HEC Jobs 2026 have been announced for several positions under PSDP-funded development projects. The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is inviting applications from Pakistani nationals for project management, legal, accounts, administrative and support roles.
A total of 9 vacancies across 7 position titles are available on a contract basis. Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in Pakistan depending on organizational requirements.
The last date to submit an online application is 14 October 2026.
HEC Project Jobs 2026 Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Higher Education Commission (HEC) |
| Total Vacancies | 9 |
| Position Titles | 7 |
| Employment Type | Contract / Project |
| Projects | Various PSDP-funded development projects |
| Pay Scales | PPS-01 to PPS-09 |
| Eligibility | Pakistani Nationals |
| Place of Posting | Anywhere in Pakistan |
| Application Method | Online |
| Application Fee | Rs. 1,000 |
| Last Date | 14 October 2026 |
Available Positions
The current HEC recruitment includes the following positions:
| Position | PPS | Vacancies | Monthly Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Director | PPS-09 | 1 | Rs. 398,130 |
| Law Officer | PPS-08 | 1 | Rs. 295,320 |
| Project Manager | PPS-08 | 1 | Rs. 295,320 |
| Project Manager | PPS-07 | 2 | Rs. 212,630 |
| Project Accountant | PPS-07 | 1 | Rs. 212,630 |
| Office Assistant | PPS-05 | 2 | Rs. 94,500 |
| Attendant | PPS-01 | 1 | Rs. 40,700 |
| Total | 9 |
The advertised salaries are shown as all-inclusive monthly pay packages. For the Attendant position, the advertisement describes Rs. 40,700 as the minimum wage rate.
Project Director – PPS-09
Vacancies: 1
Monthly Pay: Rs. 398,130
Quota: Merit – 1
Maximum Age: 62 years
The position is associated with the Award of Allama Muhammad Iqbal 3000 Scholarships to Afghan Students (Prime Minister’s Directive) project.
Qualification and Experience
Candidates need a Master’s degree (16 years) or equivalent, with at least Second Division, from an HEC-recognized university or institution.
Applicants must also have:
- At least 7 years of experience in a public/private-sector organization of good repute
- At least 5 years of managerial experience after the final degree
Law Officer – PPS-08
Vacancies: 1
Monthly Pay: Rs. 295,320
Quota: Punjab – 1
Maximum Age: 50 years
This position is for the Overseas Scholarship for Ph.D in Selected Fields (Phase-III) – HEC project.
Qualification and Experience
Candidates need a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) or an equivalent qualification from an HEC-recognized university or institution.
At least 5 years of experience as a practicing lawyer in civil services/corporate law is required.
Applicants should also have good verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Office is a prerequisite.
Project Manager – PPS-08
Vacancies: 1
Monthly Pay: Rs. 295,320
Quota: Merit – 1
Maximum Age: 50 years
This position is associated with the Ph.D Scholarship Program under US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor (Phase-I).
Qualification and Experience
Applicants need a Master’s/Bachelor’s degree (16 years) or equivalent, with at least Second Division, from an HEC-recognized university or institution.
Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in a reputable public/private-sector organization.
This should include at least 3 years of experience at managerial/supervisory level.
Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project is compulsory.
Project Manager – PPS-07
Vacancies: 2
Monthly Pay: Rs. 212,630
Maximum Age: 40 years
These positions are associated with the Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme (Phase-III) – HEC.
The quota distribution is:
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa – 1
- Punjab – 1
Qualification and Experience
Candidates need a Master’s/Bachelor’s degree (16 years) or equivalent, with at least Second Division, from an HEC-recognized university or institution.
Applicants require at least 5 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years of mid-level management experience after the final degree in a public/private-sector organization.
Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project is required.
Project Accountant – PPS-07
Vacancies: 1
Monthly Pay: Rs. 212,630
Quota: Sindh (Urban) – 1
Maximum Age: 40 years
This position is associated with the Faculty Development Program for Pakistani Universities – HEC.
Qualification and Experience
Candidates need one of the following or an equivalent qualification:
- MBA (Finance)
- M.Com
- CMA
The qualification should represent 16 years of education, with at least Second Division, from an HEC-recognized university or institution.
Applicants need at least 3 years of experience in a reputable private/public-sector organization.
This should include at least one year of mid-level management experience after the final degree.
Office Assistant – PPS-05
Vacancies: 2
Monthly Pay: Rs. 94,500
Maximum Age: 40 years
The two positions are associated with:
- Faculty Development Program for Pakistani Universities – HEC
- Ph.D Scholarship Program under US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor (Phase-I)
Quota distribution is:
- Sindh (Rural) – 1
- Punjab – 1
Qualification and Experience
Candidates need Graduation (14 years) with at least Second Division from an HEC-recognized university or institution.
At least 2 years of work experience in a reputable public/private-sector organization is required.
Advanced use of MS Office is mandatory.
Attendant – PPS-01
Vacancies: 1
Monthly Pay: Rs. 40,700 minimum wage rate
Quota: Local Based
Maximum Age: 35 years
This position is associated with the Ph.D Scholarship Program under US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor (Phase-I).
Qualification and Experience
Applicants need:
- Matric
- At least one year of relevant experience
Experience Calculation
HEC specifically states that experience means experience gained after obtaining the minimum required qualification.
Candidates should therefore carefully calculate their experience according to the qualification required for the position.
Experience obtained as:
- Part-time work
- Honorary work
- Apprenticeship
- Internship as part of studies
will not be counted as professional experience for this recruitment.
How to Apply for HEC Project Jobs 2026
Applications must be submitted online through the official HEC Careers portal.
Candidates should:
- Visit the official HEC Careers portal.
- Find the relevant advertised position.
- Review the eligibility criteria carefully.
- Complete the online application.
- Provide accurate qualification and experience details.
- Pay the prescribed application processing fee where applicable.
- Submit the application by 14 October 2026.
The advertisement clearly states that applicants do not need to send a hard copy of their CV or other documents at the application stage.
Application Fee
The application processing fee is:
Rs. 1,000
The amount should be deposited into the HEC account specified through the official recruitment system.
The advertisement states that payment can be made through 1Link services using ATM, Internet Banking or Mobile Wallet through the link/instructions available on the HEC Careers portal.
Candidates should use only the official payment instructions provided by HEC.
Place of Posting
Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in Pakistan.
Applicants should therefore not assume that a position will necessarily be based at HEC headquarters in Islamabad.
Tests and Interviews
HEC states that tests will be conducted at the nearest possible location of candidates in:
- Islamabad/Rawalpindi
- Karachi
- Lahore
- Quetta
- Peshawar
Applications will be processed based on the information provided by candidates through their online profiles.
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.
Government Employees
Candidates already serving in government should apply through the proper channel.
The advertisement states that five years of general age relaxation is already included. Further age relaxation will be available only according to government rules where applicable.
No TA/DA
No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in a test or interview.
Candidates should make their own travel arrangements where required.
Important Recruitment Conditions
Applicants should also note the following conditions:
- Only online applications will be considered.
- Incomplete or late applications will not be entertained.
- Experience is counted after obtaining the minimum required qualification.
- Part-time, honorary, apprenticeship and study-related internship experience will not count.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview.
- Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in Pakistan.
- Five years of general age relaxation is already included.
- HEC may reject applications without assigning a reason.
- HEC may increase or decrease the number of vacancies according to requirements.
Candidates should provide correct information in their online profiles because applications are processed on the basis of the data submitted online.
Last Date to Apply for HEC Project Jobs
The closing date for online applications is:
14 October 2026
Applications submitted after the deadline will not be entertained.
Candidates should apply early through the official HEC Careers portal instead of waiting until the closing date.
Read the HEC Recruitment Guide
For general information about careers at the Higher Education Commission, common vacancy types, eligibility and recruitment procedures, read our Higher Education Commission recruitment and career guide.
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Important Note for Applicants
This advertisement covers project-based positions under various PSDP-funded development projects. Candidates should carefully check the project, quota, age limit, qualification and experience attached to their chosen position.
Apply only through the official HEC Careers portal and submit the online application by 14 October 2026.
