The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has announced Pakistan Airports Authority Jobs 2026 — 5 Assistant Director IT vacancies on Executive Grade EG-01 under the Defined Contribution Scheme. The posts are regular appointments, open to candidates from across Pakistan, with posting anywhere in Pakistan as per PAA requirement. Applications must be submitted online through the official PAA application portal by 6 November 2026.
Jobs Details
| Job Detail | Information |
| Organization | Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA), Government of Pakistan |
| Advertisement | Situation Vacant Notice No. 05/2026, published in Daily Dawn on 23 October 2026 |
| Job Location | Karachi (Headquarters) and anywhere in Pakistan as per PAA requirement |
| Total Vacancies | 5 (one for each post) |
| Pay Scale | EG-01 (Rs. 56,280 – 5,630 – 168,880 per month) |
| Job Type | Regular, under the Defined Contribution Scheme |
| Age Limit | Maximum 30 years, with age relaxation as per Government rules |
| Application Fee | Rs. 500 (non-refundable) per post |
| Application Method | Online only, through the PAA application portal |
| Last Date to Apply | 6 November 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria for Pakistan Airports Authority Jobs
| Post | Pay Scale | Vacancies | Qualification | Experience |
| Assistant Director / IT Network Engineer | EG-01 | 1 | BS/BE in Computer Science, Electronics, Communication or Information Technology or equivalent, at least 2nd Division (minimum 16 years of education); network certifications (CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA) preferred | Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in managing and monitoring corporate IT networks and faults/complaints resolution; strong understanding of L2/L3 protocols and TCP/IP (v4 and v6) |
| Assistant Director / IT Operations Engineer | EG-01 | 1 | BS/BE in Computer Science, Electronics, Communication or Information Technology or equivalent, at least 2nd Division (minimum 16 years of education) | Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience of managing IT operations in a large organization; knowledge of networks, cloud computing, helpdesk services, SLA and IT procurements/RFP preparation |
| Assistant Director IT (Technology Transformation) | EG-01 | 1 | BS/BE in Computer Science, Electronics, Communication, Information Technology or Business Studies (minimum 16 years of education) OR MBA in Business Analytics or Information Technology, with 2nd Division | Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in market research, assessing IT technologies, PPRA Rules and EPADS, feasibility studies, RFP preparation and financial/technical analysis in a public sector organization |
| Assistant Director IT (Cyber Security) | EG-01 | 1 | BS/BE in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Security or Information Technology or equivalent, at least 2nd Division (minimum 16 years of education) | Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in cyber security operations; understanding of information security standards including ISO/IEC 27001 and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework |
| Assistant Director IT (Software Development – Full Stack) | EG-01 | 1 | BS/BE in Information Technology, Computer Science or Software Engineering, at least 2nd Division (minimum 16 years of education) | Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in full stack development using ASP.NET MVC, .NET Core, C#, VB.Net, Python, Angular, React and Flutter; practical experience in DevOps, CI/CD, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), Git and SQL/NoSQL databases |
Available Jobs in Pakistan Airports Authority
Under these Pakistan Airports Authority Jobs 2026, the following posts are available:
- Assistant Director / IT Network Engineer — EG-01 — 1 Post — BS/BE in CS/Electronics/Communication/IT, 2nd Division; 3 years of post-qualification experience in corporate IT networks
- Assistant Director / IT Operations Engineer — EG-01 — 1 Post — BS/BE in CS/Electronics/Communication/IT, 2nd Division; 3 years of post-qualification experience in IT operations
- Assistant Director IT (Technology Transformation) — EG-01 — 1 Post — BS/BE in CS/Electronics/Communication/IT/Business Studies or MBA in Business Analytics/IT; 3 years of post-qualification experience
- Assistant Director IT (Cyber Security) — EG-01 — 1 Post — BS/BE in CS/Computer Engineering/Cyber Security/Information Security/IT, 2nd Division; 3 years of post-qualification experience in cyber security operations
- Assistant Director IT (Software Development – Full Stack) — EG-01 — 1 Post — BS/BE in IT/CS/Software Engineering, 2nd Division; 3 years of post-qualification experience in full stack development
How to apply for Pakistan Airports Authority Jobs
- Apply online only through the official PAA application portal at apps.paa.gov.pk:2016 by 6 November 2026
- Deposit the non-refundable application processing fee of Rs. 500 per post into Allied Bank of Pakistan Account No. 0010011740150017 (Account Title: Pakistan Airports Authority), IBAN PK33ABPA0010011740150017, and upload the fee deposit slip with your application; a separate fee is required for each post applied for
- Upload PDF copies of your updated CV with recent photograph, educational degrees and official transcripts, CNIC, professional technical and IT certifications and work experience certificates verifying minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience
- Read the complete Terms of Reference (TOR) available on the PAA website before applying
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly for test and interview details
Qualification and Experience
- Assistant Director / IT Network Engineer: BS/BE in Computer Science, Electronics, Communication or Information Technology or equivalent, at least 2nd Division (minimum 16 years of education), with minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in managing and monitoring corporate IT networks; network certifications (CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA) preferred
- Assistant Director / IT Operations Engineer: BS/BE in Computer Science, Electronics, Communication or Information Technology or equivalent, at least 2nd Division (minimum 16 years of education), with minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience of managing IT operations in a large organization
- Assistant Director IT (Technology Transformation): BS/BE in Computer Science, Electronics, Communication, Information Technology or Business Studies (minimum 16 years of education) OR MBA in Business Analytics or Information Technology, with 2nd Division, plus minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience
- Assistant Director IT (Cyber Security): BS/BE in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Security or Information Technology or equivalent, at least 2nd Division (minimum 16 years of education), with minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in cyber security operations
- Assistant Director IT (Software Development – Full Stack): BS/BE in Information Technology, Computer Science or Software Engineering, at least 2nd Division (minimum 16 years of education), with minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in full stack development
Eligibility Criteria for Pakistan Airports Authority Jobs
- Applicants must hold a BS/BE degree (minimum 16 years of education) in the field prescribed for their chosen post, from a recognized institution, with at least 2nd Division
- Candidates must have the minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience required for their chosen post
- The maximum age limit is 30 years, with age relaxation admissible as per Federal Government rules
- Candidates applying for multiple positions must submit a separate application and a separate Rs. 500 fee for each post
- If a candidate does not upload the required PDF documents with the online application form, the application will be rejected
- Selected candidates will be required to serve anywhere in Pakistan as per PAA requirement
Pakistan Airports Authority Jobs 2026 Advertisement
Conclusion
The Pakistan Airports Authority Jobs 2026 offer five regular EG-01 IT officer posts — from network and operations engineering to cyber security and full stack software development — with a pay scale of Rs. 56,280 to Rs. 168,880. If you hold a BS/BE degree in the relevant field with 3 years of post-qualification experience, submit your online application through the PAA portal before 6 November 2026. For more government openings, browse the Govt Jobs category, including NTC Jobs 2026 and Sukkur Barrage Junior Clerk Stenographer Jobs 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How many vacancies are announced in Pakistan Airports Authority Jobs 2026?
A: Five vacancies, one for each post — Assistant Director / IT Network Engineer, Assistant Director / IT Operations Engineer, Assistant Director IT (Technology Transformation), Assistant Director IT (Cyber Security) and Assistant Director IT (Software Development – Full Stack).
Q: What is the last date to apply for Pakistan Airports Authority Jobs?
A: The last date to submit applications online is 6 November 2026, within 15 days of the advertisement published on 23 October 2026.
Q: How can I apply for Pakistan Airports Authority Jobs?
A: Apply online only through the official PAA application portal at apps.paa.gov.pk:2016 — upload your CV, degrees, CNIC, certifications, experience certificates and the Rs. 500 fee deposit slip with the form.
Q: What is the application fee for PAA Jobs 2026?
A: A non-refundable fee of Rs. 500 per post, deposited into the Pakistan Airports Authority account at Allied Bank of Pakistan (Account No. 0010011740150017, IBAN PK33ABPA0010011740150017).
Q: What are the pay scale and age limit for these posts?
A: All five posts carry EG-01 (Rs. 56,280 – 5,630 – 168,880 per month) on a regular basis under the Defined Contribution Scheme, and the maximum age limit is 30 years, with relaxation as per Government rules.
Q: Where can I read more government jobs?
A: See more openings in the Govt Jobs category, including NTC Jobs 2026 and Sukkur Barrage Junior Clerk Stenographer Jobs 2026.
