The Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan has announced HEC Islamabad Jobs 2026 through an official advertisement published in the Daily Jang on 30 September 2026. Applications are invited from Pakistani nationals for 09 positions under various PSDP-funded development projects on a contract basis, ranging from Project Director (PPS-09) to Attendant (PPS-01). The posts carry monthly salary packages from Rs. 40,700 to Rs. 398,130. All applications must be submitted online through the official HEC careers portal at careers.hec.gov.pk, and the last date to submit the online application is 14 October 2026.
This is a strong opportunity for professionals at every career level to join one of Pakistan’s premier federal institutions on development projects of national importance. The announced posts cover senior project leadership, law, accounts, administration and support roles, and they are tied to flagship projects such as the Award of Allama Muhammad Iqbal 3000 Scholarships to Afghan Students, the Overseas Scholarship for Ph.D in Selected Fields (Phase-III), the Ph.D Scholarship Program under the US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor (Phase-I), the Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme (Phase-III) and the Faculty Development Program for Pakistani Universities. Since applications are online-only, candidates should prepare a non-refundable application processing fee of Rs. 1,000/- and complete their HEC careers profile before the closing date.
Job Details
| Information Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan, Islamabad |
| Job Nature | Contract basis under various PSDP-funded development projects |
| Job Location | Islamabad (selected candidates can be posted anywhere in Pakistan) |
| Advertisement Date | 30 September 2026 (Daily Jang) |
| Total Posts | 09 (Project Director, Law Officer, Project Manager, Project Accountant, Office Assistant, Attendant) |
| Pay Scales | PPS-09 to PPS-01 |
| Age Limit | Up to 35 to 62 years (post-wise) |
| Apply Method | Online only through the HEC careers portal: careers.hec.gov.pk |
| Application Fee | Rs. 1,000/- (non-refundable) through 1Link services using a Mobile Banking App or Mobile Wallet |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 October 2026 |
| Contact for Queries | 051-111-119-432, 0334-1119432 (technical assistance) |
📝 Apply Online: Apply Online – HEC Careers Portal
The scanned copy of the official advertisement is given below for the reference of applicants:
Official Higher Education Commission (HEC) jobs advertisement published in the Daily Jang on 30 September 2026.
Project Director – PPS-09 (01)
The senior-most announced post, attached to a flagship scholarship project:
- Project Director – PPS-09 – Salary Rs. 398,130 per month (all inclusive) – Quota Merit – Maximum age 62 years
- Project: Award of Allama Muhammad Iqbal 3000 Scholarships to Afghan Students (Prime Minister’s Directive)
- Qualification: Master’s Degree (16 years) or equivalent (at least 2nd Division) from an HEC-recognized university/institution
- Experience: At least 07 years’ experience in a public/private sector organization of good repute, including 05 years’ managerial experience after the final degree
Law Officer – PPS-08 (01)
The legal officer post for an overseas scholarship project:
- Law Officer – PPS-08 – Salary Rs. 295,320 per month – Quota Punjab – Maximum age 50 years
- Project: Overseas Scholarship for Ph.D in Selected Fields (Phase-III) – HEC
- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent from an HEC-recognized university/institution
- Experience: 05 years’ experience as a practicing lawyer in the field of services/corporate law
- Good verbal and written communication skills required; proficiency in MS Office is a pre-requisite
Project Manager – PPS-08 (01)
A senior project management post on the US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor program:
- Project Manager – PPS-08 – Salary Rs. 295,320 per month – Quota Merit – Maximum age 50 years
- Project: Ph.D Scholarship Program under US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor (Phase-I)
- Qualification: Master’s/Bachelor’s Degree (16 years) or equivalent (at least 2nd Division) from an HEC-recognized university/institution
- Experience: Minimum 05 years’ experience in a public/private sector organization of good repute, including 03 years’ experience at managerial/supervisory level
- Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project is compulsory
Project Manager – PPS-07 (02)
Two mid-level project management posts on the postdoctoral fellowship program:
- Project Manager – PPS-07 – Salary Rs. 212,630 per month – Quota: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (01), Punjab (01) – Maximum age 40 years
- Project: Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme (Phase-III) – HEC
- Qualification: Master’s/Bachelor’s Degree (16 years) or equivalent (at least 2nd Division) from an HEC-recognized university/institution
- Experience: Minimum 05 years’ relevant experience, including 02 years’ mid-level management experience after the final degree
- Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project is required
Project Accountant – PPS-07 (01)
The accounts post for the faculty development program:
- Project Accountant – PPS-07 – Salary Rs. 212,630 per month – Quota Sindh (U) – Maximum age 40 years
- Project: Faculty Development Program for Pakistani Universities – HEC
- Qualification: MBA (Finance) / M.Com / CMA (16 years education), at least 2nd Division, from an HEC-recognized university/institution
- Experience: 03 years’ experience in a private/public sector organization of good repute, including 01 year mid-level management experience after the final degree
Office Assistant – PPS-05 (02)
Two administrative support posts attached to two development projects:
- Office Assistant – PPS-05 – Salary Rs. 94,500 per month – Quota: Sindh (R) (01), Punjab (01) – Maximum age 40 years
- Projects: Faculty Development Program for Pakistani Universities – HEC and Ph.D Scholarship Program under US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor (Phase-I)
- Qualification: Graduation (14 years), at least 2nd Division, from an HEC-recognized university/institution
- Experience: 02 years of work experience in a public/private sector organization of good repute
- Advanced use of MS Office is required
Attendant – PPS-01 (01)
The support-staff post on the US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor program:
- Attendant – PPS-01 – Salary Rs. 40,700 per month – Quota: Local Based – Maximum age 35 years
- Project: Ph.D Scholarship Program under US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor (Phase-I)
- Qualification: Matriculate with one relevant year of experience
Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
Along with the post-wise qualifications and experience stated above, the advertisement sets the following general eligibility and instruction terms:
- Only Pakistani nationals are eligible, and the quota / domicile for each post is fixed as stated above (Merit, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh (U), Sindh (R), Local Based).
- Five years of general age relaxation are already included in the maximum ages stated above.
- Further age relaxation will be provided according to government rules.
- Part-time, honorary, apprenticeship and internee experience will not be considered as experience.
- Candidates already working in government service should apply through the proper channel.
- Applications will be processed based on the information provided by candidates through their online profiles; incomplete or late applications will not be entertained.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the test / interview, and candidates will be called for tests at the nearest possible location, including Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta and Peshawar.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in the test / interview.
- Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in Pakistan.
- HEC reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reason, and may increase or decrease the number of vacancies according to requirements.
Candidates should check the exact qualification and experience of their chosen post against these conditions before paying the fee, because part-time and internee experience does not count and only completed, verifiable experience in a reputable organization will be considered. The age relaxation already built into the maximum ages means most applicants will find the stated age limit to be the effective limit.
How to Apply Online
HEC is accepting only online applications for these posts. Follow these steps carefully:
- Open the official HEC careers portal: Visit https://careers.hec.gov.pk and create your online profile, or log in if you already have one.
- Select your post: Choose the position you want to apply for and read its complete eligibility details before proceeding.
- Pay the application processing fee: Pay a non-refundable application processing fee of Rs. 1,000 through 1Link services using a Mobile Banking App or Mobile Wallet on the given HEC careers link.
- Complete the online form: Fill in the online application with correct personal, educational and professional details. Candidates do not need to send hard copies of their CVs or documents at the initial application stage.
- Submit before the deadline: Review your application and submit it on or before 14 October 2026. Incomplete or late applications will not be entertained.
- Technical help: For technical assistance, candidates can contact 051-111-119-432 or 0334-1119432, or lodge an online complaint through the HEC online help portal.
The whole process is paperless at the initial stage: there is no postal address and no requirement to courier documents. Just make sure the Rs. 1,000 fee is paid through the official 1Link channel linked on the HEC careers portal, and that the online form is submitted before the closing date.
Important Advisory: Applicants should never pay any fee or charges to any person or agent for recruitment. The only official payment for these posts is the Rs. 1,000/- non-refundable application processing fee, paid only through 1Link services (Mobile Banking App or Mobile Wallet) on the official HEC careers portal at careers.hec.gov.pk. HEC does not ask candidates to send hard copies of CVs or documents at the initial stage, and anyone demanding money or documents outside this process is not acting for HEC.
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Important Dates
- Advertisement Published: 30 September 2026 (Daily Jang)
- Last Date to Apply: 14 October 2026
- Test / Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be called (test centers include Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta and Peshawar)
The last date of 14 October 2026 is the final day for submitting the online application on careers.hec.gov.pk. Because the fee must be paid through 1Link mobile banking or a wallet before the form can be finalized, candidates should complete the payment at least a day early to avoid last-minute transaction failures.