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Employees Social Security Institution (ESSI) KPK Jobs 2026 — Pathologist, Haematologist, Anaesthetist, Physiotherapist, Audit & Accounts Officer (ETEA Apply Online)

The Employees Social Security Institution (ESSI), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has announced multiple merit-based government vacancies for 2026 through ETEA (Educational Testing & Evaluation Agency). Positions include Pathologist (BPS-18), Haematologist (BPS-18), Anaesthetist (BPS-18), Physiotherapist (BPS-17), and Audit & Accounts Officer (BPS-17). All roles are full-time with an age limit of 21–35 years, and are open to eligible candidates domiciled in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Recruitment will be conducted via an ETEA screening test, followed by document verification and interviews. The application form opens on 20 January 2026 and the last date to apply online is 16 February 2026. Location: Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), Pakistan, with postings under ESSI’s network across the province.

Posted On	January 21, 2026
Organization	Employees Social Security Institution (ESSI) KPK
Location:	Peshawar
Address	ESSI KPK Small Industries Estate, Kohat Road, Peshawar
Last Date:	February 16, 2026
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This official ESSI KPK Jobs 2026 announcement is an excellent opportunity for healthcare specialists and finance professionals seeking stable, growth-oriented public sector careers. If you’re searching for ETEA jobs, government medical jobs in KPK, or finance and audit jobs in the public sector, these vacancies are purpose-built for you.

Job Position Details (Vacancies, Grades, Qualifications & Age)

#	Position & Grade	No. of Posts	Minimum Qualifications & Experience	Age Limit	Quota
1	Pathologist (BPS-18)	01	MBBS from a recognized university/institution (mandatory), plus one of the following: (a) FCPS fellowship in the specialty from a recognized university/institution with at least 2 years’ experience in the relevant specialty (before or after post-graduation); OR (b) Diploma in the relevant specialty from a recognized institution with at least 3 years’ experience in the relevant specialty. Candidates with option (c) (Diploma route) will be considered only if a candidate with option (b) is not available.	21–35	Merit = 01
2	Haematologist (BPS-18)	01	MBBS from a recognized institution; higher qualification/registration in the specialty as per post-graduate standards, with relevant clinical experience (same baseline as Pathologist line: MBBS required; post-graduate fellowship/diploma with specialty experience).	21–35	Merit = 01
3	Anaesthetist (BPS-18)	01	MBBS from a recognized institution; specialty-specific post-graduate qualification (FCPS/ Diploma) with relevant clinical experience in Anaesthesia.	21–35	Merit = 01
4	Physiotherapist (BPS-17)	01	DPT (5-year) professional degree from a recognized university with at least 1 year relevant experience.	21–35	Merit = 01
5	Audit & Accounts Officer (BPS-17)	01	M.Com / MBA (Finance) or equivalent from a recognized university. Experience in public sector accounting, audit cycles, and financial controls is preferred.	21–35	Merit = 01

✅ Key Note for Clinical Posts: MBBS is mandatory for candidates applying against the specialist positions. Only clinical, relevant experience will be considered. Experience in government/semi-government/autonomous bodies will be weighted per rules.

Eligibility, Terms & Important Conditions

✅ Domicile: Applicants must belong to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
✅ Age: 21–35 years on the closing date; age relaxation is admissible per Government Rules.
✅ Merit-based selection: All posts are on open merit (one seat each).
✅ Screening test: Conducted by ETEA. Shortlisting will be strictly on merit.
✅ Documents at interview: Original documents and attested copies must be produced at the time of interview.
✅ Government employees: Apply through proper channel with NOC.
✅ Foreign degrees: Provide equivalence certificate(s) from HEC.
⚠️ Verification: Candidates must create a profile on ETEA’s website and obtain an e-Sahulat token; CNIC must be verified via NADRA e-Sahulat Franchise (Kiosk). Without this verification, the application will be rejected.
🔁 Institution’s rights: ESSI reserves the right to increase/decrease posts or cancel recruitment without assigning a reason.
🛡️ Accuracy matters: Errors/omissions in number of posts are subject to rectification; only relevant clinical experience will be counted for specialist posts.

Key Dates & Timeline

🗓️ Application start (form available): 20 January 2026
🛑 Last date to apply online: 16 February 2026
📲 Roll No. Slips: Candidates will be notified by SMS to download Roll No. Slip from ETEA.
🧾 Test date/time/venue: Will be mentioned on the ETEA Roll No. Slip. No separate call letter will be issued.

How to Apply (ETEA Online) — Step-by-Step

Follow this process carefully to ensure your application is accepted.

🖥️ Visit the ETEA portal: Go to www.etea.edu.pk and create/update your candidate profile.
🔐 CNIC verification (mandatory): Generate an e-Sahulat token on ETEA’s website and have your CNIC verified at a NADRA e-Sahulat Franchise (Kiosk). Without verification, you cannot apply.
📄 Online application: Select the relevant ESSI KPK Jobs 2026 post and submit the online form with accurate personal, academic, and experience information.
🏦 Pay test fee: Print the deposit slip and pay the non-refundable fee via Easypaisa app/agent, JazzCash app/agent, or any UBL branch/UBL OMNI agent. Keep the original paid slip (candidate copy) stamped by the bank/agent.
📸 Safe keeping: Retain the original paid slip; do not share it with anyone.
🔁 Applying for multiple posts: Submit a separate application and fee for each post.
📨 Do not send documents to ETEA by post: Only online applications are accepted. Documents/testimonials will be checked later for shortlisted candidates.
📲 Roll No. Slip & SMS alert: ETEA will inform shortlisted/eligible applicants by SMS to download and print the Roll No. Slip from www.etea.edu.pk.
🧭 Test/Interview: Bring original documents and attested copies to interview. The date/time/venue of the screening test will be printed on the Roll No. Slip.

Role-Specific Insights & Keywords (to help you assess fit)

1) Pathologist (BPS-18)

Core scope: Histopathology, cytology, clinical pathology, lab quality assurance, reporting turnaround, and coordination with surgical/medical teams.
Preferred exposure: NABL/ISO lab practices, LIMS, biosafety, external quality assurance schemes (EQAS), and participation in morbidity meetings.
Career value: Senior specialty role within a government setup—excellent for those seeking structured practice with research/service improvement opportunities.

2) Haematologist (BPS-18)

Core scope: Benign/malignant haematology, transfusion services oversight, marrow procedures, coagulation profiles, and haemato-oncology liaison.
Preferred exposure: Blood bank compliance, hemovigilance, component therapy, and lab automation.

3) Anaesthetist (BPS-18)

Core scope: Pre-op assessment, intra-operative management, post-operative pain control, ICU liaison, and code-blue protocols.
Preferred exposure: Difficult airway management, regional blocks, peri-operative safety checklists, audit & morbidity reviews.

4) Physiotherapist (BPS-17)

Core scope: Musculoskeletal, neuro, cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation, ergonomic clinics, and community rehab programs under ESSI facilities.
Preferred exposure: Patient-centric care planning, assistive devices, functional capacity evaluation, and outcome-tracking.

5) Audit & Accounts Officer (BPS-17)

Core scope: Financial reporting, budgeting, pre-audit, post-audit, payables/receivables, reconciliations, compliance with GFR, PPRA, and public-sector accounting standards.
Preferred exposure: ERP/accounting software, internal controls, and donor/project audits.

Required Documents (for later verification) 📝

CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) — original + copies
Domicile (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa)
Academic transcripts & degrees (MBBS/DPT/M.Com/MBA etc.)
Post-graduate fellowship/diploma certificates (for specialists)
PM&DC/PMC registration (for medical posts)
Experience certificates mentioning role, department, and dates
Equivalence certificate(s) from HEC (if degree is foreign)
NOC (for government/semi-government/autonomous body employees)
Recent passport-size photographs

Selection Process & What to Expect

ETEA Screening Test: Objective assessment tailored to the post (medical fundamentals for specialists, professional knowledge for physiotherapy, finance & audit concepts for accounts).
Shortlisting: Based on the test result and ESSI/ETEA criteria.
Document Scrutiny: Academic, experiential, and registration checks.
Interview / Practical Evaluation: May include viva, case-based questions (clinical roles), and scenario analysis (audit/finance).
Final Merit List: Prepared on combined performance; appointment issued accordingly.

Pro Tip: Review the job-specific curriculum (e.g., anaesthesia safety guidelines, haematology transfusion protocols, histopathology QA, IFRS/IPSAS for finance) to boost your test and interview performance.