HEC Jobs 2026 Recruitment for 9 Project Director, Manager, Law Officer and Other Posts
Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan, has invited applications from Pakistani nationals for nine positions under various PSDP-funded development projects. The vacancies include Project Director, Law Officer, Project Managers, Project Accountant, Office Assistants and Attendant. Required qualifications range from Matric to relevant bachelor’s, master’s, law and finance qualifications, with post-qualification experience prescribed for each position. Appointments will be made on a contract basis under project pay scales PPS-01 to PPS-09. Advertised monthly pay ranges from Rs. 40,700 to Rs. 398,130, and selected candidates may be posted anywhere in Pakistan. The last date to apply online is October 14, 2026.
Info
Details
Organization
Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan
Post Name
Project Director, Law Officer, Project Manager, Project Accountant, Office Assistant and Attendant
Education
Matric, Graduation, LLB, relevant 16-year bachelor’s/master’s degree, MBA Finance, M.Com or CMA
Total Vacancies
9
Salary
Rs. 40,700 to Rs. 398,130 per month
Age Limit
Maximum 35 to 62 years, depending on the post; five years of general age relaxation already included
Application Fee
Rs. 1,000
Selection Process
Test/interview and shortlisting
Employment Type
Contract basis under PSDP-funded development projects
Apply Mode
Online
Job Location
Anywhere in Pakistan
Headquarters
Islamabad
Last Date
October 14, 2026
Vacancy Details
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Project Director — PPS-09
1
Master’s degree or equivalent, 16 years of education, with at least second division
Law Officer — PPS-08
1
LLB or equivalent from an HEC-recognized university/institution
Project Manager — PPS-08
1
Master’s/bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 16 years of education, with at least second division
Project Manager — PPS-07
2
Master’s/bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 16 years of education, with at least second division
Project Accountant — PPS-07
1
MBA Finance, M.Com or CMA, 16 years of education, with at least second division
Office Assistant — PPS-05
2
Graduation, 14 years of education, with at least second division
Attendant — PPS-01
1
Matric
Eligibility and Experience Requirements
Post Name
Experience and Skills
Maximum Age
Project Director
Seven years of experience in a reputable public/private-sector organization, including five years of managerial experience after the final degree
62 years
Law Officer
Five years as a practising lawyer in service/corporate law; good written and verbal communication and proficiency in MS Office
50 years
Project Manager — PPS-08
Five years of experience, including three years at managerial/supervisory level; proficiency in MS Office and MS Project
50 years
Project Manager — PPS-07
Five years of relevant experience, including two years of management experience at the middle level after the final degree; proficiency in MS Office and MS Project
40 years
Project Accountant
Three years of experience, including one year of management experience at the middle level after the final degree
40 years
Office Assistant
Two years of experience in a reputable public/private-sector organization; advanced MS Office skills
40 years
Attendant
One year of relevant experience
35 years
Project Director and Project Manager PPS-08 vacancies are on merit. The Law Officer vacancy is allocated to Punjab. Project Manager PPS-07 vacancies include one each for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab. The Project Accountant vacancy is allocated to Sindh Urban, while Office Assistant vacancies include one each for Sindh Rural and Punjab. The Attendant position is local-based.
Experience must have been gained after obtaining the minimum required qualification. Part-time, honorary, apprenticeship and internship experience undertaken as part of studies will not be counted. Government employees must apply through the proper channel. Further age relaxation will be considered under government rules.
Salary Details
Post Name
Monthly Pay
Project Director — PPS-09
Rs. 398,130, all-inclusive
Law Officer — PPS-08
Rs. 295,320, all-inclusive
Project Manager — PPS-08
Rs. 295,320, all-inclusive
Project Manager — PPS-07
Rs. 212,630, all-inclusive
Project Accountant — PPS-07
Rs. 212,630, all-inclusive
Office Assistant — PPS-05
Rs. 94,500, all-inclusive
Attendant — PPS-01
Rs. 40,700, minimum wage rate
How to Apply
Visit the HEC careers portal and complete your online profile.
Select the relevant position and enter accurate qualification and experience details.
Pay the Rs. 1,000 application processing fee through 1Link services using a mobile banking app or mobile wallet, following the portal instructions.
Submit your online application by October 14, 2026. Hard copies of your CV and documents are not required.
Follow the instructions issued for the test/interview if shortlisted.
Tests will be conducted at the nearest possible location among Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta and Peshawar. No TA/DA will be paid for the test/interview. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
