Alhamdulillah! The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has officially released the highly anticipated notice for the scrutiny of documents and interviews for 36 posts of Assistant Director (BS-17) in the Airports Security Force (ASF), Ministry of Defence, today, 24th June 2026.
This notification marks a critical step forward for candidates who successfully navigated the written examination and the subsequent medical evaluation. The release of this list brings clarity to thousands of aspirants who have been eagerly waiting for their hard work to bear fruit.
Understanding the Shortlisting Ratios and Quota Allocations
The FPSC strictly adheres to a predefined ratio to call candidates for the physical verification of documents, which takes place exactly one (01) day prior to the scheduled interview. According to the published notification, the shortlisting ratios are determined as follows:
- For BS-16 & 17 (Provincial/Regional Quotas): 05 candidates per post if the overall advertised posts per case are two or less, as well as for all merit quota posts.
- For BS-16 & 17 (Provincial/Regional Quotas): 03 candidates per post if the overall advertised posts per case are more than two.
Distribution of the 36 Vacancies
The competitive allocation of the 36 available seats spans across national merit and provincial quotas:
| Quota Category | Number of Vacancies |
| Merit | 03 |
| Punjab (Open Merit) | 15 |
| Punjab (Women) | 02 |
| Punjab (Minorities) | 01 |
| Sindh Rural (Open Merit) | 03 |
| Sindh Rural (Minorities) | 01 |
| Sindh Urban (Open Merit) | 03 |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Open Merit) | 03 |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Women) | 01 |
| Balochistan (Open Merit) | 02 |
| Ex-FATA (Open Merit) | 01 |
| AJK (Open Merit) | 01 |
Key Categories of the Released Result
The notification issued by the FPSC categorizes candidates into four distinct lists based on their performance in the Physical Standard of Fitness Test conducted by the ASF:
- Provisionally Shortlisted Candidates: Those who have cleared the physical fitness assessment and meet the shortlisting criteria are listed against their respective quotas. These candidates are eligible for document scrutiny and subsequent interview. (Note: This is not an official interview call letter; individual call-up notices will be issued separately by the Commission).
- Declared Physically Unfit: A specific list of candidates who appeared but were unfortunately declared physically unfit by the ASF board.
- Not Reported Candidates: Candidates who qualified the written stage but failed to report for the Physical Standard of Fitness Test conducted by the ASF.
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Essential Next Steps for Candidates
- Document Scrutiny: Shortlisted candidates must ensure all original educational degrees, domicile certificates, CNIC, and relevant experience certificates are complete and attested. Scrutiny occurs exactly one day before the interview.
- Stay Updated: Candidates are strongly advised to visit the official FPSC website (www.fpsc.gov.pk) frequently to check for updates regarding interview schedules, dates, and call letters.
- Contact Information: For official inquiries, candidates can reach out to the Assistant Director (T&S-F) at the FPSC headquarters in Islamabad via email at fpsc@fpsc.gov.pk or by calling the official helpline (051-111-000-248).
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Congratulations to all the candidates who have made it to the shortlist. Prepare thoroughly for the interview stage to secure your future as an officer in the prestigious Airports Security Force!