Higher Education Commission (HEC) Project Jobs 2026 – Project Director, Project Manager, Accounts Manager & Support Staff (PPS-10 to PPS-1) | Positions Vacant
Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced project-funded positions on contract basis for Pakistani nationals under multiple education and scholarship strengthening initiatives. These roles fall under the Project Pay Scale (PPS) structure and include senior management posts (Project Director/Project Manager), finance roles (Accounts Manager/Assistant Accounts Manager), and administrative support roles (Office Assistant/Project Assistant, Diary Dispatcher/UDC, Naib Qasid, Attendant).
| Posted On | February 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Organization | Higher Education Commission |
| Location | Islamabad |
| Job Type | Federal Government |
| Address | Higher Education Commission, Sector H-9, Islamabad |
| Last Date | February 16, 2026 |
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This single recruitment supports projects such as strengthening lab facilities in leading engineering universities, overseas PhD scholarships, Gilgit-Baltistan scholarships, Allama Muhammad Iqbal scholarships, post-doctoral fellowships, and related program operations. Selection will be based on the information provided in your online profile, followed by tests (where applicable) and interview for shortlisted candidates.
Job Position Detail
| S# | Position | Project Pay Scale & Monthly Package (All Inclusive) | No. of Posts | Max Age | Project / Program | Quota | Minimum Qualification & Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project Director | PPS-10 – Rs. 437,500/- p.m. | 01 | 55 | Strengthening of Lab Facilities in 05 Leading Engineering Universities (University of Engineering and Technology Peshawar, University of Engineering and Technology Taxila, UET Lahore, Khuzdar & NED University of Engineering & Technology) | Merit=1 | Master’s degree (or equivalent) 16 years (at least 2nd Division) from HEC-recognized institute + 12 years relevant experience, including 5 years managerial experience in public/private sector organization of good repute |
| 2 | Accounts Manager | PPS-8 – Rs. 218,750/- p.m. | 02 | 50 | Overseas Scholarship for PhD in Selected Fields (Phase-III) – HEC | Merit=1, Punjab=1 | Master’s/Bachelor’s 16 years (at least 2nd Division) in Finance/Commerce (or equivalent) + 5 years relevant experience, including 3 years managerial experience; MS Office + MS Project compulsory |
| 3 | Project Manager | PPS-7 – Rs. 157,500/- p.m. | 04 | 40 | Scholarship Program for Students of Gilgit-Baltistan in top Pakistani universities; Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarships; Post Doctoral Fellowship Programme Phase-III; Fulbright Scholarship Support Program HEC-USFEP | Merit=1, Punjab=1, Sindh (R)=1, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa=1 | Master’s/Bachelor’s 16 years (at least 2nd Division) + minimum 5 years relevant experience, including 2 years mid-level management after final degree; MS Office + MS Project must |
| 4 | Assistant Accounts Manager | PPS-6 – Rs. 105,000/- p.m. | 01 | 40 | Scholarship Program for Students of Gilgit-Baltistan in Top Pakistani Universities/Institutions | Merit=1 | MBA (Finance) / M.Com / CMA (16 years, at least 2nd Division) + 3 years experience in private/public organization |
| 5 | Office Assistant | PPS-6 – Rs. 105,000/- p.m. | 01 | 40 | Post-Doctoral Fellowship Programme Phase-III | Punjab=1 | Master’s/Bachelor’s 16 years (at least 2nd Division) + 2 years relevant experience in public/private sector organization of good repute |
| 6 | Office Assistant / Project Assistant | PPS-5 – Rs. 70,000/- p.m. | 03 | 40 | Provision of Higher Education Opportunities for Students of Balochistan & Erstwhile FATA (Phase-II); Allama Muhammad Iqbal 3000 Scholarships to Afghan Students (PM Directive) | Punjab=1, Ex-FATA=1, Sindh(U)=1 | Graduation 14 years (at least 2nd Division) + 2 years experience; advanced MS Office use is must |
| 7 | Diary Dispatcher / UDC | PPS-3 – Rs. 43,750/- p.m. | 01 | 35 | Overseas Scholarship for PhD in Selected Fields (Phase-III) – HEC | Punjab=1 | Intermediate + 3 years relevant experience |
| 8 | Naib Qasid | PPS-2 – Rs. 37,000/- p.m. (Minimum Wage Rate) | 01 | 35 | Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarships for Bangladesh/Central Asian/Friendly Countries | Local Based=1 | Matric + 2 years relevant experience |
| 9 | Attendant | PPS-1 – Rs. 37,000/- p.m. (Minimum Wage Rate) | 01 | 35 | Overseas Scholarship for PhD in Selected Fields (Phase-III) – HEC | Local Based=1 | Matric + 1 year relevant experience |
What These Roles Typically Involve (Practical View)
Even though the ad focuses on eligibility, successful candidates usually match the operational needs of program offices:
🧑💼 Senior Roles (Project Director / Project Manager)
These jobs are strongly delivery-focused. Expect responsibilities like:
- Leading project planning, timelines, and reporting ✅
- Coordinating with universities, departments, and stakeholders ✅
- Managing teams, vendors, and documentation standards ✅
- Ensuring compliance, progress tracking, and risk management ✅
- Supporting audits and monitoring requirements ✅
CV tip: Mention projects delivered, team size handled, reporting lines, and measurable outcomes (budgets managed, milestones achieved, systems improved).
💰 Finance Roles (Accounts Manager / Assistant Accounts Manager)
Finance roles in donor/scholarship style projects typically include:
- Budgeting support, expense monitoring, reconciliations ✅
- Documentation, approvals, and financial reporting ✅
- Coordination with program and admin teams ✅
- Strong MS Office, plus MS Project for manager level (as required) ✅
CV tip: Add a “Finance Tools” line and list items you use confidently (Excel reporting, reconciliation handling, budgeting support).
🗂️ Admin & Support Roles (Office Assistant, UDC, Project Assistant, Naib Qasid, Attendant)
These positions keep the office running smoothly:
- Record keeping, file movement, diary/dispatch operations ✅
- Data entry and office coordination ✅
- Meeting support, document handling, printing/scanning ✅
- General office support duties ✅
CV tip: For Office Assistant/Project Assistant, highlight MS Office skills and any experience in public sector or program environments.
Important Instructions & Selection Notes ✅
The advertisement clearly mentions these points—follow them to avoid rejection:
- ✅ Apply online only through the HEC careers website (no hard copy CV/documents required).
- ✅ Your application will be processed based on the data you submit in your online profile.
- ✅ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test/interview.
- ✅ Candidates already in government service should apply through proper channel.
- ✅ General age relaxation of 5 years is already included; further relaxation will be as per government rules (as mentioned).
- ⚠️ Part-time, honorary, apprentice, and intern experience (as part of study) will not be counted.
- 📍 Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in Pakistan as per project requirement.
- ✅ HEC may increase/decrease vacancies or reject applications without assigning reasons (as per notice).
Test Cities (As Mentioned) 🧾
Tests (where applicable) will be conducted at the nearest possible location among:
How to Apply
https://careers.hec.gov.pk ✅ Fill your profile carefully (education, division/CGPA, experience dates, job titles). Most rejections happen due to incomplete profiles or unclear experience timelines.
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