Principal Technician

About This Job

Principal Technician is advertised by the Federal Public Service Commission in Consolidated Advertisement No. 3/2026 under case F.4-148/2026-R. The official notice lists 5 vacancies at BS-17 in Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad, Ministry of Department National Health Services. Regulations and Coordination.. The appointment is described as temporary, and the stated place of posting is Islamabad. Eligibility is tied to the advertised domicile and quota distribution: Punjab=Three (Open Merit=Two & Women quota=One). Sindh (Rural) (Open Merit)=One and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Open Meri)=One S.No. Categories No. of Relevant Subject / Discipline Vacancies — A Cardiology 01 Cardiology / Cardiology Technology / Cardiovascular — ~ Technology B - B General 01 Anesthesia / Anesthesia Technology / Cardiology / Cardiology Technology / Cardiovascular Technology / Operation Theatre / Operation Theatre Sciences / Operation Theatre Technology / Pathology / Microbiology and Pathology / Molecular Pathology / Bio Chemistry Chemical Pathology & Diagnostic Endocrinology / Microbiology / Pharmacy / Physiotherapy / Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Sciences / Radiology / Radiology Technology / Diagnostic Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology & Imaging Technology / Surgical / Operation Theatre Sciences / Operation Theatre Technology / Dental / Dental Technology / Dental Care Professional / Hygiene / Dental Hygiene / EEG / Neurophysiology Lab / Neurophysiology Nephrology / Renal Dialysis Technology / Ophthalmology / Optometry & Ophthalmic Technology / Investigative Ophthalmology / Optometry / Orthoptics / Optometry & N _ Orthoptics / ENT / Audiology C Medical 01 Pharmacy . Store D Operation 01 Operation Theatre / Operation Theatre Sciences / Operation L Theatre. Theatre Technology _ 1 TE Pathology 1 Pathology / Microbiology and Pathology / Molecular Pathology / Bio Chemistry / Chemical Pathology & I Diagnostic Endocrinology / Microbiology - Total 05 So Note (i) In addition, any other equivalent qualification in relevant discipline category recognized by PMDC (ii) Candidates must clearly indicate in their application form the category (A) to (E) for which they apply. Separate online application and separate fee be paid for each category. _. The post is open to eligible male and female candidates subject to the quota wording in the notice. The advertised age condition is 22-30 years plus five years Applicants should calculate age on the closing date and should not assume any relaxation beyond what FPSC permits. The minimum qualification transcribed from the official case page is: Second Class or Grade ‘C* Master's OR Bachelor (16 years education) degree in the relevant discipline So . The experience condition is: Second Class or Grade ‘C* Master's OR Bachelor (16 years education) degree in the relevant discipline So . Where the notice requires HEC recognition, professional registration or equivalence, the candidate must possess the relevant proof by the closing date.

Applications close on 31 August 2026 and must be submitted through the FPSC online recruitment system. First create or update the candidate profile, choose case F.4-148/2026-R, enter the requested education and experience, and generate the computerised PSID for the application fee. The fee for this BS-17 case is Rs 600; it should be paid through a participating 1-Link channel before final submission. FPSC states that a hard-copy application is not required at this stage. Use an active email address and mobile number, review every field carefully, and retain the application number and payment evidence. The online application may be edited only within the facility and period allowed by FPSC. Government employees should apply through proper channel and obtain departmental permission where applicable. Candidates claiming an equivalent foreign or local qualification should keep the HEC or competent authority equivalence certificate ready. Do not send original documents with the online form; FPSC normally calls for supporting records from shortlisted or test-qualified candidates.

Selection will follow the FPSC process described in the consolidated advertisement, which may include a written or screening test and a later interview, document scrutiny, medical requirements or other case-specific assessment. Tests under this phase are tentatively scheduled from 10 October 2026, so applicants should monitor the FPSC website, email and SMS after applying. Admission certificates are downloaded online and candidates must bring the original CNIC and required certificate to the test centre. Meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee shortlisting, and inaccurate claims can lead to rejection. Before submitting, compare your degree title, subjects, division or CGPA, registration, experience dates, domicile and age directly with the case entry in the official 32-page PDF. Keep originals plus attested copies available for later scrutiny. FPSC is the authoritative source for corrections, test schedules and notices. No agent or private job website is required to complete the application.

Job Information

Commission / Board

FPSC

Place of posting

Islamabad

City

Islamabad

Postal Code

44000

Domicile

Punjab=Three (Open Merit=Two & Women quota=One). Sindh (Rural) (Open Merit)=One and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Open Meri)=One S.No. Categories No. of Relevant Subject / Discipline Vacancies — A Cardiology 01 Cardiology / Cardiology Technology / Cardiovascular — ~ Technology B - B General 01 Anesthesia / Anesthesia Technology / Cardiology / Cardiology Technology / Cardiovascular Technology / Operation Theatre / Operation Theatre Sciences / Operation Theatre Technology / Pathology / Microbiology and Pathology / Molecular Pathology / Bio Chemistry Chemical Pathology & Diagnostic Endocrinology / Microbiology / Pharmacy / Physiotherapy / Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Sciences / Radiology / Radiology Technology / Diagnostic Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology & Imaging Technology / Surgical / Operation Theatre Sciences / Operation Theatre Technology / Dental / Dental Technology / Dental Care Professional / Hygiene / Dental Hygiene / EEG / Neurophysiology Lab / Neurophysiology Nephrology / Renal Dialysis Technology / Ophthalmology / Optometry & Ophthalmic Technology / Investigative Ophthalmology / Optometry / Orthoptics / Optometry & N _ Orthoptics / ENT / Audiology C Medical 01 Pharmacy . Store D Operation 01 Operation Theatre / Operation Theatre Sciences / Operation L Theatre. Theatre Technology _ 1 TE Pathology 1 Pathology / Microbiology and Pathology / Molecular Pathology / Bio Chemistry / Chemical Pathology & I Diagnostic Endocrinology / Microbiology - Total 05 So Note (i) In addition, any other equivalent qualification in relevant discipline category recognized by PMDC (ii) Candidates must clearly indicate in their application form the category (A) to (E) for which they apply. Separate online application and separate fee be paid for each category. _

Age (Male)

22–35 years

Age (Female)

22–35 years

Age note

22-30 years plus five years

Salary / BPS

BS-17 - Federal Government pay scale with admissible allowances

Case No.

F.4-148/2026-R

Advt. No.

Consolidated Advertisement No. 3/2026

Advt. date

11 August 2026

Sr. No.

148

Application fee

₨ 600

Fee note

FPSC application fee is Rs 600 for BS-17. Generate a PSID on the FPSC portal and pay through the 1-Link participating channels before submitting the online application.

Last date

31 August 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification:Second Class or Grade ‘C* Master's OR Bachelor (16 years education) degree in the relevant discipline So .
• Experience:Second Class or Grade ‘C* Master's OR Bachelor (16 years education) degree in the relevant discipline So .

Posts Breakdown

Test / Selection Process

Important Dates

1. Advertisement Published11 August 2026
2. Last Date to Apply31 August 2026

How to Apply

1. Register and log in at the FPSC online application portal (online.fpsc.gov.pk).
2. Select this post under the relevant FPSC advertisement and complete the online application form, uploading the required documents and photograph.
3. Pay the prescribed application fee, if applicable, via the method specified on the portal before the closing date.
4. Submit the application online and retain the system-generated confirmation/print-out; download the Roll Number Slip from the FPSC website once issued.

Additional Details

Source Verified

true

Official Case No

F.4-148/2026-R

Verification Method

Rendered official PDF and page-by-page OCR

Tentative Test Start

2026-10-10

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