Project Manager (Merit) (PPS-08)

About This Job

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan is inviting online applications for the post of Project Manager (Merit) (PPS-08) on a project basis under the programme "PhD Scholarship Program under US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor (Phase-I)". The portal lists the post for candidates of both genders, and the province or quota shown against it is Merit. The number of vacancies is not stated on the portal listing, so applicants should check the HEC Career Portal for the latest status of the post.

On eligibility, the portal asks for the following: Masters/Bachelors Degree (16 years) or equivalent (at least 2nd Division) from HEC recognized University/Institution with minimum 05 years experience in Public/Private sector organization of good repute, including 03 years experience at managerial/supervisory level. Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project is compulsory. Minimum education: Bachelor (16 Years) Degree. Degree area: Any Field. The upper age limit is 50 years, with 18 years as the lower bound, and the experience requirement on the portal is shown as 5 years of experience. The appointment is made on merit, and the post carries the PPS-08 pay scale of HEC projects. Applicants should read the full description on the HEC Career Portal before applying, since the degree level, grade of division and experience must all be met together.

Applications are accepted online only through the HEC Career Portal at careers.hec.gov.pk. Candidates must register or log in, select a test city, upload their CNIC, academic documents, experience certificates, domicile certificate, resume and passport-size photograph in PDF format, and confirm the declaration that every detail they have given is true and complete. False or misleading information can lead to disqualification or termination after appointment. The last date to apply is 14 October 2026, so interested candidates should submit their applications well before the deadline.

Job Information

Commission / Board

HEC

Place of posting

Anywhere in federal

City

Islamabad

Postal Code

44000

Domicile

All Punjab Basis

Age (Male)

18–50 years

Age (Female)

18–50 years

Salary / BPS

Contract basis - HEC project pay scale PPS-08

Last date

14 October 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: Masters/Bachelors Degree (16 years) or equivalent (at least 2nd Division) from HEC recognized University/Institution with minimum 05 years experience in Public/Private sector organization of good repute, including 03 years experience at managerial/supervisory level. Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project is compulsory. Minimum education: Bachelor (16 Years) Degree. Degree area: Any Field.
• Experience: 5 years of experience

How to Apply

1. Register or log in on the HEC Career Portal at https://careers.hec.gov.pk.
2. Open this job (Job ID 108) and choose your Test City.
3. Upload the required documents, each as a PDF: CNIC front and back, academic documents, experience certificates, domicile, resume or CV, and a passport-size photograph.
4. Tick the declaration that all information provided is true, complete and accurate, then click Apply Now. Last date to apply: 14 October 2026.

Additional Details

Quota

MERIT

Program

PhD Scholarship Program under US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor (Phase-I)

Pay Scale

PPS-08

Degree Area

Any Field

Portal Job Id

108

Position Type

Project

Document Format

Only PDF files are allowed

Minimum Education

Bachelor (16 Years) Degree

Required Documents

CNIC - Front and Back,Academic Documents,Experience Certificates,Domicile,Resume or CV,Passport Size Photograph

Portal Job Category

Project

Portal Province Label

Merit

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