Jobs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission (KPPSC)

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission (KPPSC) has announced the opening of 248 posts for Members of Services (BPS-18) in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department. Eligible Pakistani citizens with a domicile of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are invited to submit online applications by January 20, 2025, before 5 PM. Applications submitted after the deadline or in any form other than online will not be considered.

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Qualifications Required for KPPSC Health Department Posts

To apply for the available posts, candidates must meet the following qualifications:

1. Essential Qualification: MBBS, BDS, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution by the PMDC.
2. Further Specialization: A Doctorate/M.Phil in Public Health, Health Administration, or Health Management from a recognized university, along with at least two years of relevant experience in the field.

Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply, and the positions are strictly merit-based, as determined by the competitive examination. The pay scale for these positions is BPS-18.

Age Limit and Relaxation Policy

The age limit for applicants is 25 to 32 years as of January 1, 2025. However, certain categories of individuals are entitled to age relaxation, such as:

• Disables Persons, Widows, Divorced, and Government Employees: Eligible for up to 10 years of relaxation.
• Candidates from Backward Areas: Up to 3 years of age relaxation.
• Minority Candidates: Can avail 5 years of age relaxation.

This relaxation may be combined in cases where candidates belong to both backward areas and other relaxation categories.

Application Process for KPPSC Recruitment

The application process is completely online. Applicants need to fill out the form carefully, upload the required information, and submit the application on the KPPSC website (www.kppsc.gov.pk). Additionally, there is an application fee of Rs. 500, which must be deposited through various banking apps such as NBP, HBL, ABL, or microfinance platforms like Jazz Cash, Easy Paisa, or Upaisa.

Important Dates:

• Application deadline: January 20, 2025, by 5:00 PM. No late submissions will be accepted.

Documents Required: At this stage, no documents need to be uploaded with your application. However, verified copies of certificates and degrees will be required before the interview.

Competitive Examination and Syllabus

Candidates applying for these posts will be required to take a competitive examination, which will consist of both General Compulsory and Specialized Compulsory Subjects. The syllabus includes:

• General Compulsory Subjects:
  • English Essay (100 marks)
  • General Knowledge and Everyday Science (50 marks)
  • Pakistan Affairs (50 marks)
  • Current Affairs (50 marks)
• Specialized Compulsory Subjects:
  • Health Planning and Management (200 marks)
  • Epidemiology, Health Systems Research, and Disease Control (200 marks)

The Psychological Aptitude Test and Viva Voce are additional parts of the examination. The minimum passing marks for both are 40%, and candidates failing to meet this threshold will be disqualified from the interview process.

Eligibility and Important Conditions

• Candidates should hold a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa domicile and must provide correct and verifiable entries.
• Candidates married to foreigners must produce government relaxation orders to apply.
• Employees or ex-employees of government development projects are also eligible for age relaxation.

Selection Process

The final selection will be based on merit, considering the scores from the examination, psychological aptitude test, and interview. In case of a tie, marks from the compulsory subjects will determine the order of merit, followed by age.

Conclusion

If you are a qualified professional looking for a role in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Health Department, this is an excellent opportunity to apply. Visit KPPSC’s official website today to complete your online application and begin your journey toward a rewarding career in public health management. Make sure you apply before the closing date to ensure your eligibility for these important positions.

For more details, including the comprehensive syllabus for the competitive exams, visit www.kppsc.gov.pk.