CHIEF PSYCHOLOGIST

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Scheme and Syllabus of Objective Type Test (MCQ) relating to Posts in

BS-18 & Above under Special Advertisement on 08-03-2026

Case No. F.4-61/2026-R

Particulars of

post

Chief Psychologist (BS-20), Federal Public Service Commission.

Minimum

Qualification &

Experience:

i. Ph.D. or equivalent qualification in Psychology from a University

recognized by HEC.

ii. Thirteen (11) years post qualification experience in any of the fields

specified in Schedule-II.

OR

i. M. Phil. or equivalent degree in Psychology from a University

recognized by HEC.

ii. Fifteen (15) years post qualification experience in any of the fields

specified in Schedule-II.

OR

i. Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Master’s degree in Psychology or Applied

Psychology or equivalent qualification from a University recognized by

the HEC.

ii. Seventeen (17) years post qualification experience in any of the fields

specified in Schedule-II.

Note: For Ph.D./M.Phil degree holders, One Research Paper in

Impact Factor (IF) Journals in areas such as Psychometrics, or

Clinical, or Test Construction and Measurement or Personnel

Selection or Job analysis or Counselling shall be counted as oneyear Experience with a cap of maximum five (5) years of experience

that can be adjusted against publications

SCHEDULE-II

(a) Professional: Experience in Public Service Commission or Armed

Forces or other institutions engaged in work related to Selection of

personnels or recruitment or Test Construction and Measurement or

report writing. OR Research oriented organization/Consultancy firm

engaged in Psychometric evaluation, Personality assessment etc.

(b) Teaching: Teaching experience in one of the fields/areas i.e.

Psychometrics/Clinical/Psychological evaluation/Personality assessment/

Test Construction and Measurement or Organizational/ Personnel

Psychology or Counselling Psychology. Teaching experience should be

at post graduate level.

Max Marks: 200 Qualifying Standard: 50%

(Note: Negative marking of 0.25/ wrong answer)

Part-I: 100 Marks (MCQ)

I. English (20 Marks)

 Comprehension

 Grammar Usage

 Vocabulary

 Sentence Structuring

II. General Intelligence/Ability (40 Marks)

 Quantitative Ability

 Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability

 Developments at National and International Levels in last 2 years

 Basic IT (Hardware and Software)

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III. Laws of Pakistan (40 Marks)

 Rules of Business, 1973

 Civil Servants Act & Rules made thereunder,

 General Financial Rules, 2025

 PPRA Rules, 2004

Part-II (Psychology): 100 Marks (MCQs)

I. Nature and Scope of Psychology: Definition and scope, Psychology as a Science,

Schools, Perspectives, and Models of Psychology, Recent Trends

II. Biological Basis of Behaviour: Nervous System, Neuron and its function, Central

and Peripheral Nervous System, Endocrine System

III. Sensation and Perception: Sensory process through sense organs, Perception,

Gestalt Principles, Binocular and Monocular cues, Illusions and Extra Sensory

Perception, Determinants of Perception

IV. Motivation and Emotion: Homeostasis, Factors affecting Motivation, Biogenic and

Social Motives, Measurement of Human Motivation, Theories of Motivation,

Emotions, Types of Emotions, Physiological changes and Emotion, Theories of

Emotion.

V. Psychological Assessment: Attributes of Psychological Measures, Validity,

Reliability, Item Analysis, Norms, Modern Test Theory, Selection and Training,

Educational and Clinical Assessment, Ethical Standards and Legal Issues, Scale

Development

VI. Personality: Determinants of Personality, Factors in Development of Personality,

Theoretical Perspectives, Traits and Types, Personality Assessment and

Techniques, Cross-Cultural Issues.

VII. Intelligence: Theories of Intelligence, Types of intelligence (IQ, EQ), Assessing

Intelligence

VIII. Social Influence and Group Dynamics: Social Facilitation, Attribution, Conformity,

Obedience, Altruism, Attitudes, Social Norms, Measurement of attitude

IX. Developmental Psychology: Physical, Cognitive, Social and Emotional

development in Childhood, Adolescence, Adulthood and Old Age

X. Organizational/Industrial Psychology: Leadership styles, Decision making, Work

motivation, Organizational Culture, Stress and Conflict at Work and its Management,

Organizational Socialization, Job related Attitude, Sexual Harassment, Glass Ceiling,

Human Computer interaction.

Detailed Syllabus Breakdown for FPSC CHIEF PSYCHOLOGIST

• Part-I: English (20 Marks)
• Vocabulary, Grammar Usage, and Sentence Structuring.
• Part-II: Professional Test (80 Marks - Master's Level)
• Clinical Psychology & Disorders: Scientific studies of behavior patterns and cognitive function.
• Assessment: Observing, interviewing, and evaluating patients.
• Diagnostic Tools: Knowledge of tools like the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI).
• Psychotherapy: Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychoanalysis, and counseling techniques.
• Test Construction and Measurement or report writing.
• Psychometric evaluation, Personality assessment etc.
• Clinical / Psychological evaluation / Personality assessment
• Research & Neurology: Latest research in psychiatry, brain-behavior relationships (e.g., hippocampus), and neuro-psychological assessments.

Common Topics for Psychology Roles:

• Psychology Fields: Developmental, Social, Educational, Counseling, and Organizational Psychology.
• Assessment Tools: Intelligence (fluid/crystallized) and personality assessment.
• Research Methodology: Experimental design and data analysis in psychology.