How to apply for government jobs in Pakistan through NTS, PPSC, FPSC and other testing services — find the ad, apply online, pay the fee, and prepare for the test.
Most government jobs in Pakistan are filled through testing services — PPSC (Punjab), FPSC (federal/CSS), SPSC/KPPSC (provincial), and NTS/OTS for many departments. You find the advertisement, apply online, pay the fee, sit a written test, and (if you qualify) an interview.
Have your CNIC, domicile, educational certificates and a recent photo ready. This guide covers the general steps; each commission has its own portal and rules.
Watch the commission's website (PPSC, FPSC, etc.) and newspapers for advertisements. Read the eligibility (qualification, age, domicile) carefully.
Register on the relevant testing service's online portal with your CNIC and email.
Complete the form with your personal, educational and experience details, and select the post and district.
Upload your CNIC, domicile, degrees/certificates and a recent photograph as required.
Generate the challan and pay the fee at the designated bank or online, then confirm payment on the portal.
Once processing is complete, download your roll-number slip with the test date and centre.
Study the syllabus (general knowledge, subject, current affairs), take the written test, and attend the interview if you qualify.
Find the advertisement on the relevant commission's site (PPSC, FPSC, NTS…), apply online with your documents, pay the fee, download the roll-number slip, and sit the test.
FPSC handles federal posts (including CSS), PPSC handles Punjab government posts, other provinces have their own commissions, and NTS/OTS conduct tests for many departments and universities.
Usually your CNIC, domicile, educational certificates, experience letters (if required) and a recent photograph.