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Associate Fellow

BS-17 · National Institute of Population Studies, Training & Research, Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination · F.4-137/2026-R

The Associate Fellow test is a 100-mark MCQ paper of 100 minutes, with negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer. The pass rule for this post is 40% overall. The paper structure, part by part, is below.

At a glance

Total marks
100
Duration (minutes)
100
Negative marking
0.25
per wrong answer
Sections
2
Pass mark: 40% overall (40 out of 100 marks).

Paper structure

Part-I

20 marks · 20% of the paper

English

20 marks

  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar Usage
  • Sentence Structuring

Part-II

80 marks · 80% of the paper

Professional Test

80 marks

  • Population pyramid and transition from high to low fertility rate
  • Main features of Population and housing census 2017
  • Qualitative and Quantitative research difference
  • Challenges of field survey
  • Difference between gender equality and gender equity
  • Steps involved in standard research proposal
  • Concept of Mean, Median, Mode and Range
  • Cross-section vs longitudinal studies advantages and challenges
  • Use of research studies in decision making and implementation
  • Demographic dividend and economic growth in Pakistan
  • Digital Census

About the post

Case number
F.4-137/2026-R
Vacancies
1
Employment
Permanent
Age limit
22-30 years plus five (5) years general relaxation in upper age limit.
Domicile quota
Merit
Place of posting
Islamabad.
Qualifications
Second Class or Grade 'C' Master's Degree in Economics / Statistics / Sociology / Anthropology / Demography from a University recognized by the HEC.

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