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KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

(Examination Wing)
Scheme and Syllabus for Ability Tests under Advertisement No. 03/2018 (SECOND SCHEDULE)
S# Nomenclature of Posts Advertisement & Qualification Tentative Test Syllabus
with Department Serial No of Posts. Test Date Specification
1. Women Medical Officer / Deputy Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 167 MBBS Degree or equivalent qualification 05-05-2018 1 hour and 30 MCQs in
District Population Welfare Officer recognized by the Pakistan Medical and minutes Ability Advertised Qualification
(Technical) / Instructor Dental Council (PMDC). Test having +English General
400 Marks +General Knowledge
(Technical). (BPS-17)
2. Senior Research Officer / Senior Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 02 (a) Ph.D in Veterinary / Animal Sciences / Bio --do-- --do-- --do--
Biochemist in Livestock & Dairy chemistry, after basic degree of D.V.M or
Dev (Research Wing) (BPS-18) equivalent qualification recognized by PVMC,
OR (b) [Link] (Hons) / [Link] / M.S in
Veterinary / Animal Sciences / Bio chemistry,
after basic degree of DVM or equivalent
qualification recognized by PVMC having two
years Research Experience with at least two
Research Publication. OR (c) Doctor of
Veterinary Medicine or equivalent qualification
in Veterinary Sciences recognized by PVMC
having five years’ experience in the relevant
field (Research) with at least two Research
Publication.
3. At least 2nd Class Master’s Degree in --do-- --do-- --do--
Audio Video Producer in Journalism or Mass Communication or [Link]
Agriculture Research Wing. Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 05 (four years) or equivalent qualification from a
(BPS-17) recognized University with two years
Experience in the relevant field.
4. Research Officer / Farm Manager Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 03 Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or --do-- --do-- --do--
in L & DD (Research Wing) (BPS- equivalent qualification in Veterinary Sciences
17) recognized by PVMC.
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with Department Serial No of Posts. Test Date Specification
5. Assistant Director Information / Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 126 (i) At least Second Class Master’s Degree 05-05-2018 1 hour and 30 MCQs in
Information Officer. (BPS-17) in Journalism or Mass Communication minutes Ability Advertised Qualification
from a recognized University; and (ii) Two Test having +English General
years practical experience in the relevant 400 Marks +General Knowledge
field.
6. [Link] in Statistics or M.A/[Link] in --do-- --do-- --do--
Statistical Officer in Agriculture Economics or Maths with Statistics as a
Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 06
Research Wing. (BPS-17) compulsory subject in B.A / [Link] from a
recognized University.
7. System Supervisor in Directorate Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 106 At least 2nd Class [Link] Computer Science/ 07-05-2018 --do-- --do--
of Archives & Libraries. (B-16) M.C.S/ MIT or its equivalent qualification
from a recognized University.
8. Assistant Director (I.T) (BPS-17) Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 127 At least Second class Master degree in --do-- --do-- --do--
Computer Science / Information
Technology or equivalent qualification
from a recognized University.
9. Assistant Director / Programmer / Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 37 Second Class Master Degree or --do-- --do-- --do--
LAN Administrator / Web equivalent qualification in Computer
Administrator. (BPS-17) Estb Science from a recognized University.
Deptt
10. Assistant Programmer / Assistant Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 158 Second Class Master Degree in Computer 07-05-2018 --do-- --do--
LAN Administrator. (BPS-16) Science or four years Bachelor Degree in
Information Technology or Computer
Science or equivalent qualification from a
recognized University.
11. Psychologist in Directorate of Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 109 M.A Psychology from a recognized --do-- --do-- --do--
Prisons. (BPS-17) Home Deptt University.
12. Office Assistant. (BPS-16) Public Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 230 2nd Class Bachelor’s Degree from a --do-- --do-- --do--
Service Commission recognized University.

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13. Nursing Instructor / Nursing Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 72 (i) At least Second Class [Link] in Nursing from a 09-05-2018 1 hour and 30 MCQs in
recognized University; or at least Second Class Post minutes Ability Advertised Qualification
Superintendent / Nursing Registered [Link] in Nursing with Master’s Degree in
Directress. (BPS-17) (Male) Public Health (MPH) or Master’s Degree in Science and Test having +English General
Public Health (MSPH) from a recognized University; or at 400 Marks +General Knowledge
Health Deptt
least Second Class [Link] Nursing (four years) degree
with Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH) or Master’s
Degree in Science and Public Health (MSPH) form a
recognized University; or Diploma in Ward Administration
and Diploma in Teaching Administration from a
recognized College of Nursing with Master in Public
Health (MPH) or Master of Science in Public Health
(MSPH) from a recognized University; or Diploma in
Ward Administration and Diploma in Teaching
Administration from a recognized College of Nursing with
Fast Track [Link] degree in Nursing from a recognized
University; and (ii) Registered with Pakistan Nursing
Council with at least three (03) years service as Head
Nurse or five (05) years service as Charge Nurse
excluding training period.
14. Nursing Instructor / Nursing Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 73 --do-- 09-05-2018 --do-- --do--
Superintendent / Nursing
Directress. (BPS-17) (Female)
Health Deptt
15. Sister Tutor. (BPS-17) Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 173 A-Grade Nurse with (i) Diploma in Nursing --do-- --do-- --do--
from a recognized Institute: and (ii) Two years
relevant experience from any Government
recognized Institute.
16. Head Nurse (General & Female) Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 74 & 75 (i) At least Second Class Master’s Degree in Public --do-- --do-- --do--
Health Deptt (BPS-17) Health (MPH) or Master’s Degree in Science and
Public Health (MSPH) or [Link] Nursing four (04)
years degree or Post RN [Link] Nursing or Diploma
in Ward Administration and Diploma in Teaching
Administration or Fast Track [Link] Nursing;
(ii) At least three (03) years experience as Charge
Nurse excluding training period; and (iii) Registered
with Pakistan Nursing Council.

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17. Charge Nurse (General & Female) Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 78 & 79 (i) At least Second Class [Link] Nursing (four years) 10, 11 & 12 -05- 1 hour and 30 MCQs in
(BPS-16) degree; or (ii) Three years General Nursing 2018 minutes Ability Advertised Qualification
Diploma and one year Midwifery or in lieu of Test having +English General
Midwifery one year specialized post basic diploma; 400 Marks +General Knowledge
and (iii) Duly registered with Pakistan Nursing
Council.
18. Sub-Divisional Wildlife Officer / Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 60 (i) Master degree in Wildlife, Forestry or National 12 -05-2018 --do-- --do--
Assistant Conservator Wildlife in Park Management from a recognized University/
Institute; OR (ii) [Link] Zoology or Botany in 2 nd
the Office of Chief Conservator of Division from a recognized University; OR (iii)
Wildlife. (Male) (BPS-17) Forestry [Link] Wildlife/Forestry or Bachelor of Veterinary
Deptt Science/ [Link] Animal Husbandry or Doctor of
Veterinary Medicine from a recognized University/
Institute.
Note-1: Qualification at Serial No. ii & iii will only
be considered when no suitable candidate with the
qualification at serial No.(i) is available.
Note-2: Appointment of candidates selected for the
posts by the Public Service Commission shall be
made subject to the following conditions: -
1) The selected candidates shall
undergo and successfully complete the training
at the Pakistan Forest Institute leading to [Link]
Forestry Degree. Those already having [Link]
Forestry Degree from Pakistan Forest Institute
shall be exempted from such training.
2) The selected candidates shall
produce certificate from the standing Medical
Board at Peshawar, regarding their physical and
mental fitness for performing the duties required
of them.
3) The selected candidates
undergoing training at Pakistan Forest Institute
shall execute a bond with the Wildlife
Department to the effect that on successful
completion of the training they shall serve the
Government for at least five years or in default
shall refund all the expenses incurred in
connection with their training and education.
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with Department Serial No of Posts. Test Date Specification
19. Range Officer Wildlife in The Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 61 (i) [Link] in Wildlife Management / Wildlife 12 -05-2018 1 hour and 30 MCQs in
Office of Chief Conservator of Ecology / Wildlife Biology from a recognized minutes Ability Advertised Qualification
Wildlife. (Male) (BPS-16) university or institute with at least 2nd Division; Test having +English General
OR (ii) [Link] Forestry from Pakistan Forest 400 Marks +General Knowledge
Forestry Deptt
Institute Peshawar in 2nd Division; OR (iii) [Link]
from a recognized university with Zoology /
Botany as one of the subject in 2nd
[Link]: Qualification at [Link]. (iii) will
only be considered when no suitable
candidate with qualification at [Link]. (i) and (ii)
is available.
20. Two (02) Posts of Bee Specialist Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 11 At least 2nd Class [Link] in Zoology from a --do-- --do-- --do--
in Agri Research Wing. (BPS-12) recognized University.
21. Junior Transmission Engineer. Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 130 (i) Intermediate or equivalent qualification from --do-- --do-- --do--
(BPS-16) Information & public a recognized board; (ii) Speed of
Relations Fifty (50) words per minute in English
Shorthand and Thirty Five (35) words per
minute in English typing speed; and (iii) M.S
Word & M.S Excel.
22. Female Lecturer in Health & Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 90 Second Class Master’s Degree in the relevant 14 -05-2018 --do-- --do--
Physical Education in Directorate subject or equivalent qualification from a
of H. Edu. recognized University.
23. Director Physical Education (Male Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 97 & 98. At least Second Class Master’s Degree or 14, 15 & 16 -05- --do-- --do--
& Female) (BPS-17) in H. E Deptt. equivalent qualification in the relevant subject 2018
from a recognized University.
24. Research Officer Water Quality Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 190. Second Division [Link] (Micro-Biology, 14-05-2018 --do-- --do--
(BPS-17) in Public Health Chemistry) Bachelor’s of Science (BS) Medical Evening
Engineering Lab Technology (MLT) (04 years Programme)
or equivalent qualification from a recognized
University
25. Assistant Research Officer Water Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 191. Second Division [Link] (Micro-Biology or 14-05-2018 --do-- --do--
Quality (BPS-16) in Public Health Chemistry) from a recognized University Evening
Engineering
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26. Male Subject Specialist Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 23(xi) (i) At least 2nd class Master’s degree OR four years 16 -05-2018 --do-- --do--
BS Degree in the relevant subject; and; (ii) Bachelor
Statistics (BPS-17) in E & SE of Education or Master of Education (Industrial Arts or
Deptt. Business Education) or M.A Education or Equivalent
Qualification from recognized University.
NOTE: For History Cum-Civics the candidates must
possess Master’s degree either in History Or Political
Science provided the other required subject has been
studied at B.A level. The other requirement of
Teaching degree will, however, remain intact.
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with Department Serial No of Posts. Test Date Specification
27. Assistant Commissioner Mines in Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 153 At least Second Class Bachelor’s degree in 16 -05-2018 1 hour and 30 MCQs in
Commissionerate of Mines Mining Engineering or equivalent qualification minutes Ability Advertised Qualification
Labour Welfare. (BPS-17) from a recognized University. Test having +English General
400 Marks +General Knowledge
28. Principal / Vice Principal Adv. 03/2018 Sr. No 22 Master’s degree with [Link] / M.A (Edu:) or 17, 18, 19 & 21- --do-- --do--
(Male). equivalent qualification from a recognized 05-2018
university with nine year teaching /
(BPS-18) in E & SE Deptt.
administrative experience (after acquiring both
the degrees) in recognized Secondary
School / Higher Secondary School.
29. Male Parole / Probation Officer in Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 115 2nd Class Master Degree in Social Work / 21-05-2018 --do-- --do--
Directorate of Reclamation and Sociology or equivalent qualification from a
Probation. (BPS-16) recognized University.
30. Male Subject Specialist Biology Adv. 03/2018 Sr. No 23(i) (i) At least 2nd class Master’s degree OR four 22 & 24-05-2018 --do-- --do--
(BPS-17) in E & SE Deptt. years BS Degree in the relevant subject; and;
(ii) Bachelor of Education or Master of
Education (Industrial Arts or Business
Education) or M.A Education or Equivalent
Qualification from recognized University.
NOTE: For History Cum-Civics the candidates
must possess Master’s degree either in
History Or Political Science provided the other
required subject has been studied at B.A level.
The other requirement of Teaching degree will,
however, remain intact.
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FOR BIOLOGY: 2nd class Master Degree in

Botany or Zoology provided that the other
subject has been studied at graduate level.
31. Male Subject Specialist Adv. 03/2018 ,Sr. No 23(ii) & --do-- 24 & 25-05-2018 --do-- --do--
Chemistry (B-17) in E&SE Deptt. Sr. 25(i)
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32. Male Subject Specialist Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 23(iv) (i) At least 2nd class Master’s degree OR four 26 & 28-05-2018 1 hour and 30 MCQs in
English (BPS-17) in E & SE & Sr. 25(iii) years BS Degree in the relevant subject; and; minutes Ability Advertised Qualification
Deptt. (ii) Bachelor of Education or Master of Test having +English General
Education (Industrial Arts or Business 400 Marks +General Knowledge
Education) or M.A Education or Equivalent
Qualification from recognized University.
NOTE: For History Cum-Civics the candidates
must possess Master’s degree either in
History Or Political Science provided the other
required subject has been studied at B.A level.
The other requirement of Teaching degree will,
however, remain intact.

33. Male Subject Specialist Pashto Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 23(ix) --do-- 29 & 30-05-2018 --do-- --do--
(BPS-17) in E & SE Deptt. & Sr. 25(vii)
34. Male Subject Specialist History Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 23(v)& --do-- 31-05-2018 --do-- --do--
Cum-Civics (B-17) in E&SE Sr. 25(iv) & 01-06-2018
Deptt.
35. Male Subject Specialist Maths Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 23(vii)& --do-- 01 & 02-06-2018 --do-- --do--
(BPS-17) in E & SE Deptt. Sr. 25(v)
36. Male Subject Specialist Physics Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 23(x) & --do-- 04 & 05-06-2018 --do-- --do--
(BPS-17) in E & SE Deptt. Sr. 25(viii)

37. Male Subject Specialist Urdu Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 23(xii) --do-- 06 & 07-06-2018 --do-- --do--
(BPS-17) in E & SE Deptt. & Sr. 25(ix)
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38. Male Librarian (BPS-17) Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 31 Master degree in Library & Information 08-06-2018 --do-- --do--
Science from a recognized University.
39. Female Librarian (BPS-17) & SE Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 34 --do-- --do-- --do-- --do--
Deptt
S# Nomenclature of Posts Advertisement & Qualification Tentative Test Syllabus
with Department Serial No of Posts. Test Date Specification
40. Male Librarians in Directorate of Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 86 At least Second Class Master Degree in 08-06-2018 1 hour and 30 MCQs in
Higher Education(BPS-17) H. E relevant subject from a recognized university. minutes Ability Advertised Qualification
Deptt Test having +English General
400 Marks +General Knowledge
41. Female Librarians in Directorate Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 87 --do-- 09-06-2018 --do-- --do--
of Higher Education(BPS-17)H.E
Deptt
42. Male Librarian in Directorate Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 99 --do-- 09-06-2018 --do-- --do--
General of Com. Edu & M
Sciences. (BPS-17) H.E Deptt

43. Male/Female Librarian in Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 100 --do-- --do-- --do-- --do--
Directorate General of Com. Edu
& M Sciences. (BPS-17) H.E
Deptt
44. Librarian in Directorate of Archives Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 105 Second Class Master Degree in Library and --do-- --do-- --do--
& Libraries. (BPS-17) Information Science from a recognized
university.
45. Library Assistant in the Office Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 148 Second Class Bachelor’s Degree in Library --do-- --do-- --do--
Advocate General (BPS-12) Science from any recognized University /
Institution.
46. Library Assistant in Directorate of Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 214 At least second class Bachelor’s Degree in --do-- --do-- --do--
Archaeology & Museums. (B-12) Library Science (BLS) or equivalent
qualification from a recognized University.
47. Assistant Director / Tehsil Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 170 (a) Second Class Master’s Degree or Equivalent 11-06-2018 --do-- --do--
Population Welfare qualification from a recognized University in
Sociology, Social Work, Anthropology,
Officer/Deputy District Population
Psychology, Business Administration (MBA),
Welfare Officer (NT) (Female Public Administration (MPA), Economics,
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Quota) (BPS-17) Statistics, Political Science, Chemistry,

Population Studies, or (b) MBSS or equivalent
qualification recognized by the Pakistan Medical
and Dental Council
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with Department Serial No of Posts. Test Date Specification
48. Assistant Director / Tehsil Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 171 (a) Second Class Master’s Degree or Equivalent 11-06-2018 1 hour and 30 MCQs in
Population Welfare qualification from a recognized University in minutes Ability Advertised Qualification
Sociology, Social Work, Anthropology, Test having +English General
Officer/Deputy District Population
Psychology, Business Administration (MBA), 400 Marks +General Knowledge
Welfare Officer (Disable Quota) Public Administration (MPA), Economics,
(BPS-17) Statistics, Political Science, Chemistry,
Population Studies, or (b) MBSS or equivalent
qualification recognized by the Pakistan Medical
and Dental Council
49. Assistant Director / Tehsil Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 172 --do-- --do-- --do-- --do--
Population Welfare Officer /
Deputy District Population
Welfare Officer (Minority Quota)
(BPS-17)
50. Athletics Coach in Directorate of Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 204 (i) Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University. --do-- --do-- --do--
Sports & Youth Affairs. (BPS-16) (ii) Five years experience as a coach in the
relevant sports / Games before or after graduation.
(iii) First or second position in the relevant
individual sports event as a player at the National
level organized by Pakistan Olympic Association /
Pakistan Sports Federation concerned / Pakistan
Sports Board. OR (iv)Participation as a player in
the relevant National level sports competition
organized by Pakistan Olympic Association /
Pakistan Sports Federation concerned / Pakistan
Sports Board and secured at least 2nd position.
Note: Provided that preference will be given to
International Sportsman in the relevant field
51. Assistant Director in Directorate Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 218 At least Second Class Master’s Degree in --do-- --do-- --do--
of Tourism. (BPS-17) Tourism and Hospitality, Economics, Public
Administration, Business Administration or
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equivalent qualification from a recognized

University with two years experience in
tourism sector.

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with Department Serial No of Posts. Test Date Specification
52. Field Officer in Directorate of Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 207 At least second Class Master’s Degree in 11-06-2018 1 hour and 30 MCQs in
Archaeology & Museums. (BPS- Archaeology or equivalent qualification from a minutes Ability Advertised Qualification
16) recognized University. Test having +English General
400 Marks +General Knowledge
53. Field Supervisor in Directorate of Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 208 --do-- --do-- --do-- --do--
Archaeology & Museums. (B-16)
54. Assistant Curator in Directorate of Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 210 --do-- --do-- --do-- --do--
Archaeology & Museums. (BPS-
16)
55. Draftsman. (BPS-12) Adv. 03/2018,Sr. No 197 (a) Second Division Secondary School --do-- --do-- --do--
Certificate from a recognized Board; and
(b) Two (02) years duration certificate course
in Civil Draftsmanship from a recognized
Board of Technical Education.