Last Updated: 7 November 2026
Author: Muhammad Imran – Educativz.com
Source: The Nation newspaper advertisement (Islamabad edition, 6 Nov 2026, page 2, The Nation e-paper), ad No. PID(I) 4222/26, issued by the Human Resource & Administration Section, Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI)
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Last date: 15 November 2026 (8 days left). The ad says applications must reach by 15 November 2026, before 4:00 PM. Late or incomplete applications will not be entertained.
Quick answer: Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad is hiring 12 people in 8 post types, all BPS-17, on a 1-year extendable contract: 2 Project Managers, 1 Urban Planning Expert, 3 Architects, 1 Draftsman, 1 Graphic Designer, 2 IT Experts, 1 Cultural Arts Expert and 1 Interior Spatial Expert. Selection is by interview only (no written test). Maximum age is 30 years on 15 Nov 2026. Send your application to the Head Office, Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad, Sector G-6, Islamabad, with the post title on the envelope / email subject.
12 posts 8 post types BPS-17 1-year contract Interview only Last date 15 Nov 2026 Islamabad
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MCI Islamabad Jobs November 2026: Project Manager, Urban Planning Expert, Architect, Draftsman, Graphic Designer, IT Expert, Cultural Arts Expert, Interior Spatial Expert – Details at a Glance
| Organization | Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) – Government of Pakistan, Human Resource & Administration Section (the ad carries the #HumCDA and Uraan Pakistan marks) |
| Advertisement No. | PID(I) 4222/26 |
| Total vacancies | 12 posts in 8 post types (the ad says “twelve (12) posts”; our row count agrees) |
| Pay scale | BPS-17 for every post |
| Nature of job | Contract basis, one (1) year, extendable subject to satisfactory performance; no right to regularization or permanent absorption |
| Location | Islamabad (Head Office, Sector G-6) |
| Selection | Interview only. No written test. |
| Maximum age | 30 years as on 15 November 2026; relaxation only as per Government rules |
| Last date | 15 November 2026, before 4:00 PM (applications must reach) |
| Contact | Office (Old Naval Headquarters), Sector G-6, Islamabad; tel 051-9209224; web mci.gov.pk |
All 8 Post Types: Seats, Qualification and Preferred Experience
| Sr. | Post (all BPS-17) | Seats | Qualification as printed | Preferred experience (not mandatory) |
| 1 | Project Manager | 02 | Bachelor’s or Master’s (16 years) in Civil, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Project Management, MBA or Urban Planning from an HEC-recognized university. PEC registration required for engineering graduates. PMP / PRINCE2 is an added advantage. | Planning, execution, monitoring and reporting of development / infrastructure projects, budgeting, procurement (PPRA rules), contract management, stakeholder coordination (additional weightage) |
| 2 | Urban Planning Expert | 01 | Bachelor’s or Master’s (16 years) in Urban & Regional Planning, City Planning or Town Planning from an HEC-recognized university. Valid PCATP registration as Planner. GIS software (ArcGIS / QGIS) preferred. | Urban / master planning, land-use and spatial planning, zoning and building regulations, GIS analysis, urban development projects (additional weightage) |
| 3 | Architect | 03 | B.Arch (5-year) from an HEC-recognized university. Valid PCATP registration as Architect. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit / ArchiCAD, SketchUp and MS Office. | Post-registration experience in architectural design, working and detailed drawings, BOQs, specifications, supervision of public buildings / urban projects (additional weightage) |
| 4 | Draftsman | 01 | DAE (3-year Diploma of Associate Engineer) in Architecture or Civil Technology from a recognized Board of Technical Education. AutoCAD (2D/3D); working knowledge of Revit preferred. | Architectural / civil drafting, working drawings, site plans, sections, as-built drawings (additional weightage) |
| 5 | Graphic Designer | 01 | Bachelor’s (16 years) in Graphic Design, Visual Communication Design, Fine Arts or equivalent from an HEC-recognized university. Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); motion graphics preferred. Portfolio mandatory. | Graphic design, branding, publications, infographics, signage, digital / social media content (additional weightage) |
| 6 | IT Expert | 02 | BS / MS (16 years) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent from an HEC-recognized university. Professional certifications (e.g. CCNA, MCSE, CISSP, Oracle / AWS) are an added advantage. | Software / web development, GIS and e-governance systems, database and network administration or cybersecurity (additional weightage) |
| 7 | Cultural Arts Expert | 01 | Bachelor’s or Master’s (16 years) in Fine Arts, Cultural Studies, Art History, Heritage Management, Performing Arts or equivalent from an HEC-recognized university. Portfolio of curated projects / events mandatory. | Arts and cultural programming, heritage promotion / conservation, exhibitions and festivals, public art, community cultural engagement (additional weightage) |
| 8 | Interior Spatial Expert | 01 | Bachelor’s (16 years) in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Spatial Design or Architecture from an HEC-recognized university. AutoCAD, SketchUp / 3ds Max and rendering software. Portfolio mandatory. | Interior and spatial design of public / commercial buildings, space planning, fit-out and furniture layouts, material specifications, BOQs, site supervision (additional weightage) |
Total posts printed in the ad: 12 (2 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 1).
Eligibility Rules Printed in the Ad
| Rule | What the ad says |
| Age | Up to 30 years as on the closing date, 15 November 2026. Age relaxation only as per Government rules. |
| Education | Relevant degree / diploma as specified for each post, from an HEC-recognized university or a recognized board / institution. Foreign degrees need an HEC equivalence certificate. |
| Experience | Not mandatory. Relevant experience in national or international projects / organizations gets additional weightage at interview. Only experience gained after the date of the required qualification / registration counts. |
| Nationality and character | Pakistani nationals of good moral character with no criminal record and no pending disciplinary proceedings. |
How to Apply: Step by Step
Match your degree, registration (PCATP for Architect and Urban Planning Expert, PEC for engineering graduates) and age (30 or under on 15 Nov 2026).
Use the prescribed form or plain paper with an updated CV. The ad does not print a form link; check mci.gov.pk or call 051-9209224.
Attested copies of CNIC, domicile, degrees / transcripts and experience certificates (if any), registration certificates, portfolio where required, and two recent passport-size photographs.
The ad says the post title must be clearly mentioned on the envelope / email subject. Send to: Head Office, Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad, Sector G-6, Islamabad.
The wording is “applications must reach by 15 November 2026 (before 4:00 PM)”. Posting on the last day is risky; send it early or deliver by hand if allowed.
Contact printed in the ad: Office (Old Naval Headquarters), Sector G-6, Islamabad; tel 051-9209224; web mci.gov.pk. The signatory, Muhammad Tariq Latif, Deputy Director General (HR & Admin), has an email printed in the signature block: tariq.latif@cda.gov.pk. The ad does not say outright that applications may be emailed there, so confirm with the office before relying on email.
Documents Checklist, by Post
| Document | Who needs it |
| Application on prescribed form / plain paper + updated CV | All posts |
| Attested CNIC, domicile, degrees / transcripts, experience certificates (if any) | All posts |
| Two recent passport-size photographs | All posts |
| PCATP registration | Architect and Urban Planning Expert |
| PEC registration | Engineering graduates (Project Manager route) |
| Portfolio of work | Graphic Designer, Cultural Arts Expert, Interior Spatial Expert |
| HEC equivalence certificate | Anyone with a foreign degree |
| No Objection Certificate (NOC) | Government / semi-government employees, at interview |
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Terms and Conditions Printed in the Ad
- Nature of employment: purely contract, one year, extendable on satisfactory performance; no right to regularization or permanent absorption.
- Mode of selection: interview only, no written test; relevant experience gets additional weightage.
- Last date: applications must reach by 15 November 2026 (before 4:00 PM); late or incomplete applications will not be entertained.
- Government employees must apply through proper channel and produce an NOC at the time of interview.
- Any false or misleading information leads to disqualification at any stage, including after appointment.
- Canvassing in any form leads to disqualification.
- MCI may increase, decrease or cancel any post, or reject any application, without assigning a reason.
- Only shortlisted candidates are called for interview; no TA/DA.
- Shortlisted candidates are informed by email / phone and on the MCI website, so keep contact details active.
- Interview date, time and venue are communicated individually; no change on personal request.
- Bring original documents (CNIC, degrees, transcripts, registration certificates, domicile, experience certificates) plus one set of attested photocopies. Candidates who cannot show originals will not be interviewed.
- Absentees get no second chance; the Selection Committee’s decision is final.
Who Should Apply
- Registered architects (B.Arch, PCATP) and town / urban planners (PCATP as Planner), aged 30 or under
- Engineers or MBA / project-management graduates with PEC registration (for engineers) for Project Manager
- DAE Architecture / Civil Technology diploma holders with AutoCAD skills (Draftsman)
- Designers with a portfolio: graphic, interior / spatial, and cultural arts / heritage graduates
- BS / MS Computer Science, SE or IT graduates for the two IT Expert seats
Probably not a fit: anyone above 30 on 15 Nov 2026 without Government age relaxation, architects or planners without a valid PCATP registration, and candidates without a required portfolio.
What the Advertisement Does NOT Print
| Item | Status |
| Salary | Not printed (BPS-17 is stated; the contract package is not). Ask MCI on 051-9209224 |
| Application form / online link | Not printed; check mci.gov.pk |
| Whether email applications are accepted | Not stated clearly; the ad mentions “envelope / email subject” and prints a signatory email |
| Interview date and venue | Not printed; shortlisted candidates are informed individually |
| Application fee | None mentioned |
| Seats by gender / domicile quota | Not printed |
Karna / Nahi Karna
| Karna (Do) | Nahi Karna (Don’t) |
| Send the application so it reaches by 4:00 PM on 15 Nov 2026, ideally days earlier | Don’t post it on the last day and hope: the ad says “must reach” |
| Write the post title on the envelope / email subject | Don’t send one envelope for several posts without the titles |
| Attach PCATP / PEC and portfolio where the post needs them | Don’t send an incomplete file: incomplete applications are rejected |
| Bring originals plus one attested set to the interview | Don’t expect TA/DA or a second interview date |
| Government employees: apply through proper channel and keep an NOC ready | Don’t canvass or lobby: it means disqualification |
| Confirm details on mci.gov.pk or 051-9209224 | Don’t pay anyone for a “guaranteed” MCI job |
MCI Islamabad Jobs November 2026: FAQs
How many posts is Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad advertising?
12 posts in 8 types, all BPS-17: 2 Project Managers, 1 Urban Planning Expert, 3 Architects, 1 Draftsman, 1 Graphic Designer, 2 IT Experts, 1 Cultural Arts Expert and 1 Interior Spatial Expert.
What is the last date to apply?
15 November 2026. Applications must reach MCI before 4:00 PM that day. From 7 Nov 2026 that is 8 days left.
Is there a written test?
No. The ad says selection is on the basis of interview only and no written test will be conducted.
What is the age limit?
Up to 30 years as on 15 November 2026, with relaxation only as per Government rules.
Are these permanent jobs?
No. They are contract posts for one year, extendable subject to satisfactory performance, with no right to regularization or permanent absorption.
Is experience compulsory?
No. Experience is preferred and earns additional weightage at interview, but it is not mandatory. Only experience gained after the required qualification or registration is counted.
Do I need PCATP or PEC registration?
PCATP registration is required for Architect and Urban Planning Expert. PEC registration is required for engineering graduates applying as Project Manager.
Which posts need a portfolio?
Graphic Designer, Cultural Arts Expert and Interior Spatial Expert.
Where do I send my application?
To the Head Office, Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad, Sector G-6, Islamabad, with the post title written clearly on the envelope or email subject.
Can government employees apply?
Yes, through proper channel, and they must produce a No Objection Certificate at the time of interview.
Will there be TA/DA for the interview?
No. Only shortlisted candidates are called, and no TA/DA is admissible.
What is the salary?
The ad prints BPS-17 but no salary figure or package. Ask MCI on 051-9209224.
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Disclaimer: Educativz.com is not Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad. We read the advertisement published in The Nation (Islamabad, 6 November 2026) and checked every row at 2x zoom. Confirm the form, address and any change on mci.gov.pk or with MCI before applying.
