FPSC Begins Review of Grade-16+ Officers’ Regularization After Supreme Court Ruling
ISLAMABAD – The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has officially started the process of reviewing the regularization of hundreds of government officers in Grade 16 and above, in response to a Supreme Court verdict that invalidated earlier appointments made by a cabinet subcommittee in 2012–13.
Background: Supreme Court Ruling on Unconstitutional Appointments
The Supreme Court’s judgment in the Mohsin Raza Gondal case, delivered in September 2024, declared that only the FPSC has the authority to regularize appointments of officers in Grade-16 and above. The decision invalidated previous regularizations conducted without the FPSC’s involvement.
In line with this, the Establishment Division, after consulting the Ministry of Law and Justice, issued a directive in March 2025, ordering all federal ministries and departments to submit the cases of such officers for FPSC review.
How the Review Process Works
Officers under review are now required to appear in a 100-mark test administered by the FPSC. A minimum score of 40 marks is needed to qualify. Those who pass the test are invited for an interview before being declared eligible for regular appointment. Those who do not pass are considered ineligible.
Scope of the Review
So far, the FPSC has received 897 cases from 14 ministries and departments, including:
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Ministry of Education and Vocational Training – 551 cases
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Immigration and Passport Department – 199 cases
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Federal General Hospital – 32 cases
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Additional cases from FIA, FBR, and Bureau of Immigration
However, some ministries, such as the Ministry of Health, have yet to submit their cases—allegedly due to political influence or internal delays.
Fake Notifications Circulating
As anxiety grows among affected officers, some individuals have begun circulating fake notifications online, raising concerns about misinformation and attempts to bypass the revalidation process.
Authorities have urged all stakeholders to rely solely on official FPSC communications and avoid sharing unverified documents.
Stay connected for the latest updates on the FPSC regularization process and developments in federal employment policies.
