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FPSC Inspector Customs & Assistant Director FIA: Comprehensive Preparation Guide

Targeted preparation roadmap for federal investigative and enforcement vacancies. Syllabus breakdown, departmental acts, and qualifying screening marks.

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Updated October 10, 2026
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Overview of High-Impact FPSC General Recruitments

Federal recruitment exams for posts like Inspector Customs (Federal Board of Revenue) and Assistant Director FIA (Federal Investigation Agency) consistently attract hundreds of thousands of applicants nationwide.


Detailed Examination Schemes

1. Assistant Director FIA (BPS-17)

  • Part I: English (20 Marks): Advanced grammar, vocabulary, sentence correction, and prepositions.
  • Part II: General Intelligence & Law (80 Marks):
    • FIA Act 1974: All sections and schedules governing the jurisdiction and investigatory powers of the FIA.
    • Pakistan & Current Affairs: Geopolitical developments, national institutions, and economic metrics.
    • Basic Arithmetic: Percentages, algebra, ratios, and averages.
    • Everyday Science & Basic IT: Fundamentals of cybercrime, electronic evidence, and computing hardware.

2. Inspector Customs / Intelligence Officer (BPS-16)

  • Part I: English (20 Marks): Grammar and comprehension.
  • Part II: Professional Knowledge & General Intelligence (80 Marks):
    • Customs Act 1969: Core definitions, smuggling provisions, confiscation procedures, and appellate mechanisms.
    • Sales Tax Act 1990 & Federal Excise Act 2005 basics.
    • General Knowledge & Everyday Science.

Last updated: October 10, 2026 | This content is regularly reviewed and updated to maintain accuracy and relevance.