The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission (KPPSC) has announced new job openings for the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) under Advertisement No. 09/2026. This is great news for police officers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa who are looking for a promotion through the fast track quota system.

KPPSC is inviting online applications from eligible candidates who hold a domicile of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including the merged districts. The commission has opened four leftover posts of DSP under the Fast Track Promotion Quota, and interested candidates can apply through the official KPPSC website before the closing date.

If you are currently serving as an Inspector in the KP Police and meet the eligibility criteria, this could be a good opportunity to move up in your career. Below we have shared all the important details about this job announcement, including eligibility, how to apply, and important dates.

Key Job Details

Field	Details
Organization	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission (KPPSC)
Advertisement Number	09/2026
Job Location	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Peshawar Head Office)
Job Type	Government / Fast Track Promotion Quota
Total Vacancies	4 (Four) Leftover Posts
Post Name	Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP)
Pay Scale	BPS-17
Education Requirement	At least Second Class Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Gender	Male / Female
Allocation	Merit
Application Method	Online only, through www.kppsc.gov.pk
Application Fee	Rs. 500/- (excluding service charges)

Available Positions

According to the advertisement, KPPSC has announced the following vacancy:

• Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), BPS-17 – Four (04) leftover posts under the Fast Track Promotion Quota, open to both male and female candidates on merit basis.

Registration / Application Dates

Event	Date
Start of Online Applications	As per KPPSC website
Last Date to Apply	28th September 2026, till 5:00 PM

Candidates should remember that no application will be accepted after 5:00 PM on the closing date, so it is better to apply early and avoid last-minute issues.

Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for the DSP post, candidates should check that they meet the following conditions:

• The candidate must hold at least a Second Class Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
• The candidate must have completed the probation period successfully and should already be confirmed in the rank of Inspector.
• No major penalty should have been given to the candidate during the last three years of service.
• The candidate must have completed a two-week basic course from any of the Police Specialized Schools during service as a Junior Officer.
• Age will be calculated as it stood on 1st January 2026.
• Only candidates with a valid domicile of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including merged districts, are eligible. A candidate can hold only one domicile; otherwise the application will be rejected.
• Candidates who have received the Quaid-e-Azam Police Medal (QPM) or Pakistan Police Medal (PPM) will get 10 extra marks, while those who have completed the six-month Basic Elite Training Course will receive 5 extra marks.

It is important to note that candidates must be fully qualified as per the closing date of the advertisement. Anyone who does not meet these requirements by the last date will not be considered by the commission.

How to Apply

Candidates who are interested in the DSP post can apply only through the online system. Here is how the process works:

1. Visit the official KPPSC website at www.kppsc.gov.pk.
2. Fill in the online application form carefully, making sure all information is correct.
3. Preview your application form before final submission to check for any mistakes.
4. Pay the application fee of Rs. 500/- (service charges are extra) through the 1Bill option. This payment can be made using banking apps such as NBP, HBL, ABL, BOK, and BoP, or through mobile wallet apps like Easypaisa, JazzCash, and Upaisa.
5. Submit the application before 28th September 2026, 5:00 PM, as late submissions will not be entertained.

Please note that candidates are not required to attach documents at the time of submitting the application. However, the commission may ask for original documents later, so it is a good idea to keep everything ready in advance.

For any questions, candidates can contact the commission office at the numbers 091-9214131, 9213563, 9213750, or 9212897.

Why This Job Opportunity Matters

Getting promoted to DSP through the Fast Track Promotion Quota is a big step for any police Inspector serving in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It rewards officers who have shown good performance, a clean service record, and completed the required training. Since this is a merit-based selection with only four seats available, competition is expected to be tough, so eligible candidates should apply as soon as possible and double-check their eligibility before submitting the form.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the last date to apply for the KPPSC DSP job 2026? The last date to submit the online application is 28th September 2026, till 5:00 PM.

2. How many DSP posts are available in this advertisement? There are four (04) leftover posts of Deputy Superintendent of Police available under the Fast Track Promotion Quota.

3. What is the application fee for this job? The application fee is Rs. 500/-, which does not include service charges, and can be paid through the 1Bill option using banking or mobile wallet apps.

4. Who is eligible to apply for the DSP post? Only confirmed Police Inspectors from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa who hold at least a second class Bachelor’s degree, have a clean service record for the last three years, and have completed the required basic training course can apply.

5. Can candidates from outside Khyber Pakhtunkhwa apply for this job? No, only candidates holding a valid domicile of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including merged districts, are eligible to apply.