ISLAMABAD (GNP): Pakistan EPS (Employment Permit System) Center announced that it will officially introduce and operate the tablet-based UBT (Ubiquitous-Based Test) system for the Employment Permit System-Topik (EPS-TOPIK) starting in 2026.
This next-generation digital assessment framework will entirely replace the existing Computer-Based Testing (CBT) method, marking a major milestone in modernizing the examination process.
The newly adopted UBT system is a sophisticated digital assessment platform designed to administer large-scale examinations through a secure, closed wireless local network without requiring live internet connectivity.
The system enables seamless, real-time synchronization between supervisors’ control tablets and examinees’ individual devices, ensuring highly efficient and stable test operations.
To ensure the utmost integrity of the examination, the system integrates advanced AI-powered facial recognition technologies and real-time monitoring functions, which are expected to substantially strengthen security and uphold absolute fairness throughout the testing process.
Pakistan’s selection as an inaugural country for the 2026 UBT rollout comes in direct response to the rapidly growing local demand for the Korean language test, paired with the practical challenges of unstable power grids and fluctuating internet infrastructure.
The UBT system addresses these environmental vulnerabilities through its built-in real-time data backup and instant recovery mechanisms. Even in the event of sudden power outages or localized network disruptions, applicant test progress and data remain securely protected, drastically improving the overall resilience and stability of test administration.
A representative from the Pakistan EPS Center highlighted the operational advantages of the transition, stating: “The introduction of the UBT system fundamentally relieves us of the financial and logistical burdens associated with establishing and maintaining fixed, large-scale CBT centers. Instead, we can now conduct highly secure and flexible examinations utilizing highly portable, state-of-the-art equipment.”
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The representative further added, “Moving forward, the EPS Center will collaborate extensively with the Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC) of Pakistan to gradually expand additional test venues across the country. Our ultimate goal is to decentralize testing locations, thereby significantly minimizing the long-distance travel burdens and associated costs for applicants living in remote regions.”
- Transition to Next-Gen System: Shift from conventional Computer-Based Testing (CBT) to tablet-based Ubiquitous-Based Testing (UBT) starting in 2026.
- Enhanced Security & Fairness: State-of-the-art AI facial recognition and real-time supervisory monitoring to effectively eliminate malpractice.
- Robust Infrastructure & Accessibility: Offline closed wireless network operation with auto-save functions ensuring high reliability despite local power and network instabilities.
