The newly configured Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has officially issued its first major recruitment notification of the year under Situation Vacant Notice No. 03/2026. Published globally in the daily Express Tribune, the authority is seeking applications from highly capable, energetic, and qualified Pakistani nationals to fill multiple executive vacancies. Crucially, these appointments are being made on a REGULAR basis under the Defined Contribution Scheme.

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Detailed Post Breakdown, Criteria & Regional Quotas

The 77 corporate executive openings are segregated across three high-profile core directorates:

1. Assistant Director Air Traffic Control (EG-01) – 32 Vacancies

• Educational Standards: Minimum 16 years of education from an HEC recognized institution in BS (Physics / Mathematics), BS (Computer Science / Aviation Management with F.Sc Pre-Engineering), or a Bachelor’s in Engineering. Requires a minimum 70% aggregate CGPA or marks.
• Quota Allocation: Merit-02, AJK-01, Balochistan-02, EX-FATA-01, Punjab-16, Sindh (Urban)-02, Sindh (Rural)-04, KPK-04.
• Age Bar: Maximum 28 years (plus standard government age relaxation adjustments).
• Special Clause: Selected candidates for the ATC stream must execute an official surety bond of Rs. 2,500,000/- (Two and a Half Million Rupees) to serve PAA for a compulsory minimum span of ten (10) years.

2. Assistant Director Accounts (EG-01) – 10 Vacancies

• Educational Standards: CMA passed, CA Finalist (articles completed), ACCA member, or MBA (Finance) with a minimum 16 years of education and a 70% aggregate CGPA. Requires at least 60% marks in Intermediate. Must possess sufficient knowledge of computer setups and MS Excel tools.
• Quota Allocation: Merit-01, Balochistan-01, Punjab-05, Sindh (Urban)-01, Sindh (Rural)-01, KPK-01.
• Age Bar: Maximum 28 years.

3. Assistant Director Airport Services (APS) (EG-01) – 35 Vacancies

• Educational Standards: Masters or Graduation degree (16 years of education) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Hospitality/Hotel Management, or Aviation Management with at least 60% marks or a 2.6 out of 4.0 CGPA.
• Quota Allocation: Merit-03, AJK-01, Balochistan-02, EX-FATA-01, Punjab-17, Sindh (Urban)-03, Sindh (Rural)-04, KPK-04.
• Age Bar: Maximum 28 years.

Important Terms & Compliance Standards

1. Fee Architecture: Applicants must deposit a non-refundable testing fee of Rs. 500/- directly into Allied Bank of Pakistan (ABL), Account Title: “Pakistan Airports Authority”, IBAN # PK03ABPA0010011740150017 at the time of online application submission.
2. Separate Processing: Candidates intending to apply for more than one position must pay separate testing fees and submit independent online forms.
3. Mobility Policy: Selected executives must be ready to serve anywhere within Pakistan based on the operational requirements of PAA.

Step-by-Step Online Application Procedure

Manual hard copies or walk-in documents will not be processed under any circumstances. Follow these verified steps to submit your application online:

• Step 01: Go to the official recruitment gateway of the Pakistan Airports Authority at www.paa.gov.pk.
• Step 02: Open the online job application portal and accurately populate the fields with your personal details, academic metrics, and bank deposit slip particulars.
• Step 03: Convert your comprehensive CV (bearing a recent passport-sized photograph), educational degrees/transcripts, and valid CNIC into clear PDF files and upload them to the portal. Failure to attach these files will result in immediate rejection.
• Step 04: Finalize and submit the electronic form within twenty (20) days from the official publication date of this advertisement.

Contact Reference: For additional information or technical errors during online registration, contact the PAA HR department at Terminal-I, Jinnah International Airport, Karachi. Phone: 021-99072067.