The marking scheme for the FPSC (Federal Public Service Commission) exam may vary depending on the specific exam and the nature of the questions. Generally, the marking scheme is as follows:

• A candidate who fails to secure at least 40% marks in any of the compulsory subjects, 33% marks in any of the optional subjects and 50% marks in the aggregate shall be considered to have failed in written examination and shall not be eligible for medical examination, psychological assessment and viva voce.
• Only the candidates declared qualified in the written examination and found eligible shall be called for subsequent medical examination, psychological assessment and viva voce.