Law: Constitution of Pakistan, 1973

Section: 199

Law: Federal Public Service Commission Ordinance, 1977

Section: 7(3)

Short Summary This case relates to rejection of a candidate by the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) for the post of Deputy Director (BS-18) on the ground of lacking required 5 years’ relevant experience. Although the petitioner initially succeeded in the written test and was placed on the merit list, his candidature was later rejected during scrutiny and his representation/review were also dismissed. The Court held that FPSC failed to properly consider the petitioner’s relevant administrative experience and misapplied the eligibility criteria. The Court converted the constitutional petition into an appeal under the FPSC Ordinance, 1977 and ultimately allowed it, declaring the petitioner eligible for interview. Sections / Legal Provisions Used Article 199 – Constitution of Pakistan, 1973 Section 7(3) – Federal Public Service Commission Ordinance, 1977 2 × Two-Word Case Descriptions FPSC Eligibility   O R D E R  Through instant petition, the petitioner has sought following relief (s): To     declare    that    the    order    dated    10-09-2025    passed    by        the FPSC/Respondent No 4 is void and liable to be set-aside. To declare that petitioner is eligible candidate to appear in interview for the post of Deputy Director (BPS-18) as advertised Case No. 127/2024. That any other relief which this Hon'ble Court deem fit and proper in the circumstances of the case” Petitioner, who is appearing in person, contended that he is employed as a Security Officer in BPS-17 at the Pakistan Meteorological Department, Ministry of Defense. Per petitioner, two vacancies for the post of Deputy Director were advertised by the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) vide Case No. F-4-127/2024, Advertisement No. 7/2024, with a closing date of 22.07.2024 and he applied for the same before the deadline and was successfully screened. Petitioner alleged that following the written test, the Petitioner’s name was placed at first on the Sindh (Rural) quota…