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Technical Expert (Category-B) Computer Science/Information Technology

BS-17 · Ministry of Defence · F.4-158/2026-R

The Technical Expert (Category-B) Computer Science/Information Technology 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).
  • For Cat-A separate papers may be designed as there is hardly any commonality in the syllabus of the three disciplines of Engineering.

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

  • Open Source Interconnect (OSI) Model and Network Security
  • Fundamental Programming
  • Data types
  • Program Logic
  • Development of Basic Algorithms
  • Computer Networks and Internet
  • Designing Solution & Testing
  • Programming Languages including C++, Visual Basic, Python etc.
  • Unix/Red Hat Linux Operating System
  • Multiple Browsers
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Web Development

About the post

Case number
F.4-158/2026-R
Vacancies
1
Employment
Temporary
Age limit
22-30 years plus five (5) years general relaxation in upper age limit.
Domicile quota
Punjab (Open Merit)=Two and Sindh (Rural) (Open Merit)=One
Place of posting
Rawalpindi / Anywhere in Pakistan
Qualifications
For Category-B: Second Class or Grade 'C' Master's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a University recognized by HEC. OR Second Class or Grade 'C' Bachelor's Degree (4 years duration) in Computer Science / Software Engineering / Information Technology or equivalent qualification from a University recognized by HEC.
Notes
PEC registration required, where applicable.Candidates must clearly indicate in their application form the category (A) or (B) for which they apply.

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