If you’ve applied for an FPSC exam, you’ll need to download your Admission Certificate (roll number slip) yourself before test day — FPSC doesn’t mail it to you. Here’s exactly how the process works.
When It Becomes Available
Your Admission Certificate isn’t available the moment you apply — it only appears on FPSC’s website once your exam has actually been scheduled. Per FPSC’s own FAQs: “The clear link for printing of admission certificate is provided on our website upon scheduling of the exam.” FPSC will also notify you by SMS or email, using the phone number and email address you provided in your original application, once it’s ready.
Step-by-Step: How to Download It
- Go to the official FPSC website: https://www.fpsc.gov.pk.
- Look for the Admission Certificate or roll number slip section, usually listed under the exam schedule or General Recruitment area once your test has been scheduled.
- Select the specific exam or advertisement you applied for. If you applied for multiple posts, each one will have its own separate certificate.
- Enter your CNIC number exactly as printed on your card. If the system rejects the format, try entering it without dashes.
- Download the certificate and save it as a PDF.
- Print a clear, full copy on standard paper. A phone screenshot will not be accepted at the test center.
What You’ll Need With You on Exam Day
- Your printed Admission Certificate
- Your original CNIC or passport — without it, you will be denied entry and marked absent, even with a valid certificate
- Your original treasury receipt for the application fee
Review your exam center, reporting time, and shift carefully once your certificate is generated, since this information is specific to your application.
Important Deadline to Know
Downloading isn’t available indefinitely. According to FPSC’s FAQs, “immediately after completion of the General Recruitment Phase, the provision of generation/printing of admission certificate is revoked.” In other words, once that recruitment phase wraps up, you may lose the ability to download your certificate — so download and print it as soon as it becomes available rather than waiting until closer to your exam date.
A Few Things to Keep in Mind
- CSS candidates receive separate Admission Certificates for the MPT (preliminary test) and the main written exam — don’t assume one certificate covers both.
- Phones, smart devices, and programmable calculators are banned in all FPSC test areas, so don’t rely on a digital copy as a backup.
- Only use the official FPSC website — avoid third-party sites claiming to offer roll number slip downloads, since these aren’t official sources.
- Exam schedules can shift, so check the official website periodically rather than assuming your original scheduled date is final.
If Your Certificate Doesn’t Appear
If your test date is approaching and you still can’t generate your certificate, contact FPSC directly through its helpline at 051-111-000-248 (during office hours) or by email at fpsc@fpsc.gov.pk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What information do I need to download my admission certificate?
Just your CNIC number — enter it on the FPSC website once the download link for your scheduled exam becomes available.
Will FPSC send me my admission certificate by post or email?
No. FPSC explicitly states it does not send admission certificates by post — you must download and print it yourself from the official website.
Can I use a screenshot of my certificate on my phone at the exam?
No. You need a printed copy — phone screenshots are not accepted at the test center.
What happens if I don’t have my original CNIC with me?
You’ll be denied entry to the exam hall and marked absent, regardless of whether you have your printed admission certificate.
Since the download window closes once the recruitment phase ends, the safest move is to check the FPSC website as soon as your exam is scheduled and print your certificate right away rather than leaving it for the last minute.
