The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has postponed the tests for 17 posts at the Board of Investment (BOI), which works under the Prime Minister’s Office. The tests have been removed from Phase III of the FPSC 2026 testing programme, which starts on 12 October 2026, and the recruitment is on hold until further orders.
If you applied for any of these BOI posts, you do not need to prepare for a test in Phase III. New dates have not been announced yet.
Key details
| Organisation | Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) |
|---|---|
| Department | Board of Investment, Prime Minister’s Office |
| Posts affected | 17 posts in 5 categories (BS-16 to BS-20) |
| What changed | Tests removed from Phase III 2026 and recruitment put on hold |
| Reason | Request from the department |
| Phase III starts | 12 October 2026 |
| New test dates | Not announced yet |
| Official website | fpsc.gov.pk |
Posts whose tests are postponed
According to the FPSC public notice, these are the Board of Investment posts affected:
| Post | Scale | Number of posts |
|---|---|---|
| Director General | BS-20 | 1 |
| Director | BS-19 | 4 |
| Deputy Director | BS-18 | 6 |
| Assistant Director | BS-17 | 3 |
| Public Relations Officer | BS-16 | 3 |
All other posts in the Phase III testing programme are not affected by this notice. If you applied for a different FPSC post, follow the schedule and admission certificate for that case.
Why the tests were postponed
FPSC said the recruitment process for these posts has been put on hold until further orders on the request of the department. The commission has not given any other reason and has not said when the tests will be held.
This is separate from the interviews FPSC postponed on 24 and 25 September 2026 at its Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar centres because of road closures and the law and order situation. New dates for those interviews are also expected to be announced by the commission.
What applicants should do now
- Keep your online application details and fee payment record safe. Your application stays with FPSC while the case is on hold.
- Visit the official website www.fpsc.gov.pk and open “Latest Updates” to read the public notice titled “Postponement of Board of Investment Cases”.
- Check the “Admission Certificates” section under General Recruitment before any test, so you know whether a new date has been set for your case.
- Do not trust messages or calls that promise a seat or ask for money. FPSC only shares updates through its own website.
Important dates
- Notice reported: 28 September 2026
- Phase III testing programme starts: 12 October 2026 (BOI tests not included)
- New BOI test dates: not announced yet
FPSC says its official website is the primary source of information for candidates, and it will not accept any claim from a candidate who missed information posted there. So check the site regularly until the BOI case is rescheduled.
For more federal and provincial vacancies, see our Jobs section.
Frequently asked questions
Has FPSC cancelled the Board of Investment posts?
No. FPSC has postponed the tests and put the recruitment on hold until further orders. It has not said the posts are cancelled.
Will the BOI tests be held in Phase III starting 12 October?
No. The tests for all five categories of BOI posts have been removed from Phase III of the 2026 testing programme.
Where will the new test dates be announced?
On the FPSC website, www.fpsc.gov.pk. Admission certificates for any new date will also be issued there.
New to this? Read our guide: How to Apply for FPSC Jobs Online: Step-by-Step Guide.
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Source: Federal Public Service Commission, public notice on postponement of Board of Investment cases. Checked 30 September 2026.