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About this entry
The Federal Public Service Commission advertised 80+ Assistant Director (BPS-17) posts for the Intelligence Bureau in 2021. Candidates registered on the FPSC portal between 1 November 2021 and 22 November 2021.
The process included a screening test (English, analytical reasoning, current affairs and general knowledge), a descriptive written examination, psychological assessment and a strict background verification with a final FPSC interview.
Selected officers serve in intelligence analysis and operations wings. This cycle has concluded; the pattern below reflects the 2021 requirements.
Quota note: Federal quota distribution (provincial, women, minority and special-person seats) applied as per the official advertisement.
Eligibility requirements
- Masters or Bachelor (Hons) with 2nd division or better from an HEC-recognized university.
- Age 21 to 28 years per the advertisement.
- Pakistani citizen with valid CNIC; federal quota applied.
- Enhanced background verification mandatory for intelligence service.
- Applications closed on 22 November 2021.
Tests you will face
Selection for this entry follows the standard pipeline. Read each stage’s full guide before test day:
How to apply - step by step
- Register online on the official Pakistan Army recruitment portal (joinpakarmy.gov.pk), or report to the nearest Army Selection & Recruitment Centre as advertised.
- Fill in personal, educational and domicile details carefully and choose your test centre.
- Deposit the prescribed test fee (if applicable) and keep the receipt safe.
- Download or collect your roll number slip with the test date and reporting time.
- On test day, bring original documents and reach the centre before the reporting time.
- Clear the initial test → physical → medical (→ ISSB for officer entries) to reach the final merit list.
Apply only through the official channel: use the department's own portal or the prescribed application method mentioned in the advertisement. Beware of agents and unofficial fee collectors.
Documents to bring on test day
- Original CNIC / B-Form (and a photocopy)
- Domicile certificate
- All educational certificates & marks sheets (original + copies)
- Father’s / guardian’s CNIC copy
- 6× passport-size photographs (blue background)
- Registration slip / roll number slip and fee receipt
- Experience or special certificates (hafiz-e-Quran, sports, NCC etc.)
Benefits & career path
- BPS-17 with intelligence allowances beyond standard pay
- Family medical care and government welfare facilities
- Structured promotion towards Deputy Director grades
- Pension and gratuity under government rules
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