Affairs - Basic Level knowledge • Basic IT (Hardware and Software) Part-II (Professional): 100 Marks (MCQ) I. Geographical Information System Definitions, key components, functional subsystem, Raster data model, vector data model, attribute data model, Data acquisition techniques, data sources, data capturing techniques and procedures, data transformation, visualization of spatial data, layers and projections and datums Map design: symbols to portray points, lines, polygons and volumes, graphic variables, visual hierarchy, Data classification graphic approach, mathematical approach. Spatial analysis: neighbourhood functions, network, and overlay analysis, buffering, spatial data quality: components of data quality, micro level components, macro level components, usage components, sources of errors, accuracy and resolution and uncertainty. II. Remote Sensing • History and Development • Concepts and Foundation of Remote Sensing • Electromagnetic spectrum • Types of Remote Sensing Systems • Types of Satellites • Ground Receiving Stations (Reception of Data) • Remote Sensing in Pakistan: Potential and Prospects III. Land Surveying • Instrumental survey and records • Surveying using the following instruments:  Chain survey  Prismatic Compass  Determination of heights and slopes with Abney Level  Contouring by Indian Clinometer  Use of Dumpy level and Theodolite  Total station  Global Positioning System (GPS) IV. Human Resource and Financial Management Definition, Significance and Scope of Human Resource Management; Approaches to Human Resource Management. Personnel Administration-Tools of Personnel Management: Selection, Communication Channels and Principles of Public Relations; Elements of Financial Administration, Principles of Budgeting, V. Basic Concept of Quality Management ISO-9000, ISO-13000, other certifications regarding quality measurement; management, management for Results, Setting Performance Goals and Targets; Job Analysis: Job Description, Job Specification, Performance Evaluation; Case No.

🏢 About Department / Ministry

Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) is the premier federal agency of Pakistan mandated with recruiting civil servants and officers for the Federal Government across all ministries and divisions. This post is advertised under Survey of Pakistan, Ministry of Defence.

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