Capital Development Authority CDA Jobs 2026 for 8 Project Director Civil and E&M Posts
Capital Development Authority (CDA) has invited online applications for eight Project Director vacancies on a contract basis. The advertised positions include six Project Director (Civil) posts and two Project Director (E&M) posts, all under PPS-10 on merit. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in the relevant engineering discipline and have at least 15 years of relevant experience in large-scale projects at a senior position. A master’s degree in Construction or Project Management will be an advantage, while registration as a Professional Engineer with the Pakistan Engineering Council is required. Appointments will initially be for two years, with further extension possible if required. Eligible applicants must submit their applications online within 15 days of the advertisement date.
Info
Details
Name of Organization
Capital Development Authority (CDA)
Post Names
Project Director (Civil) and Project Director (E&M)
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, depending on the post; master’s degree in Construction/Project Management will be an advantage
Total Vacancies
8
Pay Scale
PPS-10
Employment Type
Contract basis, initially for two years, extendable if required
Age Limit
40–50 years; age relaxation applicable under government policy
Quota
Merit
Apply Mode
Online only
Job Location
Islamabad, Pakistan
Organization Location
CDA, Islamabad
Last Date To Apply
Within 15 days of the advertisement date; an exact calendar deadline is not stated in the supplied notification
Capital Development Authority Vacancy
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Project Director (Civil), PPS-10
6
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; master’s degree in Construction/Project Management will be an advantage
Project Director (E&M), PPS-10
2
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; master’s degree in Construction/Project Management will be an advantage
Salary
Both positions are advertised under PPS-10.
A specific salary amount is not stated in the notification.
Age Limit
Applicants for both positions must be between 40 and 50 years of age.
Age relaxation will apply according to government policy.
Application Fee
A scanned pay order is included among the required application documents.
The supplied notification does not specify the amount or payee.
Selection Process
Only shortlisted candidates meeting the advertised criteria will be called for a written test, skill test, physical test or interview, as stated in the notification.
Candidates must bring original educational documents and experience certificates, along with attested copies, at the time of interview.
No TA/DA will be provided.
How to Apply
Visit https://cda.gov.pk/jobs/ to access the online application process.
Complete the application for the relevant Project Director position.
Upload scanned attested copies of educational documents and experience certificates, along with a recent photograph, pay order, CNIC and domicile.
If currently employed in a government sector organization, submit a departmental NOC with the application.
Submit the complete application online within 15 days of the advertisement date.
Ensure all required information and documents are provided, as incomplete applications will not be entertained.
Applications submitted through post, courier or mail will not be accepted.
