FIA Recruitment Guide: Inspector & Sub-Inspector Physical Test, Syllabus & Job Responsibilities

Joining the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA): Selection Stages, Laws & Physical Standards

The Federal Investigation Agency operates under the Ministry of Interior as Pakistan’s premier federal law enforcement and investigative institution. Annual recruitment for posts like Inspector (Investigation – BPS-16), Sub-Inspector (BPS-14), and Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI – BPS-09) draws competitive talent nationwide.

Physical Standards for FIA Uniformed Posts

• For Male Candidates:
  • Minimum Height: 5 Feet 6 Inches (168 cm).
  • Chest Measurement: 33 inches with 1.5 inches expansion (33″ – 34.5″).
  • Physical Endurance: 1 Mile (1.6 km) run in 7 minutes.
• For Female Candidates:
  • Minimum Height: 5 Feet 4 Inches (162.5 cm).
  • Physical Endurance: 1 Mile run in 10 minutes.

FIA Specific Legal Statutes You Must Study

Candidates appearing for FIA interviews and descriptive tests must possess detailed knowledge of the agency’s primary statutory frameworks:

1. FIA Act 1974: Powers of investigation, arrest, jurisdictions, and schedules of offenses.
2. Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA 2016): Cyberstalking, digital fraud, unauthorized access to critical infrastructure, and data protection violations.
3. Anti-Money Laundering Act 2010 (AMLA): Suspicious transaction reporting (STRs), Financial Monitoring Unit (FMU) operations, and asset seizure protocols.