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MOD Online Test – Timed Mock Practice for Ministry of Defence Screening
A free 15-minute mock of 30 questions covering General Knowledge, Pakistan Studies, current affairs, English, basic reasoning, and Islamic Studies. It is practice built from our MOD MCQs, not an official MOD paper.
This mock
30
questions
15 min
time limit
−0.25
per wrong answer
The timer cannot be paused. Your last five scores stay in this browser. If the subjects are still new, start with MOD MCQs before a timed attempt.
Knowing an answer and selecting it while the clock is running are different skills. This mock is the closest practice available here to a Ministry of Defence screening sitting: a full set of questions and a fixed time.
It uses the general subjects commonly reported for MOD's screening format. It is not an official MOD test, and it does not cover engineering, IT, or medical subject papers.
Why Timed Practice Matters
Recent general recruitment drives have used an objective MCQ paper, and at least one large advertisement reportedly used negative marking. That habit is hard to build by reading MCQs with no clock.
- Build a pacing instinct — how long you can spend on a question before moving on.
- Practice selective answering. A wrong answer costs 0.25 marks on this mock, so a blank can be safer than a guess.
- Make the format and the clock feel familiar before test day.
- Get a more honest read than an untimed session where you can think as long as you like.
How to Use This Online Test
- Don't start here if the subjects are still new. Work through MOD MCQs by topic first.
- Treat the first attempt as a baseline, not a verdict.
- Review every question afterward, including ones you got right without being sure.
- Track pacing separately from the score. Running out of time is a different problem from getting questions wrong.
- Retake after several days of study, not immediately. An instant retake mostly tests memory of these questions.
What to Expect from MOD's Screening Format
MOD does not publish one format the way FPSC does. From publicly reported drives, expect:
- An objective multiple-choice paper for general and BPS-scale posts.
- Possible negative marking — confirm this on your own advertisement. This mock uses a 0.25 penalty so you can practice that habit.
- General subjects for general posts, plus technical content for engineering, IT, medical, and other specialist roles. This mock covers only the general subjects.
- A time limit. This practice paper allows 15 minutes. Your real paper may differ.
A Complete MOD Preparation Routine
- 1.Start with the fundamentals. MOD Exam Guide covers eligibility, the recruitment process, and how requirements vary by post.
- 2.Build knowledge untimed. MOD MCQs are organized by subject, with explanations you can read without a clock.
- 3.Use the past-papers guide for style. MOD Past Papers explains the shortage of real papers and includes labeled sample questions.
- 4.Shift to this timed mock once the foundation is solid. That is usually the last few weeks, when you are no longer learning the material for the first time.
- 5.Review and repeat. Each attempt should point at your current weakest area, not only a higher score.
Common Mistakes
- Taking a timed test before any subject foundation. A low score then mostly discourages you without teaching much.
- Treating one attempt as a final verdict on readiness.
- Retaking immediately without reviewing what went wrong.
- Ignoring pacing because the score looked acceptable, even when questions were rushed or left blank.
- Repeating the same test with no study in between, which mostly measures memorization.
- Assuming this mock matches your exact MOD post, especially a technical or specialist paper.
Frequently Asked Questions
This online test is a preparation resource built around generally reported MOD screening patterns. It is not an official MOD product. Confirm your format, time limit, and marking scheme from the official advertisement and admission notice. Also see latest jobs for current openings.