SOP Technician Interview Questions with
Answers dated 27-06-2026
1. Why do you want to join the Survey
of Pakistan?
Answer:
Sir, I want to join the Survey of Pakistan because it is a very important
national department. It works for mapping, surveying, land information,
development planning, and national security. I am interested in technical field
work, measurements, maps, and modern surveying equipment. I believe this post
will give me a good chance to serve Pakistan and improve my technical skills.
2. What do you know about the Survey of
Pakistan?
Answer:
Survey of Pakistan is the national surveying and mapping organization of
Pakistan under the Ministry of Defence. Its work includes preparing maps,
geospatial data, political maps, topographic surveys, and supporting government
departments in planning and development. Survey of Pakistan also uses modern
technologies like GIS, geospatial data, and UAV/aerial photogrammetry for
mapping work. The current Surveyor General shown on the official website is Kamal
Azfar.
3. Pakistan rivers names
Answer:
The main rivers of Pakistan are:
Indus,
Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, Kabul, Swat, Kurram, Gomal, Hub, Hingol, Dasht,
and Zhob. The important Indus river system includes Indus, Jhelum, Chenab,
Ravi, and Sutlej.
4. Total Governor-General and last
Governor-General of Pakistan
Answer:
Pakistan had 4 Governors-General:
- Quaid-e-Azam
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
- Khawaja
Nazimuddin
- Malik Ghulam
Muhammad
- Major General
Iskander Mirza
The
last Governor-General of Pakistan was Iskander Mirza.
5. National Symbols of Pakistan
Answer:
Some important national symbols of Pakistan are:
National
animal: Markhor
National bird: Chukar Partridge
National flower: Jasmine
National tree: Deodar
National sport: Field Hockey
National anthem: Qaumi Tarana, written by Hafeez Jullundhri,
music by Ahmed G. Chagla, adopted in 1954.
6. Islamic battle names with Hijri
years
Answer:
Important Islamic battles are:
Battle
of Badr — 2 Hijri
Battle of Uhud — 3 Hijri
Battle of Khandaq/Ahzab — 5 Hijri
Battle of Khaybar — 7 Hijri
Battle of Mu’tah — 8 Hijri
Conquest of Makkah — 8 Hijri
Battle of Hunayn — 8 Hijri
Battle of Tabuk — 9 Hijri
7. Name of Six Kalimas
Answer:
The six Kalimas are:
- Kalima Tayyibah
- Kalima Shahadah
- Kalima Tamjeed
- Kalima Tauheed
- Kalima Istighfar
- Kalima
Radd-e-Kufr
8. What was the first revelation?
Answer:
The first revelation was the first five verses of Surah Al-Alaq,
starting with “Iqra”, revealed to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in the Cave of Hira during Ramadan. This happened before
Hijrah, around 610 CE, about 13 years before Hijri calendar started.
9. What is Hijri?
Answer:
Hijri means the Islamic calendar, which started from the migration of Prophet
Muhammad ﷺ from Makkah to Madinah in 622 CE.
This migration is called Hijrah.
More Important
Questions for Next SOP Technician Candidates
Survey / Technical Questions
- What is
surveying?
- What is the
difference between map and plan?
- What is scale in
a map?
- What is contour?
- What is
leveling?
- What is
benchmark?
- What is GPS?
- What is GIS?
- What is total
station?
- What is
theodolite?
- What is chain
survey?
- What is compass
survey?
- What is bearing?
- What is latitude
and longitude?
- What is
topographic map?
- What is
cadastral map?
- What is aerial
survey?
- What is remote
sensing?
- What safety
precautions should a survey technician follow in the field?
- What will you do
if your instrument gives wrong reading?
Human-style sample answer for technical
duty question
Question:
What are the duties of an SOP Technician?
Answer:
Sir, the duties of an SOP Technician may include assisting survey officers in
field work, taking measurements, handling instruments, collecting survey data,
helping in map preparation, maintaining equipment, recording readings
carefully, and supporting GIS or mapping work. Accuracy, discipline, teamwork,
and field safety are very important in this job.
Pakistan GK Questions
- Who is the
founder of Pakistan?
- When was
Pakistan created?
- What is the
national language of Pakistan?
- What is the
capital of Pakistan?
- How many
provinces are in Pakistan?
- Name the
provinces of Pakistan.
- What is the
largest province by area?
- What is the
largest province by population?
- What is the
national poet of Pakistan?
- Who presented
the Pakistan Resolution?
- When was the
Pakistan Resolution passed?
- What is the
highest mountain of Pakistan?
- What is the
longest river of Pakistan?
- What is the
national animal of Pakistan?
- What is the
national flower of Pakistan?
Islamic Questions
- How many pillars
of Islam are there?
- How many articles
of faith are there?
- How many Surahs
are in the Holy Quran?
- How many Parahs
are in the Holy Quran?
- Which is the
longest Surah?
- Which is the
shortest Surah?
- Who was the
first Caliph of Islam?
- Who was the last
Prophet?
- What is the
meaning of Khatam-un-Nabiyyin?
- In which month
was the Quran revealed?
- What is the
first month of Hijri calendar?
- What is the last
month of Hijri calendar?
Personal Interview Questions
- Tell us about
yourself.
- Why should we
select you?
- What are your
strengths?
- What are your
weaknesses?
- Can you work in
field areas?
- Can you work
under pressure?
- Are you willing
to work outside your home city?
- What will you do
if your senior gives you urgent field work?
- How do you
handle mistakes?
- What are your
future goals?
Best closing answer
Question:
Why should we select you?
Answer:
Sir, you should select me because I am hardworking, disciplined, and willing to
learn. I understand that survey work needs accuracy, patience, and
responsibility. I can work in the field, follow instructions, and perform my
duty honestly. If selected, I will try my best to become a useful employee for
the Survey of Pakistan.
