Pakistan Airports Authority – Assistant Director (IT) Vacancies (Notice No. 05/2026)
Job advertisement published in Nawa-i-Waqt on Friday, 23 October 2026, listed under Karachi.
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Pakistan Airports Authority (Notice No. 05/2026) invites applications from competent and eligible candidates domiciled in the relevant province/region for multiple regular Assistant Director (IT) positions under the Defined Contribution Scheme. Appointments will be made strictly on the basis of merit and suitability. Headquarters: Pakistan Airports Authority, Terminal-1, Jinnah International Airport, Karachi.
| Sr. | Position (EG-01) | No. of Vacancies | Key Qualifications & Experience | Quota & Pay Scale | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Director IT – Network Engineer | 01 | BS/BE in Computer Science/Electronics/Communication/Information Technology (min. 16 years education, 2nd division) with minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in managing & monitoring corporate IT networks; strong understanding of L2/L3 protocols (TCP/IP v4 & v6), network security, fault/complaint resolution. Network certifications (CCNA/CCNP/JNCIA) preferred. | Merit – 01; Rs. 56,280 – 5,630 – 168,880 | Maximum 30 years (age relaxation as per Government rules) |
| 2 | Assistant Director IT – Operations Engineer | 01 | BS/BE in Computer Science/IT or equivalent (min. 16 years, 2nd division) with minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in IT operations of large organizations; skills in installing/configuring/maintaining operating systems, application software, system management tools, cloud & networks, monitoring/testing for optimized performance, helpdesk management and vendor/contracts handling. | Merit – 01; Rs. 56,280 – 5,630 – 168,880 | Maximum 30 years (age relaxation as per Government rules) |
| 3 | Assistant Director IT – Technology Transformation | 01 | BS/BE in Computer Science/Electronics/IT/Business Studies (min. 16 years, 2nd division) OR BBA in Business Analytics/Information Technology with minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in market research/analysis of IT technologies, feasibility studies, RFP/RFQs, procurement analysis, project management, financial & technical analysis, and knowledge of public-sector procurement procedures. | Merit – 01; Rs. 56,280 – 5,630 – 168,880 | Maximum 30 years (age relaxation as per Government rules) |
| 4 | Assistant Director IT – Cyber Security | 01 | BS/BE in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Cyber Security/Information Security/Information Technology (min. 16 years, 2nd division) with minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in cyber security operations; understanding of ISO/IEC 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, security policies and incident response. | Merit – 01; Rs. 56,280 – 5,630 – 168,880 | Maximum 30 years (age relaxation as per Government rules) |
| 5 | Assistant Director IT – Software Development (Full Stack) | 01 | BS/BE in Information Technology/Computer Science/Software Engineering (min. 16 years, 2nd division) with minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in full-stack development (ASP.NET, .NET Core, C#, VB.Net, Python, Angular, React, Flutter etc.), DevOps (CI/CD), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), version control, SQA methodologies, database design (SQL/NoSQL) and API integration. | Merit – 01; Rs. 56,280 – 5,630 – 168,880 | Maximum 30 years (age relaxation as per Government rules) |
Application Procedure
Interested candidates are required to fill and submit the online job application form available at www.paa.gov.pk within fifteen days from the date of the advertisement. Candidates must upload their CV with photograph, PDF copies of required certificates/degrees, and CNIC while applying. Applications without required documents will be rejected.
A non‑refundable test fee is required to be deposited into Allied Bank of Pakistan (Account Title: "Pakistan Airports Authority") IBAN PK03ABPA0010011740150017 at the time of submitting the online application. The Defined Contribution Scheme shall be applicable subject to approval of the Competent Authority.
Selected candidates may be required to serve anywhere in Pakistan. The authority reserves the right to amend/increase/decrease/abolish any of the advertised positions without assigning any reason. All interested candidates must read the Terms of Reference (ToR) available on the website before applying.
Issuer: Sr. Additional Director HR (TM), Headquarters Pakistan Airports Authority, Terminal-1, Jinnah International Airport, Karachi. Tel: 021-99072067. Website: www.paa.gov.pk
Published in Nawa-i-Waqt on Friday, 23 October 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.
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