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Job Overview

Here’s something worth a serious look for IT professionals in Pakistan — the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has announced five Assistant Director (IT) positions under its latest Situation Vacant Notice No. 05/2026, advertised in the Daily Dawn on 23 October 2026. These are regular federal positions in the EG-01 pay scale, with a starting basic of Rs. 56,280 and the scale going up to Rs. 168,880.

What makes this round stand out is the specialization: instead of one generic IT vacancy, PAA is hiring across five distinct technology disciplines — networking, operations, cybersecurity, full-stack software development, and technology transformation. If you are a mid-career IT professional with at least three years of post-qualification experience, this is one of the stronger federal openings currently on the table. Just note that there is a non-refundable Rs. 500 test fee per position, and everything runs through the online application form on the PAA website.

Eligibility Criteria

• Assistant Director / IT Network Engineer (01 post): Relevant BS/BE or equivalent (minimum 16 years of education) with at least second division, plus a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience in network management. Maximum age 30 years.
• Assistant Director / IT Operations Engineer (01 post): Relevant BS/BE or equivalent (minimum 16 years of education) with at least second division, plus a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience in IT operations. Maximum age 30 years.
• Assistant Director (Technology Transformation) (01 post): Relevant BS/BE or equivalent (minimum 16 years of education) with at least second division — a BBA in Business Analytics or Information Technology is also acceptable — plus a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience in technology research or transformation. Maximum age 30 years.
• Assistant Director IT (Cyber Security) (01 post): Relevant BS/BE or equivalent (minimum 16 years of education) with at least second division, plus a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience in cybersecurity. Maximum age 30 years.
• Assistant Director IT (Software Development – Full Stack) (01 post): Relevant BS/BE or equivalent (minimum 16 years of education) with at least second division, plus a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience in full-stack software development. Maximum age 30 years.
• Each of the five positions is on open merit (one post per specialization). Candidates must hold the domicile of the relevant province or region as per quota allocation.
• Age relaxation is admissible as per Federal Government rules.
• Relevant professional certifications (CCNA, CCNP, cybersecurity certifications, etc.) will strengthen the application.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official Pakistan Airports Authority website at www.paa.gov.pk and locate Situation Vacant Notice No. 05/2026.
2. Read the complete Terms of Reference (TOR) for the post you are applying for before filling anything out.
3. Deposit the non-refundable test fee of Rs. 500 per position into Allied Bank of Pakistan Account No. 0010011740150017 (Account Title: Pakistan Airports Authority). If you are applying for more than one post, deposit a separate fee for each post.
4. Fill the Online Job Application Form on the PAA website with accurate personal, academic and professional information.
5. Upload your updated CV with a recent photograph, PDF copies of your educational degrees and transcripts, CNIC, relevant technical/IT certifications, experience certificates, and the paid fee deposit slip. Applications without the required documents will be rejected.
6. Submit the form within fifteen days of the advertisement’s publication — on or before 07 November 2026.
7. Keep a copy of the fee deposit slip and your submitted application for your records, and watch the PAA website for test/interview announcements.

Note: applications submitted without the required Rs. 500 fee will not be considered, so deposit the fee before you submit the online form.

Terms & Conditions

• Appointments will be made on a regular basis under the Defined Contribution Scheme, subject to approval by the competent authority.
• Selection will be made strictly on merit and suitability; only shortlisted candidates will be called for the test/interview.
• Selected candidates will be required to serve anywhere in Pakistan as per PAA requirements.
• Candidates must read the complete Terms of Reference (TOR) available on the PAA website before applying.
• Incomplete applications, applications without the fee deposit slip, or applications received after the closing date will not be entertained.
• PAA reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any stage without assigning any reason.
• No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in any test or interview.
• Apply only through the official PAA website — beware of unauthorized agents or anyone asking for money beyond the prescribed test fee.

Conclusion

Federal IT roles with this level of specialization — networking, cybersecurity, full-stack development — don’t appear in newspaper advertisements every day, and a regular appointment in a body like the Pakistan Airports Authority is a genuinely solid career move for a mid-level technologist. If your qualifications and three years of experience line up, get your fee deposited, gather your documents and submit the online form before the 07 November 2026 deadline.

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