Vice Principal (Male) Syllabus 2025 – FPSC (BS-18)
Post Details & Eligibility
Case No.: F.4-119/2025-R
Post: Vice Principal (Male) (BS-18)
Department: Federal Directorate of Education (Ex-F.G. Schools), Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training
Minimum Qualification
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Education:
- Second Class or Grade ‘C’ Master’s Degree OR
- Bachelor’s degree (4-year) with Second Class or Grade ‘C’ M.Ed / B.Ed (Hons)
- Equivalent qualification recognized by HEC.
- M.Ed / B.Ed (Hons) requirement is exempted for candidates having Master’s / M.Phil / Ph.D. in Education.
- Experience: Five (5) years post-qualification experience in Teaching and Administration in a recognized educational institution.
Exam Pattern Summary
- Total Marks: 200 (Paper-I: 100, Paper-II: 100)
- Type: MCQ
- Time Allowed: 3 Hours
- Qualifying Standard: 50%
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deduction per wrong answer
Paper-I (English) — 100 Marks
Paper-I assesses language proficiency, comprehension and grammar. Questions will typically be multiple-choice and cover the following areas:
- Comprehension
- Grammar Usage
- Vocabulary
- Sentence Structuring
- Sentence Correction
- Grouping of Words
- Pairs of Words
- Idiomatic Phrases
- Synonyms / Antonyms
- Translation
Paper-II (Professional) — 100 Marks
Paper-II evaluates professional knowledge required for school leadership and administration. It is divided into thematic areas as below.
I. Foundation of Education
- Educational Process
- Role of education in nation building, national cohesion and integration
- Character building, human resource development, world peace and prosperity
- Philosophical, psychological and sociological foundations of education
- Islamic Concept of Education
- Process of development of textbooks and National Textbook Policy
II. Process of Teaching and Teaching Strategies
- Process of Classroom Communication
- Factors affecting Classroom Communication
- Barriers to Classroom Communication
- Use of Instructional Materials and Media
- Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)
III. Education Assessment and Evaluation
- Concept of classroom assessment and evaluation
- Difference between assessment, evaluation and measurement
- Approaches to evaluation: formative, summative, comparative
- Types of tests: essay, MCQ, true/false, matching
- Principles of test construction
- Achievement tests and standardized tests
- Characteristics of a good test: validity, reliability, objectivity, usability
IV. Education Administration and Supervision
- Concept of administration
- Educational planning and organization in Pakistan
- Approaches to administration: democratic, authoritarian, laissez-faire
- Functions of administration
- Educational supervision and monitoring
- Agencies and organizations promoting education in Pakistan
V. Human Resource and Financial Management
- Definition, scope and significance of HRM
- Types & theories of organization; principles of organization
- Organization of Federal and Provincial governments; public sector enterprises
- Personnel administration: selection, training, promotion, compensation, discipline
- Tools of personnel administration and basic elements of financial administration
- Communication channels, public relations and behavior in organizations
VI. Information Technology and MS Office
- Fundamentals of computer: CPU, memory devices, types of computers
- Characteristics and applications of computers
- Common software: MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel
- Search engines, email, web surfing and social networking basics
- Basics of computer viruses, antivirus utilities and a general intro to programming languages
Preparation Strategy & Tips
Tip: Practice MCQs daily and time yourself — negative marking makes accuracy more important than guessing.
- Paper-I (English): Focus on comprehension, grammar drills, vocabulary lists, and past FPSC English MCQs.
- Paper-II (Professional): Study educational theories, curriculum development, assessment techniques, HRM and basic administration texts.
- Use Standard References: HEC recommended syllabi, education policy documents, textbooks, and recognized HRM/administration resources.
- ICT Skills: Be familiar with MS Office basics and common computer terminology.
- Past Papers & MCQs: Solve past FPSC papers and curated MCQ sets to improve speed and accuracy.
Important Preparation Links
Use these curated resources for focused practice and revision:
Conclusion
The FPSC syllabus for the Vice Principal (Male) BS-18 post is broad — covering English language proficiency and professional education topics including teaching methodology, assessment, administration, HRM and IT. A structured study plan, regular practice on MCQs and reviewing past papers will improve your chance of success. Good luck with your preparation!
