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.







































