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Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Recruitment Examinations

Comprehensive preparation guide for FIA Assistant Director (BS-17), Inspector Investigation (BS-16), Sub-Inspector, and Assistant Sub-Inspector posts under the Ministry of Interior.

100 MCQs
Screening Test
100 Minutes
Test Duration
No
Negative Marking
BS-16 & BS-17
Target Pay Scales

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Recruitment Guide

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), operating under the Ministry of Interior, Government of Pakistan, is the premier federal law enforcement agency responsible for investigating border control, immigration, human trafficking, cyber crime, anti-corruption, money laundering, and economic crimes.

Recruitment for executive and gazetted cadres—notably Assistant Director (BS-17) and Inspector Investigation (BS-16)—is conducted transparently by the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) through its consolidated monthly advertisements.

Core Posts Advertised

  1. Assistant Director Investigation (BS-17):

    • Role: Supervise zonal investigation circles, command operational units, investigate high-profile transnational crimes and corruption cases.
    • Academic Qualification: Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Master’s Degree or 16 years of education from an HEC recognized university.
    • Selection Stages: MCQ Screening Test $\rightarrow$ Descriptive Written Examination $\rightarrow$ Medical & Psychological Assessment $\rightarrow$ FPSC Interview.

  2. Inspector Investigation (BS-16):

    • Role: Lead field operations, prepare First Information Reports (FIRs), conduct raids, interdict illegal immigration and narcotics, present case diaries in federal courts.
    • Academic Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline.
    • Physical Standards:
      • Male: Minimum Height 5’-6”, Chest 32”-33.5”.
      • Female: Minimum Height 5’-2”.

  3. Assistant Director Legal / Cyber Crime / Accounts (BS-17):

    • Specialized wings require professional degrees in LLB/LLM (Legal Circle), Computer Science/Cybersecurity (National Cyber Crime Wing), or CA/ACCA/M.Com (Economic Crime Wing).

Detailed Test Scheme & Marks Distribution

FPSC general screening tests for FIA positions follow a standardized 100-mark scheme:

Part-I: English (20 Marks)

  • Vocabulary: Synonyms, antonyms, contextual vocabulary at GRE/GAT standards.
  • Grammar & Sentence Structuring: Correct usage of prepositions, conditional clauses, subject-verb agreement, idioms, active/passive voice, and indirect speech.

Part-II: Professional & General Intelligence (80 Marks)

  • FIA Act 1974 (15-20 Marks): Constitution of the Agency, powers of members of the Agency, superintendence and administration, schedule offenses, search and seizure powers.
  • Cyber Crime & Relevant Laws (10-15 Marks): Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA 2016), Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA 2010), Protection of Pakistan Act.
  • Basic Arithmetic (15-20 Marks): Ratios, arithmetic mean, percentages, simple interest, algebra, geometric formulas, and word problems.
  • Current Affairs & Pakistan Affairs (15-20 Marks): National political developments, economic corridors (CPEC), FATF compliance status, international treaties, constitutional history of Pakistan.
  • Everyday Science (10-15 Marks): Fundamentals of physics, biology, environmental sciences, IT, and computer literacy.

Recommended Study Path & Past Papers

To score in the top 1% and secure a screening interview call:

  1. Master the Statutory Acts: Memorize all sections and schedules of the FIA Act, 1974.
  2. Practice Speed Arithmetic: Solve past arithmetic questions without relying on a calculator.
  3. Daily Current Affairs Practice: Review national and international news from the last 12 months.
  4. Solve ExamHub Mock MCQs: Attempt our dedicated Pakistan Studies, Islamiat, Everyday Science, and Legal MCQs sets.