FPSC Assistant Director (BS-17) - Reclamation and Probation
Department Exam Preparation Plan
This document provides a comprehensive 6-week day-by-day study plan for the FPSC Assistant
Director (BS-17) exam in the Reclamation and Probation Department, Ministry of Interior & Narcotics
Control, ICT, Islamabad. It includes coverage of all syllabus topics, recommended resources, and study
tips.
Week 1: Community Organization & Development + Social Research &
Statistics
Mon–Wed: Community organization (models, stages, methods); Social research basics (types,
sampling, data collection). Thu–Fri: Advanced community methods; Basic statistics (descriptive
measures, data presentation). Sat: Apply both through case studies and research designs. Sun: Revise
& self-test key concepts.
Week 2: Organizational Behaviour & HR + Social Welfare Policy &
Administration
Mon–Tue: OB foundations (motivation, leadership theories). Wed–Thu: HR fundamentals (recruitment,
training, performance evaluation). Fri–Sat: Social welfare policies (frameworks, structures, international
models). Sun: Revise with concept maps and essays.
Week 3: Criminology & Counselling Methods
Mon–Wed: Criminology theories, crime types, rehabilitation philosophies. Thu–Sat: Counselling basics
(types, stages, guidance services). Sun: Apply criminology to counselling scenarios.
Week 4: Environmental Sociology + Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898
Mon–Wed: Environmental sociology concepts, justice, socio-ecological systems. Thu–Sat: CrPC
structure, procedural sections, amendments. Sun: Create flowcharts of CrPC processes.
Week 5: Juvenile Justice System Ordinance, 2000 + Probation & Parole
Laws
Mon–Wed: JJSO 2000 principles, juvenile courts, rehabilitation focus. Thu–Sat: Probation & parole
history, provisions, legal framework. Sun: Compare JJSO and probation/parole systems.
Week 6: Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997 + Final Revision
Mon–Wed: CNS Act objectives, schedules, penalties. Thu–Fri: Integrate criminology, policy, and law in
narcotics control. Sat: Mock essays, MCQs, recall drills. Sun: Full-day revision with summaries and
flashcards.
Recommended References & Study Resources
**Legal Texts & Government References:**
- Control of Narcotic Substances Act, 1997 (official legal portals).
- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 – *Criminal Law* by Saleem Bhatti.
- Juvenile Justice System Ordinance, 2000 – Govt of Pakistan legal documents.
**Academic & Theoretical Texts:**
- Community Organization – *Community Organization* by R.L. Kaul.
- Social Research – *Research Methodology* by C.R. Kothari.
- Organizational Behaviour – Robbins & Judge; HRM by Gary Dessler.
- Social Welfare – *Social Welfare in South Asia* (edited volumes).
- Criminology – *Criminology* by Larry J. Siegel.
- Counselling – *Guidance and Counselling* by N.K. Chopra.
- Environmental Sociology – Catton & Dunlap.
- Probation & Parole – Govt procedural manuals, NAPA publications.
**Exam Practice & Past Papers:**
- FPSC official past papers section.
- NAB/IB AD past papers via Scribd, AtifPedia, SlideShare.
- “FPSC MCQs Jobs” mobile app (Prepistan).
**Study Tips & Tools:**
- Flashcards for key terms.
- Mind-maps for statutes.
- Active recall for revision.
- Mock tests weekly.
