About the role
The Local Government, Elections and Rural Development Department invites applications from qualified candidates domiciled in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa or the Merged Areas for Database Developer positions on a purely contract basis.
Appointments will be made under the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's project policy. Employees will be governed by that policy, and their services may be terminated when the project ends or earlier if their performance is unsatisfactory.
The recruiting office is the Project Director, Project Implementation Unit, KP-RIISP, Directorate General, LG&RDD, Plot No. 20, Sector B-5, Phase-V, Hayatabad, Peshawar.
Posts and vacancies
| Post | Vacancies | Maximum age at the closing date |
|---|
| Database Developer | 2 | 45 years |
The number of posts is subject to correction in the event of errors or omissions.
Eligibility
Candidates must hold a four-year BS in Information Technology, Software Engineering or Computer Science, or a Master's degree in Computer Science, from an HEC-recognized university or institution.
At least three years of experience in database development, IT management, programming and system optimization is required, along with strong expertise in database management systems such as SQL, PostgreSQL or NoSQL.
Applicants must have domicile of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa or the Merged Areas and meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date. The maximum age is 45 years at that date.
Experience will be accepted only from Government, Semi-Government or Autonomous Bodies; Government- or donor-funded projects; or private firms and organizations registered with the relevant IT boards, Pakistan Software Export Board and SECP.
Candidates with foreign degrees must provide an equivalence certificate from HEC. Applicants working in Government or Semi-Government bodies must apply through the proper channel.
Before applying, candidates should review the detailed terms of reference, qualifications and experience requirements available at www.lgkp.gov.pk and the ETEA website.
How to apply
1. Visit www.etea.edu.pk, create a profile and apply online for the post.
2. Before applying or depositing the fee, obtain the E-Sahulat token from the ETEA website and have your CNIC number verified at a NADRA E-Sahulat franchise kiosk. This verification is required to apply.
3. After successful submission of the online application, a prescribed online deposit slip will be generated containing the token number, project code and candidate's personal information.
4. Take a copy of the generated deposit slip and deposit the prescribed non-refundable test fee through OneLink.
5. Keep the original candidate copy of the deposit slip bearing the bank receipt stamp. Do not share it with anyone else.
6. Do not send documents or testimonials to the ETEA office after applying online. Candidates who qualify in the screening test must provide copies when requested by ETEA or the appointing authority for scrutiny.
Incomplete applications and applications received after the closing date will not be entertained.
Candidates will be provisionally permitted to take the ETEA screening test. The appointing authority will conduct detailed scrutiny and may disqualify any candidate found ineligible at any stage of recruitment. Screening will be based on a test prescribed and conducted by ETEA.
ETEA will notify candidates by SMS to download and obtain their roll number slips from www.etea.edu.pk. Candidates should not provide a mobile number that has been converted to another network. The test date, time and venue will appear on the roll number slip. Separate screening-test call letters will not be sent by post or courier.
Interview call letters will be issued only to shortlisted candidates. No travel or daily allowance will be admissible for the test or interview.
Important dates
- Online application form available: 10 November 2026.
- Last date to submit the online application: 30 November 2026.
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