Last Updated: 24 October 2026
Author: Muhammad Imran – Educativz.com
Newspaper source: Daily Jang Karachi, 24 October 2026, page 2 (ad PID K.1370/26)
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Quick answer: Port Qasim Authority (PQA), Karachi has announced 6 contract posts for 2 years (extendable): Director (Administration) BPS-20, Director (Human Resource) BPS-20, Assistant Manager (Internal Audit) BPS-17, Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical) BPS-17, Assistant Manager (Secretariat) BPS-17 and Assistant Manager (Estate) BPS-17. Each post has its own domicile quota and age limit. Apply on the prescribed form printed in the ad, sent by courier within 15 days of the ad (24 October 2026, so about 8 November 2026) to the Director (HRM), PQA, Bin Qasim, Karachi-75020. Hand delivery is not accepted.
6 posts 2-year contract BPS-20 and BPS-17 Karachi Courier only 15 days from 24 Oct 2026 NOC for govt employees
In this guide
Port Qasim Authority Jobs October 2026: All 6 Posts
All posts are on contract for two (02) years, extendable, as printed in the ad. “2nd class” in the ad means a second-division degree.
| # | Post and scale | Vacancy | Domicile | Max age | Education and experience (as printed) |
| 1 | Director (Administration), BPS-20 | 1 | Merit | 50 | At least 2nd class Master’s in Administrative / Social Sciences / MPA / MBA, plus 17 years of experience in personnel administration in a Govt / Semi-Govt / large commercial organization of repute. |
| 2 | Director (Human Resource), BPS-20 | 1 | Merit | 50 | At least 2nd class Master’s in Administrative / Social Sciences / MPA / MBA (Human Resource), plus 17 years of experience in personnel administration in a Govt / Semi-Govt / large commercial organization of repute. |
| 3 | Assistant Manager (Internal Audit), BPS-17 | 1 | KPK | 30 | MBA (Finance) / M.Com, plus 3 years relevant experience. |
| 4 | Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical), BPS-17 | 1 | Sindh (U) | 30 | At least 2nd class Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) as Professional Engineer, computer literate. OR Second Class Engineer / Certificate of Competency (Second Engineer Officer) Class-II. Plus 3 years relevant experience in a Govt / Semi-Govt / large engineering organization of repute. |
| 5 | Assistant Manager (Secretariat), BPS-17 | 1 | Punjab | 30 | At least 2nd class Master’s in Social Sciences / MBA, plus 3 years experience in the relevant field. |
| 6 | Assistant Manager (Estate), BPS-17 | 1 | Balochistan | 30 | At least 2nd class Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, registered with PEC as Professional Engineer. OR at least 2nd class MBA / MPA. Plus 3 years experience in the relevant field. |
Important: every BPS-17 post is reserved for one province (KPK, Sindh (U), Punjab, Balochistan). Apply only for the post that matches your domicile. The two Director posts are on open merit.
Domicile Quota and Age: Who Can Apply
- Director posts (BPS-20): open merit domicile, maximum age 50 years, and 17 years of personnel-administration experience.
- Assistant Manager / Assistant Executive Engineer posts (BPS-17): maximum age 30 years, with 3 years’ experience, and the matching provincial domicile.
- Age relaxation: the ad says it will be considered under the applicable rules, specifically covering ex-servicemen and government servants.
- Quotas: minorities and women quota will be observed as per rules.
- Government / semi-government / autonomous body employees must attach a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their organization.
- “Sindh (U)” is printed in the domicile column. The ad does not explain it; it is normally read as urban Sindh. Confirm with PQA HR before applying.
How to Apply for Port Qasim Authority Jobs: Step by Step
This is a paper application sent by courier, not an online form. Follow the steps below.
The Application Form Printed in the Ad
This is the form section of the ad (blank). It asks for the details listed in step 3, a photograph box, and three tables for academic qualification, professional qualification / certification and work experience (each row with from / to dates).
Rules Printed in the Ad (Summary)
| Rule | What the ad says |
| Contract | Two years, extendable subject to satisfactory performance; no right to claim regularization against the post. |
| Selection | Only short-listed candidates are called for test / interview; no TA/DA. |
| Hiring process | The Authority may cancel the hiring process partially or completely. |
| Incomplete / late | Incomplete applications and those received after the due date will not be considered. |
| More than one post | Send applications in separate envelopes, with the post name written on each. |
| Delivery | Courier service only; hand-delivered applications are not entertained. |
| Employees | Serving government / semi-government / autonomous body employees need an NOC. |
What the Official PQA Website Shows (checked 24 October 2026)
pqa.gov.pk/en/jobs was open when we checked. The newest notice listed there was dated 19 June 2026 (last date 4 July 2026). This 24 October 2026 ad was not yet listed, so use the newspaper ad as your main source and check the page again in a few days for the downloadable PDF.
What the Ad Does Not Say
- Salary and allowances are not printed for any post.
- The exact closing date is not printed, only “within 15 days” of publication.
- There is no online application and no fee mentioned.
- The meaning of “Sindh (U)” is not explained.
- Test or interview dates are not announced.
Karna / Nahi Karna
✅ Karna (Do)
- Check the age limit on your CNIC date of birth before you send anything.
- Attach attested copies and an NOC if you work in a government body.
- Send by a trackable courier and keep the receipt.
- Write the post name on the envelope.
❌ Nahi karna (Don’t)
- Do not hand-deliver the application; it will not be entertained.
- Do not apply for a BPS-17 post that is reserved for another province.
- Do not pay anyone to “guarantee” a PQA job. The ad mentions no fee.
- Do not wait for the last day, couriers can delay.
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FAQs: Port Qasim Authority Jobs October 2026
How many posts are there in the PQA ad?
Six contract posts, one each: Director (Administration), Director (HR), Assistant Manager (Internal Audit), Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical), Assistant Manager (Secretariat) and Assistant Manager (Estate).
What is the last date?
The ad says within 15 days from the date of publication. The ad appeared on 24 October 2026, so about 8 November 2026.
Can I apply online?
No. Send the prescribed form with documents by courier to the Director (HRM), Port Qasim Authority, Bin Qasim, Karachi-75020.
What is the age limit?
50 years for the two Director posts and 30 years for the four BPS-17 posts, with relaxation as per applicable rules.
Is it a permanent job?
No. It is a two-year contract, extendable, with no right to regularization.
Do I need an NOC?
Yes, if you already serve in a government, semi-government or autonomous body.
What salary will I get?
The ad does not print a salary. The posts are BPS-20 and BPS-17 scales.
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