The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has advertised 9 contract posts across 8 position lines for its project “Construction of HEC Secretariat at H-8, Islamabad”. Posts range from Project Director (Rs 568,750) to Naib Qasid (Rs 40,700). Apply online only at careers.hec.gov.pk by 30 November 2026.
Last date: 30 November 2026 (15 days left from 15 November 2026). The ad says incomplete or late applications will not be entertained. A Rs 1,000 processing fee applies, so do not leave it to the last day.
Quick summary: HEC project posts | 8 position lines, 9 vacancies (Project Director, Sr. Project Manager Contracts, Project Engineer Civil, 2 Sub-Engineers, Quantity Surveyor, Project Assistant, 2 Naib Qasid) | contractual positions, pay scales PPS-10 to PPS-01 | Islamabad project | fee Rs 1,000 via 1Link | apply at careers.hec.gov.pk | last date 30 November 2026
This “Positions Vacant” advertisement (PID(I) 4422/26) appeared in the newspapers on 15 November 2026. Below is every post as printed, how to apply, and what the ad does not say.
In this article 11 sections
- HEC Jobs November 2026: Organisation and Key Details
- HEC Secretariat H-8 Jobs 2026: All Positions, Salary, Quota and Age
- Qualification and Experience for Each Post (Exact Wording)
- Who Can Apply? Eligibility in Plain Words
- How to Apply for HEC Secretariat Jobs (Step by Step)
- Important Conditions Printed in the Ad
- Karna / Nahi Karna
- Free Tools for Your Application
- What the Ad Does Not Say
- Safety Note
- HEC Jobs November 2026: FAQs
HEC Jobs November 2026: Organisation and Key Details
| Organisation | Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan. Head office: Sector H-9, East Service Road, Islamabad |
| Project | “Construction of HEC Secretariat at H-8, Islamabad” (HEC development project) |
| Positions | 8 position lines, all contractual |
| Vacancies | 9 (1 each on seven lines, 2 Naib Qasid). Our count of the numbers printed |
| Who can apply | Pakistani nationals |
| How to apply | Online only via the HEC website careers.hec.gov.pk. No hard copy of CV or documents is needed |
| Processing fee | Rs 1,000 via 1Link services (Mobile Banking App or Mobile Wallet) on the link given in the ad |
| Last date | 30 November 2026 |
| Contact | Omer Quddus, Assistant Director (HRM). Exchange 051-90400000, 051-90401411-12. IT help 051-111-119-432, 0334-1119432 or complaint at onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk |
| Newspaper ad | 15 November 2026, PID(I) 4422/26 |
HEC Secretariat H-8 Jobs 2026: All Positions, Salary, Quota and Age
Exactly as printed in the ad. Pay is per month and “all inclusive” (the Naib Qasid pay is printed as the “minimum wage rate”). The quota column shows the province or merit seat for each post.
| S.# | Position and pay scale | Monthly pay | Quota and max age | Vacancies |
| 1 | Project Director (PPS-10) |
Rs 568,750 | Merit Max age 62 |
1 |
| 2 | Sr. Project Manager (Contracts) (PPS-08) |
Rs 295,320 | Punjab Max age 50 |
1 |
| 3 | Project Engineer (Civil) (PPS-07) |
Rs 212,630 | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Max age 40 |
1 |
| 4 | Sub-Engineer (E&M) (PPS-06) |
Rs 141,750 | Sindh (R) Max age 40 |
1 |
| 5 | Sub-Engineer (Civil) (PPS-06) |
Rs 141,750 | Punjab Max age 40 |
1 |
| 6 | Quantity Surveyor (PPS-06) |
Rs 141,750 | Merit Max age 40 |
1 |
| 7 | Project Assistant (PPS-05) |
Rs 94,500 | Punjab Max age 40 |
1 |
| 8 | Office Attendant / Naib Qasid (PPS-01) |
Rs 40,700 (minimum wage rate) | Local Based Max age 35 |
2 |
Our count: 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 = 9 vacancies in 8 lines. The HEC career portal (checked on 15 November 2026) listed these 8 openings under “Construction of HEC Secretariat at H-8, Islamabad” with last date 2026-11-30.
Qualification and Experience for Each Post (Exact Wording)
The ad prints long conditions for every post. They are copied here as printed. Experience means experience gained after obtaining the minimum required qualification.
1. Project Director (PPS-10)
| Pay | Rs 568,750 per month (all inclusive, as printed) |
| Quota and age | Merit, maximum age 62 |
| Vacancies | 1 post |
| Qualification and experience (as printed) | Option 1: Master’s degree (18 years) (at least 2nd Division) in Civil Engineering or related discipline, duly registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), with at least 15 years of progressive professional experience in building/construction projects, including a minimum of 05 years’ experience in a senior managerial/technical position such as Project Director, Project Lead, Director of Works, or equivalent, in a public or private sector organization of good repute. OR Option 2: Bachelor’s degree (16 years) (at least 2nd Division) in Civil Engineering, duly registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), with at least 20 years of progressive professional experience in building/construction projects, including a minimum of 05 years’ experience in a senior managerial/technical position such as Project Director, Project Lead, Director of Works, or equivalent, in a public or private sector organization of good repute. Preferred: Relevant experience in the execution, supervision, monitoring and management of PSDP/development projects, preferably HEC-funded projects in the higher education sector, as well as contract administration, public procurement, coordination with consultants, contractors and other stakeholders will be preferred. Experience as a member of Technical, Steering, Works or other project-related committees will be considered an added advantage. |
2. Sr. Project Manager (Contracts) (PPS-08)
| Pay | Rs 295,320 per month (all inclusive, as printed) |
| Quota and age | Punjab, maximum age 50 |
| Vacancies | 1 post |
| Qualification and experience (as printed) | Master’s/Bachelor’s degree (16 years) (at least 2nd Division) from HEC recognized university/institution. Candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, duly registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), will be preferred. At least 05 years of progressive work experience in construction projects, including a minimum of 03 years of lead experience in managing contracts, claims and risk management in a public or private sector organization of good repute. Experience in administering contracts under FIDIC Conditions of Contract (Red Book), with a proven track record in claims management, variations, dispute resolution, contractual correspondence and risk management, as well as comprehensive knowledge of Federal Public Procurement and Financial Rules, and proficiency in planning, scheduling, resource allocation and monitoring tools (Primavera P6) to ensure timely project delivery. |
3. Project Engineer (Civil) (PPS-07)
| Pay | Rs 212,630 per month (all inclusive, as printed) |
| Quota and age | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, maximum age 40 |
| Vacancies | 1 post |
| Qualification and experience (as printed) | Bachelor’s degree (at least 2nd Division) in Civil Engineering, duly registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), with at least five (5) years’ experience in the execution of multi-storey building projects. Candidates must possess experience in the supervision and monitoring of Civil and E&M works on multi-storey building projects, along with proficiency in reading drawings, BOQs, checking IPCs, and ensuring QA/QC compliance. Familiarity with project planning, scheduling, and progress monitoring. |
4. Sub-Engineer (E&M) (PPS-06)
| Pay | Rs 141,750 per month (all inclusive, as printed) |
| Quota and age | Sindh (R), maximum age 40 |
| Vacancies | 1 post |
| Qualification and experience (as printed) | B.Tech (Hons.) Electrical/Mechanical with 03 years of experience OR Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE) Electrical / Mechanical with 05 years of experience. Candidates must possess experience in supervision of multi-storey building projects, along with installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire-fighting, and plumbing systems. Practical knowledge of cable laying, panel boards, earthing, generators, lifts, pumps, and water supply systems. Experience in the preparation of E&M project estimates, site reports, and verification of contractor bills. Knowledge and experience in using AutoCAD. |
5. Sub-Engineer (Civil) (PPS-06)
| Pay | Rs 141,750 per month (all inclusive, as printed) |
| Quota and age | Punjab, maximum age 40 |
| Vacancies | 1 post |
| Qualification and experience (as printed) | B.Tech (Hons.) in Civil with 3 years of experience, OR Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE) in Civil with 5 years of experience. Candidates must have experience in the supervision of multi-storey building projects, along with strong practical experience in site layout, surveying/leveling, civil works supervision, quality control, site management, understanding of construction drawings, materials testing, verification, and site inspections. Knowledge and experience in using AutoCAD. |
6. Quantity Surveyor (PPS-06)
| Pay | Rs 141,750 per month (all inclusive, as printed) |
| Quota and age | Merit, maximum age 40 |
| Vacancies | 1 post |
| Qualification and experience (as printed) | B.Tech (Hons.) in Civil/QS with 3 years of experience, OR Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE) in Civil/QS with 5 years of experience. Experience in estimation, preparation, and vetting of bills, preparation of rate analysis, and variation orders. Experience in using various schedules of rates and calculation of price adjustments. Preparation of MBs as per the given format. Strong knowledge and experience in using AutoCAD. |
7. Project Assistant (PPS-05)
| Pay | Rs 94,500 per month (all inclusive, as printed) |
| Quota and age | Punjab, maximum age 40 |
| Vacancies | 1 post |
| Qualification and experience (as printed) | Graduation/Associate degree (14 years) (at least 2nd Division) from HEC recognized University / Institution. At least 2 years of relevant experience in a public or private sector organization of good repute. Experience in documentation control. Proficiency in MS Office is mandatory. |
8. Office Attendant / Naib Qasid (PPS-01)
| Pay | Rs 40,700 (minimum wage rate) per month (all inclusive, as printed) |
| Quota and age | Local Based, maximum age 35 |
| Vacancies | 2 posts |
| Qualification and experience (as printed) | Matriculate with one (01) year relevant experience. |
Who Can Apply? Eligibility in Plain Words
| Post | Minimum education | Experience asked |
| Project Director | Master’s (18 yrs) Civil Engineering with PEC registration, or Bachelor’s (16 yrs) Civil Engineering with PEC registration | 15 years (Master’s route) or 20 years (Bachelor’s route), with 5 years in a senior role |
| Sr. Project Manager (Contracts) | Master’s/Bachelor’s (16 yrs) from an HEC-recognized institution | 5 years in construction projects, 3 years leading contracts, claims and risk; FIDIC Red Book; Primavera P6 |
| Project Engineer (Civil) | Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering with PEC registration | 5 years in multi-storey building projects |
| Sub-Engineer (E&M / Civil), Quantity Surveyor | B.Tech (Hons.) or DAE in the relevant trade | 3 years (B.Tech) or 5 years (DAE); AutoCAD |
| Project Assistant | Graduation/Associate degree (14 yrs) from an HEC-recognized institution | 2 years; documentation control; MS Office |
| Office Attendant / Naib Qasid | Matriculation | 1 year relevant experience |
How to Apply for HEC Secretariat Jobs (Step by Step)
Match your province or merit quota, age and experience in the tables above. Experience counts only after you got the minimum qualification.
Use our free CV Builder. Make PDFs with Image to PDF, Merge PDF and Compress PDF. Resize your photo with the Image Resizer.
Go to careers.hec.gov.pk. On 15 November 2026 the home page loaded with filters for category, domicile province and job type, and listed the 8 openings for this project with last date 2026-11-30 (we did not log in).
The ad says all applications are processed on the information you give in your online profile, so fill it fully and correctly. No hard copy of CV or documents is to be sent.
The ad says the fee may be deposited through 1Link services using a Mobile Banking App or Mobile Wallet on the given link at careers.hec.gov.pk. Pay only through the portal link.
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Tests are held at the nearest of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta and Peshawar.
Important Conditions Printed in the Ad
- “Experience” means experience gained after obtaining the minimum required qualification.
- Apply online only via careers.hec.gov.pk. No need to send a hard copy of the CV and documents.
- Application processing fee Rs 1,000 via 1Link (Mobile Banking App or Mobile Wallet).
- Tests at the nearest possible location: Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta and Peshawar.
- Applications are processed on information from your online profile. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
- No TA/DA is admissible for appearing in the test/interview.
- Government servants should apply through a proper channel. Five (05) years of general age relaxation is already included. Further relaxation as per Government rules.
- Part-time, honorary, apprentice and internee (as a part of study) experience will not be counted.
- HEC may reject any or all applications without giving a reason, and may increase or decrease the number of vacancies as per requirement.
- Last date for online application: 30-11-2026. Incomplete or late applications will not be entertained.
Karna / Nahi Karna
Karna:
- Apply on careers.hec.gov.pk well before 30 November and fill every field of your profile.
- Check the quota of your post (Merit, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh (R) or Local Based) and the maximum age.
- Engineering posts need PEC registration where the ad says so (Project Director, Project Engineer).
- Count only experience gained after your minimum qualification, and keep experience letters ready.
- Call the IT help line 051-111-119-432 if the portal or fee link gives trouble.
Nahi karna:
- Do not pay the fee anywhere except the official link on careers.hec.gov.pk.
- Do not pay an agent or “contact” for a job. The ad prints only a Rs 1,000 processing fee.
- Do not send hard copies of your CV or documents. The ad says they are not needed.
- Do not count part-time, honorary, apprentice or internee work as experience.
- Do not wait for the last night of 30 November.
Free Tools for Your Application
- Build a resume with the Educativz CV Builder.
- Prepare documents: Image to PDF, Merge PDF, Compress PDF.
- Resize your photo with the Image Resizer and clean a photo background with the Background Remover.
What the Ad Does Not Say
- The test or interview date and the syllabus. Only the test cities are printed.
- The contract length or whether it can be extended beyond the project.
- Any benefit besides the monthly pay. Pay is “all inclusive”; leave, medical or other allowances are not described.
- How many candidates will be shortlisted.
- The gender policy. The ad does not reserve posts for either gender (the career portal lists the gender as “Both”).
- The fee refund rule. Nothing is said about whether the Rs 1,000 is refundable.
- The posting place for each post. The project is at H-8, Islamabad, but the ad does not say where the work is based.
- A sub-quota for women or disabled persons. Not mentioned.
Safety Note
Apply only through careers.hec.gov.pk, the official HEC portal printed in the ad. The fee is Rs 1,000 and is paid only via the link on the portal. Nobody can arrange a job for money. For help use the HEC numbers printed in the ad: exchange 051-90400000 or IT help 051-111-119-432.
Related posts: Earlier HEC job post, Islamabad (October 2025), HEC ETC / Law GAT registration December 2026 and HEC HAT test (July 2026).
More: Islamabad Jobs, Government Jobs, Graduate Jobs, Matric Pass Jobs, Master Degree Jobs, HEC Jobs and the Jobs Finder.
People also search (Roman Urdu / Urdu): HEC jobs November 2026 HEC Secretariat H-8 jobs careers.hec.gov.pk apply online HEC project director jobs sub engineer DAE jobs Islamabad HEC naib qasid jobs ہائر ایجوکیشن کمیشن ملازمتیں ایچ ای سی جابز اسلام آباد
HEC Jobs November 2026: FAQs
What is the last date to apply?
30 November 2026, online at careers.hec.gov.pk. Late or incomplete applications will not be entertained.
How many posts are advertised?
8 position lines with 9 vacancies (2 Naib Qasid, 1 each for the other seven lines) for the project “Construction of HEC Secretariat at H-8, Islamabad”.
What is the salary of each post?
Per month, all inclusive: Project Director Rs 568,750, Sr. Project Manager Rs 295,320, Project Engineer Rs 212,630, Sub-Engineers and Quantity Surveyor Rs 141,750, Project Assistant Rs 94,500, Naib Qasid Rs 40,700 (minimum wage rate).
What is the application fee and how is it paid?
Rs 1,000 processing fee, deposited via 1Link services using a Mobile Banking App or Mobile Wallet on the link given at careers.hec.gov.pk.
Is there an age limit?
Yes: 62 (Project Director), 50 (Sr. Project Manager), 40 (Project Engineer, Sub-Engineers, Quantity Surveyor, Project Assistant) and 35 (Naib Qasid). Five years of general age relaxation for government servants is already included.
Which qualification is needed for Naib Qasid?
Matriculation with one (01) year relevant experience, local based, maximum age 35. Two posts are advertised.
Can I apply for a post outside my province?
Each post carries a quota or domicile label (Merit, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh (R), Local Based). The ad does not explain the labels further, so apply for the post that matches your domicile or merit status and confirm on the portal.
Where are the tests held?
At the nearest possible location of the candidate: Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta or Peshawar. The ad prints no test date. No TA/DA is paid.
Are these permanent jobs?
No. The ad calls them contractual positions under an HEC development project. The contract length is not printed.
Who can I call for help?
HEC IT help: 051-111-119-432 or 0334-1119432, or lodge a complaint at onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk. HEC exchange: 051-90400000, 051-90401411-12. The ad is issued by Omer Quddus, Assistant Director (HRM).
