The National Highway Authority (NHA), Ministry of Communications, Government of Pakistan has announced NHA Jobs 2026 for 29 regular posts under the Balochistan quota, in grades BPS-04 to BPS-18. The advertisement, reference PID(I)3822/26, invites applications from Balochistan domicile holders for engineering, technical, administrative, accounts and support posts — including Deputy Director (Engineer), Assistant Directors, Inspectors, Computer Operators, Office Assistants, Stenotypists, LDCs, Patwari and Drivers. The largest opening is Assistant Director (Engineer) with 6 posts, including one post reserved for a woman. Applications are invited through the respective District Employment Cell as well as through the National Jobs Portal, and must reach within 15 days of the advertisement published on 28 October 2026 — by 12 November 2026.
Jobs Details
| Organization | National Highway Authority (NHA), Ministry of Communications, Government of Pakistan |
| Advertisement | PID(I)3822/26 — “JOIN PUBLIC SERVICE – BALOCHISTAN QUOTA”, published 28 October 2026 |
| Job Location | Balochistan quota posts; selected candidates can be posted anywhere in Pakistan on a requirement basis |
| Total Vacancies | 29 across 15 posts |
| Quota | Balochistan quota only; Balochistan domicile required |
| Pay Scales | BPS-04 to BPS-18 |
| Age Limit | 25 to 40 years (post-wise, see table below) |
| Application Method | Through the respective District Employment Cell as well as online through the National Jobs Portal |
| Last Date to Apply | 12 November 2026 (within 15 days of the advertisement published on 28 October 2026) |
Eligibility Criteria for NHA Jobs 2026
| Post | BPS | Posts | Qualification | Experience | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director (Engineer) | 18 | 01 | B.Sc (Civil) / M.Sc (Civil) / Ph.D (Civil) | 07 years (B.Sc) / 04 years (M.Sc) / 02 years (Ph.D) in the relevant field | 40 (relaxable by 05 years) |
| Assistant Director (Afforestation) | 17 | 01 | BS (4 years) or equivalent in Forestry from an HEC-recognized university/institution | Nil | 35 |
| Assistant Director (Engineer) | 17 | 06 (01 Woman) | M.Sc/MS in the relevant subject OR BSc/BS in Civil Engineering from an HEC-recognized university with 1st Class | Nil | 35 |
| Assistant Director (Accounts/Finance) | 17 | 01 | B.Com | Nil | 35 |
| Inspector | 16 | 02 | 03 years Diploma in Civil from a Board of Technical Education’s recognized institute | 10 years in construction of bridges/highways | 35 |
| Inspector (Afforestation) | 16 | 01 | BS (4 years) or equivalent in Forestry from an HEC-recognized university/institution | 05 years in the relevant field | 35 |
| Assistant Private Secretary (APS) | 16 | 01 | Graduate, Shorthand/Typing 100/50 w.p.m | Nil | 28 |
| Computer Operator | 16 | 02 | Graduate | 03 years in computer operation | 28 |
| Office Assistant | 15 | 03 (01 Woman) | Graduate | Nil | 25 |
| Accounts Assistant | 14 | 01 | B.Com | 03 years in the relevant field | 25 |
| Stenotypist | 14 | 02 | Intermediate with minimum speed of 80/40 w.p.m in shorthand/typing respectively | Nil | 25 |
| Lab. Technical | 11 | 01 | F.Sc / Diploma in Civil | 03 years in the relevant field | 25 |
| LDC | 11 | 02 | Matric with typing speed of 30 w.p.m | Nil | 25 |
| Patwari | 05 | 01 | Matric with Patwar/Tapedar Course | Nil | 25 |
| Driver | 04 | 04 | Primary pass, holding a valid Driving License and well versed in traffic rules | Nil | 30 |
Available Jobs in NHA
- Deputy Director (Engineer) (BPS-18) — 01 post
- Assistant Director (Afforestation) (BPS-17) — 01 post
- Assistant Director (Engineer) (BPS-17) — 06 posts (01 Woman)
- Assistant Director (Accounts/Finance) (BPS-17) — 01 post
- Inspector (BPS-16) — 02 posts
- Inspector (Afforestation) (BPS-16) — 01 post
- Assistant Private Secretary (BPS-16) — 01 post
- Computer Operator (BPS-16) — 02 posts
- Office Assistant (BPS-15) — 03 posts (01 Woman)
- Accounts Assistant (BPS-14) — 01 post
- Stenotypist (BPS-14) — 02 posts
- Lab. Technical (BPS-11) — 01 post
- LDC (BPS-11) — 02 posts
- Patwari (BPS-05) — 01 post
- Driver (BPS-04) — 04 posts
- Quotas: All 29 posts are under the Balochistan quota for Balochistan domicile holders; one post each is reserved for a woman among the Assistant Director (Engineer) and Office Assistant posts; women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply for NHA Jobs 2026
- Confirm the post name, BPS, qualification, experience and age limit for your post from the eligibility table above, and make sure you hold a Balochistan domicile.
- Apply through the respective District Employment Cell as well as online through the National Jobs Portal at https://njp.gov.pk.
- Keep your original documents along with a set of attested copies of your degrees/certificates, CNIC and domicile certificate ready — these must be presented at the time of interview.
- Submit your application well before 12 November 2026 — the advertisement requires applications to reach within 15 days of its publication on 28 October 2026, and incomplete applications or those received after the due date will not be entertained.
- Direct applications to the National Highway Authority or the Ministry of Communications will not be entertained.
Qualification and Experience
- Deputy Director (Engineer): B.Sc Civil with 7 years, M.Sc Civil with 4 years, or Ph.D Civil with 2 years of relevant experience.
- Assistant Director (Engineer): M.Sc/MS in the relevant subject, or first-class BSc/BS in Civil Engineering from an HEC-recognized university.
- Assistant Director (Afforestation) and Inspector (Afforestation): 4-year BS degree or equivalent in Forestry from an HEC-recognized university or institution.
- Inspector: 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering with 10 years of experience in the construction of bridges or highways.
- Assistant Private Secretary: Graduation with shorthand and typing speeds of 100 and 50 words per minute.
- Computer Operator: Graduation with 3 years of experience in computer operations.
- Office Assistant: Graduation; Accounts Assistant: B.Com with 3 years of relevant experience.
- Stenotypist: Intermediate with shorthand and typing speeds of 80 and 40 words per minute.
- Lab. Technical: F.Sc or Diploma in Civil Engineering with 3 years of experience.
- LDC: Matric with a typing speed of 30 words per minute; Patwari: Matric with Patwar/Tapedar Course.
- Driver: Primary pass with a valid Driving License and knowledge of traffic rules.
Eligibility Criteria for NHA Jobs 2026
- Only Balochistan domicile holders can apply — all 29 posts are announced under the Balochistan quota.
- Applicants must hold the qualification and experience prescribed for their chosen post, from a recognized board, university or institution.
- Age limits are post-wise: 40 years for Deputy Director (Engineer) (relaxable by 5 years), 35 years for Assistant Director and Inspector posts, 30 years for Driver, 28 years for Assistant Private Secretary and Computer Operator, and 25 years for Office Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Stenotypist, Lab. Technical, LDC and Patwari.
- A general age relaxation of 5 years plus an additional 5 years for Balochistan province is admissible as per Federal Government instructions.
- Recruitment for BPS-01 to BPS-16 posts will be done through a walk-in interview process in major districts of Balochistan, while tests and interviews for BPS-17 and BPS-18 posts will be conducted in major districts of Balochistan.
- Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in Pakistan on a requirement basis.
- Serving Government employees must apply through the proper channel.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in the test or interview.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test or interview, and the competent authority reserves the right to postpone the recruitment process, increase or decrease the number of posts, or cancel the process at any stage without assigning any reason.
NHA Jobs 2026 Advertisement
Conclusion
The NHA Jobs 2026 offer 29 regular government posts under the Balochistan quota — from Deputy Director (Engineer) in BPS-18 to Driver in BPS-04 — for candidates from Primary education to Ph.D in Civil Engineering. With applications through the District Employment Cell and the National Jobs Portal, and a general plus Balochistan age relaxation, eligible Balochistan domicile holders should apply before 12 November 2026. For more government openings, browse the Govt Jobs category, including Pakistan Railways Jobs 2026, OGRA Jobs 2026 and Auditor General Pakistan Jobs 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How many vacancies are announced in NHA Jobs 2026?
A: A total of 29 vacancies across 15 posts, all under the Balochistan quota, in grades BPS-04 to BPS-18.
Q: What is the last date to apply for NHA Jobs?
A: The advertisement requires applications to reach within 15 days of its publication on 28 October 2026, which works out to 12 November 2026.
Q: How can I apply for NHA Jobs?
A: Apply through the respective District Employment Cell as well as online through the National Jobs Portal at https://njp.gov.pk.
Q: Who can apply for NHA Jobs 2026?
A: Only Balochistan domicile holders can apply, as all 29 posts are announced under the Balochistan quota.
Q: What is the age limit for NHA Jobs 2026?
A: Age limits are post-wise: 40 years for Deputy Director (Engineer), 35 years for Assistant Director and Inspector posts, 30 years for Driver, 28 years for Assistant Private Secretary and Computer Operator, and 25 years for the remaining posts, with a general relaxation of 5 years plus an additional 5 years for Balochistan province.
Q: Where can I read more government jobs?
A: See more openings in the Govt Jobs category, including Pakistan Railways Jobs 2026 and OGRA Jobs 2026.
