Institute of Space Technology (IST) Islamabad Jobs 2025 – Administrative & Technical Vacancies

Institute of Space Technology (IST) Islamabad Jobs 2025 — Administrative & Technical Vacancies (EBPS-19 to EBPS-10 | Contract | Islamabad)

The Institute of Space Technology (IST), Islamabad invites applications from qualified, career-driven professionals to join its academic and non-academic departments on a contract basis. Multiple positions are open across human resources, examinations, students affairs, IT networks and systems, software development, finance, security & general administration, library, and technical support. Vacancies include: Additional Director (HR), Deputy Director (Registrar Office) / Deputy Registrar, Deputy Director (Examinations), Deputy Director (Students Affairs), Deputy Director (Networks & Systems Administration), Assistant Director (HR), Assistant Director (Finance), Assistant Director (Security & General Administration), Assistant Director (Software Development), Assistant Director (Networks Administration), Assistant Director (Systems Administration), Assistant Director (Maintenance), Sports Coach (Male), Assistant Librarian, Principal Technician (Civil Works), Computer Technician, and Technician-I / Lab Assistant.

IST is a nationally recognized public-sector university focused on space science, aerospace, avionics, electrical & materials engineering, and allied disciplines. If you excel at building reliable systems, leading student-facing operations, and delivering transparent services, these roles offer a strong platform to serve a mission-oriented institution at the heart of Pakistan’s higher-education ecosystem.

Job Position Details (Table)

All posts are Islamabad-based. Age limits are the maximum at the closing date. Pay bands correspond to IST’s Equivalent to Basic Pay Scale (EBPS).

🧩 Eligibility snapshot (role-agnostic):
✅ Degree/Diploma as per post from HEC-recognized institution;
✅ Demonstrated relevant experience;
✅ Strong documentation & communication skills;
✅ Familiarity with public-sector procedures and campus culture preferred.

Role-by-Role Highlights (What You’ll Do)

Leadership & Student-Facing Services

• Additional Director (HR) / Assistant Director (HR)
  Drive end-to-end HR: workforce planning, policy drafting, recruitment cycles, induction/orientation, performance management, capacity building, grievance handling, and compliance with government/HEC rules. Strong HRIS and analytical reporting are key. ✅
• Deputy Director (Registrar Office) / Deputy Registrar
  Support statutory bodies, maintain academic records, issue notifications, oversee degree audits, and align with the university’s statutes and examination ordinances.
• Deputy Director (Examinations)
  Own exam calendars, secrecy protocols, paper setting logistics, duty rosters, result processing, dispute redressal, and digitization. Accuracy, confidentiality, and audit-ready records are central.
• Deputy Director (Students Affairs)
  Build a vibrant campus life: counseling, clubs and societies, orientation weeks, hostel and transport coordination, student grievance redressal, and scholarship facilitation. Strong interpersonal skills essential.

Technology, Networks & Systems

• Deputy Director (Networks & Systems Administration) and AD (Networks / Systems Administration)
  Keep the campus connected: routing/switching, Wi-Fi coverage, firewall policies, identity and access, virtualization, storage, backups, monitoring (NMS), patching, and security hygiene. Familiarity with Linux/Windows servers, AD/Exchange/365, VMware/Hyper-V, VLANs, VPNs, IDS/IPS is advantageous.
• Assistant Director (Software Development)
  Develop and maintain student/faculty portals, MIS, HR/Finance integrations, API-based services, and reporting. Sound grip on SDLC, version control (Git), databases (SQL/NoSQL), web frameworks, QA/testing, and documentation.

Finance, Security, Library & Maintenance

• Assistant Director (Finance)
  Handle budgeting, ledger integrity, receivables/payables, payroll coordination, financial reporting, and audit readiness. ERP fluency and a control mindset are critical.
• Assistant Director (Security & General Administration)
  Run campus logistics: security plans, visitor management, transport and hostel administration, facility protocols, and vendor oversight.
• Assistant Librarian
  Deliver modern library services—cataloguing/metadata, circulation, user training, digital subscriptions, repository management, and discovery tools—for a research-intensive community.
• Assistant Director (Maintenance) and Principal Technician (Civil Works)
  Ensure uptime and safety: preventive maintenance schedules, civil works execution, contractor coordination, BOQs/estimates, and compliance with codes and HSE.

Technical Support & Sports

• Computer Technician and Technician-I / Lab Assistant
  Provide classroom and lab support: PC imaging, hardware repairs, lab setups, equipment handling, inventory, and safety protocols.
• Sports Coach (Male)
  Coach university teams, manage inter-varsity participation, run fitness programs, and maintain equipment and grounds.

How to Apply: Process (Step-by-Step)

📍 Where to read criteria & apply: careers page — www.ist.edu.pk/career-opportunities

1. Review Eligibility ✅
   Read the detailed post-wise criteria on the careers page. Check degree requirements, experience, age, and any post-specific certifications.
2. Complete the Application Form 📝
   • Fill the IST Application Form completely and sign it.
   • Prepare a detailed, updated CV that mirrors the exact job title.
3. Attach Required Documents 📎
   Send attested photocopies of:
   • Degrees (with final transcripts and final mark sheets from Matric onward).
   • Experience certificates (clearly dated), NOC if you’re a government/semi-government/autonomous employee.
   • For retired public servants: copy of retirement/release order and Last Pay Certificate (LPC).
   • CNIC, recent passport-size photograph, and any professional certifications.
4. Submission Method ✉️
   • Dispatch the complete hard-copy dossier to the HR Department, Institute of Space Technology, 1–Islamabad Highway, Islamabad.
   • Write the position title on the right-hand side of the envelope for quick sorting.
5. Deadline 📅
   • Last date for receipt of applications is 15 days from the publication date of the advertisement.
   • Age is calculated on the closing date.
6. Important Policies ⚠️
   • Meeting eligibility does not guarantee shortlisting.
   • IST may add/reduce the number of posts or postpone/cancel recruitment at any stage without assigning reason.
   • Candidates may apply for one post only as per eligibility.
   • Late/incomplete applications or dossiers without attested copies will not be processed.