Korea EPS Job Agent Scam in Pakistan: OEC Says No Agent Can Get You Selected, 5 Warning Signs and Where to Report
OEC says Korea EPS hiring is government to government only and no agent can guarantee selection. Check 5 scam signs, the real EPS steps and OEC's numbers.
No private agent in Pakistan can get you a Korea job under the Employment Permit System (EPS). The Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC) says in its public notice that EPS hiring is done only government to government, between Pakistan and South Korea, and that OEC is the only government body named for it. No agent, broker or person is allowed to arrange an EPS job, guarantee selection, get a work permit issued or promise a pass.
The notice tells candidates never to pay anyone, never to share passport, CNIC, mobile number or OTP details, and to report anyone who claims otherwise. This guide shows how to check a Korea job offer against that notice, where the real EPS steps are posted, and the OEC numbers to call.
OEC's notice says EPS is government to government only
OEC posted the Urdu notice "عوامی آگاہی برائے امیدواران روزگار (ای پی ایس، جنوبی کوریا)" in its announcements on 24 August 2026. It is still listed, with an end date of 24 December 2026. It makes six points, which we have put in plain English.
- OEC is the government body named for EPS in Pakistan.
- No private agent, broker, firm or person may arrange an EPS job, ensure selection, issue a work permit or falsely guarantee success.
- Do not pay money to anyone who tempts you with a Korea job.
- Never share personal details, passport details, CNIC, mobile number, OTP or other sensitive data with anyone unauthorised.
- If any person or firm falsely claims to get you an EPS job, or asks you for money, contact OEC at once through its official channels.
- Trust only OEC's official announcements and websites.
Five signs a Korea job offer is a scam
Each sign below breaks one of the rules in OEC's notice. One of them is enough to walk away.
| What the agent says | Why it cannot be true under EPS |
|---|---|
| "Pay me and your selection is sure" | OEC says no one may guarantee selection or a pass |
| "I can get your Korean work permit issued" | No agent is allowed to arrange an EPS work permit |
| "Send me your OTP to complete the form" | OEC says never share an OTP with anyone unauthorised |
| "Skip the Korean test, I have a direct visa" | EPS selection runs through the EPS-TOPIK and skills test rounds |
| "Deposit the fee in my personal account" | OEC says do not pay anyone who offers an EPS job |
A Korea offer outside EPS, for example a different visa, is not covered by OEC's notice. But the same care applies. Before paying for any foreign job, read how to report an unlicensed job agent, and the general signs of a fake online job offer.
Where the real EPS steps are posted
Every real EPS stage appears in OEC's own announcements on oec.gov.pk, and results are checked by your KLT number, the registration number on your EPS-TOPIK admit card. These are the 2026 steps OEC has posted, which we covered as they came out.
- Round 1, EPS-TOPIK: the Korean language test. Check it through our EPS-TOPIK 2026 result guide.
- Round 2, skills test: OEC posted the schedule on 3 November 2026. You look up your slot by KLT number, as our EPS skills test schedule guide shows.
- Korean practice: OEC links HRD Korea's free online learning site, epspakistan.masterk1.com, in its announcements.
If an agent sends you a "result", a "selection letter" or a "visa" that you cannot find on OEC's site or check with your KLT number, treat it as fake. For the full picture of how EPS works, see our Korea EPS-TOPIK guide.
How to check an EPS claim in four steps
You can test any claim in a few minutes, free, from your phone.
- Open oec.gov.pk and look at the latest announcements. Every EPS round, schedule and result notice is listed there.
- Search for the exact notice the agent mentions. If it is not there, it is not an OEC notice.
- Check with your KLT number on the OEC page linked from the notice. Never give your number or OTP to the agent to do it for you.
- Call OEC if anything is unclear, using the numbers below. Do not use numbers the agent gives you.
OEC numbers and emails to report a fake EPS offer
OEC's website lists these official channels. Use them to ask questions or report someone who asked you for money.
| Channel | Contact | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| OEC helpdesk (UAN) | 0311-0011-632 | General questions |
| OEC helpdesk email | helpdesk@oec.gov.pk | Written questions |
| EPS help desk | +92-51-9253245, eps@oec.gov.pk | EPS questions, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm |
| Complaints | complaints@oec.gov.pk, 051-9253254 | Someone asked for extra or unofficial money |
OEC's head office is on the 6th floor of the EOBI building, G-10/4, Islamabad. Its fee page says payments are made through official challans at Bank of Punjab or National Bank of Pakistan, with no cash and no agents. Keep your challan copy as proof.
If you already paid an agent
Stop paying at once, even if the agent says one more payment will finish the case. Keep every receipt, chat and bank transfer slip, and write down the agent's name, number and address.
Report the person to OEC on the channels above. Recruiting for foreign jobs without a licence is a crime under Pakistan's Emigration Ordinance, and the steps for a police or FIA complaint are in our guide to reporting an unlicensed job agent.
Frequently asked questions
Can an agent get me a Korea EPS job?
No. OEC says EPS hiring is government to government only and no private agent, broker or person is allowed to arrange it.
Is OEC the only body for EPS in Pakistan?
Yes. OEC's notice names itself as the government body designated for EPS in Pakistan.
Should I share my OTP for an EPS form?
No. OEC tells candidates never to share an OTP, CNIC, passport or mobile details with anyone unauthorised.
How do I report a fake EPS agent?
Email complaints@oec.gov.pk or call 051-9253254, or use the OEC helpdesk on 0311-0011-632.
How do I check my real EPS result?
Use your KLT number on the OEC page linked from the result notice on oec.gov.pk. No login or payment is needed.
Does EPS have any fee paid to a person?
No. OEC's fee page says payments go through official bank challans only, with no cash and no agents.
Sources and last checked
We read OEC's announcements list, the EPS public awareness notice image, and OEC's contact, EPS and fee structure pages on oec.gov.pk on 12 November 2026. We did not call the numbers.
About the author
Global Affairs & Political Economy Writer
Muhammad Hatim is a book lover who started writing because he enjoys it. At Pakistan Era he writes about international relations, geopolitics and the global economy, with a particular interest in South Asia and the forces behind current events.
