Job Description
QUICK FACTS
- Organization: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission (KPPSC), 2 Fort Road Peshawar Cantt
- Job Title(s): Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) BPS-17, Sub Inspector of Police BPS-14, Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) / Traffic Warden BPS-11
- Location: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (posts allocated region-wise across KP)
- Number of Posts: 27 (DSP), 667 (Sub Inspector — 223 Fresh + 444 Leftover), 44 (ASI / Traffic Warden) — Total 738 posts
- BPS / Pay Scale: BPS-17 (DSP), BPS-14 (Sub Inspector), BPS-11 (ASI)
- Age Limit: Age will be reckoned as of 01-01-2026 (exact age limit not specified in source advertisement)
- Education Required: At least second class Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from a recognized university
- Experience Required: Varies by post — confirmed in rank of Inspector (for DSP), confirmed in rank of Assistant Sub Inspector (for SI), minimum five years service in police department from date of joining (for ASI post)
- Application Deadline: 30 April 2026 (by 5:00 PM)
- Application Method: Online only via www.kppsc.gov.pk — Application fee of Rs. 500 (excluding service charges) payable through 1 Bill option via banking apps or microfinance apps
- Advertisement No: 5/2026
- Published Date: 10 April 2026
- Source: Daily The News (print), KPPSC official website
KPPSC has advertised over 700 police promotion posts under Advertisement No. 5/2026, covering ranks from Sub Inspector all the way up to Deputy Superintendent of Police. These are fast-track promotion posts open exclusively to eligible in-service police personnel across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with the online application window closing on 30 April 2026 at 5:00 PM. If you are a serving officer who meets the rank and service conditions, this is a structured opportunity to move up.
JOB OVERVIEW
This advertisement covers three separate promotion exercises being conducted by KPPSC on behalf of the KP Police Department. The first is for 27 leftover posts of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) at BPS-17 through fast-track promotion from the rank of Inspector. The second — and largest — is for 667 posts of Sub Inspector at BPS-14, with 223 fresh posts and 444 leftover posts, offered through fast-track promotion from the rank of Assistant Sub Inspector. These 667 posts are allocated region-wise across CCPO Peshawar, Mardan, Hazara, Malakand, Kohat, Bannu, and DI Khan.
The third exercise is for 44 leftover posts of Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI) at BPS-11, specifically for the Traffic Warden system, promoted from among in-service graduate constables and head constables in the police department. This allocation is limited to CCPO Peshawar only. All posts are to be filled strictly in accordance with the advertised allocation, and the commission reserves the right to fill none, some, or all posts depending on its assessment.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Education: At least second class Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized university is required for all three posts. Degrees and testimonials from unrecognized institutions will not be accepted as per the general conditions in the source advertisement.
Age: Age will be reckoned as of 01-01-2026. Exact age limits are not specified in the source advertisement. Candidates are advised to verify from the official advertisement on kppsc.gov.pk.
Experience: For DSP (BPS-17): Candidate must have satisfactorily completed the probation period and been confirmed in the rank of Inspector. Must not have received any major penalties in the last three years. Must have completed a two-week basic course from any four Police Specialized Schools during service as Junior Officer. For Sub Inspector (BPS-14): Candidate must have satisfactorily completed the probation period and been confirmed in the rank of Assistant Sub Inspector. Must not have received any major penalties in the last three years. For ASI / Traffic Warden (BPS-11): Candidate must have qualified the recruit course, completed a minimum of five years of service in the police department from the date of joining, and must not have received any major penalties in the last three years.
Domicile / Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of Pakistan and must hold domicile of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including merged districts. Domicile certificate must have been issued by the competent authority before the last date for receipt of applications. For the ASI Traffic Warden post, domicile must be of District Peshawar only.
Gender: Male/Female for DSP and Sub Inspector posts. Not specified in source advertisement for ASI / Traffic Warden post beyond the general conditions.
Other Requirements: A candidate is entitled to hold one domicile only — holding more than one domicile will result in ineligibility. Date of birth on record will be as per Matriculation or equivalent certificate. Departmental Permission Certificates must reach the Commission Office within 30 days of the closing date. In-service candidates will be considered provisionally subject to verification of their PERs by the concerned department. Additional 10 marks will be given to candidates eligible for Quaid-e-Azam Police Medal (QPM) or Pakistan Police Medal (PPM), and 5 additional marks to candidates who have qualified Basic Elite Training Course (six months course).
HOW TO APPLY
- Visit the official KPPSC website at www.kppsc.gov.pk and access the prescribed online application form for Advertisement No. 5/2026.
- Fill in all columns of the application form carefully and preview before submitting. Correct entries are critical — candidates will be called for examination based on what they enter in the online form.
- Pay the application fee of Rs. 500 (excluding service charges) through the 1 Bill option available in banking apps (NBP, HBL, ABL, BoK, BoP, etc.) or microfinance apps (Easy Paisa, Jazz Cash, Upaisa, etc.).
- Submit the application online on or before 30 April 2026 by 5:00 PM. Applications received after this time will not be considered.
- Download and review the prescribed syllabus of examination from the KPPSC website before preparing for the written test.
- Obtain a Departmental Permission Certificate in the prescribed format and ensure it reaches the Commission Office within 30 days of the closing date.
- At the time of scrutiny of documents, bring attested copies of original degrees and certificates only. Do not submit documents at the time of application submission.
Always verify the latest instructions on the official advertisement before applying.
Nawa Verdict
Original analysis by NawaCareer editors
WORTH APPLYING?
Conditional — These are in-service promotion posts only. If you are a serving KP Police officer confirmed in the required rank with a clean service record, yes. If you are a fresh candidate or from outside KP Police, this advertisement does not apply to you.
COMPETITION LEVEL:
High — The Sub Inspector batch alone has 667 posts, which sounds large, but this is being drawn from the entire pool of eligible in-service ASIs across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The DSP batch has only 27 posts, making competition there considerably tighter. The ASI Traffic Warden batch of 44 posts is restricted to CCPO Peshawar only, which narrows the pool but also limits availability.
PAY AND BENEFITS:
The source advertisement states the BPS grades — BPS-17 for DSP, BPS-14 for Sub Inspector, and BPS-11 for ASI. No specific salary figures, allowances, or additional benefits are mentioned in the source advertisement. Candidates should verify current pay scales applicable to these BPS grades from official government sources independently.
RED FLAGS:
The source advertisement does not specify exact age limits for any of the three posts, which is an unusual omission for a public sector commission advertisement. Candidates will need to verify this from the full official advertisement on kppsc.gov.pk before applying. Additionally, the advertisement states the commission reserves the right to not fill any or all posts and to increase or decrease the number of posts — standard language, but worth keeping in mind. The condition that an officer who fails the KPPSC examination three times becomes ineligible for the same examination in future is a significant risk for candidates who are not adequately prepared. Finally, no grace period is indicated for late applications — the 5:00 PM cutoff on 30 April 2026 appears firm.
HIDDEN BENEFITS:
The advertisement explicitly offers additional marks for QPM and PPM medal holders, and for candidates who have completed the Basic Elite Training Course. If you hold either of these distinctions, your competitive position is meaningfully stronger than the base pool. The online application and payment system through mainstream banking apps makes the process accessible without requiring physical visits to commission offices.
BEST FOR:
Serving KP Police officers who are confirmed in the required rank — Inspector for DSP, ASI for Sub Inspector, or in-service graduate constable or head constable for the Traffic Warden ASI post — with a clean disciplinary record over the last three years and the required educational qualification from a recognized university.
Ready to apply?
Deadline: 30 Apr 2026