{
  "id": 19483711,
  "title": "Govt Announces New Rules for Employees Seeking Jobs Abroad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/govt-announces-new-rules-for-employees-seeking-jobs-abroad",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-11T09:41:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/11/11/govt-introduces-tests-for-employees-seeking-jobs-abroad/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pakistani government has unveiled a new merit-based policy for selecting employees to work at overseas trade missions. According to a Ministry of Commerce announcement, written examinations, skill tests, and interviews will now be required for Commercial Assistants, Drivers, Messenger-cum-Drivers, and Security Guards. The selection process will prioritize merit, eligibility, seniority, and past performance.\n\nFor Commercial Assistants, written exams will account for 60% of the selection process, while interviews and past performance will each make up 30%. The written test will consist of 70 questions, with a passing score set at 50%. Candidates must pass the written exam and skill test to be eligible for overseas assignments. All applicants will take the tests at the Pakistan Institute of Trade and Development (PITAD) in Islamabad and complete a mandatory four-week training program.\n\nDrivers and Messenger-cum-Drivers will be chosen based on seniority and eligibility, with applicants needing a valid driving license at least five years old and passing a driving skill assessment, including GPS and Google Maps navigation. The policy also requires applicants to have at least five years of continuous service in the Ministry of Commerce. Employees returning from overseas postings must wait two years before applying for another position, and those with a history of poor performance, departmental proceedings, major penalties, or a six-year tenure at the same mission will be ineligible. Security clearance and medical fitness certificates are mandatory for all selected candidates and their accompanying family members.",
  "summary": "The federal government has introduced a new merit-based policy for appointments at Pakistan’s overseas trade missions, making written examinations, skill … Read More The post Govt Announces New Rules for Employees Seeking Jobs Abroad appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}