Charge Nurse (BS-16), PIMS
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Result status for case 153
Test held12–19 Oct
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Test at Peshawar and D.I. Khan7–11 Nov
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Job summary and details for case 153
- Vacancies
- 70
- Grade
- BS-16
- Department
- PIMSIslamabad, Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination
- MCQ test
- 12–19 Oct 2026Held · Peshawar, D.I. Khan: 7–11 Nov
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The role
- Job title
- Charge Nurse
- Department
- Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Islamabad, Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination
- Grade
- BS-16temporary, likely to be permanent
- Posting
- Islamabad
Who can apply
- QualificationRegistered Nurse and Registered Midwife with PNC.
- ExperienceFor male one year course / certificate in nursing related field in lieu of Midwifery.
Qualification and experience as FPSC prints them
i. Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife with PNC. ii. For male one year course / certificate in nursing related field in lieu of Midwifery.
Note from the ad
- Valid registration with PNC till closing date is required.
Government servants: need a Departmental Permission Certificate (DPC) before applying.
Seats by region 70 in total
- Punjab (Women quota)2
- Sindh (Rural) (Women quota)2
- Sindh (Urban) (Open Merit)14
- Sindh (Urban) (Women quota)3
- Sindh (Urban) (Minorities / Non-Muslims quota)3
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Minorities / Non-Muslims quota)1
- Balochistan (Open Merit)32
- Balochistan (Women quota)4
- Balochistan (Minorities / Non-Muslims quota)2
- Gilgit Baltistan (Open Merit)1
- Gilgit Baltistan (Women quota)1
- AJK (Open Merit)3
- AJK (Women quota)1
- AJK (Minorities / Non-Muslims quota)1
Key dates and fee
- Ad issued
- 11 Aug 2026
- Applications
- 31 Aug 2026Closed
- MCQ test
- 12–19 Oct 2026Held
- Fee
- Rs. 600BS-16 to 17, paid online
- How to apply
- Online only, at fpsc.gov.pk
Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: FPSC Ad 3/2026Report a mistake
Syllabus & study topics
Part-I
- Grammar Usage, Sentence Structuring
Part-II
80 marks- Basic Medical Sciences
- General Nursing
- Ward Administration
- Hospitality of the Patients
- Care vs. Cure for Health Management
- Developing Training & Instructional Materials for Nursing Courses
SourceOfficial syllabus (fpsc.gov.pk), page 23
How the test is marked
- MCQs in total
- 100
- English questions
- 20
- Professional questions
- 80
- Per wrong answer
- −0.25
Negative marking: FPSC policy for BS-16 and BS-17 MCQ tests (notice of 22 Aug 2025), and printed on the Case 155 paper’s instructions on 12 Oct 2026.
Official documents for case 153
- FPSC Consolidated Ad No. 3/2026 (PDF), page 20, serial 46
- FPSC Schemes and Syllabi, Ad 3/2026 (PDF), page 23, serial 25
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Questions about case 153
When is the Charge Nurse test?
FPSC gives one date range for the whole of Ad 3/2026, not one per post. The MCQ tests were held 12–19 Oct 2026; at Peshawar and D.I. Khan the tests for some cases moved to 7–11 Nov 2026. FPSC publishes any change on its website, and we update this page when it does.
What is the test pattern for case 153?
100 MCQs: 20 on English and 80 on professional subjects. Each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks. The pass mark is reported as 40% but is not yet confirmed from an official copy.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, −0.25 per wrong answer. Negative marking: FPSC policy for BS-16 and BS-17 MCQ tests (notice of 22 Aug 2025), and printed on the Case 155 paper’s instructions on 12 Oct 2026.
What is the age limit for Charge Nurse?
20 to 28 years, plus 5 years general relaxation, as printed in Ad 3/2026. Check the official ad for any other relaxation that applies to you.
How many vacancies are there?
70 vacancies at PIMS, BS-16. Applications closed on 31 Aug 2026.
Is ExamPak the official source?
No. ExamPak is independent and not affiliated with FPSC. Always check ads, dates and results on fpsc.gov.pk. We link to the official document for every fact.