Notification Clarification on Employment in BPS-01 to BPS-05 Under Prime Minister’s Assistance Package (PMAP) – Complete Guide 2026
Published: June 2026
Category: Government Employees | Notifications | Prime Minister’s Assistance Package | Establishment Division
Government Issues Important Clarification Regarding PM Assistance Package
The Government of Pakistan, Cabinet Secretariat, Establishment Division, has issued an Office Memorandum (F. No. 8/5/2019-E-2(PT)) dated 24 June 2026, providing an important clarification regarding appointments in BPS-01 to BPS-15 under the Prime Minister’s Assistance Package (PMAP) for the families of government employees who died while in service.
This clarification resolves confusion created after recent court judgments and explains which cases remain eligible for employment under the PM Assistance Package.
The notification has significant importance for thousands of families whose appointment cases were pending in various Federal Ministries and Divisions.
Background of the Prime Minister’s Assistance Package
The Prime Minister’s Assistance Package was introduced to provide financial and employment support to the families of government servants who die while serving.
The package generally provides:
- Employment for one family member
- Lump-sum financial assistance
- Pensionary benefits
- Leave encashment
- GP Fund
- Benevolent Fund benefits
- Group Insurance
- Other admissible service dues
The objective is to provide immediate financial stability to the bereaved family after the death of a government employee.
What Does the New Clarification Say?
According to the Office Memorandum dated 24 June 2026, the Establishment Division has clarified that:
All cases relating to appointment of one family member of deceased Federal Government employees under PMAP where the employee died on or before 17 October 2024 shall continue to be processed under the previous policy.
This clarification has been issued in compliance with the Federal Constitutional Court judgment dated 27 February 2026.
Therefore, departments should continue processing such pending cases according to the earlier Establishment Division instructions.
Why Was This Clarification Necessary?
Many appointment cases were placed on hold after various judicial decisions regarding compassionate appointments under the Prime Minister’s Assistance Package.
Several departments became uncertain about:
- Whether old pending cases could still be processed.
- Which date should be treated as the cut-off.
- Whether Supreme Court decisions applied retrospectively.
- Whether employment under PMAP had completely ended.
The Establishment Division has now removed this confusion.
Cut-Off Date Explained
The most important point of this notification is the cut-off date.
Eligible Cases
A family member may still be considered for appointment if:
- The government employee died on or before 17 October 2024.
- The case falls under the PM Assistance Package.
- Other eligibility conditions are fulfilled.
- The appointment had not yet been finalized.
Not Covered
Cases involving employees who died after 17 October 2024 are not covered under this clarification and will be governed by subsequent policy and judicial directions.
Court Judgment Mentioned in the Notification
The clarification has been issued in compliance with the judgment of the Federal Constitutional Court dated 27 February 2026.
The notification also refers to the judgment concerning various constitutional petitions, under which the earlier Establishment Division policy remains applicable to eligible cases where the employee passed away before 18 October 2024.
This means departments should not reject such cases merely because they were pending.
Reference to Earlier Office Memorandum
The notification specifically refers to the earlier Office Memorandum:
No. 8/23/2021-E-2(pt)
Dated: 23 December 2023
That earlier memorandum laid down the procedure for processing employment cases under the Prime Minister’s Assistance Package.
The latest clarification confirms that those instructions remain applicable for eligible cases.
Who Can Be Appointed?
Under the PM Assistance Package, one eligible family member may be considered, such as:
- Widow
- Son
- Daughter
The appointment depends upon:
- Eligibility criteria
- Educational qualifications
- Available vacancy
- Verification of documents
- Departmental rules
The notification specifically mentions “Widow / Son / Daughter.”
Employment in BPS-01 to BPS-15
Although your article focuses on BPS-01 to BPS-05, the actual notification covers appointments in BPS-01 to BPS-15.
Common posts include:
BPS-01
- Naib Qasid
- Chowkidar
- Mali
- Sanitary Worker
BPS-02
- Dispatch Rider
- Record Helper
BPS-03
- Driver
- Store Assistant
BPS-04
- Junior Support Staff
BPS-05
- Lower Division Support Staff
- Office Support Staff
Higher appointments up to BPS-15 may also be made according to educational qualifications and departmental recruitment rules.
Key Points of the Notification
The major highlights include:
- Clarification issued on 24 June 2026.
- Applicable to Federal Government employees.
- Covers employment under PM Assistance Package.
- Applies to deaths occurring on or before 17 October 2024.
- Departments should continue processing pending eligible cases.
- Earlier Establishment Division instructions remain valid for such cases.
- Ministries must ensure compliance.
- Subordinate offices should also implement the clarification.
Directions to Ministries and Divisions
The Office Memorandum directs:
- All Ministries
- Attached Departments
- Divisions
- Subordinate Offices
to strictly comply with the clarification.
Departments are also instructed to circulate the memorandum for implementation in both letter and spirit.
This means no unnecessary delays should occur in eligible appointment cases.
Impact on Pending Cases
This clarification provides significant relief to many families whose compassionate appointment cases were pending.
Expected benefits include:
- Processing of delayed files.
- Removal of legal confusion.
- Uniform implementation across ministries.
- Faster decision-making.
- Relief for bereaved families.
Why This Notification Matters
For families who lost their sole breadwinner while serving the government, compassionate appointment often serves as the primary source of future financial stability.
Delays in appointments had created uncertainty for many eligible families. This clarification restores administrative certainty for cases covered by the specified date.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is employment under PMAP restored for everyone?
No. This clarification applies only to eligible cases where the government employee died on or before 17 October 2024.
Does the notification cover only BPS-05?
No. The Office Memorandum refers to appointments in BPS-01 to BPS-15.
Who can receive the appointment?
An eligible widow, son, or daughter, subject to the applicable rules and conditions.
Which department issued this clarification?
The Cabinet Secretariat, Establishment Division, Government of Pakistan.
What is the notification date?
24 June 2026.
