About the role
The National Highway Authority (NHA), Ministry of Communications, Government of Pakistan, invites applications for regular posts under the Balochistan quota. Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in Pakistan according to requirements.
NHA is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Posts and vacancies
| Post | Pay scale | Vacancies | Prescribed age limit | Qualifications and experience |
|---|
| Deputy Director (Engineer) | BPS-18 | 1 | 40 years; relaxable by 3 years for MSc holders and 5 years for PhD holders | BSc in Civil Engineering with 7 years of relevant experience; MSc in Civil Engineering with 4 years of relevant experience; or PhD in Civil Engineering with 2 years of relevant experience. |
| Assistant Director (Afforestation) | BPS-17 | 1 | 35 years | Four-year BS or equivalent in Forestry from an HEC-recognized university or institute, or MSc/MS in the relevant subject. No experience required. |
| Assistant Director (Engineer) | BPS-17 | 6, including 1 for women | 35 years | First-class BSc/BS in Civil Engineering from an HEC-recognized university. No experience required. |
| Assistant Director (Accounts/Finance) | BPS-17 | 1 | 35 years | BCom. No experience required. |
| Inspector | BPS-16 | 2 | 35 years | Three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering from an institute recognized by the Board of Technical Education, with 10 years of experience in bridge or highway construction. |
| Inspector (Afforestation) | BPS-16 | 1 | 35 years | Four-year BS or equivalent in Forestry from an HEC-recognized university or institute, with 5 years of relevant experience. |
| Assistant Private Secretary (APS) | BPS-16 | 1 | 28 years | Graduate with shorthand and typing speeds of 100 and 50 words per minute, respectively. No experience required. |
| Computer Operator | BPS-16 | 2 | 28 years | Graduate with 3 years of experience in computer operation. |
| Office Assistant | BPS-15 | 3, including 1 for women | 25 years | Graduate. No experience required. |
| Accounts Assistant | BPS-14 | 1 | 25 years | BCom with 3 years of relevant experience. |
| Stenotypist | BPS-14 | 2 | 25 years | Intermediate with minimum shorthand and typing speeds of 80 and 40 words per minute, respectively. No experience required. |
| Laboratory Technician | BPS-11 | 1 | 25 years | FSc or Diploma in Civil Engineering, with 3 years of relevant experience. |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | BPS-11 | 2 | 25 years | Matric with a typing speed of 30 words per minute. No experience required. |
| Patwari | BPS-05 | 1 | 25 years | Matric with a Patwar/Tapedar course. No experience required. |
| Driver | BPS-04 | 4 | 30 years | Primary pass, a valid driving licence and knowledge of traffic rules. No experience required. |
Eligibility
These vacancies are allocated to the Balochistan quota. Under Federal Government instructions, an upper-age relaxation of 5 years for Balochistan province is admissible in addition to the general age relaxation of 5 years.
Serving government employees must apply through the proper channel. Applicants must provide accurate information. False or bogus information will result in cancellation of candidature and legal action at any stage of recruitment, including after employment.
How to apply
Apply online through the National Job Portal at https://njp.gov.pk using the dedicated tab for this recruitment exercise. Applications can also be submitted at the respective District Employment Cell. Direct applications to the National Highway Authority or Ministry of Communications will not be entertained.
At the interview, applicants must present their original documents and a set of attested copies of degrees and certificates issued by HEC or recognized boards, universities or institutes, together with their CNIC and domicile certificate.
Incomplete applications, advance copies and applications received after the deadline will not be entertained.
Recruitment for BPS-01 to BPS-16 will take place through walk-in interviews in major districts of Balochistan, without a written or screening test. Interview arrangements will be communicated later. Tests and interviews for BPS-17 and BPS-18 will follow the applicable rules and regulations. No TA/DA will be admissible for tests or interviews.
The competent authority may postpone recruitment or increase or decrease the number of vacancies at any stage without assigning a reason.
For enquiries, contact the Director (Recruitment), National Highway Authority, 27-Mauve Area, Sector G-9/1, Islamabad. Telephone: 051-9032847.
Important dates
Applications must be submitted within 15 days of the announcement date of 28 October 2026. The closing date is 12 November 2026.
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