CDA Islamabad Jobs 2026: 43 Contract Vacancies in Engineering, Management, IT and Finance
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Job advertisement published in The Nation on Monday, 9 November 2026, listed under Islamabad. Issued by CDA Islamabad Jobs 2026.
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The Capital Development Authority (CDA), Islamabad, invites online applications from suitably qualified candidates for 43 positions for the Capital Rescue project. Appointments will be made on a contract basis, initially for two years, extendable if required, without any right to regular appointment.
The vacancies, Project Pay Scales (PPS), qualifications, post-qualification experience requirements, maximum ages and quotas are detailed below. Unless a different preference is given for a position, an MSc or higher qualification is preferred. For every position except General Manager IPMU, Chief Digital Officer, Director One Window Operations and Accounts & Documentation Analyst, experience in a senior or management position on a mega project or in a leading renowned organisation is preferred.
| No. | Position | PPS | Posts | Qualifications and Experience | Maximum Age | Quota |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Manager IPMU | 11 | 1 | Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Construction Engineering or Engineering Management; MSc or higher studies preferred. 15 years of post-qualification experience. Experience managing an organisation or unit preferred. | 55 years | Merit |
| 2 | Chief Digital Officer | 10 | 1 | Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Digital Transformation, Business Administration (MBA), Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Management or related disciplines. 10 years of post-qualification experience. MBA combined with an IT or engineering background preferred. | 50 years | Merit |
| 3 | Director One Window Operations | 10 | 1 | Minimum 16 years of education from an HEC-recognized university or institution in Public Administration, Governance, Management Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities or a relevant field. MSc or higher studies preferred. 5 years of post-qualification experience. Experience managing a One Window or Citizen Facilitation Centre, high-volume public-facing facility, multidisciplinary teams, digitized service delivery or a large public-footfall environment will be an added advantage. | 50 years | Merit |
| 4 | Principal Staff Officer (PSO) | 8 | 1 | Minimum 16 years of education in Business Management, Business Administration or Social Sciences. Minimum 6 years of post-qualification experience. | 40 years | Merit |
| 5 | Documentation Analyst | 7 | 1 | Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Management, Engineering, Architecture, Library Sciences, HR Management, Social Sciences or a related field. Minimum 5 years of experience. Proficiency in electronic document management systems (EDMS), Microsoft Office and project collaboration platforms. | 40 years | Merit |
| 6 | Wing Lead – Design & Urban Engineering | 10 | 1 | Minimum 16 years of education in Architecture, Civil and Regional Planning, or Urban and Regional Planning. 10 years of post-qualification experience. | 50 years | Merit |
| 7 | Digital Systems Officer (BIM/CAD) | 9 | 1 | Minimum 16 years of education in Architecture, Civil/Structural/MEP Engineering, or Construction Management. 7 years of post-qualification experience. | 45 years | Merit |
| 8 | Principal Structural Engineer | 9 | 1 | Minimum 16 years of education in Civil or Structural Engineering. 7 years of post-qualification experience. | 45 years | Merit |
| 9 | Principal Architect | 9 | 1 | Minimum 16 years of education in Architecture. 7 years of post-qualification experience. | 45 years | Merit |
| 10 | BIM Specialist / Senior CAD Designer | 8 | 2 | Minimum 16 years of education in Architecture, Civil/Structural/MEP Engineering, or Construction Management. 6 years of post-qualification experience. | 40 years | Merit: 1; Punjab: 1 |
| 11 | Quantity Surveyor (Buildings) | 8 | 2 | DAE in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical. Higher studies preferred. 6 years of post-qualification experience. | 40 years | Merit: 1; Punjab: 1 |
| 12 | Principal Urban Transport Engineer | 8 | 1 | Minimum 16 years of education in Transport Engineering, Transport Planning or Traffic Engineering. 6 years of post-qualification experience. | 40 years | Merit |
| 13 | Senior Hydrology & Drainage Specialist | 8 | 1 | Minimum 16 years of education in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences or Water Resources Engineering. 6 years of post-qualification experience. | 40 years | Merit |
| 14 | Senior Landscape Architect | 8 | 1 | Minimum 16 years of education in Architecture. 6 years of post-qualification experience. | 40 years | Merit |
| 15 | AutoCAD / GIS Specialist | 7 | 2 | Minimum 16 years of education in GIS, Geography, Remote Sensing, Space Sciences, Geomatics, Geoinformatics, Engineering, Urban and Regional Planning, or equivalent. 5 years of post-qualification experience. | 35 years | Merit: 1; Punjab: 1 |
| 16 | Quantity Surveyor (Roads) | 7 | 1 | DAE in Civil. Higher studies preferred. 5 years of post-qualification experience. | 35 years | Merit |
| 17 | Wing Lead – Project Execution | 10 | 1 | Minimum 16 years of education in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Engineering Management, Construction Management, Transportation Engineering or Architectural Engineering. 10 years of post-qualification experience. | 50 years | Merit |
| 18 | Digital Systems Officer – Scheduling | 9 | 1 | Minimum 16 years of education in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Engineering Management or Construction Management. 7 years of post-qualification experience. | 45 years | Merit |
| 19 | Delivery Lead – High-Rise & Institutional Buildings | 9 | 1 | Minimum 16 years of education in Civil or Structural Engineering. 7 years of post-qualification experience. | 45 years | Merit |
| 20 | Site Delivery Engineer (Buildings) | 8 | 2 | Minimum 16 years of education in Civil or Structural Engineering. 6 years of post-qualification experience. | 40 years | Merit: 1; Punjab: 1 |
| 21 | Delivery Lead – Highways & Interchanges | 9 | 1 | Minimum 16 years of education in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Engineering Management, Construction Management, Transportation Engineering or Architectural Engineering. 7 years of post-qualification experience. | 45 years | Merit |
| 22 | Site Delivery Engineer (Roads) | 8 | 2 | Minimum 16 years of education in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering or Project Management. 6 years of post-qualification experience. | 40 years | Merit: 1; Punjab: 1 |
| 23 | Delivery Lead – Urban Beautification | 9 | 1 | Minimum 16 years of education in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Engineering Management, Construction Management, Transportation Engineering or Architectural Engineering. 7 years of post-qualification experience. | 45 years | Merit |
| 24 | Site Delivery Engineer (Urban Beautification) | 8 | 2 | Minimum 16 years of education in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Engineering Management, Construction Management, Transportation Engineering or Architectural Engineering. 6 years of post-qualification experience. | 40 years | Merit: 1; Punjab: 1 |
| 25 | Field Data Officer | 7 | 4 | Minimum 16 years of education in Business Management, Business Administration or Social Sciences. 5 years of post-qualification experience. | 35 years | Merit: 1; Punjab: 2; Sindh: 1 |
| 26 | Wing Lead – Procurement & Contracts | 10 | 1 | Minimum 16 years of education in Civil Engineering or Law. 10 years of post-qualification experience. | 50 years | Merit |
| 27 | Digital Systems Officer – E-Procurement | 9 | 1 | Minimum 16 years of education in Civil Engineering or Law. 7 years of post-qualification experience. | 45 years | Merit |
| 28 | Head of Contracts & Disputes Counsel | 9 | 1 | Minimum 16 years of education in Civil Engineering, Law or Contract Management. 7 years of post-qualification experience. | 45 years | Merit |
| 29 | Senior Procurement Lead | 9 | 4 | Minimum 16 years of education in Civil Engineering or Law. 7 years of post-qualification experience. | 45 years | Merit: 1; Punjab: 2; Sindh: 1 |
| 30 | Tendering Analyst | 8 | 3 | Minimum 16 years of education in Civil Engineering, Law, Business Administration, Management or Commerce. 6 years of post-qualification experience. | 40 years | Merit: 2; Punjab: 1 |
| 31 | Wing Lead – Finance & Concurrent Audit | 10 | 1 | Minimum 16 years of education in Finance, Accounts or Commerce, or ACA/ACCA/ACMA/CFA/CA/MA/CPA. 10 years of post-qualification experience. | 50 years | Merit |
| 32 | Digital Systems Officer – Finance | 9 | 1 | Minimum 16 years of education in Finance, Accounts or Commerce, or ACA/ACCA/CFA/CA/MA/CPA. 7 years of post-qualification experience. | 45 years | Merit |
| 33 | Principal Accounts Officer | 9 | 1 | Minimum 16 years of education in Finance, Accounts or Commerce, or ACA/ACCA Finance/CFA/CA/MA/CPA. 7 years of post-qualification experience. | 45 years | Merit |
| 34 | Concurrent Audit Officer | 8 | 3 | Minimum 16 years of education in Finance, Accounts or Commerce, or CA/ACCA/ACA/ACMA/CFA/CA/CPA. 6 years of post-qualification experience. | 40 years | Merit: 2; Punjab: 1 |
| 35 | Accounts & Documentation Analyst | 7 | 4 | Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounts, Information Management, Engineering, HR Management or a related field. Minimum 5 years of experience. Proficiency in electronic document management systems (EDMS), Microsoft Office and project collaboration platforms. | 35 years | Merit: 2; Punjab: 1; Sindh: 1 |
Application procedure: Apply online at https://cda.gov.pk/jobs within 20 days of the advertisement dated 9 November 2026. Upload scanned, attested copies of educational documents, experience certificates, a recent photograph, pay order, CNIC and domicile. Applications must be submitted online only; incomplete applications will not be entertained.
Application fee: Pay Rs. 500 for each post through the banking app by scanning the QR code available in a single PDF file. Upload the successfully submitted fee challan online.
General conditions: Age relaxation will apply according to government policy. Applicable quotas will be observed. CDA may cancel the advertisement or increase or decrease the number of posts. Only shortlisted candidates who qualify according to the criteria will be called for written tests, skill tests, physical tests or interviews. No TA/DA will be admissible. Candidates must bring original educational and experience certificates and attested copies to the interview. Government employees must submit a departmental NOC with their application.
Contact: For queries, call 051-9252970 during office hours or email [email protected].
Issued by Member (Building), CDA, Islamabad. Reference: PID(I)4301/26.
Published in The Nation on Monday, 9 November 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.