Pakistan Airports Authority — Multiple Assistant Director IT Positions (Notice No. 05/2026)
Pakistan Airports Authority · Karachi · Dawn,
Job advertisement published in Dawn on Friday, 23 October 2026, listed under Karachi. Issued by Pakistan Airports Authority.
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Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) invites applications from competent and eligible candidates domiciled in the relevant province/region for regular IT positions under the Defined Contribution Scheme. Appointments will be made on merit and suitability. Applications are submitted online via www.paa.gov.pk.
| Sr. | Post (EG-01) | Vacancies | Qualification & Experience (summary) | Quota & Pay Scale | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Director / IT Network Engineer | 01 | BS/BE in Computer Science/Electronics/Communications/IT or equivalent (min. 16 years). Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in managing and monitoring corporate IT networks; strong TCP/IP (v4 & v6), L2/L3 protocols, network security and database/software documentation. Network certs (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). Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience managing IT operations in a large organization; installing/configuring OS, application & system management tools, cloud and network monitoring, helpdesk management, vendor contracts and IT procurement. | 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/IT/Business Studies (min. 16 years) or BBA in Business Analytics/IT. Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in market research and analysis of IT technologies, PRRA/EPADS knowledge, feasibility studies, RFPs, contracts, audit procedures and project management. | 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/Cyber Security/IT (min. 16 years). Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in cyber security operations, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST framework, gap analysis, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing and security policy implementation. | 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 IT/Computer Science/Software Engineering (min. 16 years). Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in full-stack development using ASP.NET, .NET Core, C#, VB.Net, Python, Angular, React; DevOps, CI/CD, containerization, version control, 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 & important instructions
- Interested candidates must fill and submit the online job application form at www.paa.gov.pk within fifteen days from the date of the advertisement.
- Upload CV (with photograph), PDF copies of required certificates/degrees and CNIC while applying online.
- A non-refundable test fee of Rs. 500 is required to be deposited into Allied Bank of Pakistan account No. 0010011740150017 (Account Title: "Pakistan Airports Authority"). IBAN: PK03ABPA0010011740150017. Candidates applying for multiple posts must submit a separate fee for each post.
- Applications submitted without the required fee will not be considered. The Defined Contribution Scheme will be applicable subject to approval of the Competent Authority.
- Selected candidates will be required to serve anywhere in Pakistan as per PAA requirement. Terms of Reference (TOR) are available on the website.
Issuer & contact
Sr. Additional Director HR (TM), Headquarters Pakistan Airports Authority, Terminal-I, Jinnah International Airport, Karachi. Tel: 021-99072067. Website: www.paa.gov.pk
Published in Dawn 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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- What is the last date for this job?
- This advertisement prints no last date. Read the clipping and confirm with Pakistan Airports Authority.
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- Dawn, in the edition of Friday, 23 October 2026.
- Which city is this job listed under?
- Karachi. That is the city recorded for this advertisement — taken from the notice where it names a place, and otherwise from the newspaper edition it appeared in.
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