HEC Jobs 2025: Exciting Career Opportunities in Pakistan Announced
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has announced a significant recruitment drive for August 2025, inviting applications for numerous regular and project-based positions. This presents a remarkable opportunity for skilled professionals to contribute to the nation’s higher education sector. The vacancies span various cadres, including director, deputy director, assistant director, and project-specific roles, with the deadline for online applications set for August 11, 2025.
A Detailed Look at the Vacant Positions
HEC is seeking highly qualified and experienced individuals for several key roles based in Islamabad, with quotas allocated for different provinces to ensure national representation. The available positions are a mix of regular (BPS) and project pay scale (PPS) appointments, offering competitive salaries and avenues for professional growth.
Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the advertised vacancies:
1. Director (Automation) (BPS-19)
Number of Posts: 01
Quota: Sindh (Rural)
Maximum Age: 50 years
Qualifications & Experience: A First Class Master’s or Bachelor’s degree (16 years of education) in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering (Electrical/Telecom) from an HEC-recognized institution. Requires 12 years of relevant experience in BPS-17 or an equivalent position.
2. Director (Network) (BPS-19)
Number of Posts: 01
Quota: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Maximum Age: 50 years
Qualifications & Experience: First Class Master’s or Bachelor’s degree (16 years) in IT, Computer Science, or Engineering (Electrical/Telecom). Requires 12 years of post-qualification experience in a relevant field at the BPS-17 level or equivalent.
3. Deputy Director (Software Development) (BPS-18)
Number of Posts: 01
Quota: Punjab
Age Limit: 30 to 45 years
Qualifications & Experience: A Master’s Degree in IT/Computer Science with three years of relevant service experience in BPS-17, OR a Bachelor of Computer Science (BCS) with five years of service experience in BPS-17.
4. Assistant Director (System Management) (BPS-17)
Number of Posts: 02
Quota: Merit (1), Balochistan (1)
Maximum Age: 35 years
Qualifications: A First Class Master’s or Bachelor’s degree (16 years) in IT, Computer Sciences, or Engineering (Electrical/Telecom).
5. Assistant Director (ERP/SAP) (BPS-17)
Number of Posts: 01
Quota: Merit
Maximum Age: 35 years
Qualifications & Experience: A First Class Master’s or Bachelor’s (16 years) in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or Computer Engineering. A minimum of one year of post-qualification experience in BASIS / ABAP / HCM / Project System / FI / Material Management is required. Candidates with SAP certification will be given prefer
6. Regional Coordinator – “Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme”
Pay Scale: Project Pay Scale (PPS-09) – Rs. 306,250/- per month (all-inclusive)
Number of Posts: 02
Quota: Punjab (1), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (1)
Maximum Age: 50 years
Qualifications & Experience: Master’s or Bachelor’s degree (16 years), preferably in Business Administration, Computer Science, or IT (at least 2nd Division). Requires seven years of relevant experience, with at least three years in a managerial or project-handling capacity.
7. Project Director – “Faculty Development Program for Pakistani Universities”
Pay Scale: Project Pay Scale (PPS-09) – Rs. 306,250/- per month (all-inclusive)
Number of Posts: 01
Quota: Merit
Maximum Age: 55 years
Qualifications & Experience: A Master’s degree or equivalent (at least 2nd Division). Requires seven years of relevant experience in the public or private sector, including five years of managerial experience gained after the final degree.
How to Apply for HEC Jobs: A Step-by-Step Guide
The application process is entirely online and requires candidates to register on two separate government portals to be considered.
HEC Careers Portal: Applicants must first apply online through the official HEC careers website within 15 days of the advertisement’s publication date.
ETC Recruitment Test Portal: It is mandatory for all applicants to also register for the recruitment test via the Education Testing Council (ETC) portal.
Application Fee: A non-refundable application processing fee of Rs. 600/- must be paid through 1Link services, accessible via mobile banking apps or mobile wallets.
Deadline: The final date for the submission of online applications is August 11, 2025.
Note: Applications submitted in hard copy or through any other medium will not be entertained.
Important Instructions for Applicants
A general age relaxation of five years has already been included in the maximum age limits specified for each post.
Candidates who are currently employed in government service should apply through the proper channel.
Tests and interviews will be conducted at designated centers located in Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, and Peshawar.
No travel allowance or daily allowance (TA/DA) will be provided for appearing in the test or interview.
For any inquiries, candidates may contact:
Malik Haider Nawaz
Assistant Director (HRM)
Higher Education Commission
Sector H-9, Islamabad
Phone: 051-90401422
Email: sup_careers@hec.gov.pk
