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Security Officer

BS-18 · National Library of Pakistan, National Heritage & Culture Division · F.4-136/2026-R

The Security Officer 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
3
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

  • Security Administration & Core Professional KnowledgePhysical Security: Access control systems, perimeter security, surveillance technologies, and barrier management; Risk Management: Threat assessment, hazard mitigation, emergency evacuation, and disaster management; Intelligence & Information Security: Principles of classified data protection, document security, and operational secrecy
  • Security Policy & Risk GovernanceThreat & Vulnerability Assessment: Formulating enterprise-level risk assessment matrices and critical infrastructure protection plans; National Security Frameworks: Basic alignments with Pakistan's National Security Policy (NSP), internal security challenges, and counter-terrorism measures; Crisis Leadership: Incident command systems, disaster recovery protocols, and emergency evacuation planning for massive facilities
  • Advanced Security Operations & TechPhysical & Digital Security Integration: Managing modern perimeter security, layers of access control, CCTV command networks, and electronic countermeasures; VVIP & Dignitary Protocol: Strategic route mapping, crowd management, intelligence coordination, and logistical security layout for high-profile assets and officials; Information & Document Security: Protecting official secrets, handling classified state documents, and preventing espionage

About the post

Case number
F.4-136/2026-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 or equivalent qualification from a University recognized by HEC. ii. Five (5) years post qualification experience of security work in supervisory capacity in a Govt. / Semi Govt. organization or Autonomous Body.

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