Many good candidates lose a government job because of a missing or unreadable document rather than a weak test. Use this checklist before you start an online application and again before your test or interview.
Documents almost every application asks for
| Document | Why it is needed | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| CNIC (front and back) | Identity, age and address | Make sure it is not expired. Age is calculated from the date on your CNIC. |
| Domicile certificate | Province or district quota | Apply only against the quota of your domicile. |
| Matric certificate | Date of birth proof and basic education | Keep both the certificate and detailed marks sheet. |
| Intermediate / degree certificates | Required qualification for higher posts | Use the final certificate if you have it, otherwise the result card with the board’s verification. |
| Recent photograph | Application and roll number slip | Plain light background, face clearly visible, no filters. |
| Experience certificates | Posts requiring experience | Must show your post, organisation and exact dates. |
| Driving licence | Driver posts (e.g. ASF Corporal Driver) | Must be of the category stated in the advert, such as LTV or HTV. |
| Disability, minority or other quota certificates | Special quotas | Only if you are applying under that quota. |
How to scan documents properly
- Use a scanner app on your phone in good daylight; avoid shadows and fingers in the frame.
- Crop to the document edges and keep it straight.
- Save in the format the portal asks for (usually JPG or PDF) and check the file size limit.
- Name files clearly, for example CNIC-front.jpg or Matric-certificate.pdf, so you upload the right one.
- Open each file once before uploading to make sure every word is readable.
What to carry on test or interview day
- Printed roll number slip
- Original CNIC (copies are usually not accepted for entry)
- Originals of all certificates you uploaded, plus one set of photocopies
- Extra passport-size photographs
- Blue or black pens, and any items the slip specifically allows
Leave mobile phones, smart watches and calculators at home unless the slip allows them. Many test centres do not provide storage.
Common reasons for rejection
- Age above the limit on the closing date
- Wrong quota or domicile
- Name spelled differently on CNIC and certificates
- Required qualification not completed by the closing date
- Unreadable or missing uploads
Related: ASF Physical Test Guide