HEC Pakistan Jobs 2026 – 9 Contract Vacancies Under PSDP-Funded Projects
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HEC Jobs 2026 – 9 Contract Vacancies Under PSDP-Funded Projects
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has announced 9 contract-based vacancies under various PSDP-funded development projects, including the Allama Iqbal 3000 Scholarships for Afghan Students, Overseas PhD Scholarship (Phase-III), US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor PhD Scholarship (Phase-I), Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme (Phase-III), and Faculty Development Program for Pakistani Universities. Posts include a Project Director (PPS-09, Rs. 398,130/month), a Law Officer and Project Manager (PPS-08, Rs. 295,320/month), two Project Managers and a Project Accountant (PPS-07, Rs. 212,630/month), two Office Assistants (PPS-05, Rs. 94,500/month), and an Attendant (PPS-01, minimum wage). Qualifications range from Matriculation to a Master's degree, with 1 to 7 years of experience depending on the post, and age limits from 35 to 62 years, with 5 years of general relaxation already included. Applications must be submitted online only through https://careers.hec.gov.pk, with a Rs. 1,000 processing fee paid via 1Link, by 14 October 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview, and no TA/DA is admissible. For queries, call 051-111-119-432 or email recruitment@hec.gov.pk.
About the Organization
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has invited applications from Pakistani nationals for several contract-based positions under various PSDP-funded development projects, including scholarship and fellowship programs for Afghan students, overseas PhD scholarships, the US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor, a postdoctoral fellowship program, and a faculty development program for Pakistani universities.

Eligibility Criteria
1. Project Director – PPS-09 – 01 Post
- Education: Master's degree (16 years) or equivalent, at least 2nd Division, from an HEC-recognized university/institution.
- Experience: 7 years in a public/private sector organization of good repute, including 5 years of managerial experience after the final degree.
- Age limit: Up to 62 years.
2. Law Officer – PPS-08 – 01 Post
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent from an HEC-recognized university/institution.
- Experience: 5 years as a practicing lawyer in services or corporate law.
- Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in MS Office is required.
- Age limit: Up to 50 years.
3. Project Manager (US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor) – PPS-08 – 01 Post
- Education: Master's/Bachelor's degree (16 years) or equivalent, at least 2nd Division, from an HEC-recognized university/institution.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in a public/private sector organization of good repute, including 3 years at a managerial/supervisory level.
- Skills: Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project is compulsory.
- Age limit: Up to 50 years.
4. Project Manager (Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme) – PPS-07 – 02 Posts
- Education: Master's/Bachelor's degree (16 years) or equivalent, at least 2nd Division, from an HEC-recognized university/institution.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, including 2 years of mid-level management experience after the final degree, in a public/private sector organization.
- Skills: Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project is required.
- Quota: 1 post for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 1 post for Punjab.
- Age limit: Up to 40 years.
5. Project Accountant – PPS-07 – 01 Post
- Education: MBA (Finance), M.Com, or CMA (16 years education), at least 2nd Division, from an HEC-recognized university/institution.
- Experience: 3 years in a private/public sector organization of good repute, including 1 year of mid-level management experience after the final degree.
- Quota: Sindh (Urban) = 1.
- Age limit: Up to 40 years.
6. Office Assistant – PPS-05 – 02 Posts
- Education: Graduation (14 years), at least 2nd Division, from an HEC-recognized university/institution.
- Experience: 2 years of work experience in a public/private sector organization of good repute.
- Skills: Advanced use of MS Office is required.
- Quota: 1 post for Sindh (Rural), 1 post for Punjab.
- Age limit: Up to 40 years.
7. Attendant – PPS-01 – 01 Post
- Education: Matriculate.
- Experience: 1 year of relevant experience.
- Quota: Local based.
- Age limit: Up to 35 years.
Pay Package
Salaries are project pay scale (PPS)-based and all-inclusive, except for the Attendant post, which follows the minimum wage rate:
- Project Director (PPS-09): Rs. 398,130/month
- Law Officer / Project Manager (PPS-08): Rs. 295,320/month
- Project Manager / Project Accountant (PPS-07): Rs. 212,630/month
- Office Assistant (PPS-05): Rs. 94,500/month
- Attendant (PPS-01): Rs. 40,700/month (minimum wage rate)
Terms & Conditions
- "Experience" means experience gained after obtaining the minimum required qualification.
- Tests will be conducted at the nearest possible location for candidates: Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, or Peshawar.
- All applications are processed based on information provided by applicants through their online profiles. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
- No TA/DA is admissible for appearing in the test or interview.
- Candidates already in government service should apply through the proper channel. Five years of general age relaxation are already included in the age limits above; further relaxation follows government rules.
- Part-time, honorary, apprentice, and internee experience (as part of a study program) will not be counted as experience.
- Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in Pakistan.
- HEC reserves the right to reject any or all applications without giving a reason, and to increase or decrease the number of vacancies as required.
- Incomplete or late applications will not be entertained.
Application Fee
- Fee: Rs. 1,000, deposited via 1Link services using a mobile banking app or mobile wallet, through the link https://careers.hec.gov.pk.
How to Apply
- Apply online only through the HEC careers website: https://careers.hec.gov.pk.
- No hard copy of your CV or documents needs to be sent.
- Pay the Rs. 1,000 processing fee via 1Link using a mobile banking app or wallet.
- Submit your application before the deadline of 14 October 2026.
Contact Details
Omer Quddus, Assistant Director (HRM)
Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan
Technical/IT Assistance: 051-111-119-432, 0334-1119432, or lodge a complaint at http://onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk
Exchange: (051) 90400000, 051-90401411-12
Email: recruitment@hec.gov.pk
Careers Portal: https://careers.hec.gov.pk