Project Director

PPS-10 · Islamabad · 01 Post

Job Responsibilities

• Lead overall planning and execution of FPSC’s digitization and examination automation project.
• Manage the project team, including IT, security, database, and academic specialist staff.
• Ensure project deliverables align with PSDP funding requirements and government regulations.
• Oversee vendor and contractor management for technology procurement and implementation.
• Monitor project budget, timeline, and risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Report project progress to FPSC senior leadership and relevant government stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with IT governance, data security, and quality standards across the project.
• Coordinate change management activities to support successful digital transformation adoption.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science/IT.
• Experience: 17+ years of IT project management experience, government projects preferred.
• Certification: PMP certification preferred.
• Key Skills: Leadership, communication, knowledge of government IT regulations and policies.
• Apply: fpsc.gov.pk

QA Manager

PPS-8 · Islamabad · 01 Post

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the quality assurance team for the FPSC digitization and examination automation project.
• Develop and implement QA methodologies, test plans, and quality documentation standards.
• Coordinate manual and automated testing activities across software development cycles.
• Review test cases and results to ensure comprehensive coverage of system functionality.
• Identify quality risks and defects, coordinating with development teams for resolution.
• Establish automation testing frameworks where applicable to improve testing efficiency.
• Mentor and supervise QA team members, including junior testing engineers.
• Report quality metrics and testing progress to the Project Director and stakeholders.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: 16 years education in CS/Software Engineering/IT.
• Experience: 5+ years QA experience, including 2+ years as a QA lead.
• Key Skills: QA methodologies, test planning, QA documentation; automation testing expertise is a plus.
• Apply: fpsc.gov.pk

Information/Cyber Security Officer

PPS-8 · Islamabad · 01 Post

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure the security of FPSC’s IT infrastructure and sensitive examination data.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability testing across systems and networks.
• Develop and enforce information security policies and procedures.
• Lead incident response activities for security breaches or suspicious activity.
• Monitor systems for security threats and coordinate remediation with technical teams.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 27001 and relevant information security standards.
• Conduct security awareness training for FPSC staff and project team members.
• Support secure system design reviews for new digitization project components.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS/Cybersecurity/Information Security.
• Experience: 5+ years in information security, including risk assessments, vulnerability testing, and incident response.
• Certification: CISM/CISSP/CEH/ISO 27001 LA preferred.
• Apply: fpsc.gov.pk

Database Specialist

PPS-8 · Islamabad · 01 Post

Job Responsibilities

• Manage the project’s database infrastructure supporting the examination automation system.
• Design, implement, and maintain database architecture for high availability and performance.
• Configure and manage data replication and disaster recovery processes.
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime.
• Implement data governance policies to ensure data integrity and security.
• Perform regular database backups and recovery testing procedures.
• Support developers with database queries, optimization, and schema design.
• Maintain documentation of database configurations and administrative procedures.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS/IT.
• Experience: 5+ years of database administration experience.
• Certification: Certification in Oracle DBA/Microsoft SQL Server/MySQL/PostgreSQL preferred.
• Key Skills: High availability, replication, disaster recovery, data governance.
• Apply: fpsc.gov.pk

Procurement/Inventory Officer

PPS-8 · Islamabad · 01 Post

Job Responsibilities

• Manage procurement processes for IT equipment, software, and project-related services.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with PPRA rules and government regulations.
• Maintain accurate inventory records for project equipment and consumables.
• Prepare tender documents and manage the bidding and evaluation process.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with vendors and suppliers for project needs.
• Coordinate delivery schedules and quality checks for procured goods and services.
• Prepare procurement and inventory reports for project management review.
• Support budget planning for procurement-related project expenditures.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Business Administration/Supply Chain/Finance.
• Experience: 5+ years of procurement and inventory management experience.
• Key Skills: Knowledge of PPRA rules, vendor negotiation, contract management, inventory control.
• Apply: fpsc.gov.pk

Subject Specialist (English)

PPS-8 · Islamabad · 01 Post

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and review English-language examination content for FPSC competitive examinations.
• Set question papers aligned with graduate and postgraduate level assessment standards.
• Review and moderate examination content for accuracy, fairness, and clarity.
• Contribute subject matter expertise to the digitized examination content bank.
• Collaborate with the project team to digitize and structure existing examination materials.
• Support quality checks on digitized English-language content within the new system.
• Provide guidance on examination content standards and best practices.
• Participate in content review committees as required by the project.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: 16 years education in English.
• Experience: Master’s + 5 years, OR M.Phil + 3 years, OR PhD + 1 year of teaching experience at graduate/postgraduate level.
• Key Skills: Question paper setting, content review, subject matter expertise in English.
• Apply: fpsc.gov.pk

Subject Specialist (Education)

PPS-8 · Islamabad · 01 Post

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and review Education-subject examination content for FPSC competitive examinations.
• Set question papers aligned with graduate and postgraduate level assessment standards in Education.
• Review and moderate examination content for accuracy, fairness, and clarity.
• Contribute subject matter expertise to the digitized examination content bank.
• Collaborate with the project team to digitize and structure existing Education examination materials.
• Support quality checks on digitized Education content within the new system.
• Provide guidance on examination content standards and best practices in Education.
• Participate in content review committees as required by the project.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: 16 years education in Education.
• Experience: Master’s + 5 years, OR M.Phil + 3 years, OR PhD + 1 year of teaching experience in Education subjects.
• Key Skills: Question paper setting, content review, subject matter expertise in Education.
• Apply: fpsc.gov.pk

Subject Specialist (Computer Science & IT)

PPS-8 · Islamabad · 01 Post

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and review Computer Science & IT examination content for FPSC competitive examinations.
• Set question papers aligned with graduate and postgraduate level assessment standards in CS/IT.
• Review and moderate technical examination content for accuracy and relevance.
• Contribute subject matter expertise to the digitized examination content bank.
• Collaborate with the project’s technical team on the structure of CS/IT digital content.
• Support quality checks on digitized CS/IT content within the new examination system.
• Provide guidance on examination content standards and best practices in CS/IT.
• Participate in content review committees as required by the project.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: 16 years education in Computer Science/IT.
• Experience: Master’s + 5 years, OR M.Phil + 3 years, OR PhD + 1 year of teaching experience in CS/IT.
• Key Skills: Question paper setting, content review, subject matter expertise in CS/IT.
• Apply: fpsc.gov.pk

Subject Specialist (Mathematics & General Ability)

PPS-8 · Islamabad · 01 Post

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and review Mathematics and General Ability examination content for FPSC examinations.
• Set question papers aligned with graduate and postgraduate level assessment standards.
• Review and moderate examination content for accuracy, fairness, and difficulty calibration.
• Contribute subject matter expertise to the digitized examination content bank.
• Collaborate with the project team to digitize and structure existing Mathematics materials.
• Support quality checks on digitized Mathematics and General Ability content.
• Provide guidance on examination content standards and best practices in Mathematics.
• Participate in content review committees as required by the project.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: 16 years education in Mathematics.
• Experience: Master’s + 5 years, OR M.Phil + 3 years, OR PhD + 1 year of teaching experience in Mathematics.
• Key Skills: Question paper setting, content review, subject matter expertise in Mathematics.
• Apply: fpsc.gov.pk

Subject Specialist (Management Science & Public Admin)

PPS-8 · Islamabad · 01 Post

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and review Management Science and Public Administration examination content for FPSC examinations.
• Set question papers aligned with graduate and postgraduate level assessment standards.
• Review and moderate examination content for accuracy, fairness, and relevance to public administration practice.
• Contribute subject matter expertise to the digitized examination content bank.
• Collaborate with the project team to digitize and structure existing content materials.
• Support quality checks on digitized Management Science and Public Administration content.
• Provide guidance on examination content standards and best practices in the subject area.
• Participate in content review committees as required by the project.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: 16 years education in Management Sciences/Public Administration.
• Experience: Master’s + 5 years, OR M.Phil + 3 years, OR PhD + 1 year of teaching experience.
• Key Skills: Question paper setting, content review, subject matter expertise in Management Science/Public Administration.
• Apply: fpsc.gov.pk

Subject Specialist (Medical & Allied Health)

PPS-8 · Islamabad · 01 Post

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and review Medical & Allied Health examination content for FPSC competitive examinations.
• Set question papers aligned with graduate and postgraduate level assessment standards in medical fields.
• Review and moderate examination content for clinical accuracy and relevance.
• Contribute subject matter expertise to the digitized examination content bank.
• Collaborate with the project team to digitize and structure existing medical examination materials.
• Support quality checks on digitized Medical & Allied Health content within the new system.
• Provide guidance on examination content standards and best practices in medical fields.
• Participate in content review committees as required by the project.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: 16 years education in Medical & Allied Health.
• Experience: 5+ years of teaching experience in the field.
• Key Skills: Question paper setting, content review, subject matter expertise in Medical & Allied Health.
• Apply: fpsc.gov.pk

Software Developer

PPS-7 · Islamabad · 02 Posts

Job Responsibilities

• Develop full-featured web applications for FPSC’s examination automation system.
• Build front-end interfaces using React or Angular frameworks.
• Develop back-end services and APIs using Node.js, Python, PHP, or Java.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs for system integration and data exchange.
• Work with relational databases to design and optimize data structures.
• Use Git for version control and collaborative development workflows.
• Debug and resolve technical issues across the application stack.
• Participate in code reviews and follow secure coding best practices.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS/Software Engineering.
• Experience: 2+ years of full stack development experience.
• Key Skills: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React/Angular, Node.js/Python/PHP/Java, relational databases, RESTful APIs, Git.
• Apply: fpsc.gov.pk

System/Network Engineer

PPS-7 · Islamabad · 05 Posts

Job Responsibilities

• Manage enterprise IT systems and network infrastructure supporting the digitization project.
• Configure and maintain routing, switching, firewalls, and VPN/MPLS connections.
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues promptly.
• Support virtualization infrastructure and server administration tasks.
• Implement network security measures to protect FPSC’s IT environment.
• Maintain documentation of network configurations and system architecture.
• Support disaster recovery planning and system backup procedures.
• Provide technical support for hardware and software issues across the project team.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS/IT.
• Experience: 2+ years of experience in enterprise IT systems/network management.
• Certification: CCNA/CCNP preferred.
• Key Skills: OS administration, virtualization, routing, switching, firewalls, VPN/MPLS.
• Apply: fpsc.gov.pk

QA & Testing Engineer

PPS-7 · Islamabad · 02 Posts

Job Responsibilities

• Execute manual testing of software features and functionality for the examination automation system.
• Write and maintain test cases based on functional and technical requirements.
• Identify, document, and track defects through the bug tracking system.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and support SDLC-aligned testing practices.
• Conduct regression testing to ensure new changes do not break existing functionality.
• Collaborate with developers to reproduce and resolve reported issues.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) coordination with FPSC stakeholders.
• Report testing progress and quality metrics to the QA Manager.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: 16 years education in CS/Software Engineering/IT.
• Experience: 2+ years of QA experience with hands-on manual testing.
• Key Skills: Manual testing, Agile/SDLC familiarity, defect tracking, test case writing.
• Apply: fpsc.gov.pk