Higher Education Commission Pakistan — Contract Vacancies: Project Director, Managers, Law Officer, Accountant, Office Assistants, Attendant
Higher Education Commission Pakistan · Islamabad · The Express Tribune,
Job advertisement published in The Express Tribune on Tuesday, 29 September 2026, listed under Islamabad. Issued by Higher Education Commission Pakistan. The last date printed on the advertisement is Wednesday, 14 October 2026.
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Issuer: Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan. Applications are invited from Pakistani nationals for multiple contract positions to support HEC-funded development projects. Apply online via the HEC recruitment portal; no hard copies are required. A non‑refundable processing fee of Rs. 1,000 is required. Tests will be held at nearest possible locations (Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta & Peshawar). TA/DA is not admissible. Candidates already in government service should apply through proper channel.
| # | Position (Pay Scale) & Salary | No. of Posts | Project | Quota / Max Age | Key Qualifications & Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project Director (PPS-09) — Rs. 398,130/- per month (all inclusive) | 01 | 3000 Scholarships to Afghan Students (Prime Minister's Directive) | Merit = 1; Max Age: 62 | Master's degree (16 years) or equivalent with at least 22 years' relevant experience from HEC-recognized institution, including 07 years in public/private sector and 05 years managerial experience after final degree. |
| 2 | Law Officer (PPS-08) — Rs. 295,320/- per month (all inclusive) | 01 | Overseas Scholarships for PhD in Selected Fields (Phase‑II) — HEC | Punjab = 1; Max Age: 50 | LL.B. or equivalent from HEC-recognized university with 5 years' practice/experience in services or corporate law. Good verbal/written communication and MS Office proficiency required. |
| 3 | Project Manager (PPS-08) — Rs. 295,320/- per month (all inclusive) | 01 | PhD Scholarship Program under US‑Pakistan Knowledge Corridor (Phase‑I) | Merit = 1; Max Age: 50 | Relevant postgraduate qualification with substantial experience in project management and program implementation (as stated for senior project role). |
| 4 | Project Manager (PPS-07) — Rs. 212,630/- per month (all inclusive) | 02 | Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme (Phase‑II) — HEC | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa = 1; Punjab = 1; Max Age: 40 | Master's (16 years) or equivalent from HEC-recognized institution with minimum 5 years' relevant experience including project-related work. MS Office and MS Project skills preferred. |
| 5 | Project Accountant (PPS-07) — Rs. 212,630/- per month (all inclusive) | 01 | Faculty Development Program for Pakistanis Overseas — HEC | Sindh (U) = 1; Max Age: 40 | MBA (Finance)/M.Com/B.Com (16 years) with relevant accounting experience (including use of accounting systems), computer literacy and proficiency in MS Office. |
| 6 | Office Assistant (PPS-05) — Rs. 94,500/- per month (all inclusive) | 02 | Faculty Development Program; PhD Scholarship Program under US‑Pakistan Knowledge Corridor | Sindh (R) = 1; Punjab = 1; Max Age: 40 | Graduation (14 years; at least 2nd division) with 2 years' office/administrative experience. MS Office competency required. |
| 7 | Attendant (PPS-01) — Rs. 40,700/- per month (minimum wage) | 01 | PhD Scholarship Program under US‑Pakistan Knowledge Corridor (Phase‑I) | Local Based; Max Age: 35 | Matric with one year relevant experience. |
How to apply: Submit the online application at the HEC recruitment portal (http://onlineapply.hec.gov.pk). Deposit processing fee (Rs. 1,000) via 1Link services using a Mobile Banking App or Mobile Wallet on the given payment portal. Shortlisted candidates will be called for test/interview. The HEC reserves the right to cancel the recruitment or change vacancy numbers.
Contact & support: Exchange (051) 9040000, 051-9040111-12; Recruitment email: [email protected]; For technical assistance call 051-111-119-432. Reference PID: PID(I)2935/26.
Published in The Express Tribune on Tuesday, 29 September 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.
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- The advertisement prints Wednesday, 14 October 2026.
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- Islamabad — the location listed for this advertisement.
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