Professional Staff Vacancies at Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad

About the role

Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad invites applications from qualified and competent Pakistani nationals for 12 professional posts in its Human Resource & Administration Section. All appointments are on a one-year contract, extendable subject to satisfactory performance. These appointments do not confer any right to regularization or permanent absorption.

Selection will be based on interview only. Relevant professional experience will receive additional weightage, but experience is not mandatory.

Posts and vacancies

All posts are in BPS-17.

Eligibility

Qualifications and preferred experience

• Project Manager: Bachelor's or Master's degree, representing 16 years of education, in Civil, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration (MBA), or Urban Planning from an HEC-recognized university. Engineering graduates must have PEC registration. PMP or PRINCE2 certification is an added advantage. Preferred experience covers planning, execution, monitoring and reporting of development or infrastructure projects, including budgeting, procurement under PPRA rules, contract management and stakeholder coordination.

• Urban Planning Expert: Bachelor's or Master's degree, representing 16 years of education, in Urban & Regional Planning, City Planning or Town Planning from an HEC-recognized university. Valid PCATP registration as a Planner is required. Working knowledge of GIS software, including ArcGIS or QGIS, is preferred. Preferred experience covers urban or master planning, land-use and spatial planning, zoning and building regulations, GIS-based analysis, or urban development projects.

• Architect: Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), a five-year programme, from an HEC-recognized university, with valid PCATP registration as an Architect. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit or ArchiCAD, SketchUp and MS Office is required. Preferred post-registration experience includes architectural design, working and detailed drawings, BOQs, specifications and supervision of public buildings or urban projects.

• Draftsman: Three-year Diploma of Associate Engineer (DAE) in Architecture or Civil Technology from a recognized Board of Technical Education. Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D/3D is required; working knowledge of Revit is preferred. Preferred experience includes architectural or civil drafting, preparation of working drawings, site plans, sections and as-built drawings.

• Graphic Designer: Bachelor's degree, representing 16 years of education, in Graphic Design, Visual Communication Design, Fine Arts or an equivalent discipline from an HEC-recognized university. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, is required. Motion graphics skills are preferred, and a portfolio of work is mandatory. Preferred experience includes graphic design, branding, publications, infographics, signage and digital or social media content.

• IT Expert: BS/MS, representing 16 years of education, in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or an equivalent discipline from an HEC-recognized university. Professional certifications such as CCNA, MCSE, CISSP, Oracle or AWS are an added advantage. Preferred experience includes software or web development, GIS and e-governance systems, database and network administration, or cybersecurity.

• Cultural Arts Expert: Bachelor's or Master's degree, representing 16 years of education, in Fine Arts, Cultural Studies, Art History, Heritage Management, Performing Arts or an equivalent discipline from an HEC-recognized university. A portfolio of curated projects or events is mandatory. Preferred experience includes arts and cultural programming, heritage promotion or conservation, curation of exhibitions and festivals, public art and community cultural engagement.

• Interior Spatial Expert: Bachelor's degree, representing 16 years of education, in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Spatial Design or Architecture from an HEC-recognized university. Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp or 3ds Max, and rendering software is required. A portfolio of work is mandatory. Preferred experience includes interior and spatial design of public or commercial buildings, space planning, fit-out and furniture layouts, material specifications, BOQs and site supervision.

General conditions

Applicants must be Pakistani nationals of good moral character, with no criminal record and no pending disciplinary proceedings. The maximum age is 30 years on 15 November 2026. Age relaxation is admissible only under government rules.

Relevant degrees or diplomas must be from an HEC-recognized university or a recognized board or institution. Foreign degrees must be accompanied by an HEC equivalence certificate. Only experience gained after the required qualification or registration will be considered. Relevant experience in national or international projects or organizations will receive additional weightage at interview.

How to apply

Submit an application on the prescribed form or plain paper, together with:

• An updated CV.

• Attested copies of CNIC, domicile, degrees or transcripts, and experience certificates, if any.

• PCATP registration for Architect and Urban Planning Expert applicants.

• PEC registration for engineering graduates.

• A portfolio of work for Graphic Designer, Cultural Arts Expert and Interior Spatial Expert applicants.

• Two recent passport-size photographs.

Clearly mention the post title on the envelope or in the email subject. Send applications to Head Office, Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad, Office (Old Naval Headquarters), Sector G-6, Islamabad.

Contact: Telephone: 051-9259224. Email: [email protected]. Website: mci.gov.pk.

Applicants serving in government or semi-government organizations must apply through the proper channel and produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at interview.

Late or incomplete applications will not be entertained. False or misleading information will lead to disqualification at any stage, including after appointment. Canvassing in any form will also lead to disqualification. Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad reserves the right to increase, decrease or cancel any post, or reject any application, without assigning a reason.

Interview arrangements

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. There will be no written test, and no TA/DA will be admissible. Shortlisted candidates will be informed through email or phone and the Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad website. Candidates must keep their contact details active and updated.

The interview date, time and venue will be communicated individually; requests for changes will not be entertained. Candidates must bring original CNIC, degrees, transcripts, registration certificates, domicile and experience certificates, if any, together with one set of attested photocopies. Candidates who fail to produce original documents will not be interviewed. Absentees will not receive another opportunity. The Selection Committee's decision will be final.

Important dates

Applications must reach the office by 15 November 2026, before 4:00 PM. Age eligibility will be assessed on 15 November 2026.