National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA) Islamabad Jobs — Assistant Private Secretary, Protocol Officer, Documentation Officer, Mess Officer, Reproduction Supervisor, Computer Operator, Audio-Video Officer, Assistant, Steno-Typist, Store In-charge, UDC, LDC, Electrician, Cook, DMO, Driver, Mess Waiter, Dish Washer, Naib Qasid, Frash/Khakroob & Chowkidar (Government of Pakistan)
The National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA), Islamabad—a constituent unit of the National School of Public Policy (NSPP), Government of Pakistan—is hiring for a wide range of BPS (Basic Pay Scale) positions on merit. The vacancies include Assistant Private Secretary, Protocol Officer, Documentation Officer, Mess Officer, Reproduction Supervisor, Computer Operator, Audio-Video Officer (AVO), Assistant, Steno-Typist, Store In-charge, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Electrician, Cook, Duplicating Machine Operator (DMO), Driver, Mess Waiters, Dish Washer, Naib Qasid, Frash/Khakroob, and Chowkidar. All posts are Islamabad-based, with general age relaxation of 5 years and additional relaxations under Federal Government policy. Applications are invited online via the National Job Portal (NJP) from Pakistani nationals within the announced timeframe.
| Posted On | October 19, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA) |
| Location | Islamabad |
| Job Type | Federal Government |
| Address | Park Road, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad |
| Last Date | November 28, 2025 |
| Alert | Join WhatsApp Channel |
These opportunities are ideal for candidates seeking stable government careers in administration, secretarial services, IT operations, documentation, hospitality/mess management, logistics, and support services. If you are aiming for secure public sector roles in Islamabad, this intake offers multiple grades, fair quotas, and a transparent selection process.
3) Job Position Details
| Sr. | Name of Post | BPS | No. of Posts | Max Age* | Minimum Required Qualification & Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Private Secretary | 16 | 05 | 33 yrs | BA/FA with Diploma in Office Work from a recognized institute. 5 years experience as PA/Stenographer; shorthand 100 w.p.m (relaxable to 90 w.p.m at Rector’s discretion) and typing 40 w.p.m. Strong command of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint. |
| 2 | Protocol Officer | 16 | 01 | 33 yrs | BA/BSc with 5 years’ experience in secretarial/protocol work; familiarity with government organizations and handling protocol duties for senior executives. |
| 3 | Documentation Officer | 16 | 01 | 33 yrs | MA/BA/B.Ed (HEC recognized). 5 years practical experience in office/printing/secretarial job; knowledge of filing systems; computer literacy mandatory. |
| 4 | Mess Officer | 16 | 01 | 33 yrs | BA/BSc (or BSc Nutrition/FA/FSc with Diploma in Nutrition). 5 years’ experience managing messes/canteens in civil/defence services or large hotels. |
| 5 | Reproduction Supervisor | 16 | 01 | 33 yrs | Master in Library Science/MA/BA/B.Ed (HEC). 5 years’ experience in office/printing/secretarial work & filing systems; familiarity with printing operations; computer literacy required. |
| 6 | Computer Operator | 16 | 01 | 33 yrs | BCS/BCSE/ICS/Computer Science. 5 years’ experience in public/corporate sector; familiarity with LAN/WAN and hardware/software troubleshooting. |
| 7 | Audio-Video Officer (AVO) | 16 | 01 | 33 yrs | BCS/BCSE/ICS/Computer Science. 5 years’ relevant experience; ability to develop/maintain LAN/WAN; strong AV systems support with troubleshooting (soft & hardware). |
| 8 | Assistant | 15 | 01 | 33 yrs | BA/FA with 3 years’ admin/accounts experience; knowledge of ledgers; typing 40 w.p.m; drafting and computer literacy. |
| 9 | Steno-Typist | 14 | 01 | 33 yrs | BA/FA with Diploma in Office Work. 5 years’ office experience; typing 40 w.p.m, shorthand 80 w.p.m; computer literate. |
| 10 | Store In-charge | 11 | 01 | 33 yrs | BA/FA with Diploma in Inventory Management. 2 years’ experience managing stores & ledgers; stock-taking and basic accounting. |
| 11 | Upper Division Clerk (UDC) | 11 | 02 | 30 yrs | FA/FSc/Matriculate with Diploma in Office Work. 2 years’ office experience; typing 30 w.p.m; filing/record systems; computer literate. |
| 12 | Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | 11† | 02 | 30 yrs | FA/Matriculate with typing 30 w.p.m. 2 years’ office experience; computer literate. |
| 13 | Electrician | 05 | 01 | 30 yrs | Matric with Electrician Diploma; 2 years’ hands-on experience. |
| 14 | Cook | 07 | 01 | 30 yrs | Matric with 5 years’ experience in civil/defence messes/food services of large institutions/hotels. |
| 15 | Duplicating Machine Operator (DMO) | 04 | 01 | 30 yrs | FA/Matric with 2 years’ office experience; familiarity with photocopiers/duplicators, routine maintenance; computer literate. |
| 16 | Driver (LTV/HTV) | 04 | 11 | 30 yrs | Valid LTV/HTV licence with 7 years’ experience in civil/defence service or private sector. |
| 17 | Mess Waiters | 03 | 02 | 30 yrs | Primary Education with 5 years’ experience as waiter/cook/bearer in civil/defence mess or large hotel. |
| 18 | Dish Washer | — | 01 | 30 yrs | Practical experience in civil/defence mess or hotel kitchens. |
| 19 | Naib Qasid | 01 | 13 | 30 yrs | Primary Education with 5 years’ office experience and basic knowledge of Urdu & English. |
| 20 | Frash/Khakroob | 01 | 02 | 30 yrs | 2 years’ experience as Frash/Khakroob in hospital/hotel settings. |
| 21 | Chowkidar | 01 | 05 | 30 yrs | 2 years’ experience; Ex-Servicemen preferred. |
* Maximum age includes the general age relaxation of 5 years.
† In some departments LDC is BPS-09; NIPA’s advertisement places it against BPS-11, so candidates should rely on the official NJP listing for confirmation.
Eligibility, Quotas & Relaxations
✅ Who can apply? Pakistani nationals meeting the post-specific education, experience, and skill requirements.
✅ General Age Relief: 5 years for all candidates, already factored into the maximum age shown.
✅ Additional Relaxations (as per Federal Government policy):
- 3 years: Candidates from Scheduled Castes, Buddhist Community, recognized tribes of Tribal Areas, AJK, and Northern Areas (for all Federal Government posts).
- 3 years: Candidates from Sindh (R) and Balochistan for posts in BPS-15 and below under the Federal Government.
- Up to 15 years (or years actually served, whichever is less): Released/retired Armed Forces personnel.
- 10 years (up to age 55 years): Government servants/contract employees with two years’ continuous service by the closing date.
- 10 years: Persons with disabilities for BPS-15 and below.
- 5 years: Widow/son/daughter of a deceased government servant who died in service.
🧭 Quotas: Federal Government quotas will be observed for Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and Provincial/Regional allocations where applicable.
🏠 Local Recruitment: BPS-01 to BPS-05 vacancies are ordinarily filled on local basis, as per Establishment Division instructions.
Selection Process & Key Notes
- Apply through NJP (fresh applicants). Existing NIPA Islamabad contract/contingent/daily-wage employees may also submit a hard copy application with attested documents (see “How to Apply”).
- Candidates already employed in Government/Semi-Government/Autonomous Bodies must apply through proper channel with NOC.
- As per Establishment Division policy, extra marks may be awarded for actual service on contract/contingent/daily-wage/project appointments; however, that service is excluded for upper age calculation beyond the prescribed relaxations.
- Posting: Selected candidates may be posted anywhere within NIPA under its administrative control.
- Mandatory Training: Candidates selected against Sr. No. 8 (Assistant), 11 (UDC) & 12 (LDC) will have to complete the NITB IT Training within the first year of probation.
- Right to Amend: NIPA reserves the right to increase/decrease the number of posts or cancel any/all posts.
- Compliance: Recruitment against Sr. No. 1–21 (except Sr. No. 20) remains subject to Government NOC.
☎️ Contact: Deputy Director (Administration & Finance), NIPA Islamabad, Park Road, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad. Phone: 051-9255627
5) How to Apply: Process
Follow these steps to ensure a smooth application.
- Create/Update Your NJP Profile 🔗
- Go to the National Job Portal (NJP) and create a profile (or log in).
- Fill in personal details, education, experience, and skills accurately.
- Find the Advertisement 🧭
- Search for “NIPA Islamabad (NSPP) – Situation Vacant” and open the listing for your intended post(s).
- Complete the Online Form 📝
- Choose the relevant BPS post (e.g., Assistant Private Secretary, UDC, Driver).
- Enter all required information. Ensure your typing/shorthand speeds and IT skills are mentioned where needed.
- Upload Documents 📎
Prepare clear scans/photos (legible and properly named):- CNIC & Domicile
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Academic degrees/transcripts (HEC-recognized where applicable)
- Professional diplomas (e.g., Office Work, Inventory Management, Electrician)
- Experience letters specifying designation, responsibilities, and duration
- Valid driving licence (LTV/HTV) for Driver posts
- NOC for Government/Semi-Government/Autonomous Body employees
- Total Jobs 3 Jobs
- Category Accounting / Finance, Computer, DAE, Engineering, Management, Other
- Location Islamabad