The Centre of Excellence for Autism Spectrum Disorder Company (CEASDC), Islamabad, under the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, has announced recruitment through two advertisements covering 35 position categories. These include Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director, directors, administrative officers, clinical professionals, teachers, vocational specialists, and support staff. The advertisements specify 14 vacancies individually, while the number of positions in the remaining 21 categories will be determined according to operational requirements and approved staffing needs. Qualifications range from Matriculation and Intermediate to relevant bachelor’s, master’s, MS, and M.Phil. degrees, with post-specific experience and professional credentials. All appointments will be on a contract basis, and eligible Pakistani nationals must apply through the ETC/HEC online portal. Applications must be submitted within 15 days of publication of the respective advertisement.
| Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Organization | Centre of Excellence for Autism Spectrum Disorder Company (CEASDC), Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training |
| Post Names | CEO, Executive Director, Directors, Company Secretary, Officers, Clinical and Education Leads, Therapists, Teachers, Specialists, Assistants, Attendant and other advertised positions |
| Education | Matriculation, Intermediate, relevant diplomas, bachelor’s, master’s, MS or M.Phil. qualifications, depending on the post |
| Total Vacancies | 14 explicitly specified vacancies, plus additional positions in 21 categories whose numbers will be determined by the competent authority |
| Position Categories | 35 across two advertisements |
| Pay Scales | MP-I, PPS-05 to PPS-10, and BPS-05, according to the post |
| Employment Type | Contract basis |
| Eligible Applicants | Pakistani nationals meeting the prescribed criteria |
| Apply Mode | Online through the ETC/HEC application portal |
| Job Location | Islamabad; selected candidates may also serve at associated facilities or units according to organizational requirements |
| Application Fee | Rs. 1,200 for advertisement PID(I)3299/26; Rs. 2,200 for advertisement PID(I)3300/26 |
| Last Date To Apply | 25th October 2026 |
Ministry of Federal Education CEASDC Vacancy
| Post Name | Education |
|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer (CEO) — MP-I | Master’s degree, 16 years of education, in Public Administration, Business Administration, Management Sciences or Finance |
| Director Clinical & Therapeutic Services — PPS-09 | Master’s degree, 16 years, in Clinical Psychology, Speech & Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation Sciences, Applied Behavior Analysis, Public Health or a closely relevant clinical/rehabilitation discipline |
| Director Education & Programs — PPS-09 | Master’s degree, 16 years, in Education, Special Education, Educational Leadership/Management, Psychology, Social Sciences, Curriculum & Instruction or a relevant discipline |
| Director Finance, Accounts & Budget — PPS-09 | Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration or Economics; or CA/ACCA/CMA or equivalent recognized professional qualification |
| Company Secretary / Head Legal & Corporate Affairs — PPS-10 | Master’s degree, 16 years, in Business Administration, Commerce, Law, Finance or Corporate Governance, with requisite eligibility under applicable Companies Act/SECP requirements |
| Director Quality, Safeguarding, Research & M&E — PPS-09 | Master’s degree, 16 years, in Psychology, Special Education, Education, Social Work, Sociology, Public Health, Research, Monitoring & Evaluation, Development Studies or a related discipline |
| Director HR & Administration — PPS-09 | Master’s degree, 16 years, in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management Sciences or a related discipline |
| Admin Officer — PPS-07 | Master’s degree, 16 years, in Public Administration, Business Administration, Management Sciences, Human Resource Management, Social Sciences or a related discipline |
| Procurement & Contracts Officer — PPS-07 | Master’s degree, 16 years, in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Commerce, Finance, Economics, Engineering or a related discipline |
| ICT / MIS & Records Officer — PPS-07 | Master’s degree, 16 years, in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science or a related discipline |
| Clinical Coordinator / Case Management Lead — PPS-08 | Master’s degree, 16 years, in Clinical Psychology, Speech & Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation Sciences, Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education or a relevant clinical/rehabilitation discipline |
| Education & Inclusion Lead — PPS-08 | Master’s/MS/M.Phil. in Special Education, Education, Educational Leadership, Psychology or a related discipline; 18 years of education preferred |
| Vocational / Life Skills & Outreach Lead — PPS-07/08 | Master’s degree, 16 years, in Special Education, Psychology, Social Work, Vocational Rehabilitation, Career Counselling, Education, Business Administration, Social Sciences or a relevant discipline |
| Executive Director — PPS-10 | Master’s degree with 16 years of education in the advertised management, education, social sciences, public health, rehabilitation or closely relevant fields |
| Psychologist — PPS-07 | MS/M.Phil., 18 years of education, in Clinical Psychology, Applied Psychology, Developmental Psychology or another relevant discipline |
| Aquatic Physiotherapist — PPS-07 | Bachelor’s degree with 16 years of education in Physiotherapy or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) |
| Art Teacher — PPS-07 | Bachelor’s degree with 16 years of education in Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Art Education, Studio Art, Applied Arts or a closely related arts discipline |
| Culinary Specialist — PPS-07 | Diploma/certificate in Culinary Arts, Professional Cookery, Hospitality Management, Food Production or a related field |
| Gym / Physical Education Teacher — PPS-07 | Bachelor’s degree with 16 years of education in Physical Education, Sports Sciences, Exercise Sciences, Physical Activity, Education or a related discipline |
| Horticulture Specialist — PPS-07 | Master’s/bachelor’s degree with 16 years of education in Horticulture, Agriculture, Agricultural Sciences, Botany, Plant Sciences or a related discipline |
| Lifeguard — PPS-07 | Higher Secondary School Certificate/Intermediate or equivalent, with a recognized Lifeguard/Pool Lifeguard certificate |
| Outreach Curator & Lead — PPS-07 | Bachelor’s degree with 16 years of education in the advertised arts, museum, heritage, communication, marketing, management, social sciences or relevant fields |
| Outreach Café Assistant — PPS-05 | Intermediate/HSSC or equivalent; relevant culinary, hospitality, food service, catering or related certification preferred |
| Resource Centre & Library Coordinator — PPS-07 | Bachelor’s degree with 16 years of education in Library and Information Science, Education, Special Education, English, Information Management or a related discipline |
| Structured Sports Specialist — PPS-07 | Bachelor’s degree with 16 years of education in Physical Education, Sports Sciences, Exercise Sciences, Sports Management or Education with specialization in Physical Education |
| Vocational Job Coach — PPS-07 | Bachelor’s degree with 16 years of education in the advertised vocational, rehabilitation, counselling, management, education, psychology, social sciences or relevant fields |
| Music Teacher — PPS-07 | Bachelor’s degree with 16 years of education in Music, Music Education, Performing Arts, Education or a related discipline |
| Safeguarding & Welfare Officer — PPS-07 | Bachelor’s/master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Special Education, Education, Child Development or a related discipline |
| Speech & Language Therapist — PPS-07 | BS/MS, Hons./M.Phil./MS in Speech & Language Pathology, Speech Therapy or equivalent, as stated in the advertisement |
| Occupational Therapist — PPS-07 | BS in Occupational Therapy |
| Behavior Support Therapist — PPS-07 | BS/BS (Hons.) in Psychology, Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education or a closely related discipline |
| Lead Special Education Teacher — PPS-07 | BS/M.Phil./MS in Special Education, or BS in Psychology or other Social Sciences with B.Ed./M.Ed. |
| Para-Educator — PPS-06 | Minimum Intermediate/A-Level; bachelor’s degree or relevant diploma/certificate preferred |
| Allied Health Assistant — PPS-06 | Bachelor’s degree, preferably in the advertised allied health or related fields; or F.Sc./F.A. with a two-year relevant diploma |
| Attendant — BPS-05 | Matriculation |
Eligibility Criteria and Experience
| Post / Group | Required Experience and Other Conditions |
|---|---|
| Chief Executive Officer | Minimum 15 years of relevant post-qualification experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership/management position in a public-sector entity, autonomous body, company, relevant institution or comparable organization |
| Executive Director | Minimum 15 years of relevant post-qualification experience, including at least 5 years in a senior management/leadership position; demonstrated strategic planning, institutional governance, HR, finance and programme/project management experience |
| Director Positions | Minimum 10 years of relevant post-qualification experience, including at least 3 years in the supervisory, leadership or managerial role specified for the relevant director post |
| Company Secretary / Head Legal & Corporate Affairs | Minimum 10 years of relevant post-qualification experience in corporate governance, secretariat, compliance, company law, SECP filings, legal coordination and corporate records, including at least 3 years in a senior corporate secretarial/governance role |
| Admin, Procurement and ICT Officers | Minimum 3 years of relevant post-qualification experience in the respective advertised field |
| Clinical Coordinator / Case Management Lead | Minimum 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience; valid professional registration where applicable |
| Education & Inclusion Lead | Minimum 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience in special/inclusive education; relevant autism, IEP development, teacher supervision and multidisciplinary experience |
| Vocational / Life Skills & Outreach Lead | Minimum 5 years of relevant post-qualification experience in vocational training, life skills, transition planning, supported employment, outreach or disability services |
| Psychologist | Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience in evaluations/assessments using standardized diagnostic and assessment tools |
| Aquatic Physiotherapist | Minimum 2 years of professional experience in physiotherapy; valid professional registration/licensing required |
| Art, Physical Education, Horticulture, Music and Structured Sports Positions | Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience in the respective field; additional advertised training and specialized experience requirements apply |
| Culinary Specialist | Minimum 2 years of relevant experience; food safety and hygiene training/certification essential |
| Lifeguard | Minimum 2 years of experience in a supervised aquatic facility; valid First Aid and CPR/AED certification essential |
| Outreach Curator & Lead | Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in the advertised cultural, visitor-service, community-engagement or related settings |
| Outreach Café Assistant | Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in café, catering, hospitality, food service, kitchen operations, retail or a related environment |
| Resource Centre & Library Coordinator | Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in a school library, resource centre, information service or similar setting |
| Vocational Job Coach | Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience in vocational training, supported employment, job coaching, rehabilitation, transition education or workplace support |
| Safeguarding & Welfare Officer | Minimum 2 years of relevant experience; safeguarding/child-protection training and valid First Aid certification required, with completion during probation permitted where specified |
| Speech, Occupational and Behavior Therapists | Minimum 2 years of relevant post-qualification clinical/professional experience; professional registration or specified training applies according to the post |
| Lead Special Education Teacher | Minimum 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience in special education |
| Para-Educator and Allied Health Assistant | Minimum 1 year of relevant experience; fresh candidates may also be considered |
| Attendant | Experience working with children, persons with disabilities, schools or care settings is an advantage; basic relevant care training is preferred |
- Degrees must be from recognized institutions as specified for each post.
- Only relevant post-qualification experience will be considered.
- Eligibility will be assessed as of the application closing date.
- Government, semi-government, autonomous-body and public-sector employees must apply through the proper channel and produce an NOC when required.
Salary
- The CEO position carries MP-I.
- Other management, professional, teaching and support positions carry the advertised PPS scales.
- Attendant carries BPS-05.
- Specific monthly salary amounts are not stated.
Age Limit
| Minimum Age | Posts |
|---|---|
| 45 years | Chief Executive Officer |
| 35 years | Executive Director; all six Director positions and Company Secretary / Head Legal & Corporate Affairs |
| 30 years | Clinical Coordinator / Case Management Lead, Education & Inclusion Lead, Aquatic Physiotherapist, Art Teacher, Culinary Specialist, Horticulture Specialist, Outreach Curator & Lead, Vocational Job Coach, Speech & Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Behavior Support Therapist, Lead Special Education Teacher |
| 25 years | Admin Officer, Procurement & Contracts Officer, ICT / MIS & Records Officer, Psychologist, Gym / Physical Education Teacher, Outreach Café Assistant, Resource Centre & Library Coordinator, Structured Sports Specialist, Music Teacher, Safeguarding & Welfare Officer |
| 22 years | Lifeguard, Para-Educator, Allied Health Assistant, Attendant |
- The advertisements specify minimum ages; upper age limits are not stated.
- The Vocational / Life Skills & Outreach Lead row does not state a minimum age in the supplied advertisement.
Application Fee
- Advertisement PID(I)3299/26, covering the CEO and 12 other management/officer/lead categories: Rs. 1,200.
- Advertisement PID(I)3300/26, covering Executive Director and 21 professional/teaching/support categories: Rs. 2,200.
- Fees must be paid through 1Link/1Bill using the generated consumer number.
- After payment, candidates must select “Verify Online Payment†on the ETC dashboard.
- Test fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Selection Process
- Recruitment will be conducted purely on merit.
- Only shortlisted eligible candidates will be called for a test and/or interview, as applicable.
- Test details and other recruitment announcements will be available through the ETC/HEC portal.
- Registered applicants will receive examination details through email/SMS.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for the test or interview.
How to Apply
- Visit etc.hec.gov.pk and register using your own CNIC.
- Select the relevant CEASDC vacancy and complete the online application carefully.
- Check your name, CNIC, mobile number and other personal details before submission.
- Use a valid email address and an active mobile number that has not been ported or converted between networks.
- Submit the application by pressing “SUBMIT†before 4:00 PM on the registration closing date shown on the portal.
- Pay the applicable Rs. 1,200 or Rs. 2,200 test fee through 1Link/1Bill using the generated consumer number.
- Select “Verify Online Payment†on the ETC dashboard after depositing the fee.
- Complete the process within 15 days of publication of the respective advertisement.
- Monitor the ETC/HEC portal and ministry/CEASDC website for roll number slips, schedules, results and notices.
- For registration assistance, visit onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk, the HEC Secretariat, or the nearest HEC regional office.
Important Instructions
- Applications submitted by hand, courier or email will not be accepted.
- Hard-copy applications will only be accepted if specifically required by ETC/HEC.
- Applications left in “SAVE†or “INCOMPLETE†status will not be entertained.
- Applying with another person’s CNIC is prohibited.
- A discrepancy between CNIC and application details may prevent a candidate from sitting the test.
- Queries or complaints should be resolved before registration closes.
- The competent authority may increase or decrease vacancies, withhold appointments, or cancel recruitment at any stage without assigning a reason.
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