HEC Announces PSDP Project Jobs With Monthly Salaries Up to Rs. 4 Lac

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has officially announced recruitment across multiple high-level contract positions under development projects funded through the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP). The openings span executive, legal, management, and financial roles, offering highly competitive project-based compensation packages with monthly salaries ranging from Rs. 40,700 up to Rs. 398,130.

According to the official recruitment advertisement released by HEC, selected professionals will spearhead national higher education initiatives including the US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor, international scholarship portfolios, faculty development schemes, and postdoctoral fellowship programs. The positions are open to eligible Pakistani nationals on a merit and provincial quota basis.

HEC Recruitment 2026 Summary & Vacancy Matrix

Prospective applicants can review the complete breakdown of advertised PSDP project posts, pay scales, and sponsoring initiatives below:

Designation & Scale	Assigned PSDP Project	Monthly Salary	Minimum Qualifications
Project Director (PPS-09)	Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarships for Afghan Students	Up to Rs. 398,130	16-year Master's degree (2nd Div) + 7 years experience (including 5 years post-qualification managerial experience).
Law Officer (PPS-08)	Overseas Scholarship for PhD in Selected Fields (Phase III)	PPS-08 Pay Package	LLB degree from an HEC-recognized university + 5 years active practice in services or corporate law.
Project Manager (PPS-08)	US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor PhD Program (Phase I)	PPS-08 Pay Package	16-year Bachelor's/Master's (2nd Div) + 5 years experience (including 3 years supervisory role); MS Project skills mandatory.
Project Manager (PPS-07) (2 Posts)	Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (Phase III)	PPS-07 Pay Package	16-year Bachelor's/Master's + 5 years experience (including 2 years middle-management); MS Office proficiency.
Project Accountant (PPS-07)	Faculty Development Program for Pakistani Universities	PPS-07 Pay Package	MBA Finance, MCom, or CMA (16 years education) + 3 years experience (including 1 year middle-management).
Office Assistant (PPS-05) (2 Posts)	Faculty Development & US-Pak Knowledge Corridor	PPS-05 Pay Package	14-year Bachelor's degree (2nd Div) + 2 years relevant clerical/administrative experience; advanced MS Office.
Attendant (PPS-01)	US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor PhD Program	Rs. 40,700	Matriculation with minimum 1 year office support experience.

Eligibility Guidelines & Experience Calculation Rules

HEC enforces rigorous validation protocols to verify candidate credentials:

Post-Qualification Experience: Experience is evaluated strictly from the date of obtaining the minimum required qualification. Academic internships, honorary positions, apprenticeships, and part-time jobs are not counted toward the required professional tenure.
Age Relaxation: The advertised maximum age thresholds already incorporate the general 5-year age relaxation granted under Federal Government rules. Any subsequent relaxation will strictly follow civil service guidelines.
Government Employees: Serving civil servants or autonomous body employees must route their applications through proper institutional channels and provide a Departmental Permission Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview.
Posting Jurisdiction: Successful appointees are liable to be posted at HEC Headquarters in Islamabad or regional centres across Pakistan based on operational necessities.

Written Test Locations & Shortlisting

To facilitate nationwide candidates, written evaluations and screening tests will be conducted at major provincial hubs:

Islamabad / Rawalpindi
Lahore
Karachi
Peshawar
Quetta

Shortlisting will be based entirely on profile data verified against original testimonials. Candidates are not entitled to TA/DA allowances for attending testing or interview sessions.

Step-by-Step Online Application Procedure

Applications must be submitted digitally via the dedicated HEC recruitment engine before the deadline on Wednesday, October 14, 2026:

Access the official HEC Careers Portal: careers.hec.gov.pk.
Create or log in to your applicant profile using your CNIC and registered email address.
Complete the biographical details, educational degrees, and employment history with verified dates.
Select your targeted PSDP project position and review the qualifying criteria.
Generate the online fee payment challan of Rs. 1,000 (non-refundable) and deposit it via 1Link / 1Bill through mobile banking apps, ATMs, or digital wallets.
Attach the payment transaction reference number and finalize your online submission. Hard copies of documents are not required at this initial stage.

Applicants are advised to complete their digital submissions well in advance of the October 14 cutoff to avoid network congestion on the portal.

Source Citation: Official recruitment notification by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan. Verified via ProPakistani Education Reporting.