NHA Jobs 2026 for 29+ Deputy Director, Assistant Directors, Inspectors, Clerks and Other Posts
The National Highway Authority (NHA), Ministry of Communications, is inviting applications for 29 permanent positions under the Balochistan quota. Available posts include Deputy Director, Assistant Directors, Inspectors, Assistant Private Secretary, Computer Operator, Office Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Stenotypist, Lab Technician, Lower Division Clerk, Patwari and Driver. Educational requirements range from Primary and Matric to Intermediate, technical diplomas, bachelor’s degrees and postgraduate qualifications. Applicants must hold a Balochistan domicile and meet the qualification, experience and skills requirements for their selected post. The prescribed maximum ages range from 25 to 40 years, with applicable age relaxation. Applications must be submitted through the National Job Portal within 15 days of publication.
Info
Details
Name of Organization
National Highway Authority (NHA), Ministry of Communications
Primary, Matric, Intermediate, DAE, bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD, depending on the post
Total Vacancies
29
Apply Mode
Online through the National Job Portal
Job Location
Anywhere in Pakistan
Quota / Domicile
Balochistan
Headquarters
Sector G-9/1, Islamabad
Appointment Type
Permanent
Last Date To Apply
13th November 2026
National Highway Authority NHA Vacancy
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Deputy Director – Engineer
1
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with seven years’ relevant experience; alternative master’s and PhD routes carry reduced experience requirements
Assistant Director – Afforestation
1
Four-year bachelor’s degree in Forestry or equivalent from an HEC-recognized institution
Assistant Director – Engineer
6, including 1 for women
Relevant MSc qualification or first-class bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an HEC-recognized university
Assistant Director – Accounts
1
B.Com
Inspector
2
Three-year Civil Engineering diploma from a Board of Technical Education-recognized institution
Inspector – Afforestation
1
Four-year bachelor’s degree in Forestry or equivalent from an HEC-recognized institution
Assistant Private Secretary
1
Graduation with shorthand speed of 100 words per minute and typing speed of 50 words per minute
Computer Operator
2
Graduation
Office Assistant
3, including 1 for women
Graduation
Accounts Assistant
1
B.Com
Stenotypist
2
Intermediate with shorthand speed of 80 words per minute and typing speed of 40 words per minute
Lab Technician
1
FSc / three-year Civil Engineering diploma
Lower Division Clerk
2
Matric with typing speed of 30 words per minute
Patwari
1
Matric with Patwar training/course
Driver
4
Primary pass with a valid driving licence and knowledge of traffic rules
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must hold a Balochistan domicile.
Candidates must meet the prescribed qualifications and experience requirements for their chosen post.
Degrees must be from recognized institutions where specified.
Relevant experience requirements include seven years for the bachelor’s route to Deputy Director, four years for the master’s route and two years for the PhD route.
Inspector applicants require 10 years of relevant experience in roads or bridge construction.
Inspector – Afforestation applicants require five years of relevant experience.
Computer Operator applicants require three years of computer operation experience.
Accounts Assistant and Lab Technician applicants require three years of relevant experience.
Government employees must apply through the proper channel.
Original documents must be presented during the selection process.
Age Limit
Post Name
Maximum Age
Deputy Director – Engineer
40 years, with qualification-based relaxation specified for higher-degree holders
Five years of general age relaxation and five years of additional relaxation for candidates from Balochistan apply under the relevant government policy.
Selection Process
Candidates will be assessed according to the applicable recruitment rules.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to present original educational, experience and domicile documents.
No TA/DA will be provided for attending the test or interview.
Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in Pakistan.
How to Apply
Register or sign in to the National Job Portal.
Select the relevant National Highway Authority position under the Balochistan quota.
Complete the online application with accurate personal, educational and professional details.
Submit the application within 15 days of publication.
Applications submitted by hand or through courier will not be accepted.
Government employees must apply through the proper channel.
Keep original documents and supporting records ready for verification at the test or interview.
