Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has invited online applications for 60 vacancies at its main campus and regional centres. The advertised positions include regional directors, research assistants, data entry operators, assistants, drivers, Naib Qasid, and Mali. Qualifications range from literacy to bachelor’s and master’s degrees, with relevant experience and practical skills required for specific posts. Recruitment will be made on a regular or contract basis according to university requirements. Regional vacancies are allocated across Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Balochistan, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Eligible candidates must apply through the AIOU Job Portal by October 16, 2026.
| Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Organization | Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) |
| Post Names | Regional Director, Additional Regional Director, Deputy Regional Director, Assistant Regional Director, Assistant Director Regional Services, Research Assistant, Data Entry Operator, Assistant, Drivers, Naib Qasid, and Mali |
| Education | Literate, Middle, bachelor’s degree, 16-year qualification, or master’s degree, depending on the post |
| Total Vacancies | 60 — 22 at the main campus and 38 at regional centres |
| Pay Scale | BPS-02 to BPS-20, depending on the position |
| Age Limit | Post-specific limits ranging from 25+5 to 45+5 years |
| Application Fee | Rs. 200–3,000, depending on the pay scale |
| Selection Process | Written test/interview where applicable and original document verification |
| Apply Mode | Online through the AIOU Job Portal |
| Job Location | Main campus and regional centres across Pakistan |
| Last Date To Apply | October 16, 2026 |
| Employment Type | Regular/contract, according to university requirements |
| Headquarters Location | Islamabad |
AIOU Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancy | Education |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director Regional Services, BPS-17 — Main Campus | 1 | Second-class master’s degree or equivalent from an HEC-recognized university |
| Research Assistant, BPS-16 — Main Campus | 4 | First-class 16-year qualification, or second-class graduation with the prescribed experience |
| Data Entry Operator, BPS-14 — Main Campus | 4 | At least second-class bachelor’s degree |
| Staff Car Driver to VC, BPS-11 — Main Campus | 1 | At least Middle; Matric preferred; valid HTV (PSV) licence |
| Driver, BPS-09 — Main Campus | 1 | At least Primary/Middle; Matric preferred; valid HTV/PSV licence |
| Driver, BPS-05 — Main Campus | 3 | Literate with valid HTV/PSV licence |
| Naib Qasid, BPS-02 — Main Campus | 8 | Literate |
| Regional Director, BPS-20 — Punjab | 1 | Second-class master’s degree or equivalent from an HEC-recognized university |
| Additional Regional Director, BPS-19 — Punjab 2, Gilgit-Baltistan 1 | 3 | Second-class master’s degree or equivalent from an HEC-recognized university |
| Deputy Regional Director, BPS-18 — Punjab 1, Sindh 1 | 2 | Second-class master’s degree or equivalent from an HEC-recognized university |
| Assistant Regional Director, BPS-17 — Punjab 2, Balochistan 2 | 4 | Second-class master’s degree or equivalent from an HEC-recognized university |
| Assistant, BPS-15 — Punjab 3, KP 2, Balochistan 2 | 7 | Second-class bachelor’s degree |
| Driver, BPS-05 — Punjab 4, KP 2, Sindh 2 | 8 | Literate with valid HTV/PSV licence |
| Naib Qasid, BPS-02 — Punjab 4, KP 2, Sindh 2, Balochistan 1 | 9 | Literate |
| Mali, BPS-02 — Punjab | 4 | Literate |
Eligibility Criteria
Regional Director applicants require 17 years of relevant professional or administrative experience in Grade 17 or above, including four years in BPS-19 or equivalent. Additional Regional Director applicants require 12 years of relevant research, professional, or administrative experience in Grade 17 or above, including four years in BPS-18 or equivalent. Deputy Regional Director applicants require five years of relevant experience in BPS-17 or equivalent or above.
Relevant experience in government, semi-government, autonomous bodies, or reputable universities will be preferred for Assistant Director Regional Services and Assistant Regional Director posts.
Research Assistant applicants applying through the second-class graduation route require four years of relevant experience in a government, semi-government, autonomous body, or HEC-recognized university, preferably in BPS-14 or equivalent. Relevant experience is preferred for applicants with a first-class 16-year qualification.
Data Entry Operator applicants must achieve at least 10,000 key depressions per hour and possess essential computer application knowledge. Relevant experience is preferred.
Assistant applicants must have a typing speed of 30 words per minute. A six-week basic IT course, including MS Office, from NITB or a similar institution is required after induction.
Staff Car Driver to VC applicants require 10 years of relevant staff-car driving experience with a head of an educational institution, chief executive, or senior officer. BPS-09 Driver applicants require 10 years of light and heavy vehicle driving experience in the specified organizations. BPS-05 Drivers require two years of light/heavy vehicle driving experience.
Office experience is preferred for Naib Qasid applicants. Mali applicants require two years of field experience in horticultural operations.
Candidates selected against provincial quotas may be posted to any AIOU regional centre in their respective province.
Age Limit
The advertisement lists the following age limits, including the displayed five-year allowance:
- Regional Director: 45+5 years.
- Additional Regional Director: 40+5 years.
- Deputy Regional Director: 35+5 years.
- Assistant Director Regional Services and Assistant Regional Director: 30+5 years.
- Research Assistant: 28+5 years.
- All remaining advertised posts: 25+5 years.
Age relaxation will be governed by the applicable rules stated in the advertisement.
Application Fee
| Pay Scale | Processing Fee |
|---|---|
| BPS-02 | Rs. 200 |
| BPS-05 to BPS-15 | Rs. 500 |
| BPS-16 | Rs. 1,000 |
| BPS-17 and BPS-18 | Rs. 1,500 |
| BPS-19 | Rs. 2,000 |
| BPS-20 | Rs. 3,000 |
How to Apply
- Visit www.aiou.edu.pk and access the AIOU Job Portal.
- Review the detailed eligibility criteria and complete the online application for the relevant post.
- Download the challan form and pay the applicable processing fee.
- Submit the online application by October 16, 2026. Hard-copy applications will not be accepted.
- Government, semi-government, autonomous-body, and AIOU employees must apply through the proper channel and provide an NOC and service certificates by the deadline.
- Keep the original fee challan and supporting documents ready for verification at the test/interview.
Applicants must provide a valid, non-MNP mobile number for SMS notifications and a postal address for correspondence. Information submitted online will be treated as final, and candidates must provide documentary evidence when requested.
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