The Daanish Schools Authority, under the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, has announced 28 vacancies for its Project Implementation Unit and the Daanish Schools Authority Secretariat. The posts include National and regional Project Directors, directors for procurement, finance, monitoring and legal, engineers, and secretariat managers. Applications are invited online through the HEC Education Testing Council portal within 15 days of the advertisement published on 8 October 2026.
Job Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Daanish Schools Authority, Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training |
| Job Location | Islamabad and regions |
| Published Date | 8 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 23 October 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online via HEC ETC portal |
| Official Website | HEC Education Testing Council |
Vacant Positions
| Position | Scale | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| National Project Director | PPS-11 | 1 |
| Project Director (Gilgit-Baltistan, AJK, Sindh, KP, Balochistan) | PPS-10 | 5 |
| Director Procurement and Contracts | PPS-09 | 1 |
| Director Finance | PPS-09 | 1 |
| Director Monitoring and Evaluation | PPS-09 | 1 |
| Director Legal | PPS-09 | 1 |
| Monitoring Specialist | PPS-08 | 1 |
| Civil Engineer | PPS-08 | 1 |
| Architect and Design Coordinator | PPS-08 | 1 |
| QA/QC Engineer | PPS-08 | 1 |
| Accounts Officer | PPS-07 | 1 |
| Auditor | PPS-07 | 1 |
| Assistant Director IT | PPS-07 | 1 |
| Quantity Surveyor | PPS-07 | 1 |
| Cashier | PPS-05 | 1 |
| Manager Accounts / Manager HR / Manager Academics / Manager Training and CPD / Manager Administration | OG-III | 5 |
| Deputy Manager Academics / Deputy Manager Training and CPD / Deputy Manager Procurement | OG-II | 3 |
| Estate Officer | OG-I | 1 |
Eligibility Criteria
- National Project Director – 16 years of education in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Management Sciences, Public Administration or related fields, with 20 years of relevant experience including service as Project Director or Manager on at least two mega projects of Rs 2 billion or above.
- Regional Project Directors – 16 years of education with at least 12 years of experience in large scale infrastructure projects, including two mega projects of Rs 2 billion or above.
- Directors Procurement, Finance, Monitoring and Legal – 16 years of education in the relevant field with 10 years of experience, including 5 years of proven experience at senior level.
- Civil Engineer, Quantity Surveyor, Architect and QA/QC Engineer – 16 years of education recognized by HEC and PEC with valid PEC registration and 5 years of relevant experience.
- Accounts Officer, Auditor and Cashier – relevant commerce, finance or accounting qualifications with 3 to 5 years of experience.
- Secretariat managers – 16 years of education in the relevant discipline with 10 years of experience for managers and 5 years for deputy managers.
- Minimum age limits range from 25 to 35 years depending on the post.
How to Apply
- Register on the HEC Education Testing Council portal at etc.hec.gov.pk using your original mobile number and email address.
- Fill in your educational credentials, post qualification experience, CNIC details and personal profile with care.
- Generate the 1Link or 1Bill fee invoice and pay Rs 1,200 through ATM, mobile banking, internet banking or over the counter banking.
- Click the Verify Online Payment button on the ETC dashboard to complete fee reconciliation.
- Review all details and press the SUBMIT button before 4:00 PM on the registration closing date, expected around 23 October 2026.
Important Notes
- Recruitment will be made purely on merit. All appointments are on a contract basis under terms approved by the competent authority.
- The cutoff date for age, qualification and experience is the closing date for receiving applications.
- Serving government employees must apply through the proper channel and produce an NOC.
- No TA or DA will be admissible for test or interview.
- Selected candidates may be posted at the DSA Secretariat, PIU, regional or project offices, or any Daanish School establishment anywhere in Pakistan.
- The competent authority can increase or decrease the number of posts or cancel the process at any stage without assigning a reason.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the last date to apply for Daanish Schools Authority Jobs 2026?
A. The last date is 15 days from the advertisement published on 8 October 2026, which falls around 23 October 2026.
Q. Where do I apply?
A. Apply online only through the HEC ETC portal at etc.hec.gov.pk. No hard copy applications are accepted.
Q. How much is the application fee?
A. The test fee is Rs 1,200, payable through the 1Link or 1Bill invoice service. It is non refundable and non transferable.
Q. Are these permanent posts?
A. No. All appointments against the PIU and DSA Secretariat positions are on a contract basis.
Conclusion
Daanish Schools Authority Jobs 2026 offer 28 senior and mid level posts for engineers, finance professionals, procurement specialists, academics and administrators. The regional Project Director posts are particularly notable for experienced project managers. Complete your online registration on the HEC ETC portal before the 15 day window closes.