Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has announced 11 job vacancies in 2026 through two official advertisements. The first advertisement (published 24 October 2026) offers 6 posts — Director (Administration), Director (Human Resource), Assistant Manager (Internal Audit), Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical), Assistant Manager (Secretariat) and Assistant Manager (Estate) — with the last date 8 November 2026. The second advertisement (published 29 October 2026, reserved for Balochistan quota) offers 5 vacancies — Assistant (2 posts), Surveyor, Traffic Supervisor and Telephone Operator — with the last date 18 November 2026. All appointments are on a two-year contract basis, extendable on satisfactory performance.
Introduction
Port Qasim Authority, operating Pakistan’s second major seaport at Bin Qasim, Karachi, has invited applications from suitable candidates for appointment to 11 posts on a contract basis. The vacancies are announced through two separate official advertisements — one for management, administration and engineering positions (6 posts), and one reserved for the Balochistan quota (5 posts). Candidates must apply on the prescribed application form available on the official PQA website, and applications must reach the Director (HRM) through courier service before the closing dates.
Port Qasim Jobs 2026 – Details
| Organization | Port Qasim Authority (PQA), Bin Qasim, Karachi – 75020 |
| Job Location | Karachi, Sindh |
| Total Vacancies | 11 (across two advertisements) |
| Advertisement 1 | Published 24 October 2026 – Last date 8 November 2026 (within 15 days of publication) |
| Advertisement 2 (Balochistan Quota) | Published 29 October 2026 – Last date 18 November 2026 |
| Contract Type | Contract basis for two (02) years, extendable on satisfactory performance |
| Apply Method | Prescribed application form by courier to Director (HRM); Advertisement 2 can also be applied online via National Jobs Portal |
| Application Fee | Not specified in the official announcement |
| Official Website | www.pqa.gov.pk |
Vacancy List – Advertisement 1 (24 October 2026)
| Post Name | Scale | No. of Posts | Domicile / Quota | Max Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director (Administration) | BPS-20 | 1 | Merit | 50 years |
| Director (Human Resource) | BPS-20 | 1 | Merit | 50 years |
| Assistant Manager (Internal Audit) | BPS-17 | 1 | KPK | 30 years |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical) | BPS-17 | 1 | Sindh (U) | 30 years |
| Assistant Manager (Secretariat) | BPS-17 | 1 | Punjab | 30 years |
| Assistant Manager (Estate) | BPS-17 | 1 | Balochistan | 30 years |
Vacancy List – Advertisement 2, Balochistan Quota (29 October 2026)
| Post Name | Scale | No. of Posts | Domicile / Quota | Max Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant | BPS-15 | 2 | Balochistan | 35–40 years |
| Surveyor | BPS-15 | 1 | Balochistan | 35–40 years |
| Traffic Supervisor | BPS-12 | 1 | Balochistan | 30–35 years |
| Telephone Operator | BPS-09 | 1 | Balochistan | 30–35 years |
Eligibility Criteria
Advertisement 1 – Eligibility (published 24 October 2026)
- Director (Administration) BPS-20: At least 2nd class Master’s degree in Administrative / Social Sciences / MPA / MBA, with 17 years experience in personnel administration in a Government / Semi-Government / large commercial organization of repute.
- Director (Human Resource) BPS-20: At least 2nd class Master’s degree in Administrative / Social Sciences / MPA / MBA (Human Resources), with 17 years experience in personnel administration in a Government / Semi-Government / large commercial organization of repute.
- Assistant Manager (Internal Audit) BPS-17: MBA (Finance) / M.Com with 03 years relevant experience.
- Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical) BPS-17: At least 2nd class Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, registered with Pakistan Engineering Council as Professional Engineer, and computer literate — OR Second Class Engineer or certificate of Competency (Second Engineer officer) Class-II — with 03 years relevant experience in a Government / Semi-Government / large engineering organization of repute.
- Assistant Manager (Secretariat) BPS-17: At least 2nd class Master’s degree in Social Sciences / MBA with 03 years experience in the relevant field.
- Assistant Manager (Estate) BPS-17: At least 2nd class Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, registered with Pakistan Engineering Council as Professional Engineer — OR at least 2nd class MBA / MPA — with 03 years experience in the relevant field.
- Age: Maximum 50 years for the Director posts and 30 years for the BPS-17 posts. Age relaxation shall be considered and granted in accordance with the applicable rules, specifically covering ex-service personnel as well as regular government servants.
- Domicile: As per the post-wise table above (Merit, KPK, Sindh (U), Punjab, Balochistan). Minorities and women quota will be observed as per rules.
Advertisement 2 – Balochistan Quota Eligibility (published 29 October 2026)
- Assistant (BPS-15): At least 2nd class Bachelor’s degree and computer literate, with 04 years relevant experience.
- Surveyor (BPS-15): Matric with 03 years Diploma in Civil Engineering with survey certificate, and 04 years relevant experience.
- Traffic Supervisor (BPS-12): Intermediate and computer literate, with 05 years experience in cargo handling in an international port / shipping company of repute.
- Telephone Operator (BPS-09): Matric with Trade Certificate of Telephone Operator from any Government recognized institute, and 03 years relevant experience.
- Domicile: All posts are reserved for the Balochistan quota — only candidates with Balochistan domicile are eligible.
- Age: Maximum age limits are 35–40 years for BPS-15 posts and 30–35 years for BPS-12 and BPS-09 posts. The advertisement grants an upper age relaxation of five years instead of the existing 3 years, in addition to 5 years general age relaxation, for this special exercise.
How to Apply for Port Qasim Jobs 2026?
- Obtain the prescribed application form from the official Port Qasim Authority website: www.pqa.gov.pk
- Fill in the form completely and attach attested copies of your educational and relevant experience certificates, two (02) passport-size photographs, and a detailed CV.
- For Advertisement 1: Send the application through courier service to the office of Director (HRM), Port Qasim Authority, Bin Qasim, Karachi – 75020, so that it reaches within 15 days of publication of the advertisement (last date: 8 November 2026).
- For Advertisement 2: Send the application through courier service to the same address on or before 18.11.2026 — OR apply online through the National Jobs Portal website: www.njp.gov.pk
- If you wish to apply for more than one post, send your applications in separate envelopes with the name of the post clearly mentioned on each envelope.
- Applicants serving in Government / Semi-Government departments or autonomous bodies must attach the NOC of their concerned organization.
- Please note: applications submitted by hand will not be entertained, incomplete applications and those received after the due date will not be considered, only shortlisted candidates will be called for test/interview, and no TA/DA will be allowed.
Required Documents
- Duly filled prescribed application form (from www.pqa.gov.pk)
- Attested copies of educational certificates
- Attested copies of relevant experience certificates
- Two (02) recent passport-size photographs
- Detailed CV
- CNIC copy (required on the prescribed application form)
- NOC from the concerned department (for Government / Semi-Government employees)
Benefits
Two-Year Extendable Contract
Appointments are made on a contract basis for a period of two (02) years. The contract is extendable for a further period subject to satisfactory performance, offering experienced professionals a stable, reputable public-sector engagement.
Equal Opportunity and Quotas
Minorities and women quotas will be observed as per rules. The second advertisement is entirely reserved for the Balochistan quota, with additional age relaxation granted for this special exercise.
Age Relaxation
Advertisement 1 allows age relaxation under the applicable rules for ex-service personnel and regular government servants. Advertisement 2 grants an upper age relaxation of five years (instead of the existing 3 years) plus 5 years general age relaxation.
Note: The official advertisements state that the appointee shall have no right to claim regularization against the respective post(s).
Latest Updates
- Port Qasim Authority published the first 2026 job advertisement on 24 October 2026 on its official jobs portal (www.pqa.gov.pk/en/jobs) with a last date of 8 November 2026 — 6 management, administration and engineering posts on a two-year extendable contract.
- A second advertisement reserved for the Balochistan quota was published on 29 October 2026 with a last date of 18 November 2026 — 5 posts (Assistant, Surveyor, Traffic Supervisor, Telephone Operator) — with an additional option to apply online through the National Jobs Portal.
- The Authority reserves the right to cancel the hiring process partially or completely.
- For further details, candidates may contact the Director (HRM) at 021-99272167 & 99272223, or email secretary@pqa.gov.pk.
Official Sources
- Port Qasim Authority official website: www.pqa.gov.pk
- PQA official jobs portal: https://www.pqa.gov.pk/en/jobs
- Advertisement 1 (24 October 2026) official PDF: https://www.pqa.gov.pk/Content/Upload/Post/pqa_job_ad_application_form_a4_final_261024_1-3-1-2026-24-10-20-26-18.pdf
- Advertisement 2, Balochistan quota (29 October 2026) official PDF: https://www.pqa.gov.pk/Content/Upload/Post/ad-oct-2026-balochistan-quota-(1)-22782-3-1-2026-29-10-15-48-40.pdf
- National Jobs Portal: www.njp.gov.pk
FAQs
How many vacancies are announced in Port Qasim Jobs 2026?
A total of 11 vacancies are announced through two official advertisements: 6 posts in the 24 October 2026 ad (directors, assistant managers and an assistant executive engineer) and 5 vacancies across 4 post titles in the 29 October 2026 Balochistan-quota ad (Assistant ×2, Surveyor, Traffic Supervisor, Telephone Operator).
What is the last date to apply for Port Qasim Jobs 2026?
The last date for Advertisement 1 is 8 November 2026 (within 15 days of publication). The last date for Advertisement 2 (Balochistan quota) is 18 November 2026.
How can I apply for Port Qasim Authority jobs?
Apply on the prescribed application form from www.pqa.gov.pk and send it with the required documents by courier to Director (HRM), Port Qasim Authority, Bin Qasim, Karachi – 75020. For the Balochistan-quota advertisement, you can also apply online through the National Jobs Portal at www.njp.gov.pk.
Is there any application fee?
No application fee is mentioned in the official advertisements — not specified in the official announcement.
Are these permanent government jobs?
No. All appointments are on a contract basis for two (02) years, extendable on satisfactory performance. The official ad clearly states the appointee shall have no right to claim regularization.
What is the age limit and is there any age relaxation?
Advertisement 1: maximum 50 years for Director posts and 30 years for BPS-17 posts, with relaxation under applicable rules for ex-service personnel and regular government servants. Advertisement 2: 35–40 years for BPS-15 and 30–35 years for BPS-12/BPS-09 posts, with 5 years upper age relaxation (instead of 3) plus 5 years general relaxation for this special exercise.
Who can apply for the Balochistan quota advertisement?
Only candidates holding Balochistan domicile, as all 5 posts (Assistant, Surveyor, Traffic Supervisor, Telephone Operator) are reserved for the Balochistan quota.
Conclusion
Port Qasim Jobs 2026 bring 11 contract-based opportunities for both senior professionals and junior staff — from BPS-20 director positions to BPS-09 telephone operator. With closing dates of 8 November and 18 November 2026, interested candidates should prepare their documents and dispatch their applications well before the deadlines. Always verify the details from the official advertisements on www.pqa.gov.pk before applying, and good luck with your application.
Iqra Rasheed
Verified Author
is a Jobs & Career Content Specialist at alizajobs.com, providing clear and source-based information about government jobs, recruitment updates, eligibility, deadlines, and application procedures in Pakistan.