Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority Act 2025 Test

The PERA Act 2025 established the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority to centralise and streamline the enforcement of public welfare laws. It empowers the authority to regulate matters such as price control, anti-hoarding, and encroachments, aiming to ensure transparency, efficiency, and improved governance across Punjab.

Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority Act 2025 Test MCQs With Answers

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1. Which of the following allowances may be admissible to PERA contractual employees?

House Rent Allowance

Medical Allowance

Conveyance Allowance

All of the above

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2. Who is responsible for maintaining personal files of PERA employees?

Punjab Public Service Commission

Finance Department

Human Resource Section of PERA

Chief Secretary Punjab

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3. Which of the following is not included in ‘leave account’ under PERA?

Casual Leave

Earned Leave

Maternity Leave

Study Leave

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4. How long is the probation period for newly appointed PERA employees?

3 months

6 months

1 year

2 years

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5. If an employee fails to complete probation satisfactorily, what can happen?

Extension of probation

Termination of contract

Both A and B

Automatic confirmation

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6. Which of the following is a ‘minor penalty’ under PERA?

Dismissal from service

Reduction to a lower post

Censure

Compulsory retirement

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7. Who can initiate disciplinary proceedings under PERA rules?

Any senior colleague

Competent Authority or authorized officer

Finance Secretary

PPSC

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8. Employees found guilty of corruption under PERA are liable to:

Fine only

Censure only

Dismissal from service

Demotion for one year

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9. For how many consecutive days can an employee take casual leave?

3 days

5 days

7 days

10 days

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10. What is the maximum annual casual leave entitlement under PERA?

10 days

15 days

20 days

25 days

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11. Which of the following is not a ground for termination of contract?

Misconduct

Contract expiry

Resignation

Compulsory transfer

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12. Under PERA, which employees are entitled to gratuity?

Only permanent employees

All contractual employees completing required service

Daily wage workers

Probationers only

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13. An employee absent without leave for more than 30 days may be:

Censured

Dismissed from service

Granted special leave

Ignored

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14. Who approves the confirmation of a contractual employee after probation?

HR Officer

Finance Department

Competent Authority of PERA

Chief Minister Punjab

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15. What is the purpose of annual increments under PERA?

To compensate inflation only

To reward length of service and performance

To equalize salaries across grades

To replace allowances

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16. Which authority hears appeals against disciplinary penalties?

Finance Secretary

Competent Authority of PERA

Appellate Authority designated by PERA

Punjab Assembly

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17. What is the maximum number of earned leave days that can be accumulated?

90 days

120 days

180 days

365 days

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18. What is the minimum service length required for gratuity eligibility?

1 year

2 years

3 years

5 years

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19. Who has the power to suspend an employee under inquiry?

Head Clerk

Any senior officer

Competent Authority

Finance Department

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20. Which type of leave cannot be encashed under PERA?

Earned Leave

Casual Leave

Maternity Leave

Sick Leave

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21. Resignation of an employee under PERA becomes effective only after:

Oral request

Written approval by competent authority

Completion of probation

Recommendation by colleagues

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22. An employee suspended during inquiry is entitled to:

No salary

Subsistence allowance

Full salary

Only allowances

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23. Which of the following rights are contractual employees not entitled to?

Pay protection

Pension

Leave benefits

Gratuity

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24. Who has the final authority in case of contract disputes under PERA?

PPSC

Finance Department

PERA Board/Competent Authority

Provincial Assembly

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25. What is the maximum age limit for initial contractual appointment under PERA 2025?

40 years

45 years

50 years

No age restriction

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26. Which of the following is the minimum educational requirement for clerical staff under PERA?

Middle pass

Matriculation

Intermediate

Graduation

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27. Maternity leave under PERA 2025 is granted for how many days?

30 days

60 days

90 days

120 days

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28. Who has the authority to frame service rules under PERA 2025?

Governor Punjab

Provincial Assembly

Enforcement & Regulatory Authority Board

Punjab Public Service Commission

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29. Which of the following is a mandatory requirement for joining PERA service?

Medical fitness certificate

Property declaration

Political clearance

Police character reference only

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30. Under PERA 2025, performance evaluation reports are prepared how often?

Quarterly

Half yearly

Annually

Biennially

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31. Which type of contract is strictly prohibited under PERA 2025?

Fixed-term contract

Part-time contract

Open-ended contract

Renewable contract

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32. What is the maximum number of special leave days granted for marriage of an employee under PERA?

3 days

5 days

7 days

10 days

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33. Under PERA, who is considered the ‘competent authority’?

Any superior officer

The Minister in charge

The Authority/Board itself

Finance Department

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34. Contractual employees under PERA are eligible for which type of increments?

Annual increments

Biennial increments

No increments allowed

Lump sum increments

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35. Which of the following cannot be combined with earned leave under PERA rules?

Maternity leave

Sick leave

Casual leave

Special leave

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36. Under PERA, which authority decides contract renewal?

Finance Secretary

Chief Secretary Punjab

Competent Authority of PERA

PPSC

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37. Which of the following applies to dismissal for gross misconduct?

One month’s salary paid

Experience certificate issued

Forfeiture of benefits

Automatic reinstatement possible

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38. What is the purpose of probation under PERA 2025?

To delay salary

To evaluate suitability of the employee

To train in sports

To test medical health only

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39. Which of the following is an example of ‘major penalty’ under PERA?

Warning

Censure

Dismissal from service

Withholding increment

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40. Employees under PERA may be transferred:

Only within Punjab

Anywhere in Pakistan

Only within their district

No transfers allowed

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41. What is the minimum service required for earned leave encashment under PERA?

6 months

1 year

2 years

3 years

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42. In case of unsatisfactory annual performance, what can happen to the employee?

Extension of probation

Non-renewal of contract

Salary deduction

Transfer to another office

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43. Which of the following disciplinary actions is not considered minor?

Fine

Censure

Recovery from pay

Removal from service

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44. Employees under PERA are required to observe which of the following codes?

Civil Servants Act 1973

Conduct rules framed by PERA

Only verbal directions

Army Act 1952

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45. Which of the following leaves requires medical certificate under PERA?

Casual leave

Sick leave beyond 3 days

Earned leave

Special leave

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46. Employees under PERA can appeal against disciplinary orders within how many days?

7 days

15 days

30 days

60 days

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47. Which of the following is considered misconduct under PERA?

Absence without leave

Bribery and corruption

Negligence of duty

All of the above

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48. What is the retirement age under PERA 2025?

55 years

60 years

No retirement age; contract-based

65 years

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49. Which type of leave is exclusively for female employees under PERA?

Earned leave

Casual leave

Maternity leave

Study leave

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50. Employees on contract under PERA may be terminated by giving:

No notice at all

15 days’ notice

30 days’ notice

60 days’ notice

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51. Which of the following allowances can contractual employees of PERA 2025 receive?

Pension allowance

House rent and medical allowance

Gratuity and pension both

None of the above

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52. What is the probation period for newly appointed contractual employees under PERA 2025?

1 month

3 months

6 months

12 months

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53. Which of the following is NOT a ground for termination of a PERA employee?

Misconduct

Breach of contract

Retirement age completion

Unsatisfactory performance

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54. According to PERA regulations, how is seniority among employees determined?

By age of the employee

By marks obtained in entry test

By date of appointment order

By performance in first year

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55. If an employee resigns from PERA, how much prior notice must be given?

7 days

15 days

30 days

60 days

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56. Who has the power to approve leave for PERA employees?

Finance Secretary

Chief Minister Punjab

Competent Authority of PERA

Punjab Public Service Commission

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57. Which of the following rights are NOT available to contractual employees under PERA 2025?

Leave benefits

Pensionary benefits

Allowances

Probation clearance

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58. Under PERA 2025, which of the following documents must be signed by every employee upon joining?

Oath of loyalty

Confidentiality agreement

Contract agreement

Financial surety bond

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59. Which of the following penalties may be imposed on an employee found guilty of misconduct under PERA 2025?

Dismissal from service

Reduction in pay

Withholding of allowances

All of the above

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60. What is the maximum renewal period for a contractual employee under PERA 2025?

1 year

2 years

3 years

5 years

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61. Which section of PERA 2025 deals with employee discipline?

Section 5

Section 7

Section 9

Section 11

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62. Employees working under PERA 2025 are appointed through which method?

Open merit competition

Departmental nomination only

Direct selection without test

Recommendation by political authority

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63. Under PERA, contractual employees are entitled to how many casual leave days annually?

5 days

10 days

15 days

20 days

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64. What is the minimum contract period specified in PERA 2025?

6 months

1 year

2 years

3 years

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65. In case of resignation without notice, what must an employee pay?

Court fine

Security deposit

Salary in lieu of notice

Half salary

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66. If misconduct is proven, which authority decides the penalty?

The High Court

Competent Authority of PERA

Provincial Ombudsman

Federal Service Tribunal

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67. Which of the following is the core objective of PERA 2025 regulations?

Provide permanent jobs

Standardize service rules for contract employees

Replace all other Punjab laws

Grant lifetime benefits

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68. Employees under PERA are entitled to how many earned leave days annually?

10 days

20 days

25 days

30 days

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69. What happens if a contractual employee is absent without approval?

Salary deduction

Warning letter

Termination after due process

All of the above

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70. Which of the following is mandatory for renewal of a contract under PERA 2025?

Employee request only

Satisfactory performance evaluation

Approval from Finance Ministry

Age verification

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71. Employees may appeal against disciplinary penalties under PERA to which forum?

Supreme Court of Pakistan

PERA Appellate Authority

Election Commission

Federal Ombudsman

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72. Which of the following training is emphasized for PERA employees?

IT and regulatory compliance training

Physical training only

Foreign language training

Agricultural training

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73. Which benefit is given to contractual employees upon contract completion?

Pension

Gratuity

Experience certificate

Lifetime allowance

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74. What type of leave can be combined with casual leave under PERA rules?

Maternity leave

Study leave

Earned leave

No combination allowed

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75. If a contractual employee fails probation, what happens?

Extension of probation

Termination of contract

Reduction in pay

Transfer to another department

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76. Under PERA, which type of leave is granted to female employees for childbirth?

Sick Leave

Earned Leave

Maternity Leave

Casual Leave

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77. Maximum number of maternity leave spells allowed during service are:

1

2

3

Unlimited

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78. Paternity leave under PERA is admissible for:

5 days

7 days

10 days

15 days

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79. Who is the competent authority for approving earned leave beyond 30 days?

Section Officer

HR Manager

Competent Authority of PERA

Finance Department

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80. When does a contractual employee’s service terminate automatically?

After resignation

After dismissal

On contract expiry

On transfer

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81. Which of the following misconducts can lead to major penalties?

Absenteeism

Corruption

Insubordination

All of the above

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82. Who records the Annual Performance Evaluation Report (APER)?

Colleagues

Reporting Officer

Finance Department

Competent Authority

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83. Annual Performance Evaluation Reports are countersigned by:

HR Officer

Counter-signing Officer

Finance Secretary

Auditor General

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84. What is the maximum probation period including extension?

12 months

18 months

24 months

36 months

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85. Which of the following does not fall under ‘disciplinary proceedings’?

Inquiry

Penalty imposition

Confirmation of service

Suspension

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86. How many days of notice are required before termination of contract by either party?

7 days

15 days

30 days

60 days

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87. Which section of PERA rules deals with appeals and reviews?

Service Tenure

Penalties

Grievance Redressal

Appellate Procedure

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88. Employees found guilty of ‘inefficiency’ may face which penalty?

Promotion

Increment stoppage

Warning only

Transfer allowance

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89. An employee under suspension must submit which document monthly?

Salary claim

Joining report

Non-employment certificate

Leave application

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90. Which of the following is a right of appeal under PERA?

Against penalties

Against annual report

Against transfer order

Against seniority list

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91. If an employee is acquitted by a court, disciplinary action under PERA:

Is automatically dropped

May still continue

Is converted to minor penalty

Becomes invalid

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92. Who approves the final settlement of gratuity?

HR Manager

Competent Authority of PERA

Finance Department

Accountant General

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93. What is the minimum notice period required from an employee before resignation?

7 days

15 days

30 days

60 days

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94. What happens if an employee fails to provide notice before resignation?

Nothing happens

Salary is withheld

Pay in lieu of notice period is deducted

Leave balance is cancelled

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95. How often are contractual employees evaluated for performance?

Monthly

Quarterly

Annually

Biennially

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96. Under PERA, what is the minimum number of working hours per week?

35 hours

37.5 hours

40 hours

48 hours

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97. Which authority can extend an employee’s contract?

HR Officer

Competent Authority of PERA

PPSC

Punjab Assembly

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98. Who maintains the seniority list of contractual employees?

Reporting Officer

HR Section of PERA

Finance Department

Establishment Division

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99. Which of the following is not admissible to PERA contractual employees?

Gratuity

Leave encashment

Pension

Allowances

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100. What is the maximum duration of casual leave in one calendar year?

5 days

10 days

15 days

20 days

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101. Earned leave is credited at the rate of:

1 day per month

1.5 days per month

2 days per month

2.5 days per month

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102. If leave is not availed, earned leave can be:

Transferred to next job

Lapsed

Encashable

Donated

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103. Leave without pay is granted when:

Employee has exhausted all paid leave

Employee demands vacation

Competent Authority insists

Finance approves

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104. Which of the following is considered misconduct?

Efficiency

Integrity

Habitual absence

Honesty

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105. For which penalty is ‘compulsory retirement’ imposed?

Minor misconduct

Inefficiency only

Major misconduct

Voluntary request

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106. Which of the following is a minor penalty?

Removal from service

Demotion

Censure

Dismissal

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107. In case of misconduct, suspension is:

A penalty

A temporary measure

Permanent removal

Optional gratuity

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108. Who conducts the inquiry into serious misconduct?

HR Section

Inquiry Officer/Committee

Competent Authority personally

Finance Section

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109. If an employee does not cooperate in inquiry, the decision is made:

In his favor

Based on available record

By labor court

By ombudsman

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110. Probationers failing to perform may be:

Confirmed automatically

Terminated

Promoted

Given gratuity

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111. Employees can appeal against penalties within:

7 days

15 days

30 days

60 days

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112. Which of the following penalties cannot be imposed without inquiry?

Censure

Withholding increment

Removal from service

Fine

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113. Who maintains service record of employees?

Section Officer

HR Section

Finance Section

Competent Authority

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114. Gratuity is calculated on the basis of:

Basic pay only

Gross salary

Allowances only

Daily wages

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115. Employees are required to maintain which standard during service?

Efficiency

Integrity

Discipline

All of the above

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116. Maximum age for initial contractual appointment is:

55 years

57 years

60 years

62 years

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117. Extension of contract beyond maximum age requires approval of:

HR Section

Finance Department

Chief Executive Authority

Auditor General

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118. The term ‘subsistence allowance’ applies to:

Retired employees

Suspended employees

New joiners

Transferred employees

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119. In case of dismissal, employee forfeits:

Salary arrears only

All service benefits

Gratuity only

Pension only

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120. Which leave is granted for pilgrimage (Hajj/Umrah)?

Casual leave

Special leave without pay

Earned leave

Sick leave

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121. An employee may be transferred:

At request only

As per service requirement

Never, being contractual

By mutual agreement only

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122. Seniority is determined by:

Salary drawn

Age of employee

Date of appointment

Education level

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123. The Competent Authority’s decision on appeals is:

Advisory

Final

Reviewable by Finance

Automatically void

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