FPSC post

Deputy Director (Environmental Engineering/Technology Transfer)

BS-18 · Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA), Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination · F.4-120/2026-R

The Deputy Director (Environmental Engineering/Technology Transfer) 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

History of Environmental ThoughtEnvironment and Sustainable Development, History of Environmental Movements, Industrial and Agriculture Revolution, United Nations Conference on Human Environment 1972, World Summit on Sustainable Development 2002, Millennium Development Goals
Sustainable Development IssuesPopulation growth, Poverty, Biodiversity loss and its Conservation, Energy security (energy conservation and alternative energy resources), Urbanization and sustainable cities; Food security and sustainable agriculture
Interdisciplinary Nature of Environmental ScienceOrientation on convergence of various social and natural sciences to evolve a new discipline of environmental science: Environmental Biology, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Physics, Environmental Microbiology, Environmental Toxicology, Environmental Economics, Environmental Geology, Environmental Geography, Environmental Biotechnology, Environmental Sociology
Environmental PollutionAir Pollution, Water Pollution, Soil Pollution, Noise Pollution, Solid Waste, Water Logging & Salinity, Global and regional air pollution problems (Greenhouse effect, Global Warming/Climate Change, Ozone Depletion, Acid Rain)
Climate ChangeClimate Pattern at local, regional and global scale; Different types of climate including tropical and mid latitude climate, polar climates; Climate change processes, Drivers and Indicators of Climate Change, Effects of Climate Chang on natural and societal systems; Carbon foot print; Climate change adaptation and mitigation, Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)
Environmental GovernancePolicy, legal and institutional frameworks for governance of environment in Pakistan: National Conservation Strategy of 1992, National Environmental Policy Act of Pakistan 2005, Environmental Protection Act of 1997, Pak-EPA (Review of IEE/EIA) Regulations 2000, Hospital Waste Management Rules 2005, Pollution Charge Rules, Sample Rules, Solid Waste Management Plan 2005, Hazardous Substances Rules 2005, National Drinking Water Policy 2009, Sanitation Policy, National Climate Change Policy 2012

About the post

Case number: F.4-120/2026-R
Vacancies: 1
Employment: Permanent
Age limit: 25-35 years plus five (5) years general relaxation in upper age limit
Domicile quota: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Open Merit)
Place of posting: Anywhere in Pakistan
Qualifications: i. Second Class or Grade 'C' B.Sc. engineering in Chemical / Civil / Public Health / Environment / Mechanical / Industrial Engineering from a University recognized by HEC with valid registration of Pakistan Engineering Council. OR Second Class or Grade 'C' M.Sc. in Chemistry / Botany / Zoology / Chemical Technology / Environment Planning and Management / Bio-Chemistry from a University recognized by HEC. ii. Five (5) years' post qualification experience in BS-16 or above or equivalent in any of the prescribed educational qualification in Govt. / Semi-Govt. / Reputable Organization.

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