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Higher Education Commission Jobs in Pakistan May 2026 — ETC Apply Online Before 02 June

The Higher Education Commission Pakistan has announced multiple contract-based vacancies under its Educational Testing Council for managerial, administrative, and support staff roles. Positions from PPS-03 to PPS-09 are open for Pakistani nationals. Apply online through the HEC careers portal with a Rs. 1,500 fee before 02 June 2026.

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HEC — ETC

Organization

16 Posts

Vacancies

Rs. 1,500

App. Fee

02 June

Last Date

Middle / Matric / Bachelor / Master’s (Post Wise)

Education Required

HEC Announces ETC Vacancies Across Pakistan for 2026

The Higher Education Commission of Pakistan — the country’s apex regulatory authority for higher education — has announced a new batch of contract-based positions under its Educational Testing Council (ETC) for May 2026. The ETC is the specialized unit within HEC responsible for designing, administering, and quality-assuring large-scale standardized tests used across Pakistan’s higher education system. From GAT and HAT examinations to institutional assessment services, the ETC plays a central role in measuring academic standards at a national level. The team being built through this recruitment will directly support and strengthen that mission.

The advertisement covers 16 positions ranging from senior management roles such as Manager Test Operations (PPS-09) and Deputy Manager Business Development (PPS-08) down to essential operational staff including Machine Operator, Record Keeper, and Driver. There are also four Office Assistant posts and assistant manager-level roles in Test Development, Finance, and Administration — making this a genuinely broad recruitment that offers opportunities to professionals at multiple career stages. Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in Pakistan, and tests will be held in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, and Peshawar.

All applications must be submitted online through the official HEC careers portal. A mandatory application fee of Rs. 1,500 must be deposited via the 1Link payment system as part of the registration process — applications without the paid fee will be rejected. The last date to apply is 02 June 2026.

Complete Job Overview

Detail	Information
Organization	Higher Education Commission Pakistan (HEC)
Program / Unit	Educational Testing Council (ETC)
Total Vacancies	16 Posts
Job Type	Contract Basis
Location	Islamabad (Postings Anywhere in Pakistan)
Application Fee	Rs. 1,500 via 1Link payment system
Test Cities	Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar
Posted Date	20 May 2026
Last Date to Apply	02 June 2026
Application Mode	Online Only — HEC Careers Portal

All Vacant Positions with Education Required

Position	Scale	Posts	Education Required	Experience	Age
Manager (Test Operations)	PPS-09	01	Master’s / Bachelor’s (16 years education)	7 years in test administration / examination systems	50 Yrs
Deputy Manager (Business Development)	PPS-08	01	Master’s / Bachelor’s in Business Administration (Marketing)	5 years — 3 years managerial experience required	45 Yrs
Asst. Manager (Test Development / QA)	PPS-07	02	16 Years Education (Any Field)	5 years in education or testing sector	40 Yrs
Asst. Manager (Finance)	PPS-07	01	Finance / Commerce / Business Administration	5 years in relevant financial roles	40 Yrs
Asst. Manager (Admin & Security)	PPS-07	01	16 Years Education (any discipline)	5 years in administrative roles	40 Yrs
Office Secretary	PPS-06	01	Bachelor’s / Associate Degree (14–16 years education)	1–3 years secretarial or office management experience	35 Yrs
Office Assistant	PPS-05	04	Bachelor’s / Associate Degree	2 years administrative support experience	35 Yrs
Machine Operator	PPS-04	01	Printing / Graphics Diploma or Matric	5–10 years machine operation (Heidelberg or similar)	30 Yrs
Record Keeper / Record Sorter	PPS-04	02	Matric from a recognized board	2 years record management experience preferred	30 Yrs
Driver	PPS-03	02	Middle Pass + valid HTV driving license	5 years professional driving experience	30 Yrs

Application Fee and Test Details

How to Apply — Step by Step

Visit the official HEC Careers Portal and create your online applicant profile using your CNIC and a valid email address — or log in if you already have an account

Search for the Educational Testing Council (ETC) vacancy listing and open the post you wish to apply for to review the full eligibility criteria

Complete the online application form carefully and accurately — ensure your qualifications, experience, and personal details match your official documents exactly

Deposit the Rs. 1,500 application fee through the 1Link payment system as directed on the portal — fee payment is mandatory and non-refundable

Upload all required supporting documents including your degree certificates, CNIC, experience letters, and fee payment confirmation in the specified format

Submit your application before 02 June 2026 — late or incomplete applications will not be entertained and no offline submission method is available

Official Application Portal Higher Education Commission Pakistan — Educational Testing Council (ETC)
Apply Online: HEC Careers Portal — hec.gov.pk
Application Fee: Rs. 1,500 via 1Link | Last Date: 02 June 2026
Test Centers: Islamabad · Karachi · Lahore · Quetta · Peshawar

Important Terms and Conditions

Applications are accepted online only — no hard copy, postal, or email submissions will be entertained
A mandatory application fee of Rs. 1,500 must be deposited via 1Link — incomplete fee payment results in automatic rejection
Experience means post-qualification experience only — part-time, honorary, and internship experience will not be counted
Age relaxation of 5 years is already factored into the age limits listed — further relaxation as per government rules may apply
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test and interview — no individual updates provided to others
Tests will be conducted in Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, and Peshawar — candidates will be assigned a test city
No TA/DA will be provided for attending any test or interview at any stage
Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in Pakistan as per HEC/ETC operational requirements
Government employees must apply through the proper channel — NOC from current employer required before joining
HEC may increase, decrease, or cancel any vacancy at any stage without prior notice or assigning any reason
Candidates providing false or incorrect information will be disqualified at any stage of the process
Deadline for submission is 02 June 2026 — late applications will not be entertained under any circumstances

Frequently Asked Questions

Q 01Is the Rs. 1,500 application fee refundable if I am not shortlisted?

No, the Rs. 1,500 application fee paid via the 1Link system is non-refundable regardless of whether you are shortlisted, called for test, or ultimately selected. This is a standard processing fee that covers the cost of application management, test administration, and candidate evaluation. You must deposit this fee as part of the application process — applications without confirmed fee payment will be treated as incomplete and rejected outright. Ensure your payment is made and confirmed on the portal before submitting your final application.

Q 02Does my internship experience count toward the required years of experience?

No. The HEC advertisement explicitly states that part-time, honorary, and internship experience will not be counted toward the experience requirement. Only post-qualification full-time professional experience is recognized. This means if you completed a one-year paid internship after your degree, it does not count. Similarly, honorary or voluntary work, regardless of how relevant it may be to the role, will be disregarded during eligibility verification. Count only your formally employed, full-time roles after obtaining your qualifying degree when assessing whether you meet the stated experience threshold for your chosen position.

Q 03I live in Faisalabad. Which test city will I be assigned for the written test?

HEC is conducting tests in five cities: Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, and Peshawar. As a Faisalabad resident, the closest and most likely assigned test centre would be Lahore. The test centre assignment is typically determined by HEC based on your domicile or the preference you indicate during the online application process. Check the test city preference option on the HEC careers portal when filling your application form and select Lahore as your preferred centre. You will receive further instructions regarding your specific venue and test date through your registered email once shortlisting is complete.

Q 04Can I apply for both the Office Secretary and Office Assistant posts at the same time?

Yes, if you meet the eligibility criteria for both posts independently, you may apply for both simultaneously. Each application requires its own separate online submission through the HEC careers portal, along with a separate Rs. 1,500 fee payment for each post. The Office Secretary (PPS-06) and Office Assistant (PPS-05) have similar educational requirements but the Secretary role places stronger emphasis on English writing ability, scheduling, and communication skills, while the Assistant role focuses on general MS Office proficiency and administrative support. Tailor each application to highlight the skills most relevant to that specific post.

Apply Now — Deadline 02 June 2026

Higher Education Commission Pakistan — ETC | 16 Posts | Rs. 1,500 Fee | Online Applications Only

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