About the role
Defence Housing Authority (DHA) Karachi invites applications for technical and clerical appointments. The vacancies include architecture, town planning, civil engineering support, site supervision, AutoCAD operation and clerical posts. Separate UDC and LDC posts are available for retired Armed Forces personnel and civilian male and female candidates.
Posts and vacancies
| Post | Qualification and experience | Maximum age |
|---|
| Architect | B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture), City and Regional Planning (CRP), with a minimum GPA of 3; at least 10 years of relevant experience | 45 years |
| Town Planner | B.E. in City and Regional Planning (CRP), with a minimum GPA of 3; at least 5 years of relevant experience | 40 years |
| Sub Engineer (Civil) | DAE in Civil Engineering; at least 5 years of relevant experience | 40 years |
| Site Supervisor | DAE in Civil Engineering; at least 5 years of relevant experience | 40 years |
| AutoCAD Operator | DAE in Civil Engineering with an AutoCAD/Draughtsman course; at least 5 years of relevant experience | 40 years |
| UDC — Retired Armed Forces Personnel | Retired Armed Forces NCOs who served as clerks by trade; medical category AYE and a clean conduct record | 45 years |
| UDC — Civilian Male/Female | Graduate with a computer course qualification; 5–7 years of relevant experience, including work as a clerk in a renowned organization; proficiency in MS Office and a typing speed of 35 words per minute | 40 years |
| LDC — Retired Armed Forces Personnel | Retired Armed Forces Lance Naik/Sepoy personnel who served as clerks by trade; medical category AYE and a clean conduct record | 40 years |
| LDC — Civilian Male/Female | Graduate with a computer course qualification; 5 years of relevant experience, including work as a clerk in a renowned organization; proficiency in MS Office and a typing speed of 35 words per minute | 40 years |
Eligibility
Candidates must meet the qualifications, relevant experience and maximum age requirements for their chosen post. Retired Armed Forces applicants for UDC and LDC must meet the stated rank, clerk-trade, medical category and conduct requirements. Civilian clerical applicants must have the required computer qualification, MS Office proficiency and typing speed.
How to apply
Download the application form from www.dhakarachi.org. Send the job application by post, clearly mentioning the post applied for, together with a detailed CV and photocopies of all credentials. These include CNIC, the Discharge Book for former Armed Forces personnel, degrees, transcripts, certificates, experience letters, domicile and PRC.
Applications should be sent to:
HR Directorate
Pakistan Defence Officers Housing Authority
4/8 East Street, Phase-1, DHA Karachi, 75500
Candidates may also submit their applications by hand at CRD, DHA Karachi Head Office.
For enquiries, call 111-589-589, extension 2158. Candidates are cautioned not to respond to requests for personal information from sources other than the designated contacts: [email protected] and 021-99266884.
Only shortlisted candidates meeting the criteria will be called for an interview.
Important dates
Applications must reach the office by 27 August 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be entertained.
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