PAA Assistant Director IT Jobs 2026 – 5 Posts, Apply by 6 November

PAA Assistant Director IT Jobs 2026: 5 Posts Announced — Apply Online by 6 November

The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has announced five Assistant Director IT posts under Situation Vacant Notice No. 05/2026, published on 23 October 2026. The vacancies cover five different IT specialisations — network engineering, IT operations, technology transformation, cyber security and full-stack software development — with one post in each field. All five posts are regular appointments in the EG-01 scale, and selected candidates can be posted anywhere in Pakistan as per the Authority’s requirement.

Applications must be submitted online through the PAA website within fifteen days of the advertisement, which puts the closing date at 6 November 2026. A non-refundable fee of Rs 500 per post applies, and candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate application and fee for each. This article explains every post, the eligibility rules, the age limit, the documents you must upload and the exact steps to apply.

PAA IT Jobs 2026: Key Details at a Glance

Vacant Posts and Specialisations

Each of the five posts carries the Assistant Director IT title but a different technical focus. Read the terms of reference for your own field carefully before choosing, because the experience requirement is judged against the specialisation you apply for.

• Assistant Director / IT Network Engineer (1 post): enterprise networking, including network design, operations and security. CCNA, CCNP or JNCIA certification is preferred.
• Assistant Director / IT Operations Engineer (1 post): day-to-day IT operations across airport systems, service continuity and infrastructure support.
• Assistant Director / IT Technology Transformation (1 post): technology research, digital transformation initiatives and emerging-technology evaluation. A BBA in Business Analytics or IT is also accepted for this post.
• Assistant Director IT (Cyber Security) (1 post): cyber security operations, threat monitoring and protection of airport IT systems.
• Assistant Director IT (Software Development – Full Stack) (1 post): full-stack application development, databases, APIs and technical documentation.

The common thread across all five posts is hands-on, current experience. The Authority is not hiring fresh graduates for these roles; it wants professionals who have already worked in the relevant technology area for at least three years after completing their degree.

Eligibility, Education and Age Limit

• Education: BS or BE (16 years of education) with at least second division in Computer Science, Electronics, Communication, Information Technology or an equivalent discipline relevant to the post.
• Experience: minimum 3 years of post-qualification relevant experience in the specialisation applied for — networks, IT operations, technology research, cyber security operations or full-stack development, as applicable.
• Age limit: maximum 30 years, with age relaxation admissible as per Federal Government rules.
• Domicile: candidates must hold the domicile of the relevant province or region as required by the advertisement.
• Posting: selected candidates will be required to serve anywhere in Pakistan as per PAA requirements.
• Terms of reference: every applicant must read the complete terms of reference available on the PAA website before applying, since post-wise requirements differ in detail.

If your degree is in a related but differently named discipline, check the terms of reference rather than assuming equivalence. Applications that do not match the advertised discipline for the chosen post are routinely rejected at the shortlisting stage, and the fee is not refunded.

How to Apply Online, Step by Step

• Step 1: Open the official PAA website and find Situation Vacant Notice No. 05/2026 and its terms of reference.
• Step 2: Fill in the online job application form for the post you are applying for.
• Step 3: Upload your updated CV with a recent photograph, PDF copies of your educational degrees and transcripts, your CNIC, professional certifications and experience certificates.
• Step 4: Deposit the Rs 500 non-refundable fee in the Allied Bank account given in the advertisement (Account Title: Pakistan Airports Authority) and keep the deposit slip.
• Step 5: Upload the paid fee deposit slip copy with your online application.
• Step 6: Submit before 6 November 2026 and keep a copy of your submitted application and fee proof for the interview stage.

Two mistakes cause most rejections in PAA online recruitment. The first is an incomplete upload — if any required document is missing, the application is rejected outright. The second is applying for two posts with a single fee: each post needs its own application and its own Rs 500 fee. Treat every post as a separate application from start to finish.

Official Advertisement

The official advertisement for these posts is reproduced below. Read it in full before applying, and verify the fee payment details and the terms of reference from the PAA website, since those two items are the ones applicants most often get wrong.

For the official portal, visit the Pakistan Airports Authority website and open the careers section for Notice No. 05/2026. Only the PAA website carries the authoritative terms of reference; do not rely on screenshots or summaries circulating on social media for the fee account details.

Selection Process and Important Conditions

• Shortlisting: only candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria will be shortlisted, and test and interview details will be communicated directly to shortlisted candidates.
• Original documents: shortlisted candidates must produce original documents at the interview stage.
• Authority’s discretion: the Authority reserves the right to amend, increase, decrease or abolish any or all positions without assigning any reason.
• No TA/DA: no travelling or daily allowance is admissible for appearing in the test or interview, as per the standard terms of such notices.
• Defined Contribution Scheme: the appointments are regular posts under the Defined Contribution Scheme, subject to approval of the competent authority.

Conclusion

The PAA Assistant Director IT recruitment is a strong opportunity for experienced IT professionals: five regular EG-01 posts, a pay scale reaching Rs 168,880, and work on the technology backbone of Pakistan’s airports. The window is short — applications close on 6 November 2026, fifteen days from the 23 October advertisement — so read the terms of reference, prepare your documents and fee proof, and submit your online application well before the last day. Do not wait until 6 November itself, when portal load and payment delays cause the most failures.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the last date to apply for PAA Assistant Director IT Jobs 2026?
The advertisement allows fifteen days from its publication on 23 October 2026, so the closing date is 6 November 2026.

Q2: How many posts are announced?
Five posts in total — one Assistant Director IT post in each of five specialisations: network engineering, IT operations, technology transformation, cyber security and full-stack software development.

Q3: What is the application fee?
Rs 500 per post, non-refundable, deposited in the Allied Bank account named in the advertisement. A separate fee is needed for each post applied for.

Q4: What is the age limit?
Maximum 30 years, with relaxation as per Federal Government rules.

Q5: Where do I apply?
Online only, through the official Pakistan Airports Authority website. Read Notice No. 05/2026 and its terms of reference there before submitting your form.

Shahzad Sahil

Shahzad Sahil is the editor of lahorejobs24.com, covering government jobs, private jobs, bank jobs, results and education news for Lahore and Punjab, with information verified from official sources.