Based on the latest 2026 recruitment pattern used for the FIA Computer-Based Test (CBT), the
syllabus for the FIA Constable Written Test is as follows:
Exam Pattern
• Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Total Questions: 100 MCQs
• Time: 90–100 minutes
• Medium: English
• Negative Marking: Usually no negative marking (always confirm in your official
advertisement).
Approx.
Subject Topics
Weightage
Grammar, Vocabulary, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence
English 20%
Correction, Prepositions, Comprehension
Everyday Science, World GK, Pakistan GK, Capitals,
General Knowledge 20%
Currencies, Organizations
Mathematics /
Percentages, Ratios, Profit & Loss, Average, Time &
Quantitative 15–20%
Distance, Basic Arithmetic
Reasoning
Number Series, Coding-Decoding, Analogies, Logical
Analytical & IQ 10–20%
Reasoning, Pattern Recognition
Pakistan Movement, Constitution, Geography, National
Pakistan Studies 10–15%
Symbols
Islamic Studies / Pillars of Islam, Seerah, Quran, Hadith, Important Islamic
10–15%
Ethics Events (Ethics for non-Muslims)
Current Affairs 5–10% National and International Current Events
Approx.
Subject Topics
Weightage
Computer Basics / MS Office, Internet, Hardware, Software, Email, Keyboard
10%
Job-related Shortcuts
Basic knowledge of the FIA Act, powers of FIA,
FIA Act (may be
Up to 10% investigation procedures (included in some recent
included)
preparation outlines). (NPFTAS)
English: 40%
General Knowledge + Current Affairs: 25%
Math + IQ: 20%
Computer: 10%
Pakistan Studies + Islamic Studies: 5%