Assistant Director (Flow Measurement)

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The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) is recruiting project staff for its Telemetry Project, which is installing a real-time discharge-monitoring system at 27 key sites on the Indus Basin Irrigation System across Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Two vacancies are on offer for Assistant Director (Flow Measurement) on PPS-07, responsible for leading field teams that carry out flow measurement and assisting the Deputy Director (Central).

The role covers planning and supervising flow-measurement field staff in carrying out measurements, data collection, processing and reporting; implementing international standards and guidelines such as USGS and ISO in all measurements and observations to maintain data quality; and assisting in generating monthly, quarterly and annual reports on measurements and results. Eligible candidates must be up to 35 years of age with a B.Sc. degree in Civil/Agriculture from an HEC-recognized university (an M.Sc. in Hydrology/Water Resources is preferred), preferably 2 years of experience in hydrometry/flow measurements in rivers and canals, an understanding of the Indus River's flow dynamics and seasonal variations, proven skills with conventional current meters, ADCP and GPS, and knowledge of safety requirements in flow measurement work.

This is a project-mode appointment on the PPS-07 pay package of Rs. 157,500 per month plus 5% annual increment, with postings possible anywhere at project sites in Pakistan. Interested candidates should send a duly filled, typed application form along with attested copies of testimonials (education, experience, domicile and CNIC) by post or courier to the Secretary, IRSA, 35-Mauve Area, G-10/4, Islamabad, so as to reach by 27 July 2026; only shortlisted candidates will be called for test/interview and no TA/DA is admissible.

Job Information

Commission / Board

NTS

Place of posting

Telemetry Project sites across Punjab (16), Sindh (3), Balochistan (5) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (3) key sites on the Indus Basin Irrigation System; attached with WAPDA during execution

Domicile

All Punjab Basis

Age (Male)

18–35 years

Age (Female)

18–35 years

Age note

Relaxation in upper age limit as per Federal Government Rules is admissible.

Contract duration

1 year (extendable)

Advt. No.

PID(I) 6305/25

Sr. No.

4

Last date

27 July 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: B.Sc degree in Civil/Agriculture from an HEC-recognized university; M.Sc in Hydrology/Water Resources preferred; preferably two years' experience in hydrometry/flow measurements in rivers and canals; understanding of flow dynamics/seasonal variations of the Indus River and its tributaries; proven skills in conventional current meter, ADCP, GPS and related software; knowledge of safety requirements in flow measurements.
• Experience: Preferably 2 years' experience in hydrometry/flow measurements in rivers and canals

Posts Breakdown

Test / Selection Process

How to Apply

1. Download the Telemetry Project application form from the IRSA advertisement and fill it in typed (not handwritten) form.
2. Attach a passport-size photograph and attested copies of your CNIC, domicile, and educational/experience testimonials.
3. Send the completed form by post/courier to the Secretary, Indus River System Authority (IRSA), 35-Mauve Area, G-10/4, Islamabad, so it reaches by 27 July 2026.
4. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test/interview; no TA/DA is admissible.

Additional Details

Project

Installation of Telemetry System for Real-Time Discharge Monitoring at 27 Key Sites on Indus Basin Irrigation System (IBIS)

Pay Scale

PPS-07

Pay Package Pkr Per Month

157500

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