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FEDERAL PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION

(Curriculum & Research Wing)
Schemes and Syllabi for Screening/Professional Tests as well as Descriptive Examination
Relating to Posts Advertised under Consolidated Advertisement No. 10/2020
S. Case No. Particulars of Post(s) Qualifications/Experience for Test Specification Topics of Syllabi
No F.4- the Posts
1. 193/2020 Assistant Director (BS- i. Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Part-I
Objective Type Test (MCQ)
17), National Talent Pool, Master’s Degree in Statistics/ Vocabulary, Grammar Usage, Sentence Structuring.
Ministry of Federal Economics/ Business Part-I Part-II
Education and Professional Administration / Computer  Collection and Compilation of Data,
English =20 marks
Training. Science  Methods of Data Analysis,
ii. Two (2) years post qualification Part-II  Field Operation Plans,
experience of Research /  Editing & Coding of Data,
Surveys/ Census in the field Professional Test=80 marks
 Report Writing and Presentation Skill,
related to employment/ Labour/  Quantitative Analysis,
Manpower/ Population/  Descriptive Statistics,
Programming/ Analysis.
 Managerial Statistics,
 Research & Survey Methodology
2. 194/2020 Assistant Director i. Second Class or Grade “C” Part-I
Objective Type Test (MCQ)
(Horticulture) (BS-17) PAK B.Sc. (Honours) Degree in Vocabulary, Grammar Usage, Sentence Structuring
PWD, Ministry of Housing & Agriculture Part-I Part-II
Works. ii. Two (2) years post qualification  Modern concept of Horticultural industry,
experience in the field of English = 20 marks  Plant propagation,
Horticulture/ Agriculture. Part-II  Principles of Fruit Production & Vegetable
Production,
Professional Test = 80  Ornamental Horticulture,
marks  Medicinal and Aromatic Plant
 Landscape Plants,
 Vegetable and Flower Seed Production ,
 Propagation and Nursery Management ,
 Flower Production,
 Harvest and Handling of Horticultural Crops
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S. Case No. Particulars of Post(s) Qualifications/Experience for Test Specification Topics of Syllabi
No F.4- the Posts
3. 195/2020 Librarian (BS-17), Ministry Second Class or Grade “C” Part-I
Objective Type Test (MCQ)
of Religious Affairs & Master’s degree in Library Vocabulary, Grammar Usage, Sentence Structuring
Interfaith Harmony. Science/ Information Sciences Part-I Part-II
OR  Information Sources and Services
English = 20 marks
Graduate with Diploma in Library  Cataloguing: Theory and Practice
Science plus five years post Part-II  Procurement and Maintenance of Library Books
qualification professional
experience in BS-16 or eight Professional Test=80 marks  Library Automation/Information Storage & Retrieval
 Research Methods & Techniques for Librarians
years post qualification  Public Records, Rare Material & their Conservation
professional experience in a post  Management of Serials Publications
in BS-15 and below
 Rules & Procedure regarding Write Off the Library
OR
Losses
Bachelor of Library Science plus
 Evolution of Digital Libraries
five years post qualification
professional experience in BS-16  HEC Digital Library.
or eight years post qualification  Role of ICT in Library Management
professional experience in a post
in BS-15 and below.
4. 198/2020 Assistant Director Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Part-I
(Biology) (BS-17), Marine Objective Type Test (MCQ)
Master’s Degree in Zoology/ Vocabulary, Grammar Usage, Sentence Structuring
Fisheries Department, Fisheries/ Biology/ Chemistry/ Part-I Part-II
Ministry of Maritime Affairs. Marine Biology/ Fresh Water  Structural and functional adaptations of fishes.
Biology and Fisheries/ Industrial English = 20 marks
 Fish morphology
Fishing. Part-II  Identification of fishes up to; Families; Order; Genus;
Species
Professional Test=80 marks
 Feeding groups of fishes; Herbivore; Plankton eater;
Larvivore; Carnivore; Voracious
 Ecology of fishes: Freshwater; Brackish water;
Marine
 International and Local Laws, Regulations, Policies of
fishing in deep sea and export of fish & fisheries
projects.
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S. Case No. Particulars of Post(s) Qualifications/Experience for Test Specification Topics of Syllabi
No F.4- the Posts
5. 199/2020 Assistant Director Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Part-I
Objective Type Test (MCQ)
(Marine) (BS-17), Marine Master’s Degree in Zoology/ Vocabulary, Grammar Usage, Sentence Structuring
Fisheries Department, Fisheries/ Biology/ Chemistry/ Part-I Part-II
Ministry of Maritime Affairs. Marine Biology/Fresh Water  Structural and functional adaptations of fishes.
English = 20 marks
Biology and Fisheries/ Industrial  Fish morphology
Fishing. Part-II  Identification of fishes up to; Families; Order; Genus;
Species
Professional Test=80 marks
 Feeding groups of fishes; Herbivore; Plankton eater;
Larvivore; Carnivore; Voracious
 Ecology of fishes: Freshwater; Brackish water;
Marine
 International and Local Laws, Regulations, Policies of
fishing in deep sea and export of fish & fisheries
projects.
6. 202/2020 Inspector (Tech) (BS-16), i.B. Tech. in Electronics or Part-I
Objective Type Test (MCQ)
Intelligence Bureau. equivalent in relevant subject Grammar Usage, Sentence Structuring
from Government recognized Part-I Part-II
Institute/ University.  Basic Arithmetic.
ii.Two (2) years post qualification English = 20 marks  Current Affairs.
practical experience in the field Part-II  Pakistan Affairs & Islamic Studies
of Electronics.  Everyday/General Science
OR General Intelligence=80  Basic Computer Operation in MS Office
Retired JCOs/Retired Foreman of marks Note : (Equal weightage for each topic at Part-II)
Corps of Signals with ten (10) For Pre-selected candidates
Subjective Test
years experience in the related  Electrical and Electronic circuits, their application and
field. Technical Proficiency troubleshooting
Test=100 marks  Working and troubleshooting of RF Communication
System
Qualifying Standard= 50%  Working of CCTV Systems, Remote Control System
and audio/video recording gadgets
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Schemes and Syllabi for Written Examination (Descriptive)

for All Posts in BS-18 & BS-19 included in Consolidated
Advertisement No. 10/2020
PAPER-I: ENGLISH
Max Marks: 100 Time Allowed: 3 Hours
(i) English Essay-50 Marks: Candidates will be required to write an Essay in English
comprising 1500 words from a set of six given topics. Candidates are expected to
reflect comprehensive and research based knowledge on a selected topic.
Candidate’s articulation, expression and technical approach to the style of English
Essay writing will be examined.
(ii) English (Composition and Précis)-50 Marks:
The examination will test the candidate’s abilities to handle Précis Writing, Reading
Comprehension, Sentence Structuring, Translation, Grammar and Vocabulary, etc.
Précis Writing (10 marks): A selected passage with an orientation of generic
understanding and enough flexibility for compression shall be given for précising and
suggesting an appropriate title.
Reading Comprehension (10 marks)
A selected passage that is rich in substance but not very technical or discipline-
specific shall be given, followed by five questions, each carrying 2 marks.
Grammar and Vocabulary (10 marks): Correct usage of Tense, Articles,
Prepositions, Conjunctions, Punctuation, Phrasal Verbs, Synonyms and Antonyms etc.
Sentence Correction (5 marks): Ten sentences shall be given each having a clear
structural flaw in terms of grammar or punctuation. The candidates shall be asked to
rewrite them with really needed correction only, without marking unnecessary
alterations. No two or more sentences should have exactly the same problem, and 2-3
sentences shall be based on correction of punctuation marks.
Grouping of Words (5 marks): A random list of ten words of moderate standard
(neither very easy nor utterly unfamiliar) shall be given, to be grouped by the
candidates in pairs of those having similar or opposite meaning, as may be clearly
directed in the question.
Pairs of Words (5 marks): Five pairs shall be given of seemingly similar words with
different meanings, generally confused in communication, for bringing out the
difference in meaning of any five of them by first explaining them in parenthesis and
then using them in sentences.
Translation (5 marks): Ten short Urdu sentences involving structural composition,
significant terms and figurative/idiomatic expressions shall be given, to be accurately
translated in English.
SUGGESTED READINGS
Sr. No. Title Author
1. English Grammar in Use Raymond Murphy (Cambridge University Press)
2. Practical English Usage M. Swan (Oxford University Press)
3. The Little, Brown Handbook H. Ramsey Flower & Jane Aaron (The Little,
Brown & Co; Harper Collins)
4. A University English Grammar R. Quirk & S. Greenbaum (ELBS; Longmans)
5. Write Better, Speak Better Readers Digest Association
6. Modern English in Action Henry Christ (D.C. Heath & Co.)
7. Exploring the World of English Syed Saadat Ali Shah
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PAPER-II: PROFESSIONAL
Max Marks: 100 Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Case No. 191/2020
Particulars of post Rehabilitation Specialist (BS-18), National Institute of Rehabilitation
Medicine, Islamabad, Ministry of National Health Services,
Regulations & Coordination.
Minimum i. MBBS or equivalent qualification recognized by PM&DC.
Qualification & ii. PM&DC Level III qualification in Rehabilitation Medicine
Experience: recognized by PM&DC.
iii. Two (2) years post qualification experience in the relevant field.

Part-I: (MCQ) 25 Marks

25 MCQ Questions on Part-II & Part-III.

Part-II: (Qualification Based) (Descriptive) 50 Marks

Core courses of MBBS Degree

Part-III: (Professional) (Descriptive) 25 Marks

Core courses of Level III qualification in Rehabilitation Medicine.
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PAPER-II: PROFESSIONAL
Max Marks: 100 Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Case No. 192/2020
Particulars of post Director (Economics Law) (BS-19), Petroleum Division, Ministry of
Energy.
Minimum i. Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a
Qualification & University recognized by HEC.
Experience: ii. Twelve (12) years post qualification experience on such position
where responsible for practicing of Corporate Laws in
Government/ Semi-Government/ Firm of repute.

Part-I: 25 Marks (MCQ)

 25 MCQ Questions on Part-II.
Part-II (Professional) (Subjective) : 75 Marks

I. Corporate Law

II. International Economic Law

 Definition and fundamental principles of international economic law
 Permanent sovereignty over natural resources (PSNR)
 The institutional structure of international economic law
 The law on natural resources
i. The Stockholm Declaration 1972
ii. The Charter of Economic Rights and Duties of States 1974
iii. UN Convention on the Law of the Sea 1982
iv. The Brundtland Commission
v. The UN Convention on Biological Diversity 1992

III. Miscellaneous
 Law of Contract
 Law of Business Organizations
 Public International Law
 Alternate Dispute Resolution
 Insurance Laws
 Competition Law
 Interrelation of Statutes
 Conflict of Laws
 Labour Laws
 Public Interest Litigation
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SUGGESTED READINGS

S. No. Title Author

1. Law of Contract Koffman, Lawrance &
Macdonalid, Elizabeth
2. The Contract Act, 1872 (Section 1-147)
3. Essentials of Business Law Anthony L. Livzz
4. A Handbook of Company Law. Chaudhry, A.M.
5. Principles of Public International Law Browntee, Ian
6. Modern Treaty Law and Practice Aust, Anthony
7. Treaties: http://treaties,un.org/Home.aspx
8. Understanding Statutes: Canons of Zafar, S.M.
Construction
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PAPER-II: PROFESSIONAL
Max Marks: 100 Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Case No. 196/2020
Particulars of post Deputy Director (Fishing Technology) (BS-18), Marine Fisheries
Department, Ministry of Maritime Affairs.
Minimum i. Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Master’s Degree in Zoology/ Fisheries/
Qualification & Biology/ Chemistry/ Marine Biology/ Fresh Water Biology and
Experience: Fisheries/ Industrial Fisheries.
ii. Diploma or Certificate of Training from a recognized Institute for
Fishing Gear Technology.
iii. Five (5) years post qualification experience of Mechanized Fishing
Technology and Training.

Part-I: 25 Marks (MCQ)

 25 MCQ Questions on Part-II.
Part-II (Professional) (Subjective) : 75 Marks

I. Animal Diversity-Chordata

 Hemichordates and Invertebrate Chordates: Evolutionary Perspective: Phylogenetic

Relationships and considerations.
 Fishes: Structural and functional adaptations of fishes.
 Amphibian: Movement onto land and early evolution of terrestrial vertebrates.
 Reptiles: Characteristics of reptiles, adaptations in reptilians.
 Birds: Migration and navigation, adaptations.
 Mammal: Structural and functional adaptations of mammals.
II. Principles of Animal Life
 The chemical basis of animal life: Brief introduction to bio-molecules; carbohydrates,
lipids, proteins and nucleic acids.
 Tissues Types: epithelial, connective, muscle and nervous tissue; organs and organ
systems.
 Ecological Concepts: Interactions, Concepts and components of ecosystem, Food
chain, Food web, Biogeochemical cycles, Forest, Biomes, Wildlife conservation and
management, Environmental pollution, Green house effect, Acid rain, Global
warming.
III. Animal Form and Function
 Digestion and Nutrition: Feeding mechanism, Digestion, Organization and regional
function of alimentary canals, Regulation of food intake, Nutritional requirements
 Internal Fluids and Respiration: Internal fluid environment, Composition of blood,
Circulation and respiration mechanisms
 Chemical Coordination: Endocrine System; Vertebrate endocrine glands and types
of hormones, Mechanism of hormones action,
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 Animal behavior: Learning, Habituation, Insight learning, latent learning, classical

learning: Control of Behavior; social behaviour.
IV. Principles of Fish Biology
 Fish morphology: Head (size, shape, and orientation); Scales (types,
arrangements, coloration, scale less fishes); Operculum; Fins, fin rays and fin spine
(dorsal, pectoral, caudal, anal); Barbel (upper lip barbels, lower lip barbels);
Anatomy: Skeleton (skull, backbone, spines); Brain and spinal cord; Gills (Number,
size, arrangements); Vital organs (heart, liver, kidney); Viscera and mesenteries
(swim bladder, stomach, spleen, pancreas, intestine, gonads).
 Systematic: Identification of fishes up to; Families; Order; Genus; Species; Feeding
groups of fishes; Herbivore; Plankton eater; Larvivore; Carnivore; Voracious;
Ecology of fishes: Freshwater; Brackish water ; Marine
SUGGESTED READINGS

S.No. Title Author

1. Integrated Principles of Zoology. Hickman, Jr. C.P., Keen, S. L,
Larson, and Eisenhour, D.J.
2. Zoology Miller, S. A. and Harley, J. B.
3. Biology Campbell, N.A.
4. Evolution. 2nd Edition Douglas Futuyma
5. Kestin Farmed Fish Quality, 2002 Kestin, S. C. and Warris, P.D.
6. Aquaculture Brenabe, G.
7. Text book of Fish Culture: Breeding and Huet M.
Cultivation. 1973
8. Animal behavior: An Evolutionary Approach. John Alcock
9th Edition
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PAPER-II: PROFESSIONAL
Max Marks: 100 Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Case No. 197/2020
Particulars of post Deputy Director (Planning) (BS-18), Marine Fisheries Department,
Ministry of Maritime Affairs.
Minimum i. Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Master’s Degree in Economics with
Qualification & Statistics/ Statistics/ Mathematics with Statistics.
Experience: ii. Five (5) years post qualification experience in Economics
Development/ Research/ Statistical Analysis and Evaluation.

Part-I: 25 Marks (MCQ)

 25 MCQ Questions on Part-II & Part-III.

Part-II (Research and Planning) (Subjective) : 25 Marks

I. Project Management
Project Management, Processes Integration Management, Project Plan Development,
Project Plan Execution and Overall Change Control, PERT, Gantt Chart, CPM

II. Scope Management

Initiation, Scope Planning, Scope Definition, Scope Verification and Scope Change
Control.

III. Communications Management

Communications Planning, Information Distribution, Performance Reporting and
Administrative Closure.

IV. Risk Management

Risk Identification, Risk Quantification, Risk Response Development and Risk
Response Control.

V. Statistical Techniques
All statistical techniques related to Planning & Research

Part-III (Professional) (Subjective) : 50 Marks

I. Probability Distributions
Discrete and continuous Probability Distributions. Properties, applications of
Binomial, Poisson, Hyper-geometric, Normal Distribution and its properties, Standard
Normal Curve, Normal approximation to Binomial and Poisson distribution.
II. Regression Analysis & Correlation Analysis
Concepts of Regression and Correlation and their application, Simple and Multiple
Linear Regression (upto three variables), Estimation of the Parameters, Method of
least square, Inference regarding regression parameters. Correlation, Correlation
Coefficient, Properties of Correlation Coefficient, Inference regarding correlation
coefficient, Partial Correlation and Multiple Correlation (upto three variables).
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III. Sampling & Sampling Distributions

Population and Sample, Advantages of Sampling, Sampling Design, Probability
&Non-Probability Sampling techniques. Brief Concepts of Simple Random, Stratified,
Systematic, Cluster, Multiple and Multistage Sampling. Purposive, Quota Sampling,
Convenience & Accidental Sampling. Sampling with and without replacement,
Application of Central Limit Theorem in Sampling, Sampling Distribution of Mean,
difference between two Means, Proportion, difference between two Proportion and
Variance.
IV. Statistical Inferences
Estimation: Point Estimation, Properties of a good Estimator. Interval Estimation.
Interval Estimation of Population mean. Large and small sample confidence intervals
for Population Mean. Hypothesis Testing: Types of errors. Hypothesis Testing for
Population Mean. Inferences for Two Population Means. Inferences for the Mean of
Two Normal Populations using Independent Samples (variances are assumed
Equal). Inference for Two Populations Mean using Paired Samples. Inferences for
Population Proportions. Confidence Intervals and hypothesis Testing for Population
Proportion. Inferences for Two Populations Proportions using Independent Samples,
Estimation of sample size. Analysis of categorized data. Goodness of fit tests.
Contingency tables. Test of independence in contingency tables.
V. Design of Experiments
One-way and Two-way Analysis of Variance, Design of Experiments, Concepts of
Treatment, Replication, Blocking, Experimental Units and Experimental Error, Basic
Principles of Design of Experiments, Description, Layout and Statistical Analysis of
Completely Randomized Design (CRD), Randomized Complete Block Design
(RCBD), Multiple Comparison tests (LSD test).
SUGGESTED READINGS

S. No. Titles Author

1. Project Management Body of Knowledge, Project Management Institute
(PMI) standards committee
2. Software Project Management S.A. Kelkar, A Concise Study,
Prentice Hall of India.
3. Principles and Procedures of Statistics Steel, R and Torrie, J.H.
4. Introduction to Statistical Theory, Part-I & II Chaudhry, S.M. and Kamal, S.
5. Fundamentals of Modern Statistical Wilcox, R.
Methods
6. Statistical Methods Aggarwal, Y.P.
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PAPER-II: PROFESSIONAL
Max Marks: 100 Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Case No. 200/2020
Particulars of post Director (Planning & Statistics) (BS-19), Marine Fisheries
Department, Ministry of Maritime Affairs.
Minimum i. Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Master’s Degree in Economics with
Qualification & Statistics/ Statistics/ Mathematics with Statistics.
Experience: ii. Twelve (12) years post qualification experience in Economics
Development/ Research/ Statistical Analysis and Evaluation.

Part-I: 25 Marks (MCQ)

 25 MCQ Questions on Part-II & Part-III.

Part-II (Research and Planning) (Subjective) : 25 Marks

I. Project Management
Project Management, Processes Integration Management, Project Plan Development,
Project Plan Execution and Overall Change Control, PERT, Gantt Chart, CPM

II. Scope Management

Initiation, Scope Planning, Scope Definition, Scope Verification and Scope Change
Control.

III. Communications Management

Communications Planning, Information Distribution, Performance Reporting and
Administrative Closure.

IV. Risk Management

Risk Identification, Risk Quantification, Risk Response Development and Risk
Response Control.

V. Statistical Techniques
All statistical techniques related to Planning & Research

Part-III (Professional) (Subjective) : 50 Marks

I. Probability Distributions
Discrete and continuous Probability Distributions. Properties, applications of Binomial,
Poisson, Hyper-geometric, Normal Distribution and its properties, Standard Normal
Curve, Normal approximation to Binomial and Poisson distribution.
II. Regression Analysis & Correlation Analysis
Concepts of Regression and Correlation and their application, Simple and Multiple
Linear Regression (upto three variables), Estimation of the Parameters, Method of least
square, Inference regarding regression parameters. Correlation, Correlation Coefficient,
Properties of Correlation Coefficient, Inference regarding correlation coefficient, Partial
Correlation and Multiple Correlation (upto three variables).
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III. Sampling & Sampling Distributions

Population and Sample, Advantages of Sampling, Sampling Design, Probability &Non-
Probability Sampling techniques. Brief Concepts of Simple Random, Stratified,
Systematic, Cluster, Multiple and Multistage Sampling. Purposive, Quota Sampling,
Convenience & Accidental Sampling. Sampling with and without replacement,
Application of Central Limit Theorem in Sampling, Sampling Distribution of Mean,
difference between two Means, Proportion, difference between two Proportion and
Variance.
IV. Statistical Inferences
Estimation: Point Estimation, Properties of a good Estimator. Interval Estimation.
Interval Estimation of Population mean. Large and small sample confidence intervals
for Population Mean. Hypothesis Testing: Types of errors. Hypothesis Testing for
Population Mean. Inferences for Two Population Means. Inferences for the Mean of
Two Normal Populations using Independent Samples (variances are assumed Equal).
Inference for Two Populations Mean using Paired Samples. Inferences for Population
Proportions. Confidence Intervals and hypothesis Testing for Population Proportion.
Inferences for Two Populations Proportions using Independent Samples, Estimation of
sample size. Analysis of categorized data. Goodness of fit tests. Contingency tables.
Test of independence in contingency tables.
V. Design of Experiments
One-way and Two-way Analysis of Variance, Design of Experiments, Concepts of
Treatment, Replication, Blocking, Experimental Units and Experimental Error, Basic
Principles of Design of Experiments, Description, Layout and Statistical Analysis of
Completely Randomized Design (CRD), Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD),
Multiple Comparison tests (LSD test).
SUGGESTED READINGS

S. No. Titles Author

1. Project Management Body of Knowledge, Project Management Institute
(PMI) standards committee
2. Software Project Management S.A. Kelkar, A Concise Study,
Prentice Hall of India.
3. Principles and Procedures of Statistics Steel, R and Torrie, J.H.
4. Introduction to Statistical Theory, Part-I & II Chaudhry, S.M. and Kamal, S.
5. Fundamentals of Modern Statistical Wilcox, R.
Methods
6. Statistical Methods Aggarwal, Y.P.
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PAPER-II: PROFESSIONAL
Max Marks: 100 Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Case No. 201/2020
Particulars of post Director (Research & Assessment) (BS-19), Marine Fisheries
Department, Ministry of Maritime Affairs.
Minimum i. Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Master’s Degree in Zoology/ Fisheries/
Qualification & Biology/ Chemistry/ Marine Biology/ Fresh Water Biology and
Experience: Fisheries/ Indus trial Fishing.
ii. Twelve (12) years post qualification experience of Research and
Assessment in Marine Fisheries/ Fisheries Product.

Part-I: 25 Marks (MCQ)

 25 MCQ Questions on Part-II.
Part-II (Professional) (Subjective) : 75 Marks

I. Animal Diversity-Chordata

 Hemichordates and Invertebrate Chordates: Evolutionary Perspective: Phylogenetic

Relationships and considerations.
 Fishes: Structural and functional adaptations of fishes.
 Amphibian: Movement onto land and early evolution of terrestrial vertebrates.
 Reptiles: Characteristics of reptiles, adaptations in reptilians.
 Birds: Migration and navigation, adaptations.
 Mammal: Structural and functional adaptations of mammals.
II. Principles of Animal Life
 The chemical basis of animal life: Brief introduction to bio-molecules; carbohydrates,
lipids, proteins and nucleic acids.
 Tissues Types: epithelial, connective, muscle and nervous tissue; organs and organ
systems.
 Ecological Concepts: Interactions, Concepts and components of ecosystem, Food
chain, Food web, Biogeochemical cycles, Forest, Biomes, Wildlife conservation and
management, Environmental pollution, Green house effect, Acid rain, Global
warming.
 Evolution: Darwinian evolutionary theory based on natural selection and the
evidence, Microevolution: Genetic variation and change within species,
Macroevolution: Species and speciation (Allopatric, Parapatric and Sympatric
speciation)
III. Animal Form and Function
 Digestion and Nutrition: Feeding mechanism, Digestion, Organization and regional
function of alimentary canals, Regulation of food intake, Nutritional requirements
 Internal Fluids and Respiration: Internal fluid environment, Composition of blood,
Circulation and respiration mechanisms
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 Chemical Coordination: Endocrine System; Vertebrate endocrine glands and types

of hormones, Mechanism of hormones action,
 Animal behavior: Learning, Habituation, Insight learning, latent learning, classical
learning: Control of Behavior; social behaviour.
IV. Principles of Fish Biology
 Fish morphology: Head (size, shape, and orientation); Scales (types,
arrangements, coloration, scale less fishes); Operculum; Fins, fin rays and fin spine
(dorsal, pectoral, caudal, anal); Barbel (upper lip barbels, lower lip barbels);
Anatomy: Skeleton (skull, backbone, spines); Brain and spinal cord; Gills (Number,
size, arrangements); Vital organs (heart, liver, kidney); Viscera and mesenteries
(swim bladder, stomach, spleen, pancreas, intestine, gonads).
 Systematic: Identification of fishes up to; Families; Order; Genus; Species; Feeding
groups of fishes; Herbivore; Plankton eater; Larvivore; Carnivore; Voracious;
Ecology of fishes: Freshwater; Brackish water ; Marine
SUGGESTED READINGS

S. No. Title Author

1. Integrated Principles of Zoology. Hickman, Jr. C.P., Keen, S. L,
Larson, and Eisenhour, D.J.
2. Zoology Miller, S. A. and Harley, J. B.
3. Biology Campbell, N.A.
4. Evolution. 2nd Edition Douglas Futuyma
5. Kestin Farmed Fish Quality, 2002 Kestin, S. C. and Warris, P.D.
6. Aquaculture Brenabe, G.
7. Text book of Fish Culture: Breeding and Huet M.
Cultivation. 1973
8. Animal behavior: An Evolutionary Approach. John Alcock
9th Edition
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PAPER-II: PROFESSIONAL
Max Marks: 100 Time Allowed: 3 Hours
Case No. 203/2020
Particulars of post Deputy Director (BS-18), Federal Seed Certification & Registration
Department, Ministry of National Food Security& Research.
Minimum i. Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Master’s Degree in Agriculture in one of
Qualification & the subjects of Seed Technology, Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology,
Experience: Plant Physiology, Agronomy, Plant Protection, Horticulture,
Entomolo gy and Agriculture Extension or M.Sc. (Botany).
ii. At least five (5) years post qualification experience in Seed
certification and seed testing.

Part-I: 25 Marks (MCQ)

 25 MCQ Questions on Part-II & III.

Part-II: 25 Marks
(Basic Concepts only)
I. Public Administration
II. Human Resource Management
III. Financial Management
IV. Information Technology and MS Office

Part-III: 50 Marks
(Professional)
I. Concept of Integrated Agriculture: Components of natural resources as bases for
agriculture production (Land, Water, biological, Environmental, Solar, Energy)
II. Challenges in Pakistan’s Agriculture: Present scenario and future prospects.
Analytical overview: issues and strategies for improvement of crop management,
livestock management, fisheries, cottage industry, resource management and rural
development. Institutions and policies: issues and options.
III. Elements of Climate and their Relationship with Crop Growth: Farming Systems,
biological nitrogen fixation, soil profile, structure and texture, soil fertility, soil erosion
and conservation, water logging and salinity
IV. Genetic Improvement for Crop Production: GMO crops, Seed production
technology.
V. Horticulture: Floriculture, landscaping, pests and diseases of agriculture crops and
their control, integrated pest management.
VI. Rainfed and Irrigated Agriculture: Agriculture mechanization, land tenure and land
reforms, role of agriculture in national economy.
VII. Seed Production Technology: Concept of seed technology. Definition and types
of seed. Morphology of seed. Production and multiplication of quality seed. Seed
sampling. Seed processing; drying, cleaning, grading, treatment. Seed quality,
purity, vigor and viability. Seed longevity and storage. Seed certification. Seed
distribution. Seed act and laws.
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Suggested Reading

S. No. Title Author

1. An Introduction to the Public Administration E.N.Cladden
2. Human Resource Management H.T.Graham &Roger Bennett
3. System of Financial Control and Published by Finance Division
Budgeting, 2006
4. Understanding Computers: Today and Deborah Morley, Charles Parker
Tomorrow
5. MS Office 365 Handbook: 2013 Edition Kevin Wilson
6. Participatory Rural Development in Pakistan Khan, M. H
7. Agriculture in Pakistan Khan M. H.
8. Fundamentals of Soil Science Henry D. Foth
9. Manual of Plant Production Abdul Manan.
10. Principles of Field Crop Production Martin., J.H. & Leonard, W.H.
11. Diseases of Field Crops Dickson, J.G
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