Engineering, IT and Project Staff Vacancies at University of Sahiwal

About the role

The University of Sahiwal invites applications from Pakistani nationals for contract positions in engineering, information technology and project administration. Eight posts are available. The project positions are offered on one-year contracts that may be extended.

Posts and vacancies

Eligibility

University Engineer

Applicants must have a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from a recognized university and 10 years of practical experience handling building and road works, water supply and sewerage projects in a national or international organization. The maximum age is 50 years.

Assistant Engineer (Civil)

Applicants must have a B.Sc. in Civil/Building and Architecture and registration with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC). Alternatively, applicants may hold a Diploma of Associate Engineering in Civil/Building and Architecture from a recognized educational institution, or an equivalent qualification, with five years of experience as a Sub-Engineer in the relevant field.

Assistant Programmer / Network Administrator

Applicants must have a four-year BS in Computer Science, Information Technology or Software Engineering; an MCS; an M.Sc. in IT; or an equivalent qualification from an HEC-recognized institute or university.

At least three years of experience in LAN and WAN design and management is required in a public- or private-sector organization with a large number of nodes. Applicants must have hands-on expertise in ADS, DNS, DHCP, SMBA, FTP, Apache, ISA, Exchange, email and proxy servers on Windows and UNIX/Linux platforms. They should have excellent skills in Cisco switch and router configuration, network troubleshooting and resolving performance issues in Windows/Linux systems, backup and recovery tools, and Windows installation.

Sub-Engineer (Civil)

Applicants must have a Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized university or institute and five years of experience as a Sub-Engineer (Civil) in an organization.

Project Director

Applicants must have a second-class bachelor's degree or master's degree equivalent to 16 years of education, or an M.Sc., MS or M.Phil. equivalent to 18 years of education, in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration or an equivalent field. The qualification must be from an HEC-recognized university or institution, with PEC recognition for an engineering degree. The age limit is 35–50 years.

Candidates with a bachelor's or master's qualification equivalent to 16 years of education must have at least 12 years of post-qualification relevant experience in a public- or private-sector organization of good repute, including seven years in project design, execution or management, project documentation, commodity and materials procurement, consultant and contractor supervision, and preparation of periodic and other reports.

Candidates with an M.Sc., MS or M.Phil. equivalent to 18 years of education must have at least 10 years of post-qualification relevant experience in a public- or private-sector organization of good repute, including five years in those project-related areas.

Candidates should also be well versed in PEC, PPRA, Planning Commission, Finance, Project Management and other government rules and procedures governing the implementation of development projects.

Project Engineer

Applicants must have a second-class bachelor's degree equivalent to 16 years of education, or an M.Sc. equivalent to 18 years of education, in Civil Engineering from an HEC- and PEC-recognized university or institution, with PEC registration. The age limit is 35–50 years.

Applicants with a bachelor's degree must have at least five years of post-qualification relevant professional experience. Applicants with an M.Sc. must have at least three years of post-qualification relevant professional experience. Both routes require PEC registration.

Candidates should be well versed in PEC, PPRA, Planning Commission, Finance, Project Management, building construction and other government rules and procedures governing the implementation of development projects.

Accountant

Applicants must have a second-class four-year bachelor's degree or a master's degree in Finance and Accounting, or an equivalent qualification, from an HEC-recognized university or institution. At least three years of post-qualification relevant professional experience is required, together with knowledge of government rules and procedures relating to the financial management and execution of projects. The age limit is 25–40 years.

Computer Operator

Applicants must have a second-class bachelor's degree equivalent to 16 years of education from an HEC-recognized university or institution. At least one year of experience as a Computer Operator and/or Document Controller in construction or similar projects is required. Experience in project documentation, data entry and office administration will be preferred. The age limit is 26–30 years.

General eligibility and appointment conditions

Age limits will be relaxed as notified by the Government of Punjab. Candidates already serving in a government or semi-government department or an autonomous body must apply through the proper channel by the deadline.

A 3% quota is reserved for disabled persons. Applicants claiming this quota must submit a certificate from the Provincial Council for Rehabilitation of Disabled Persons of the Social Welfare Department. All other quotas are reserved according to applicable Government of Punjab notifications.

Appointments will be covered by the Defined Contribution Pension Scheme under Section 18-A of the Punjab Civil Servant Act and Finance Department rules, including the notification dated 18 July 2024.

How to apply

Download the application form from J92LINK0X. Submit one complete set of the application with attested copies of degrees, result cards, transcripts and certificates. If a degree has not yet been issued, attach a certificate confirming that all degree requirements have been completed. Experience claims must be supported by certificates issued by employers.

Applicants for Project Director must submit four sets of the application for evaluation and shortlisting. Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate, complete application for each post.

Attach a recent passport-size photograph and the original bank deposit slip. Pay the non-refundable application fee through a bank draft or pay order in favour of University of Sahiwal:

• Project Director: Rs. 5,000.

• University Engineer and Project Engineer: Rs. 2,000.

• Staff Officer, Assistant Programmer, Accountant and Assistant Engineers: Rs. 1,000.

• Sub-Engineer and Computer Operator: Rs. 500.

The fee may also be deposited in the University's account at the Bank of Punjab, Farid Town Branch, Sahiwal: 1672-79012994-52. Attach the original deposit slip to the application.

Send applications by post or courier to the Registrar, University of Sahiwal, ensuring delivery by the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be entertained. Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted, even if dispatched earlier.

Candidates will be shortlisted under the University's procedure, and only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. The number of posts may be increased or decreased according to the University's needs and available posts or budget. The University may choose not to fill or may withdraw an advertised post, or withhold an appointment, without assigning a reason. It will not be responsible for an interview call letter that is not received because of a lapse by a courier agency or post office, or a telephone message.

For further inquiries and information, visit J92LINK0X.

Important dates

The last date for submission of applications for all posts is 24 November 2026, during office hours.