CDA Jobs 2026 – Capital Development Authority Project Director Apply Online

The Capital Development Authority has announced Project Director vacancies for 2026 in Islamabad, inviting senior engineers to lead large scale development projects in the federal capital. Eight posts are open, six for Project Director (Civil) and two for Project Director (E and M), all in PPS-10 on a two year contract. With a minimum of fifteen years of relevant experience required, this opening is aimed at seasoned professionals who have handled major projects in senior roles. Applications are online only through the CDA jobs portal.

Job Overview

Organization	Capital Development Authority
Location	Islamabad
Published Date	11 October 2026 (Daily Dawn)
Last Date to Apply	26 October 2026
Application Mode	Online only
Official Website	cda.gov.pk/jobs

Vacant Positions

All eight posts are contract based for an initial period of two years.

Post	Scale	Posts
Project Director (Civil)	PPS-10	6
Project Director (E and M)	PPS-10	2

Eligibility Criteria

Project Director (Civil) – bachelor degree in Civil Engineering with a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in large scale projects in a senior position. A master degree in Construction or Project Management is an advantage. PEC registration is required
Project Director (E and M) – bachelor degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in large scale projects in a senior position. PEC registration is required
Age – 40 to 50 years, with age relaxation as per government policy
Merit quota applies

How to Apply

Open the official CDA jobs portal at cda.gov.pk/jobs
Select the Project Director post you qualify for
Fill in the online application with your personal, educational and experience details
Upload scanned attested copies of your educational documents, experience certificates, a recent photograph, CNIC and domicile
Submit the online application within 15 days of the advertisement. Counted from 11 October 2026, the window closes on 26 October 2026
For queries, contact 051-9252995 during office hours or email cda.jobs@cda.gov.pk
Only shortlisted candidates are called for test or interview. No TA or DA is admissible

Important Notes

Applications received by post, courier or email are not entertained. Online applications only
The advertisement does not mention any application fee
These are contract appointments for an initial period of two years
Experience must be in large scale projects in a senior position

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the last date for CDA Project Director jobs 2026?

A. Applications must be submitted online within 15 days of the 11 October 2026 advertisement, which falls on 26 October 2026.

Q. How many posts are open?

A. 8 posts in total. 6 for Project Director (Civil) and 2 for Project Director (E and M).

Q. What is the age limit?

A. 40 to 50 years, with age relaxation as per government policy.

Q. Can I apply by courier?

A. No. Applications received by post, courier or email are not entertained. Online applications only.

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Conclusion

CDA Project Director jobs 2026 are a rare senior level opening for engineers with fifteen years of project leadership behind them. If your experience matches the requirement and your PEC registration is valid, gather your attested documents and apply online before 26 October 2026. Contract roles at this scale do not come often, so a complete and timely application matters.