The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) Departmental Permission Certificate (DPC) for Persons in Government Service

Departmental Permission Certificate (DPC) for Persons in Government Service :

The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) Departmental Permission Certificate (DPC) for Persons in Government Service is an essential document for government employees in Pakistan who wish to apply for posts advertised by the FPSC. This certificate ensures that the candidate’s employing department is aware of their application and grants them formal permission to apply for the post.

Breakdown of the Departmental Permission Certificate:

Below is a breakdown of the form and the key aspects that must be carefully filled out to avoid any complications.

1. Candidate Information:

The first section of the form requires basic personal details of the candidate, including:

• Name: The full name of the candidate as per the records.
• Father’s Name: The name of the candidate’s father.
• CNIC Number: The candidate’s Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) number, a critical identifier in Pakistan.

This section must be filled in with absolute accuracy, as any mistakes can result in delays or the rejection of the application.

2. Post Details:

The second part of the form focuses on the post for which the candidate is applying:

• Name of Advertised Post: This field specifies the job title as advertised by the FPSC.
• Case Number: The candidate should provide the specific case number for the job they are applying for, which is listed on the FPSC job advertisement (e.g., F.4- /20 -R).
• Department/Division/Ministry: The candidate’s current department and ministry should be listed in full.

These details help the FPSC link the departmental permission to the correct job application.

3. Current Job Information:

This section requires the candidate to provide details about their current position, including:

• Present Post/Designation and BS (Basic Scale): This refers to the candidate’s current rank and pay scale.
• Current Department: The name and full address of the current department where the candidate is serving.

4. Online Application Confirmation:

The candidate confirms that they have applied online for the advertised post and requests the department to forward the completed permission certificate to the FPSC. The closing date for receipt of online applications must be mentioned here.

5. Departmental Review:

This section is filled out by the employing department:

• Personal File Number: The department’s record of the candidate’s service.
• Date of Birth: The candidate’s birthdate, used for verifying identity.
• Date of Entry into Government Service: The exact date the candidate joined the government, along with their starting BS (Basic Scale).
• Nature of Employment: This indicates whether the candidate is employed on a permanent, temporary, contract, or other basis.

This section also requires information about the candidate’s domicile, status of E&D proceedings (if any), and whether they have availed extraordinary leave.

6. Service Record:

A detailed history of the candidate’s service, listing:

• Posts Held: A chronological list of all previous posts held by the candidate.
• Mode of Appointment: Whether each position was attained through initial appointment or promotion.
• Ministry/Division/Department: The specific department under which each post was held.
• Period of Service: The duration of service in each position, broken down into years, months, and days.

This provides the FPSC with a complete employment history for the candidate.

7. Adverse Entries:

The department must indicate whether there is anything negative in the candidate’s Performance Evaluation Report (PER) or other records that could disqualify them from the post. If there are adverse entries, the department must attach those along with the confirmation that the candidate was made aware of them.