PESHAWAR (Kashmir English): The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has postponed General Recruitment exams scheduled in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) from 12 to 19 October 2026.
According to a public notice issued by the commission on 11 October, the decision is applicable to the tests for recruitment in Phase-III/2026 in Peshawar and Dera Ismail Khan examination centres.
FPSC also noted that the tests were canceled due to the current conditions in the province and the candidates’ and invigilators’ demands. Examinations in other provinces and areas of Pakistan are to be held on the previously announced dates, the commission said.
FPSC further informed that a new arrangement of the delayed tests in KPK would be announced later. It has been advised to the candidates to visit the official website of the commission regularly for any new examination dates and instructions to continue with the examination.
The postponement will only apply to the mentioned recruitment tests in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa KP and will not impact other tests conducted across the country.
Educational institutes to be closed in Peshawar on Oct 12
All public and private educational institutions in Peshawar district will remain closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, following an order issued by the deputy commissioner.
According to an official notice, the closure applies to all schools, colleges and universities operating within the district.
A similar order has been issued in Mardan district, where all public and private educational institutions will also remain closed on the same day.
Examinations and papers scheduled for October 12 in Mardan have also been cancelled, according to the report.
The closures come amid heightened security concerns in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where an emergency has reportedly been imposed.
The Pakistan Army has also been deployed in the province to assist the authorities in maintaining law and order and protecting citizens amid growing security threats.
