Higher Education Commission Pakistan – Project Funded Positions January 2026
Organization: Higher Education Commission (HEC)Job Information
| 🏢 Sector: | Federal Government |
| 🏭 Industry: | Business Administration, Education |
| 🎓 Qualification: | Matriculation / O-Level |
| 🎓 Age: | 35-55 Years (Post-specific) |
| 🕒 Job Type: | Contract |
| 📅️ Published On: | 20-Jan-2026 |
| 📅 Last Date: | ⚠️ 16-Feb-2026⚠️ Expired |
| 💰 Salary: | PPS-1 to PPS-10 (Rs. 37,000 - Rs. 437,500) |
| 📍 Location: | Islamabad Karachi Lahore Peshawar Quetta Rawalpindi |
| ✉️ How to apply for : | Apply online via HEC website https://careers.hec.gov.pk by 2026-02-16. Deposit the application processing fee of Rs. 1000/- via 1Link services using a Mobile Banking App or Mobile Wallet. |
Job Description
Positions Vacant at Higher Education Commission, Pakistan
Applications are invited from Pakistani Nationals for the following Project Funded Positions on a contract basis:
Available Positions
1. Project Director
| Project Name | Quota | Qualification/Experience | Project Pay Scale | No of Post | Max. Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strengthening of Lab Facilities in 05 Leading Engineering Universities (UET Peshawar, Taxila, Lahore, Khuzdar & NED Karachi) | Merit=1 | Master’s Degree or equivalent (at least 2nd Division) from HEC recognized University/Institution with twelve (12) years relevant experience, including five years managerial experience in a reputed organization of good repute. | PPS-10 (Rs. 437,500) | 01 | 55 Years |
2. Accounts Manager
| Project Name | Quota | Qualification/Experience | Project Pay Scale | No of Posts | Max. Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overseas Scholarship for Ph.D. in Selected Fields (Phase-III) – HEC | Merit=1, Punjab=1 | Master’s/Bachelor’s Degree (at least 2nd Division) in Finance/Accounting from HEC recognized university/institution with five years relevant experience in public/private sector organization of good repute. Proficiency in MS-Office and MS-Project is compulsory. | PPS-8 (Rs. 218,750) | 02 | 50 Years |
3. Project Manager
| Project Name | Quota | Qualification/Experience | Project Pay Scale | No of Posts | Max. Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholarship Program for the Students of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) in Top Pakistani Universities/Institutions | Merit=1, Punjab=1 | Master’s/Bachelor’s Degree (16 years) or equivalent (at least 2nd Division) from HEC recognized university/institution with minimum five years relevant experience in project management, preferably at mid-level degree in public/private sector organization. Proficiency in MS-Office and MS-Project is must. | PPS-7 (Rs. 157,500) | 04 | 40 Years |
| Alma Muhammad Iqbal Scholarships for Bangladeshi, Central Asian and Friendly Countries to Study in Pakistan (HEC) | Sindh(R)=1 | Master’s/Bachelor’s Degree (16 years) or equivalent (at least 2nd Division) from HEC recognized university/institution with minimum five years relevant experience in project management, preferably at mid-level degree in public/private sector organization. Proficiency in MS-Office and MS-Project is must. | PPS-7 (Rs. 157,500) | 01 | 40 Years |
| Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme Phase-III | Khyyber Pakhtunkhwa=1 | Master’s/Bachelor’s Degree (16 years) or equivalent (at least 2nd Division) from HEC recognized university/institution with minimum five years relevant experience in project management, preferably at mid-level degree in public/private sector organization. Proficiency in MS-Office and MS-Project is must. | PPS-7 (Rs. 157,500) | 01 | 40 Years |
| Fulbright Scholarship Support Program HEC-USEFP | Merit=1 | Master’s/Bachelor’s Degree (16 years) or equivalent (at least 2nd Division) from HEC recognized university/institution with minimum five years relevant experience in project management, preferably at mid-level degree in public/private sector organization. Proficiency in MS-Office and MS-Project is must. | PPS-7 (Rs. 157,500) | 01 | 40 Years |
4. Assistant Accounts Manager
| Project Name | Quota | Qualification/Experience | Project Pay Scale | No of Post | Max. Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholarship Program for the Students of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) in Top Pakistani Universities/Institutions | Merit=1 | MBA(Finance)/M.Com/CMA (16 years education) (at least 2nd Division) from HEC recognized University/Institution with three years relevant experience in private/public organization. | PPS-6 (Rs. 105,000) | 01 | 40 Years |
5. Office Assistant
| Project Name | Quota | Qualification/Experience | Project Pay Scale | No of Post | Max. Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme Phase-III | Punjab=1 | Master’s/Bachelor’s Degree (16 Years) or equivalent (at least 2nd Division) from HEC recognized University/Institution with two years relevant experience in public/private sector organization of good repute. | PPS-6 (Rs. 105,000) | 01 | 40 Years |
| Provision of Higher Education Opportunities for Students of Balochistan & ERSTWHILE FATA (Phase-I) | Ex-FATA=1 | Graduation (14 years) (at least 2nd Division) from HEC recognized university/institution with two years of work experience in public/private sector organization of good repute. Advance use of MS Office is must. | PPS-5 (Rs. 70,000) | 01 | 35 Years |
6. Office Assistant/Project Assistant
| Project Name | Quota | Qualification/Experience | Project Pay Scale | No of Posts | Max. Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Award of Alma Muhammad Iqbal 3000 Scholarships to Afghan Students (Prime Minister’s Directive) | Sindh(U)=1 | Graduation (14 years) (at least 2nd Division) from HEC recognized university/institution with two years of work experience in public/private sector organization of good repute. Advance use of MS Office is must. | PPS-5 (Rs. 70,000) | 03 | 40 Years |
7. Dispatcher/UDC
| Project Name | Quota | Qualification/Experience | Project Pay Scale | No of Post | Max. Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overseas Scholarship for Ph.D. in Selected Fields (Phase-III) – HEC | Punjab=1 | Intermediate with three years relevant experience. | PPS-3 (Rs. 43,750) | 01 | 35 Years |
8. Naib Qasid
| Project Name | Quota | Qualification/Experience | Project Pay Scale | No of Post | Max. Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Muhammad Iqbal Scholarships for Bangladeshi, Central Asian and Friendly Countries to Study in Pakistan (HEC) | Local Based=1 | Matric with two years relevant experience. | PPS-2 (Rs. 37,000) | 01 | 35 Years |
9. Attendant
| Project Name | Quota | Qualification/Experience | Project Pay Scale | No of Post | Max. Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overseas Scholarship for Ph.D. in Selected Fields (Phase-III) – HEC | Local Based=1 | Matric with one year relevant experience. | PPS-1 (Rs. 37,000) | 01 | 35 Years |
General Instructions
- Experience means experience gained after obtaining the minimum required qualification.
- Applicants are required to apply online via HEC website: https://careers.hec.gov.pk. No need to send a hard copy of CV and documents.
- Application processing fee of Rs. 1000/- may be deposited via 1Link services using a Mobile Banking App or Mobile Wallet on the given link: https://careers.hec.gov.pk.
- Tests will be conducted at the nearest possible location of the candidates (Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta & Peshawar).
- All applications are processed on the basis of information/data provided by the applicants through their online profiles. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in the test/interview.
- Those who are already in Government Service should apply through the proper channel. Five (05) years of general age relaxation will be given as per Government rules.
- Further age relaxation will be given as per the Government rules.
- The experience as part-time, honorary, apprentice, and internship (as a part of study) will not be considered/counted as experience.
- HEC reserves the right to reject any or all applications without assigning any reason, as well as to increase/decrease the number of vacancies as per requirement.
- Last date for submission of online application is 2026-02-16. Incomplete/late applications will not be entertained.
- For Technical/IT Assistance, Please Contact 051-111-119-432, 0334-1119432 or lodge an online complaint at https://onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk.
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is an independent statutory body of the Government of Pakistan. It is responsible for funding, regulating, overseeing, and promoting higher education institutions and research activities throughout the country. HEC aims to facilitate the development of a knowledge-based economy by fostering academic excellence and ensuring quality assurance in higher education.
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