Last Updated: 9 November 2026
Author: Muhammad Imran – Educativz.com
Source: Capital Development Authority advertisement in Daily Jang Rawalpindi e-paper, Monday 9 November 2026, page 2 (PID(I) 4301/26, Member (Building), CDA, Islamabad) and the official CDA jobs portal.
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Quick answer: CDA jobs November 2026: the Capital Development Authority, Islamabad invites online applications for 35 designations (54 vacancies) on contract, from General Manager IPMU (PPS-11) and Chief Digital Officer to Principal Architect, Delivery Leads, Site Delivery Engineers, procurement, contracts, finance and audit posts. Apply online only at cda.gov.pk/jobs within 20 days of the advertisement (9 November 2026), so about 29 November 2026. Processing fee: Rs. 5,000 per post.
Check before you apply: when we opened the official portal page on 9 November 2026, it still said “There are no open positions right now.” The ad says to apply on the portal, so positions should appear there; create your account, complete your profile and refresh the page. The exact closing date is not printed in the ad (it says “20 days from the date of advertisement”), so 29 November 2026 is our calculation. Confirm it on the portal.
In this guide
CDA Jobs November 2026: At a Glance
| Organization | Capital Development Authority (CDA), Islamabad |
| Advertised by | Member (Building), CDA, Islamabad; PID(I) 4301/26 |
| Posts | 35 designations, 54 vacancies (counted from the “No. of posts” column) |
| Pay scale | PPS-7 to PPS-11 (shown per post in the table) |
| Job type | Contract basis, initial period of two years (may be extended) |
| Place | Islamabad (CDA) |
| How to apply | Online only at cda.gov.pk/jobs |
| Last date | Within 20 days of 9 Nov 2026: about 29 Nov 2026 (confirm on the portal) |
| Processing fee | Rs. 5,000 per post, paid online by PSID / QR through any banking app |
| Queries | Phone 051-9252970 (office hours); email cda.jobs@cda.gov.pk |
| Advertisement | Daily Jang Rawalpindi, 9 November 2026, page 2 |
Key Rules and Conditions (as printed)
- Appointment is on contract basis for an initial period of two years, extendable if required, with no vested right to regular appointment.
- Age relaxation as per Government policy; all applicable quotas as per Government policy.
- CDA may cancel the advertisement or increase / decrease the number of posts.
- Only shortlisted candidates who meet the criteria are called for a written test, skill test, physical test and interviews.
- No TA/DA will be admissible.
- Bring original documents (education and experience certificates and attested copies) at the interview.
- Candidates already serving in government-sector organizations must submit a NOC from their department with the application.
- Online application with scanned attested copies of educational documents, experience certificates, recent photograph, pay order, CNIC and domicile. Incomplete applications will not be entertained.
- For most posts the ad says “MSc or higher studies will be preferred” and experience in a senior or management position of a mega project or a leading renowned organization will be preferred (preferences, not strict conditions).
How to read the table: “16 years education” means a 16-year degree (BS / BE / BArch / Master or equivalent), as printed in the ad. Age limits are the maximum ages printed per post; the ad does not say on which date age is counted, so check the portal. PPS is the pay-scale grade shown in the ad.
All 35 Posts: PPS, Vacancies, Qualification, Experience, Age and Quota
| # | Post | PPS | Posts | Quota | Minimum qualification | Experience | Max age |
| 1 | General Manager IPMU | 11 | 1 | Merit | Master degree in Civil Engineering / Project Management / Construction Engineering / Engineering Management (MSc or higher studies preferred) | 15 years post-qualification; experience in management of an organization or unit preferred | 55 yrs |
| 2 | Chief Digital Officer | 10 | 1 | Merit | Master’s degree in Information Technology / Computer Science / Digital Transformation / Business Administration (MBA) / Data Science or Artificial Intelligence / Technology Management. MBA with an IT or engineering background preferred | 10 years post-qualification | 50 yrs |
| 3 | Director One Window Operations | 10 | 1 | Merit | 16 years education from an HEC-recognized university in Public Administration, Governance, Management Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities or relevant (MSc or higher preferred) | 5 years post-qualification; managing a One Window / Citizen Facilitation Centre, high-volume public-facing facility, multidisciplinary teams or digitized service delivery is an added advantage | 50 yrs |
| 4 | Principal Staff Officer (PSO) | 8 | 1 | Merit | 16 years education in Business Management / Business Administration / Social Sciences (MSc preferred) | Minimum 6 years post-qualification | 40 yrs |
| 5 | Documentation Analyst | 7 | 1 | Merit | Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Information Management, Engineering, Architecture, Library Sciences, HR Management and social sciences, or related field | Minimum 5 years; proficiency in EDMS, Microsoft Office and project collaboration platforms | 40 yrs |
| 6 | Wing Lead – Design & Urban Engineering | 10 | 1 | Merit | 16 years education in Architecture / City & Regional Planning / Urban & Regional Planning (MSc preferred) | 10 years post-qualification | 50 yrs |
| 7 | Digital Systems Officer (BIM/CAD) | 9 | 1 | Merit | 16 years education in Architecture / Civil / Structural / MEP Engineering / Construction Management (MSc preferred) | 7 years post-qualification | 45 yrs |
| 8 | Principal Structural Engineer | 9 | 1 | Merit | 16 years education in Civil Engineering / Structural Engineering (MSc preferred) | 7 years post-qualification | 45 yrs |
| 9 | Principal Architect | 9 | 1 | Merit | 16 years education in Architecture (MSc preferred) | 7 years post-qualification | 45 yrs |
| 10 | BIM Specialist / Senior CAD Designer | 8 | 2 | Merit 1, Punjab 1 | 16 years education in Architecture / Civil / Structural / MEP Engineering / Construction Management (MSc preferred) | 6 years post-qualification | 40 yrs |
| 11 | Quantity Surveyor (Buildings) | 8 | 2 | Merit 1, Punjab 1 | DAE in Electrical / Civil / Mechanical (higher studies preferred) | 6 years post-qualification | 40 yrs |
| 12 | Principal Urban Transport Engineer | 8 | 1 | Merit | 16 years education in Transport Engineering / Transport Planning / Traffic Engineering (MSc preferred) | 6 years post-qualification | 40 yrs |
| 13 | Senior Hydrology & Drainage Specialist | 8 | 1 | Merit | 16 years education in Civil Engineering / Environmental Engineering / Environmental Sciences / Water Resources Engineering (MSc preferred) | 6 years post-qualification | 40 yrs |
| 14 | Senior Landscape Architect | 8 | 1 | Merit | 16 years education in Architecture (MSc preferred) | 6 years post-qualification | 40 yrs |
| 15 | AutoCAD / GIS Specialist | 7 | 2 | Merit 1, Punjab 1 | 16 years education in GIS / Geography / Remote Sensing / Space Sciences / Geomatics / Geoinformatics Engineering / Urban & Regional Planning (MSc preferred) | 5 years post-qualification | 35 yrs |
| 16 | Quantity Surveyor (Roads) | 7 | 1 | Merit | DAE in Civil (higher studies preferred) | 5 years post-qualification | 35 yrs |
| 17 | Wing Lead – Project Execution | 10 | 1 | Merit | 16 years education in Civil Engineering / Project Management / Engineering Management / Construction Management / Transportation Engineering / Architectural Engineering (MSc preferred) | 10 years post-qualification | 50 yrs |
| 18 | Digital Systems Officer – Scheduling | 9 | 1 | Merit | 16 years education in Civil Engineering / Project Management / Engineering Management / Construction Management (MSc preferred) | 7 years post-qualification | 45 yrs |
| 19 | Delivery Lead – High-Rise & Institutional Buildings | 9 | 1 | Merit | 16 years education in Civil Engineering / Structural Engineering (MSc preferred) | 7 years post-qualification | 45 yrs |
| 20 | Site Delivery Engineer (Buildings) | 8 | 2 | Merit 1, Punjab 1 | 16 years education in Civil Engineering / Structural Engineering (MSc preferred) | 6 years post-qualification; mega building project experience preferred | 40 yrs |
| 21 | Delivery Lead – Highways & Interchanges | 9 | 1 | Merit | 16 years education in Civil Engineering / Project Management / Engineering Management / Construction Management / Transportation Engineering / Architectural Engineering (MSc preferred) | 7 years post-qualification | 45 yrs |
| 22 | Site Delivery Engineer (Roads) | 8 | 2 | Merit 1, Punjab 1 | 16 years education in Civil Engineering / Structural / Transportation Engineering / Project Management (MSc preferred) | 6 years post-qualification; mega road project experience preferred | 40 yrs |
| 23 | Delivery Lead – Urban Beautification | 9 | 1 | Merit | 16 years education in Civil Engineering / Project Management / Engineering Management / Construction Management / Transportation Engineering / Architectural Engineering (MSc preferred) | 7 years post-qualification | 45 yrs |
| 24 | Site Delivery Engineer (Urban Beautification) | 8 | 2 | Merit 1, Punjab 1 | 16 years education in Civil Engineering / Project Management / Engineering Management / Construction Management / Transportation Engineering / Architectural Engineering (MSc preferred) | 6 years post-qualification; mega urban project experience preferred | 45 yrs |
| 25 | Field Data Officer | 7 | 4 | Merit 1, Punjab 2, Sindh 1 | 16 years education in Business Management / Business Administration / Social Sciences (MSc preferred) | 5 years post-qualification | 35 yrs |
| 26 | Wing Lead – Procurement & Contracts | 10 | 1 | Merit | 16 years education in Civil Engineering / Law (MSc preferred) | 10 years post-qualification | 50 yrs |
| 27 | Digital Systems Officer – E-Procurement | 9 | 1 | Merit | 16 years education in Civil Engineering / Law (MSc preferred) | 7 years post-qualification | 45 yrs |
| 28 | Head of Contracts & Disputes Counsel | 9 | 1 | Merit | 16 years education in Civil Engineering / Law / Contract Management (MSc preferred) | 7 years post-qualification | 45 yrs |
| 29 | Senior Procurement Lead | 9 | 4 | Merit 1, Punjab 2, Sindh 1 | 16 years education in Civil Engineering / Law (MSc preferred) | 7 years post-qualification | 45 yrs |
| 30 | Tendering Analyst | 8 | 3 | Merit 2, Punjab 1 | 16 years education in Civil Engineering / Law / Business Administration / Business Management / Commerce (MSc preferred) | 6 years post-qualification | 40 yrs |
| 31 | Wing Lead – Finance & Concurrent Audit | 10 | 1 | Merit | 16 years education in Finance, Accounts, Commerce, ACCA / CA / CA Finalist / CFA / ACMA / CPA (MSc preferred) | 10 years post-qualification | 50 yrs |
| 32 | Digital Systems Officer – Finance | 9 | 1 | Merit | 16 years education in Finance, Accounts, Commerce, ACCA / CA / CA Finalist / CFA / ACMA / CPA (MSc preferred) | 7 years post-qualification | 45 yrs |
| 33 | Principal Accounts Officer | 9 | 1 | Merit | 16 years education in Finance, Accounts, Commerce, ACCA / CA / CA Finalist / CFA / ACMA / CPA (MSc preferred) | 7 years post-qualification | 45 yrs |
| 34 | Concurrent Audit Officer | 8 | 3 | Merit 2, Punjab 1 | 16 years education in Finance / Accounts / Commerce / CA / ACCA / ACA / ACMA / CIMA / CIA / CPA (MSc preferred) | 6 years post-qualification | 40 yrs |
| 35 | Accounts & Documentation Analyst | 7 | 4 | Merit 2, Punjab 1, Sindh 1 | Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Accounts, Information Management, Engineering, HR Management or related field | Minimum 5 years; proficiency in EDMS, Microsoft Office and project collaboration platforms | 35 yrs |
Total: 35 designations, 54 vacancies (38 Merit, 13 Punjab quota, 3 Sindh quota, counted from the quota column).
CDA Posts by Field (Find Your Match Fast)
| Field | Posts (S. No.) |
| Senior management | General Manager IPMU (1), Chief Digital Officer (2), Director One Window Operations (3), Principal Staff Officer (4) |
| Architecture and design | Wing Lead Design & Urban Engineering (6), Principal Architect (9), Senior Landscape Architect (14), BIM Specialist / Senior CAD Designer (10), Digital Systems Officer BIM/CAD (7) |
| Civil, structural and project delivery | Principal Structural Engineer (8), Wing Lead Project Execution (17), Digital Systems Officer Scheduling (18), Delivery Leads (19, 21, 23), Site Delivery Engineers (20, 22, 24) |
| Transport, hydrology, GIS and surveying | Principal Urban Transport Engineer (12), Senior Hydrology & Drainage Specialist (13), AutoCAD / GIS Specialist (15), Quantity Surveyors with DAE (11, 16) |
| Procurement, contracts and law | Wing Lead Procurement & Contracts (26), Digital Systems Officer E-Procurement (27), Head of Contracts & Disputes Counsel (28), Senior Procurement Lead (29), Tendering Analyst (30) |
| Finance and audit | Wing Lead Finance & Concurrent Audit (31), Digital Systems Officer Finance (32), Principal Accounts Officer (33), Concurrent Audit Officer (34), Accounts & Documentation Analyst (35) |
| Admin and documentation | Documentation Analyst (5), Field Data Officer (25) |
Diploma holders: only the two Quantity Surveyor posts (Buildings, S. No. 11, DAE in Electrical / Civil / Mechanical; Roads, S. No. 16, DAE in Civil) ask for a DAE. Every other post asks for a degree.
Quota Summary
| Quota | Vacancies | Posts with that quota |
| Merit | 38 vacancies | All single-vacancy posts and the Merit share of multi-vacancy posts |
| Punjab | 13 vacancies | S. No. 10, 11, 15, 20, 22, 24 (1 each); 25 (2); 29 (2); 30 (1); 34 (1); 35 (1) |
| Sindh | 3 vacancies | S. No. 25, 29 and 35 (1 each) |
The ad prints no quota seat for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, AJK or Gilgit-Baltistan, and no separate seat for women or minorities; it only says all applicable quotas will be observed as per Government policy.
How to Apply for CDA Jobs Online (Step by Step)
The ad prints the portal address and the documents list. The portal screens can change, so follow what the official site shows.
Match your degree, experience and age with the table above. You may apply for more than one post, but the fee is charged per post.
Attested copies of educational documents and experience certificates, recent photograph, CNIC and domicile. Government employees also need a NOC from their department. The ad lists a pay order among the documents and also says the fee is paid online through PSID / QR, so confirm on the portal which one applies.
Open cda.gov.pk/jobs, press “Create account” (or Login if you already have one) and complete your profile.
Open “Jobs”, select the post, fill in the form and upload your documents. Incomplete applications will not be entertained.
After you submit successfully, the portal generates a PSID / QR code. Pay Rs. 5,000 per post through any banking app.
Keep your submission and payment proof. CDA says it emails candidates only from @cda.gov.pk addresses; treat interview emails from any other address as fake.
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Application Fee
Rs. 5,000 per post applied for, as a processing fee, submitted online using the PSID / QR code through any banking app, generated after successful submission of the application. Example: three posts = Rs. 15,000. The ad does not mention a refund.
What the Ad Does Not Say
Not printed in the ad:
- The exact closing date (only “within 20 days from the date of advertisement”).
- The salary amounts for each PPS grade (only the PPS number is printed).
- The date on which age is counted.
- Test dates, test centres or syllabus.
- Whether a fresh graduate may apply (all posts need years of post-qualification experience).
- Whether the fee is refundable.
Safety Note: Apply Only on the Official Portal
Read before you apply:
- Apply only at cda.gov.pk/jobs. Pay only through the PSID / QR code generated by the portal after you submit. Never send money to a person, a WhatsApp number or a personal account.
- CDA says it emails only from @cda.gov.pk addresses. Treat any other interview or “job confirmation” email as fake.
- Nobody can “arrange” a CDA contract post for money. Selection is by shortlisting, tests and interviews only.
- This article is a reading of the newspaper ad. The printed advertisement and the official portal are final.
Karna / Nahi Karna
Karna:
- Create your CDA portal account and fill your profile today, before the rush starts.
- Check the maximum age and the years of experience for your post; both are strict numbers in the table.
- Apply only to posts you really qualify for: each application costs Rs. 5,000.
- Keep scanned attested documents, NOC (if you are a government employee) and domicile ready.
- Apply early; do not wait for the last day (about 29 November 2026).
Nahi karna:
- Do not apply by post, email or hand: the ad says online only.
- Do not pay anyone except through the portal PSID / QR.
- Do not submit an incomplete application.
- Do not ignore the NOC rule if you already work in a government organization.
- Do not count on TA/DA for the test or interview.
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CDA Jobs November 2026: FAQs
What is the last date for CDA jobs November 2026?
The ad says to apply online within 20 days from the date of advertisement. The ad appeared on 9 November 2026, so the last date is about 29 November 2026. The exact date is not printed; confirm it on the official portal.
How many posts has CDA announced in November 2026?
The advertisement lists 35 designations. Adding the “No. of posts” column gives 54 vacancies in total (38 Merit, 13 Punjab quota, 3 Sindh quota).
How do I apply for CDA jobs 2026?
Apply online only at cda.gov.pk/jobs: create an account, fill the form, upload scanned attested documents, then pay the Rs. 5,000 per post fee using the PSID / QR code generated after you submit.
What is the application fee for CDA jobs?
Rs. 5,000 for each post you apply for, paid online using the PSID / QR code through any banking app.
Is this a permanent job?
No. The posts are on contract for an initial period of two years, which may be extended, and the ad says there is no vested right for regular appointment.
Can government employees apply?
Yes, but candidates already serving in government-sector organizations must submit a NOC from their department along with the application.
What is the age limit for CDA General Manager IPMU and Chief Digital Officer?
General Manager IPMU (PPS-11): maximum 55 years with a Master degree and 15 years experience. Chief Digital Officer (PPS-10): maximum 50 years with a Master degree and 10 years experience.
Who can apply as Quantity Surveyor?
Both Quantity Surveyor posts ask for a DAE: Buildings (DAE in Electrical / Civil / Mechanical, 6 years, max age 40) and Roads (DAE in Civil, 5 years, max age 35).
Will CDA pay TA/DA for the test or interview?
No. The ad says no TA/DA will be admissible.
Who do I contact with a query?
Phone 051-9252970 during office hours, or email cda.jobs@cda.gov.pk, as printed in the ad.
