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FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

(Curriculum & Research Wing)

Schemes and Syllabi for Screening/Professional Tests as well as Descriptive Examination

Relating to Posts Advertised under Consolidated Advertisement No. 10/2017

S. Case No. Particulars of Post(s) Qualifications for Posts Test Specification Topics of Syllabi
No F.4-
1. 185/2017 Chemist (BS-17), Second Class or Grade ‘C’ M.Sc. Part-I
Objective Type Test (MCQ)
Geological Survey of degree in Chemistry with Vocabulary, Grammar Usage, Sentence Structuring
Pakistan, Ministry of specialization in Analytical/ Part-I
Part-II
Petroleum and Natural Inorganic/ Physical or Geo-
English = 20 marks  Basic concept of Analytical Chemistry.
Resources. Chemistry from a university
recognized by HEC.  Chemical Analysis of Water
Part-II
 Classical Analytical Methods
Professional Test = 80 marks  Theory, Technique and Calculation of Volumetric and
Gravimetric Analysis.
 Coal Analysis particularly Analysis of Proximate and
Ultimate
 Statistical Thermodynamics
 Oxidation-Reduction Titration
 Decomposition Techniques of Rock and Minerals
 Method of maintaining accuracy/precision in Chemical
Analysis
2. 217/2017 Assistant Private i. Second Class or Grade “C”  Typing Test with minimum Speed of 50 W.P.M 50 Marks
Secretary (BS-16), Naval Bachelor’s degree from a  Shorthand Test with minimum Speed of 100 W.P.M 50 Marks
Headquarters, Ministry of University recognized by HEC.
Defence ii. A minimum speed of 100/50
W.P.M in shorthand/typing
respectively
iii. Must be computer literate.
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S. Case No. Particulars of Post(s) Qualifications for Posts Test Specification Topics of Syllabi
No F.4-
3. 223/2017 Assistant Director (BS- Second Class or Grade ‘C’ M.Sc. Part-I
Objective Type Test (MCQ)
17), Geological Survey of degree in Geology or equivalent Vocabulary, Grammar Usage, Sentence Structuring.
Pakistan, Ministry of qualification from a University Part-I Part-II
Petroleum and Natural recognized by the HEC  Physical Geology
English = 20 marks
Resources.  Stratigraphy
Part-II  Structural Geology
Professional Test = 80 marks  Plate Tectonics
 Palaeontology (Invertebrate & Vertebrate)
 Geochemistry
 Geological Mapping
 Petroleum Geology
 Engineering and Environmental Geology
 Mineral and Energy Resources
4. 232/2017 Fire Officer (BS-16), i. Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Part-I
Objective Type Test (MCQ)
Pakistan Navy, Ministry Bachelor’s Degree in Science. Grammar Usage, Sentence Structuring.
of Defence. ii. Two (2) years post qualification Part-I Part-II
experience in Fire Fighting/  Duties of Fire Officer
English = 20 marks
Handling/ Testing or Repair of  Principles of explosives
Ammunition Stores. Part-II  Fire Behavior
Professional Test = 80 marks  Firefighter Personal Protective Equipment
 Ammunition Inspection
 Rescue & Extrication Techniques
 Explosives Storage Management
 Fire Detection, Alarm and Suppression
 Basic Pre-Hospital Care for Firefighter
 Live Fire Techniques
5. 233/2017 Dietitian (Female) (BS- i. Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Part-I
Objective Type Test (MCQ)
16), Pakistan Navy, Bachelor’s Degree in Home Vocabulary, Grammar Usage, Sentence Structuring
Ministry of Defence. Economics Part-I
Part-II
ii. One (1) year post qualification
English = 20 marks  Fundamentals of Food & Nutrition
experience in the field of
Dietitian. Part-II  Principles of Diet Therapy.
 Planning & Preparation of Balanced Diet.
Professional Test = 80 marks  Physiological aspect of Nutrition
 Food Microbiology
 Energy Value of Foods
 Sanitation and Hygiene
 Nutrition Health & Prevention
 Essentials of Communication
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S. Case No. Particulars of Post(s) Qualifications for Posts Test Specification Topics of Syllabi
No F.4-
6. 247/2017 Assistant Private i. Second Class or Grade “C”  Typing Test with minimum Speed of 50 W.P.M 50 Marks
Secretary (BS-16), Bachelor’s degree from a  Shorthand Test with minimum Speed of 100 W.P.M 50 Marks
Directorate General, University recognized by HEC.
Pakistan Post Office, ii. A minimum speed of 100/50
Ministry of W.P.M in shorthand/typing
Communications. respectively
iii. Must be computer literate.
7. 251/2017 Information Technology Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Part-I
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Part-I
Teacher/ Instructor Grammar Usage, Sentence Structuring.
(Male) (BS-16 Plus 25% Science/ Information Technology English =20 marks Part-II
Special Pay), Education or equivalent qualification from a  Introduction to Computing
Department, Gilgit University recognized by the HEC. Part-II  Programming Basics
Baltistan, Ministry of  Communication and Network
Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Subject Test=50 marks  Basic Operating System Concept
Baltistan. Part-III  Modern Technologies in IT
Part-III
Professional Test=30 marks  Teaching Techniques and Methodology
 Educational Psychology and Philosophy
 Testing and Evaluation
 Curriculum Development
8. 252/2017 Information Technology Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Part-I
Master’s degree in Computer Part-I
Teacher/ Instructor Vocabulary, Grammar Usage, Sentence Structuring.
(Male) (BS-17 Plus 25% Science/ Information Technology English =20 marks Part-II
Special Pay), Education or BCS (Hons) or Equivalent  Introduction to Computing
Department, Gilgit qualification from a University Part-II  Programming Basics
Baltistan, Ministry of recognized by the HEC.  Communication and Network
Subject Test=50 marks  Basic Operating System Concept
Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit
Baltistan. Part-III  Modern Technologies in IT
Part-III
Professional Test=30 marks  Teaching Techniques and Methodology
 Educational Psychology and Philosophy
 Testing and Evaluation
 Curriculum Development
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S. Case No. Particulars of Post(s) Qualifications for Posts Test Specification Topics of Syllabi
No F.4-
9. 254/2017 Drawing Mistress (BS- Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Part-I
Objective Type Test (MCQ)
16), Federal Government BA/B.Sc. Degree with B.Ed. Grammar Usage, Sentence Structuring
Girls Schools, Federal alongwith one year Diploma in Part-I Part-II
Directorate of Education, Drawing.  Drawing & Design Theory
Capital Administration & OR English =20 marks
 Linear Perspective
Development Division Second Class or Grade ‘C’
Part-II  Elements & Principles of Image Making
Bachelor Degree in Fine Arts with
 Painting: Basic elements of Art, concepts, media and
B.Ed. Subject Test=40 marks formats.
Part-III  Printmaking: Basic elements of art and design
principles, concepts, media, and formats.
Professional Test=40 marks Part-III
 Education System in Pakistan,
 Educational Psychology,
 Class Room Management and Discipline,
 Instructional Planning and Teaching Strategies,
 Students Evaluation and Examination System,
 Educational Guidance and Counselling.
10. 257/2017 Assistant Private i. Second Class or Grade “C”  Typing Test with minimum Speed of 50 W.P.M 50 Marks
Secretary (BS-16), Bachelor’s degree from a  Shorthand Test with minimum Speed of 100 W.P.M 50 Marks
Federal Public Service University recognized by HEC.
Commission ii. A minimum speed of 100/50
11. 259/2017 Assistant Private W.P.M in shorthand/typing
Secretary (BS-16), respectively
Finance Division. iii. Must be computer literate.
12. 260/2017 Assistant Private
Secretary (BS-16),
Management Services
Wing, Establishment
Division
13. 261/2017 Assistant Private
Secretary (BS-16),
National Industrial
Relations Commission
(NIRC), Ministry of
Overseas Pakistanis &
Human Resource
Development
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Schemes and Syllabi for Written Examination (Descriptive)

for All Posts in BS-18 & BS-19 included in Consolidated
Advertisement No. 10/2017
PAPER-I: ENGLISH
Max Marks: 100 Time Allowed: 3 Hours

(i) English Essay-50 Marks: Candidates will be required to write an Essay in English
comprising 1500 words from a set of six given topics. Candidates are expected to
reflect comprehensive and research based knowledge on a selected topic.
Candidate’s articulation, expression and technical approach to the style of English
Essay writing will be examined.
(ii) English (Composition and Précis)-50 Marks:
The examination will test the candidate’s abilities to handle Précis Writing, Reading
Comprehension, Sentence Structuring, Translation, Grammar and Vocabulary, etc.
Précis Writing (10 marks): A selected passage with an orientation of generic
understanding and enough flexibility for compression shall be given for précising and
suggesting an appropriate title.
Reading Comprehension (10 marks)
A selected passage that is rich in substance but not very technical or discipline-
specific shall be given, followed by five questions, each carrying 2 marks.
Grammar and Vocabulary (10 marks): Correct usage of Tense, Articles,
Prepositions, Conjunctions, Punctuation, Phrasal Verbs, Synonyms and Antonyms etc.
Sentence Correction (5 marks): Ten sentences shall be given each having a clear
structural flaw in terms of grammar or punctuation. The candidates shall be asked to
rewrite them with really needed correction only, without marking unnecessary
alterations. No two or more sentences should have exactly the same problem, and 2-3
sentences shall be based on correction of punctuation marks.
Grouping of Words (5 marks): A random list of ten words of moderate standard
(neither very easy nor utterly unfamiliar) shall be given, to be grouped by the
candidates in pairs of those having similar or opposite meaning, as may be clearly
directed in the question.
Pairs of Words (5 marks): Five pairs shall be given of seemingly similar words with
different meanings, generally confused in communication, for bringing out the
difference in meaning of any five of them by first explaining them in parenthesis and
then using them in sentences.
Translation (5 marks): Ten short Urdu sentences involving structural composition,
significant terms and figurative/idiomatic expressions shall be given, to be accurately
translated in English.
SUGGESTED READINGS
Sr. No. Title Author
1. English Grammar in Use Raymond Murphy (Cambridge University Press)
2. Practical English Usage M. Swan (Oxford University Press)
3. The Little, Brown Handbook H. Ramsey Flower & Jane Aaron (The Little,
Brown & Co; Harper Collins)
4. A University English Grammar R. Quirk & S. Greenbaum (ELBS; Longmans)
5. Write Better, Speak Better Readers Digest Association
6. Modern English in Action Henry Christ (D.C. Heath & Co.)
7. Exploring the World of English Syed Saadat Ali Shah
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PAPER-II: PROFESSIONAL
Max Marks: 100 Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Case No. F.4-229/2017-R
Particulars of post Deputy Director (Legal) (BS-18), Policy Wing, Ministry of Petroleum
and Natural Resources.
Minimum Qualification i. Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent.
& Experience: ii. Five (5) years post qualification experience in BS-17 or equivalent
in the field of law of petroleum sector.

LAW: 100 Marks

I. Definitions of Crime

II. All Provisions of:

i. Concept of arbitration, arbitration with or without intervention of court and in civil
suits.
ii. Establishment of Civil Courts with their Original & Appellate Jurisdiction.
iii. The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
iv. Pakistan Panel Code, 1860
v. Qanun-e-Shahdat Order, 1984
vi. Criminal Procedure Code, 1898

III. Legal Terminologies

SUGGESTED READINGS

S. No. Title Author

1. Pakistan Panel Code, 1860 M. Mahmood
2. Criminal Procedure Code, 1898 Shaukat Mahmood
3. Law of Evidence Justice (R) Khalid ur Rahman Khan
4. Qanun-e-Shahdat Order, 1984 as adapted from Principles and
Digest of the Law of Evidence by M.
Monir
5. The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 Aamir Raza A. Khan
6. The Arbitration Laws in Pakistan M. Mahmood
7. Civil Courts Ordinance, 1962 Nisar Ahmad Nisar
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PAPER-II: PROFESSIONAL
Max Marks: 100 Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Case No. F.4-235/2017-R
Particulars of post Senior Research Officer (BS-18), GHQ, Ministry of Defence.
Minimum Qualification i. Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent qualifications) in Chemical
& Experience: Engineering.
ii. Five (5) years post qualification experience in Research
Development, Production, R&D Project Management and Contract
Research in Defence R&D and Production Organization.
iii. Background and working knowledge in the subject of Research,
ammunition, Chemicals, petro-chemicals, POLs, General Stores and
Clothing and related technologies.

Part-I: (Research and Planning) 50 Marks

i. Communication Skills, Technical Writing and Presentation Skills
Paragraph writing, Essay writing, Translation skills, Academic skills, Academic writing,
Technical Report writing, Progress report writing,
ii. Planning and Management
a) Project Management
Project Management. Processes Integration Management, Project Plan
Development, Project Plan Execution and Overall Change Control.
b) Time Management
Activity Definition, Activity Sequencing, Activity Duration Estimation, Schedule
Development and Schedule Control.
c) Risk Management
Risk Identification, Risk Quantification, Risk Response Development and Risk
Response Control.
d) Procurement Management
Procurement Planning, Solicitation Planning, Solicitation, Source Selection, Contract
Administration and Contract Close-Out.
e) Closing
Administrative Closure, Contract Close-Out and Lessons Learnt.
f) Statistical Techniques
All statistical techniques related to Planning & Research

Part-II: (Chemical Engineering) 50 Marks

A). Chemical Process Technology (CPT)

Introduction and Historical development of Chemical Process Industry in Pakistan
Heavy Chemicals: Sulphuric Acid, Nitric Acid, Sodium carbonate and sodium
hydroxide;
Fertilizers; Urea, Potassium Nitrate, Super phosphate. Di-ammonium Phosphate;
Explosives; Introduction, Types, Manufacture, Uses;
Gas & Oil processing; Oil refining and gas purification; Industrial gases; Carbon
dioxide, Hydrogen, Nitrogen;
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B). Fuels, Combustion and Fluid Flow

Introduction and survey of locally available fuels, quantity, quality, prices and uses.
Industrial fuels. Classification and storage of solid, liquids and gaseous fuels. Criteria
for the selection of fuels for industrial purposes; Coke and its industrial manufacture
and uses; Petroleum and its distillation products; Synthetic fuels; Testing of fuels;
Combustion calculations; Furnaces, Burners and their performance. Fluid static’s,
Nature of flow, Fluid Motion, Piping, Pumping, Flow through packed beds,
Fluidization, Compressible flow, Flow Measurement

C). Chemical Plant Design

Introduction. Process design development. General design consideration. Health and
safety; Fire and explosion hazards; Optimum design. Materials of fabrication and
selection. Introduction to vessel design. Review of design of mass transfer, material
transfer, material handling and heat transfer including furnaces and refrigeration
units. Introduction to piping design. Introduction to computer aided design.
SUGGESTED READINGS

S. No. Title Author

1. Practical English Grammar A.J. Thomson and A.V. Martinet.
2. Writing. Intermediate Marie-Chrisitine Boutin, Suzanne Brinand
and Francoise Grellet.
3. Writing. Upper-Intermediate Rob Nolasco.
4. Reading. Advanced Brian Tomlinson and Rod Ellis.
5. Study Skills Riachard Yorky
6. Writing. Advanced Ron White.
7. College Writing Skills John Langan.
8. Patterns of College Writing Laurie G. Kirszner and Stephen R. Mandell.
9. The Mercury Reader. A Custom Janice Neulib; Kathleen Shine Cain;
Publication. Stephen Ruffus and Maurice Scharton.
10. Project Management Body of Project Management Institute (PMI)
Knowledge, standards committee
11. Software Project Management S.A. Kelkar, A Concise Study, Prentice
Hall of India.
12. A Textbook of Chemical Technology Pandey G.N.
13. Industrial Chemistry” Riegel
14. Chemical Engineering Smith J.M., Van Ness H.C., Abbott M.M.
Thermodynamics

15. Applied Thermodynamics Eastop, Mc Conkey

16. Fuels and Combustion Himus
17. Synthetic Fuels. Probstein
18. Unit Operations of Chemical McCabe Warren L., Smith Julian C.,
Engineering Harriott peter
19. Fluid Mechanics for Chemical Noel-de-Nevers
Engineers
20. Chemical Product Design E.L. Cussler and G.D. Moggridge,
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PAPER-II: PROFESSIONAL
Max Marks: 100 Time Allowed: 3 Hours

Case No. F.4-245/2017-R

Particulars of post Deputy Chief (Fuel) (BS-19), Energy Appraisal & Plan
Formulation Section, Energy Wing, Ministry of Planning,
Development and Reform.
Minimum Qualification i. Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Master’s Degree or equivalent
& Experience: qualification in Petroleum Geology or Geology with
specialization in Coal Resources.
OR
Bachelor’s Degree of Engineering or equivalent qualifications
in Petroleum, Gas Reservoir, Chemical, Energy, or Mining
Engineering with specialization in Coal mining/technology.
ii. Ten (10) years post qualification experience in exploration of
fuel and energy resources and/or production planning and
designing in this field.

Part-I: (Research and Planning) 50 Marks

i. Communication Skills, Technical Writing and Presentation Skills
Paragraph writing, Essay writing, Translation skills, Study skills, Academic skills,
Academic writing, Technical Report writing, Progress report writing, Presentation skills
ii. Planning and Management
a) Project Management
Project Management, Processes Integration Management, Project Plan
Development, Project Plan Execution and Overall Change Control.
b) Scope Management
Initiation, Scope Planning, Scope Definition, Scope Verification and Scope Change
Control.
c) Time Management
Activity Definition, Activity Sequencing, Activity Duration Estimation, Schedule
Development and Schedule Control.
d) Communications Management
Communications Planning, Information Distribution, Performance Reporting and
Administrative Closure.
e) Statistical Techniques
All statistical techniques related to Planning & Research

Part-II: ( Exploration of Fuel and Energy) 50 Marks

i. Petroleum Geology & Exploration
Geological history of Petroleum. The origin, migration and accumulation of petroleum,
Reservoirs with abnormal pressure and temperature. Geological distribution of petroleum in
the world. Geological basins of Pakistan. Geology of existing oil and gas fields in Pakistan.
Surface geological methods for petroleum exploration. Use of topography and surface
features for oil prospecting. Geophysical exploration methods with emphasis on seismic
methods.
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ii. Coal Geology

Definition, composition, classification and origin of coal. Lithotypes and coal macerals.
Chemical and petrographical analysis. Application of coal petrography. Depositional
environments of coal and coal bearing strata, coalification process, types of coal basins and
their tectonic setting, concepts of cyclic deposition in coal basin, origin of splits and partings
in coal seams. Structural problems relevant to exploration & mining. Coal utilization and
resource evaluation. Coal bearing sequences of Pakistan. Methods of coal exploration:
geological, geophysical and drilling. Coal mining and its environmental issues.
SUGGESTED READINGS
S. No. Title Author
1. Practical English Grammar A.J. Thomson and A.V. Martinet.
2. Writing. Intermediate Marie-Chrisitine Boutin, Suzanne Brinand
and Francoise Grellet.
3. Writing. Upper-Intermediate Rob Nolasco.
4. Reading. Advanced Brian Tomlinson and Rod Ellis.
5. Study Skills Riachard Yorky
6. Writing. Advanced Ron White.
7. College Writing Skills John Langan.
8. Patterns of College Writing Laurie G. Kirszner and Stephen R. Mandell.
9. The Mercury Reader. A Custom Janice Neulib; Kathleen Shine Cain;
Publication. Stephen Ruffus and Maurice Scharton.
10. Project Management Body of Project Management Institute (PMI)
Knowledge, standards committee
11. Software Project Management S.A. Kelkar, A Concise Study, Prentice
Hall of India.
12. Geology of Petroleum A. I. Levorsen.
13. Basic Petroleum Geology Peter K. Link.
14. Petroleum Geology of Pakistan Iqbal B. Kadri.
15. Geophysical Prospecting Milton, B. Dobrin.
16. Basic Exploration Geophysics Robinson
17. Significance of Coal Resources of Kazmi
Pakistan
18. Sedimentology of Coal and Coal Rehmani & Flores
Bearing Sequences
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PAPER-II: PROFESSIONAL
Max Marks: 100 Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Case No. F.4-250/2017-R
Particulars of post Director (BS-19), Federal Public Service Commission.
Minimum Qualification i. Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Master’s Degree or equivalent
& Experience: qualification from a University recognized by HEC.
ii. Twelve (12) years post qualification experience in BS-17 or
equivalent in Govt./Semi Government/ Autonomous bodies or an
organization of repute in the field of Public Administration/
Establishment/ Human Resource Management/ Financial
Management/ Selection of Personnel.

Part-I: 50 Marks
(Public Administration & Office Management)

I. Public Administration: Nature and scope, Role of Public Administration in a

modern Welfare State; Issues & Challenges of Public Administration in Pakistan;

II. Bureaucracy: Concept of Bureaucracy, Bureaucracy of Pakistan as a Change

Agent;

III. Administrative Accountability: Internal and External Controls; Executive Control,

Legislative Control, Judicial Control, Ombudsman, Public Opinion and Pressure
Groups; Problems of Administrative Accountability in Pakistan;

IV. Planning: Types of Plans, Planning Process; Principles of Planning, Planning

Machinery in Pakistan;

V. FPSC Ordinance 1977;

VI. The Civil Service of Pakistan: Structure, Role of Civil Service in Good Governance;
Part-II: 50 Marks
(Human Resource, Financial Management,
Quality Management and Information Technology)

I. Human Resource and Financial Management

Definition, Significance and Scope of Human Resource Management;
Organization—Types of Organization, Organization of the Federal and Provincial
Governments, Public Sector Enterprises; Approaches to Human Resource
Management. Personnel Administration—Tools of Personnel Management:
Selection, Training, Promotion, Compensation, Discipline; Communication,
Communication Channels and Principles of Public Relations; Human Behaviour and
Organizations Administration.—Elements of Financial Administration, Performance
Programmed Budgeting, Principles of Budgeting, Auditing and Accounting.
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II. Basic Concept of Quality Management

ISO-9000, ISO-13000, other certifications regarding quality measurement;
management, management for Results, Setting Performance Goals and Targets;
Job Analysis: Job Description, Job Specification, Performance Evaluation;

III. Information Technology and MS Office

Fundamentals of Computer: CPU, Memory Devices, Types of Computers,
Characteristics of Computer and related material; Application Software: Microsoft
Word, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Excel; Search Engines, Web Design, Email,
Internet Surfing, Social Networking (Facebook, Twitter, etc); General Introduction to
Virus and Antivirus utilities; Programming Languages

SUGGESTED READINGS

S. No. Title Author

1. An Introduction to the Public Administration E.N. Cladden
2. Bureaucracy: Modern Society Pebr, M.Blau.
3. Public Administration for a Welfare State Paul Abbleby
4. The Bureaucracy of Pakistan Charles F. Kennedy
5. Human Resource Management H.T.Graham &Roger Bennett
6. Management James A.F.Stoner, R.Eward
Freeman, Daniel R.Gilbert Jr.
7. Understanding Computer: Today and Deborah Morley, Charles
Tomorrow Parker
8. MS Office 365 Handbook: 2013 Edition Kevin Wilson
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PAPER-II: PROFESSIONAL
Max Marks: 100 Time Allowed: 3 Hours

Case No. F.4-255-A/2017-R

Particulars of post Assistant Professor (Female) (Botany) (BS-18), Federal
Government Colleges for Girls, Federal Directorate of Education
Islamabad, Capital Administration & Development Division.
Minimum Qualification Ph.D. Degree in the relevant subject with one (1) year post
& Experience: qualification teaching experience at College/ University level
OR
M.Phil Degree in the relevant subject with three (3) years post
qualification teaching experience at College/ University level
OR
Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Master’s Degree in the relevant
subject with five (5) years post qualification teaching experience at
College/ University level.
Part-I: (Botany) 50 Marks
I. Algae, Fungi and Bryophytes
 Phycology: Distribution, Classification, Structure, Life History and Economic
importance of the main groups of Algae.
 Mycology and Plant Pathology: Structure, Reproduction, Classification and
Economic importance of the main groups of Fungi. Diseases of economically
important crops and general principles of their control
 Bryology: Structure and reproduction of bryophytes, Evolution of Gametophyte
and Sporophyte.
II. Anatomy and Embryology
 Primary and secondary tissues. Meristems. Secondary growth in dicot stem.
Anatomy of leaf, stem and root.
 Micro and megasporogenesis, pollination mechanism, fertilization, development of
Embryo and Endosperm, Seed dispersal.
III. Plant Physiology
 Plant water relations, Osmotic Quantities, component potentials of water and their
role in transport, water absorption by roots, transpiration. Role of essential mineral
elements and their uptake. Plant hormones. Photoperiodism, Vernalization.
Dormancy and Seed germination. Enzymes.
 Photosynthesis: Plant pigments, Light reaction, CO2 fixation, Mechanism of
photophosphorylation.
 Respiration: Glycolysis, Kreb cycle, Mechanism of oxidative phosphorylation.
IV. Ecology
 Influence of climatic, edaphic and biotic factors on plant growth. Vegetation
sampling techniques. Concepts of ecosystems and their productivity, ecological
energetics, Pyramids (of numbers, biomass and energy), trophic levels, food
chains and food webs. Biogeochemical cycles (Hydrological and Nitrogen).
Succession.
 Causes and reclamation of soil salinity and water logging in Pakistan. Soil
erosion, its control and soil conservation methods. Deforestation. Biodiversity
conservation. Pollution.
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V. Cytology
 Cell cycle, cellular morphology, chemistry of cell wall and cell membrane, cell to
cell communication, plant tissue and cell culture, cell senescence and cell death.
 Ultra-structure of various cell organelles: Mitochondria, Golgi bodies, Endoplasmic
reticulum, Plastids, Ribosomes, Glyoxysomes, Vaculoes, Nucleus.
VI. Molecular Biology
 Nucleic acids, DNA as hereditary material, DNA replication, Transcription, Genetic
code, Protein synthesis, Genetic engineering and its application, Genetically
Modified Organisms (GMO).
Part-II: (Professional) 50 Marks
I. Development of Curriculum and Instructional Material
 Elements of Curriculum.
 Curriculum Development Process: Need Assessment, Formulation of Aims and
Objectives, Taxonomies of Educational Objectives, Selection of Content,
Development of Curricular Materials.
II. Process of Teaching and Teaching Strategies
 Process of Classroom Communication
 Factors affecting Classroom Communication
 Barriers to Classroom Communications
 Use of Instructional Materials and Media
III. Educational Assessment and Evaluation
 Concept of Classroom Assessment and Evaluation
 Distinction between Assessment, Evaluation and Measurement
 Approaches to Evaluation: Formative Evaluation; Summative Evaluation
 Types of Test: Essay Type; Objective Type: Multiple Choice, True-False Items,
Matching Type; Principles of Construction of these Test
 Characteristics of a Good Test: Validity, Reliability, Objectivity, Usability
IV. Educational Administration and Supervision
 The Concept of Administration
 Educational Supervision
V. Research Methods in Education
 Scientific Method and its Application in Education
 Sampling Techniques:
 Research Instruments: Questionnaire: Interview; Test; Observation; Rating Scale
 Research Proposal and Report Writing
SUGGESTED READINGS
S. No. Title Author
1. Esau’s Plant Anatormy: Meristems, Cells and Evert, F.F. and S.
Tissues of the Plant Body: Their Structure, Hichhorn 2006
Function and Development
2. Cryptogamic Botany-Algae and Fungi Smith, G. M. 2001
3. Cryptogamic Botany-Bryophyte and Smith, G. M. 2001
Pteridophyte
4. Comparative Morphology of the Vascular Plants Foster, A.S. and E.H.
Gifford. 1989
5. Plant and Environment Daubermine, R, F, 1974
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S. No. Title Author

6. Plant Taxonomy and Biosystematics Stac, C. A. 1980
7. Plant Physiology Taiz, L.& E. Zeiger 2006
8. Genetics: A Conceptual Approach. 4th edition Pierce, B. A. 2012
9. Molecular Cell Biology Lodish,H., A. Berk, S.L.
Zipursky, P. Matsudaira,
D. Baltimore and J.
Darnell 2000
10. Concepts of Genetics. 10th edition William S. Klug. 2012
11. Ilmi Biomolecules, Cell Biology and Genetics. Cheema, T.A. and
Cheema Z.T. 2009
12. Carvan Textbook of Botany Paper “ A” Malik, T. A. 2006
(Morphology of Plants)
13. Ecology (Principles and applications). 1st ed. Chapman, J.L. and Reiss,
Cambridge University Press UK. M.J. 1992.
14. Fundamentals of Ecology Odum, E.P. and Barrett,
G.W. 2004
15. Advanced Plant Taxonomy Mondal, A. K., 2009
16. Growth and Differentiation in Plants Phillips and Wareings
17. Research in Education JW Best
18. Integrating Education Technology into Teaching Roblyer
19. Curriculum Development S. M. Shahid
20. Educational Measurement and Evaluation S. M. Shahid
21. Educational Administration S. M. Shahid
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PAPER-II: PROFESSIONAL
Max Marks: 100 Time Allowed: 3 Hours

Case No. F.4-255-B/2017-R

Particulars of post Assistant Professor (Female) (Islamic Studies) (BS-18),
Federal Government Colleges for Girls, Federal Directorate of
Education Islamabad, Capital Administration & Development
Division.
Minimum Qualification Ph.D. Degree in the relevant subject with one (1) year post
& Experience: qualification teaching experience at College/ University level
OR
M.Phil Degree in the relevant subject with three (3) years post
qualification teaching experience at College/ University level
OR
Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Master’s Degree in the relevant
subject with five (5) years post qualification teaching experience at
College/ University level.
Part-I: (Islamic Studies) 50 Marks
I. Islam: the Code of Life
 Salient features of Islamic;
 Social System
 Political System
 Economic System
 Judicial System
 administrative System
 Responsibilities of civil servants
II. Study of Seerah
Need and importance of the study of Seerah Prophet Mohummad (PBAH) as;
 The Role Model
 Merciful for the universe.
 Preacher
 Diplomat
 Teacher and Educationalist
 Revolutionary Leader
III. Islamic Civilization and Culture:
 Meanings and the vital elements
 The role of civilisation in the development of the human personality and
communities
 Distinctions of Islamic Civilization;
o Tauheed
o Spiritualism
o Dignity of Man
o Equality
o Social Justice
o Moral values
o Tolerance
o Rule of Law
IV. Islam and World
 Impact of Islamic Civilization on the West and vice-versa.
 Muslim World and the Contemporary Challenges
 Interaction between East and West.
 The role of Islam in the modern world.
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Part-II: (Professional) 50 Marks

I. Development of Curriculum and Instructional Material

 Elements of Curriculum.
 Curriculum Development Process: Need Assessment, Formulation of Aims and
Objectives, Taxonomies of Educational Objectives, Selection of Content,
Development of Curricular Materials.
II. Process of Teaching and Teaching Strategies
 Process of Classroom Communication
 Factors affecting Classroom Communication
 Barriers to Classroom Communications
 Use of Instructional Materials and Media
III. Educational Assessment and Evaluation
 Concept of Classroom Assessment and Evaluation
 Distinction between Assessment, Evaluation and Measurement
 Approaches to Evaluation: Formative Evaluation; Summative Evaluation
 Types of Test: Essay Type; Objective Type: Multiple Choice, True-False Items,
Matching Type; Principles of Construction of these Test
 Characteristics of a Good Test: Validity, Reliability, Objectivity, Usability
IV. Educational Administration and Supervision
 The Concept of Administration
 Educational Supervision
V. Research Methods in Education
 Scientific Method and its Application in Education
 Sampling Techniques:
 Research Instruments: Questionnaire: Interview; Test; Observation; Rating Scale
 Research Proposal and Report Writing

SUGGESTED READINGS
S. No. Title Author
1. Islam: its meaning and Message Khurshid Ahmad
2. Islam: The Misunderstood Religion Muhammad Qutub
3. Towards Understanding Islam Abul Aala Moudoodi
4. Ideals and Realities of Islam Hussain Nasr,
5. A brief Survey of Muslim Science and Culture Muhammad Abdur –Rahman
6. Quranic Sciences Afzalur Rahman
7. Research in Education JW Best
8. Integrating Education Technology into Teaching Roblyer
9. Curriculum Development S.M. Shahid
10. Educational Measurement and Evaluation S.M. Shahid
11. Educational Administration S.M. Shahid
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PAPER-II: PROFESSIONAL
Max Marks: 100 Time Allowed: 3 Hours

Case No. F.4-255-C/2017-R

Particulars of post Assistant Professor (Female) (Pakistan Studies) (BS-18), Federal
Government Colleges for Girls, Federal Directorate of Education
Islamabad, Capital Administration & Development Division
Minimum Ph.D. Degree in the relevant subject with one (1) year post
Qualification & qualification teaching experience at College/ University level
Experience: OR
M.Phil Degree in the relevant subject with three (3) years post
qualification teaching experience at College/ University level
OR
Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Master’s Degree in the relevant subject
with five (5) years post qualification teaching experience at College/
University level.

Part-I: (Pakistan Studies) 50 Marks

I. Ideology of Pakistan-----definition and elucidation, historical aspects: Muslim rule in
the Sub-Continent, its downfall and efforts for Renaissance. Movements for
reforms-- Shaikh Ahmad Sarhindi, Shah Waliullah, Sayyid Ahmad Shaheed,
Aligarh, Deoband, Nadwah, and other educational institutions-------Sindh
Madrassah and Islamia College Peshawar. Ideology of Pakistan in the light of
Speeches and statements of Allama Iqbal and Quaid- i Azam Muhammad Ali
Jinnah.
II. Changing Security Dynamics for Pakistan: Challenges to National Security of
Pakistan
III. Pakistan War on Terror
IV. Foreign Policy of Pakistan Post 9/11
V. Evolution of Democratic System in Pakistan
VI. Hydro Politics ; Water Issues in Domestic and Regional Context
VII. Pakistan’s National Interest
VIII. Pakistan’s Energy Problems and their Effects
IX. Pakistan’s Relations with Neighbours
X. Pakistan and India Relations Since 1947
XI. Kashmir Issue
XII. The war in Afghanistan since 1979 and its impact on, and challenges to Pakistan,
in the Post 2014 era.
XIII. Latest Constitutional Amendments and Important Legislations,
XIV. The Prevailing Social Problems of Pakistan and the Strategies to Deal with Them,
Poverty, Education, Health and Sanitation.
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Part-II: (Professional) 50 Marks

I. Development of Curriculum and Instructional Material
 Elements of Curriculum.
 Curriculum Development Process: Need Assessment, Formulation of Aims and
Objectives, Taxonomies of Educational Objectives, Selection of Content,
Development of Curricular Materials.
II. Process of Teaching and Teaching Strategies
 Process of Classroom Communication
 Factors affecting Classroom Communication
 Barriers to Classroom Communications
 Use of Instructional Materials and Media
III. Educational Assessment and Evaluation
 Concept of Classroom Assessment and Evaluation
 Distinction between Assessment, Evaluation and Measurement
 Approaches to Evaluation: Formative Evaluation; Summative Evaluation
 Types of Test: Essay Type; Objective Type: Multiple Choice, True-False Items,
Matching Type; Principles of Construction of these Test
 Characteristics of a Good Test: Validity, Reliability, Objectivity, Usability
IV. Educational Administration and Supervision
 The Concept of Administration
 Educational Supervision
V. Research Methods in Education
 Scientific Method and its Application in Education
 Sampling Techniques:
 Research Instruments: Questionnaire: Interview; Test; Observation; Rating Scale
 Research Proposal and Report Writing
SUGGESTED READINGS

S. No. Title Author

1. Federalism and Ethnic Conflict Regulation Adeney, Katharine. , New York:
in India and Pakistan. Palgrave Macmillan, 2007.
2. Labor, Democratization and Development Candland, Christopher,
in India and Pakistan. New York: Routledge, 2007.
3. Frontline Pakistan: The Struggle with Hussian, Zahid. New York: I.B.Tauris,
Militant Islam. 2007.
4. Modern South Asia: History, Culture, Political Jalal, Aisha and Bose, Sugata.,
Economy. New York: Routledge, 1998.
5. Back to Pakistan: A Fifty Year Journey. Mass, Leslie Noyes. Plymouth:
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers,
2011.
6. Pakistan: Manifest Destiny. Qureshi, Atiff. London: Epic Press,
2009.
7. Pakistan, America, and the Future of Riedel, Bruce. Deadly Embrace:
Global Jihad. Washington: Brookings Institute
Press, 2011.
8. Kashmir in Conflict: India, Pakistan and Schofield, Victoria.
the Unending War. New York: I.B.Tauria, 2003.
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S. No. Title Author

9. A Brief History of Pakistan. Wynbrandt, James.
New York: Infobase Publishing, 2009.
10. Pakistan’s Energy Sector: From Crisis to Zaid Alahdad
Crisis-Breaking the Chain
11. Research in Education JW Best
12. Integrating Education Technology into Roblyer
Teaching
13. Curriculum Development S. M. Shahid
14. Educational Measurement and Evaluation S. M. Shahid
15. Educational Administration S. M. Shahid
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PAPER-II: PROFESSIONAL
Max Marks: 100 Time Allowed: 3 Hours

Case No. F.4-255-D/2017-R

Particulars of post Assistant Professor (Female) (Statistics) (BS-18), Federal
Government Colleges for Girls, Federal Directorate of Education
Islamabad, Capital Administration & Development Division.
Minimum Qualification Ph.D. Degree in the relevant subject with one (1) year post
& Experience: qualification teaching experience at College/ University level
OR
M.Phil Degree in the relevant subject with three (3) years post
qualification teaching experience at College/ University level
OR
Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Master’s Degree in the relevant
subject with five (5) years post qualification teaching experience at
College/ University level.

Part-I (Statistics): 50 Marks

I. Probability Distributions
Discrete and continuous Probability Distributions. Properties, applications of
Binomial, Poisson, Hyper-geometric, Normal Distribution and its properties, Standard
Normal Curve, Normal approximation to Binomial and Poisson distribution.
II. Regression Analysis & Correlation Analysis
Concepts of Regression and Correlation and their application, Simple and Multiple
Linear Regression (upto three variables), Estimation of the Parameters, Method of
least square, Inference regarding regression parameters
Correlation, Correlation Coefficient, Properties of Correlation Coefficient, Inference
regarding correlation coefficient, Partial Correlation and Multiple Correlation (upto
three variables).
III. Sampling & Sampling Distributions
Population and Sample, Advantages of Sampling, Sampling Design, Probability
&Non-Probability Sampling techniques. Brief Concepts of Simple Random, Stratified,
Systematic, Cluster, Multiple and Multistage Sampling. Purposive, Quota Sampling,
Convenience & Accidental Sampling.
Sampling with and without replacement, Application of Central Limit Theorem in
Sampling, Sampling Distribution of Mean, difference between two Means,
Proportion, difference between two Proportion and Variance.
IV. Statistical Inferences
Estimation: Point Estimation, Properties of a good Estimator. Interval Estimation.
Interval Estimation of Population mean. Large and small sample confidence intervals
for Population Mean.
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Hypothesis Testing: Types of errors. Hypothesis Testing for Population Mean.

Inferences for Two Population Means. Inferences for the Mean of Two Normal
Populations using Independent Samples (variances are assumed Equal). Inference
for Two Populations Mean using Paired Samples. Inferences for Population
Proportions. Confidence Intervals and hypothesis Testing for Population Proportion.
Inferences for Two Populations Proportions using Independent Samples, Estimation
of sample size
Analysis of categorized data. Goodness of fit tests. Contingency tables. Test of
independence in contingency tables.
V. Design of Experiments
One-way and Two-way Analysis of Variance, Design of Experiments, Concepts of
Treatment, Replication, Blocking, Experimental Units and Experimental Error, Basic
Principles of Design of Experiments, Description, Layout and Statistical Analysis of
Completely Randomized Design (CRD), Randomized Complete Block Design
(RCBD), Multiple Comparison tests (LSD test).
Part-II: (Professional) 50 Marks
I. Development of Curriculum and Instructional Material
 Elements of Curriculum.
 Curriculum Development Process: Need Assessment, Formulation of Aims and
Objectives, Taxonomies of Educational Objectives, Selection of Content,
Development of Curricular Materials.
II. Process of Teaching and Teaching Strategies
 Process of Classroom Communication
 Factors affecting Classroom Communication
 Barriers to Classroom Communications
 Use of Instructional Materials and Media
III. Educational Assessment and Evaluation
 Concept of Classroom Assessment and Evaluation
 Distinction between Assessment, Evaluation and Measurement
 Approaches to Evaluation: Formative Evaluation; Summative Evaluation
 Types of Test: Essay Type; Objective Type: Multiple Choice, True-False Items,
Matching Type; Principles of Construction of these Test
 Characteristics of a Good Test: Validity, Reliability, Objectivity, Usability
IV. Educational Administration and Supervision
 The Concept of Administration
 Educational Supervision
V. Research Methods in Education
 Scientific Method and its Application in Education
 Sampling Techniques:
 Research Instruments: Questionnaire: Interview; Test; Observation; Rating Scale
 Research Proposal and Report Writing
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SUGGESTED READINGS

S. No. Title Author

1. Principles and Procedures of Statistics Steel, R and Torrie, J.H.
2. Introduction to Statistical Theory, Part-I & II Chaudhry, S.M. and Kamal, S.
3. Fundamentals of Modern Statistical Methods Wilcox, R.
4. Statistical Methods Aggarwal, Y.P.
5. Research in Education JW Best
6. Integrating Education Technology into Teaching Roblyer
7. Curriculum Development S. M. Shahid
8. Educational Measurement and Evaluation S. M. Shahid
9. Educational Administration S. M. Shahid
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PAPER-II: PROFESSIONAL
Max Marks: 100 Time Allowed: 3 Hours

Case No. F.4-258/2017-R

Particulars of post Senior Drilling Engineer (BS-18), Geological Survey of Pakistan,
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources.
Minimum Qualification i) Second Class or Grade ‘C’ B.E/ B.Sc. degree in Mechanical/
& Experience: Mining/ Civil Engineering or equivalent from a University
recognized by the HEC.
ii) Five (5) years post qualification experience of drilling including
one year experience in diamond core drilling.

Engineering: 100 Marks

I. Civil Engineering Fundamentals:
Structures; stress, strain, shearing force and bending moment concepts, beams,
columns, footing. Simply supported and Cantilever beams, Pulleys and gears.

II. Fundamentals of Hydraulic Engineering:

Properties of fluid mechanics, pressure measuring devices, flow measuring devices,
losses in pipelines, open channels, barrages and dams.

III. Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals

Mechanics and Strength of Materials: Concept of Stress and Strain, bending, torsion,
geometric properties of areas, principal stresses, Tensile testing, Stress- Strain
curve, Difference between Engineering and True Stress & Strain, Shear Stress &
Strain, Concept of elastic and plastic deformation, Yield & ultimate Tensile strengths,
Elongation, Toughness and Resilience, Ductility and Malleability, Hardness Testing,
Brinell and Rock well Hardness test, bending moment,
Fluid Mechanics: Properties and basics of fluid mechanics, loss of head, power
transformation by fluids, pumps, turbines. Fluid static’s, Fluid dynamics, Types of
flow: Turbulent and Laminar, Reynold’s number.
Manufacturing: Different manufacturing processes like Casting, Forging, Machining,
Rolling, Extrusion, Wire-drawing, welding, Turning (lathe), Milling, Shaping, Gear
cutting, Drilling, Fitting.

IV. Mining Engineering Fundamentals:

An introduction to the field of mining engineering and its economic importance,
brief review and production of minerals in Pakistan.
Prospecting and exploration, Development and exploitation, Drilling and boring,
Explosive and blasting, Mine supports, Material handling, Mine Ventilation, Mine
water and its disposal, Importance of safety aspects in mining, Mineral
beneficiation, Mine sampling and valuation.
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SUGGESTED READINGS

S. Title Author
No.
1. Civil Engineer’s Reference Book LS Blake
2. Surveying and Leveling T.P Kanetaker.
3. Fluid mechanics with engineering applications Finnemore/ Franzini.
4. Fluid Mechanics Lewitt
5. Engineering Mechanics (Statics) J.L. Merriems.
6. Manufacturing Processes for Engineering Kalpakgjian
Materials
7. Elements of Mining, R.S. Lewis
8. Introductory Mining Engineering H.L. Hartman.