The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced 8 contract posts in 2026 under its official vacancy announcement PID(I) 3524/26. The posts are Assistant Director (Civil Works), Information Technology Officer, and Senior Assistant (Civil Works). Salaries range from Rs. 89,999 to Rs. 219,556 per month. All candidates must be 40 years old or younger. You can apply online at ejobportal.pk within 15 days of the advertisement date. PakJobsGhazi.com has published the latest details of PTA Government Jobs below.
PTA Jobs 2026 – Key Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Department | Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), Government of Pakistan |
| Total Posts | 8 (1 + 6 + 1) |
| Qualification Required | Bachelor’s (16 years) or Master’s (18 years) in Engineering, depending on the post |
| Age Limit | Maximum 40 years |
| Salary / Grade | EG-II: Rs. 219,556 / EG-I: Rs. 159,340 / SG-III: Rs. 89,999 per month |
| Last Date to Apply | Within 15 days of the advertisement date |
| Apply Online Via | Ejobportal – https://ejobportal.pk/ |
| Job Location | Islamabad, anywhere in Pakistan, AJK and GB |
| Test Conducted By | Not stated; short-listed candidates will be contacted by PTA |
| Employment Type | Contract, 3 years, extendable |
The last date to apply for PTA Jobs 2026 is 15 days from the date the advertisement was published. The advertisement does not print a calendar date, so check the newspaper date on your copy and count 15 days from it.
About the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is the federal regulator of the telecommunication sector in Pakistan. It works under the Government of Pakistan. Its official website is www.pta.gov.pk.
PTA regulates telecom operators and mobile networks, and it also handles internet and spectrum matters. Its engineering, IT, and administrative staff are hired on contract and posted across Pakistan. Working at PTA gives you a technical career inside a federal regulatory body.
Available Posts and Eligibility Criteria for PTA Jobs 2026
PTA has announced the following three posts. The advertisement states that all hiring is on contract for an initial period of three years, extendable based on performance and business need.
Post 1: Assistant Director (Civil Works)
- Total Vacancies: 1
- Grade: Executive Grade EG-II
- Monthly Remuneration: Rs. 219,556 along with other perks and facilities as per policy
- Quota: Merit
- Area of Expertise: Civil Works
- Age Limit: 40 years (maximum)
Eligibility conditions (either one):
- Master of Sciences (18 years) in Engineering (Civil Engineering) with three (03) years of post-qualification relevant experience.
- Bachelor’s degree (16 years) in Engineering (Civil Engineering) with five (05) years of post-qualification relevant experience.
Post 2: Information Technology Officer
- Total Vacancies: 6
- Grade: Executive Grade EG-I
- Gross Monthly Salary: Rs. 159,340 along with other perks and facilities as per policy
- Quota: Merit: 02, Punjab: 03, Sindh Urban: 01
- Area of Expertise: SOC/Incident Handler / GIS
- Age Limit: 40 years (maximum)
Eligibility conditions (either one):
- Master of Sciences (18 years) in Engineering (Electrical / Electronics), Computer Science, Software, Telecom, Cyber / Information Security, Geo-Informatics, Remote Sensing, Space Science, Data Science, or an equivalent related discipline, with two (02) years of post-qualification relevant experience.
- Bachelor’s degree (16 years) in Engineering (Electrical / Electronics), IT, Computer Science, Software, Telecom, Cyber / Information Security, Geo-Informatics, Remote Sensing, Space Science, Data Science, or an equivalent related discipline, with four (04) years of post-qualification relevant experience.
You might be wondering: can a fresh graduate apply for the PTA Information Technology Officer post? The answer is no. Every route to this post requires at least two years of relevant experience after your qualification. Fresh graduates should wait for entry-level announcements.
Post 3: Senior Assistant (Civil Works)
- Total Vacancies: 1
- Grade: Staff Grade SG-III
- Gross Monthly Salary: Rs. 89,999 along with other perks and facilities as per policy
- Quota: Merit
- Area of Expertise: Civil Works
- Age Limit: 40 years (maximum)
Eligibility conditions (either one):
- Sixteen (16) years of education in the relevant field (Civil Engineering) with three (03) years of post-qualification relevant experience.
- Fourteen (14) years of education in a relevant field, or a B-Tech pass in Civil Engineering, with five (05) years of post-qualification relevant experience.
Important degree conditions for all posts:
- Only candidates with degrees recognised by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) will be entertained.
- Engineering degrees must also be recognised by the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC).
- Women, minorities, and differently abled candidates are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply Online for PTA Jobs 2026 – Step-by-Step
Candidates must submit applications through the online portal ejobportal.pk, as printed in the PTA advertisement. Follow these steps:
- Visit the official portal at https://ejobportal.pk/.
- Create your account or log in if you are already registered.
- Find the PTA vacancy announcement and select the post you are eligible for.
- Fill in your personal details, education, and work experience carefully.
- Upload scanned copies of all required documents (listed below).
- Review your information, because false information leads to cancellation.
- Submit the application and save your confirmation or reference number.
The advertisement does not mention an application fee or photograph size. Read the instructions on the portal before you submit.
Required documents (as per the PTA advertisement):
- Copies of degrees
- Transcripts
- CNIC (Computerised National Identity Card)
- Experience certificates
- Domicile certificate
PTA will cancel your candidature, or terminate your contract at any stage, if you report false information in your application, resume, test, or interview. This happens without disciplinary proceedings.
Salary, Grades, and Benefits for PTA Jobs 2026
PTA pays Rs. 219,556 per month for Assistant Director (Civil Works). Information Technology Officer pays Rs. 159,340 per month, and Senior Assistant pays Rs. 89,999 per month. Each salary comes with other perks and facilities as per PTA policy.
| Post | Grade | Monthly Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director (Civil Works) | EG-II | Rs. 219,556 |
| Information Technology Officer | EG-I | Rs. 159,340 |
| Senior Assistant (Civil Works) | SG-III | Rs. 89,999 |
PTA uses its own Executive Grade (EG) and Staff Grade (SG) structure, not the standard BPS grades. These posts are not on the BPS scale, so do not compare them directly with BPS-17 or BPS-18 jobs. The advertisement does not list the individual allowances, so we cannot confirm exact amounts for House Rent Allowance or Medical Allowance.
Please note: no TA/DA is admissible for the test or interview. Plan your travel costs in advance.
Job Location and Quota Details
The selected candidates can be posted in Islamabad or anywhere in Pakistan, including Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). Most PTA work is based at its headquarters in Islamabad, but you must be ready to relocate.
Only the Information Technology Officer post has provincial quotas. Of its 6 positions, 2 are on merit, 3 are for Punjab (for example, candidates from Lahore, Rawalpindi, Multan, and Faisalabad), and 1 is for Sindh Urban (for example, Karachi and Hyderabad). The Assistant Director and Senior Assistant posts are on merit only.
Selection Process and Test Preparation Tips
PTA will contact only short-listed candidates for the next stage of the recruitment process. The advertisement mentions a test or interview, but it does not name a testing service or list a syllabus. Do not trust any website that claims to give the “official PTA syllabus” before PTA announces it.
PakJobsGhazi Academy recommends the following preparation:
- For Information Technology Officer: Revise networking, cybersecurity basics, incident handling, and GIS fundamentals. Prepare to explain your past projects in an interview.
- For Assistant Director and Senior Assistant: Revise structural design, estimation and costing, project management, and PEC regulations for civil works.
- For all posts: Keep your experience certificates ready, because experience is the main filter in these jobs.
- General preparation: Read the PTA website, the Pakistan Telecommunication (Re-organization) Act 1996, and recent telecom news in Pakistan.
Candidates must apply within 15 days of the date of the advertisement. Check the date on your copy of the newspaper and count 15 days from it. PakJobsGhazi.com recommends applying at least 3 days before the deadline to avoid portal problems.
Candidates must apply within 15 days of the date of the advertisement. Check the date on your copy of the newspaper and count 15 days from it. PakJobsGhazi.com recommends applying at least 3 days before the deadline to avoid portal problems.
Qualification depends on the post. Assistant Director needs a Civil Engineering degree, Information Technology Officer needs an engineering or IT-related degree, and Senior Assistant needs 16 years of education in Civil Engineering or a 14-year degree or B-Tech in Civil Engineering. All degrees must be HEC recognised, and engineering degrees must also be PEC recognised.
Monthly pay is Rs. 219,556 for Assistant Director, Rs. 159,340 for Information Technology Officer, and Rs. 89,999 for Senior Assistant. Other perks and facilities are given as per PTA policy.
Apply through the online portal at https://ejobportal.pk/. Upload your degrees, transcripts, CNIC, experience certificates, and domicile certificate. The full step-by-step process is explained above.
No. These are contract posts for an initial period of three years. The contract can be extended based on your performance and PTA’s business needs.
