FPSC post

Comptroller

BS-18 · Ministry of Foreign Affairs · F.4-151/2026-R

The Comptroller test is a 200-mark MCQ paper of 200 minutes, with negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer. The pass rule for this post is 40% in each individual part. The paper structure, part by part, is below.

At a glance

Total marks

200

Duration (minutes)

200

Negative marking

0.25

per wrong answer

Sections

Pass mark: 40% in each individual part.

Paper structure

Part-I

100 marks · 50% of the paper

English

40 marks

Comprehension
Grammar Usage
Vocabulary
Sentence Structuring
Sentence Correction
Grouping of Words
Pairs of Words
Idiomatic Phrases
Synonyms/Antonyms
Translation

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

100 marks · 50% of the paper

Professional Test

100 marks

Financial Management
Public Administration
Budgeting and Budgetary Control
Office Management
Public Procurement Rules, 2004
General Financial Rules, 2025
Financial Management and Powers of Principal Accounting Officers Regulations, 2021
Civil Servants Act, 1973 and Rules made thereunder
Secretariat Instructions
Management of Government Hostels/ lodges

About the post

Case number: F.4-151/2026-R
Vacancies: 1
Employment: Permanent
Age limit: 25-35 years plus five (5) years general relaxation in upper age limit.
Domicile quota: Punjab (Open Merit)
Place of posting: Islamabad.
Qualifications: i. Second Class or Grade 'C' Master's degree from a recognized University by Higher Education Commission. ii. Five (5) years post qualification experience in the field of administration and management of reputed Hotels / Hostels / lodges.

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