Assistant Director

About This Job

The Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) has announced one vacancy for Assistant Director (BPS-17) under the Planning & Development Department, Government of Sindh, published under Consolidated Advertisement No. 05/2026 dated 25 September 2026. The position supports policy planning and coordination functions within one of the province's key planning departments, alongside a Programme Officer post advertised in the same notice. This advertisement forms part of a wider September 2026 recruitment drive by SPSC that also covers the Anticorruption Establishment, Home, Information, and Law departments of the provincial government.

Eligible candidates must hold a Master's degree or sixteen years of education (graduation) in Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Economics, or Public Policy, in at least the second division or an equivalent CGPA from an HEC-recognized university. The age limit for this post is 21 to 28 years, with standard government age relaxation applicable (not applicable to Police Service or Combined Competitive Examination posts). The single seat is reserved for open merit and is open to both male and female candidates across the province, with foreign-qualification holders eligible only where the advertisement explicitly recognizes equivalence. Once exercised, a candidate's declared domicile, urban or rural quota, age, qualification, experience, and choice of examination centre cannot be changed at any subsequent stage after the closing date.

Interested and eligible candidates must apply strictly online through the SPSC candidate portal at www.spsc.gov.pk, as the Commission has explicitly stated that manual applications will not be entertained for this recruitment. After registering on the portal, candidates should locate this post under the 'Available Jobs' feature, generate a PSID, and pay the Rs. 500 application fee through any online banking channel using the 1-Bill invoice/service option before the closing date of 23 October 2026. The online application feature remains available around the clock except on the closing date itself, when it closes at 5:00 PM. All required qualification and supporting documents must be held as of the closing date, and candidates already employed in government or semi-government departments must route their application through the proper channel. Candidates with disabilities needing special arrangements for any written test must notify the Commission's Controller of Examinations at least seven days in advance, following the documented procedure. General queries regarding the advertisement can be directed to the Sindh Public Service Commission's office at Thandi Sarak, Hyderabad, using the phone numbers and email address published on the official notification. Prospective applicants are advised to complete their submissions well ahead of the deadline to avoid last-minute technical difficulties.

Job Information

Commission / Board

SPSC

Place of posting

Anywhere in Sindh

City

Karachi

Postal Code

74000

Domicile

Sindh

Age (Male)

21–28 years

Age (Female)

21–28 years

Age note

General age relaxation is applicable as per Notification No. SOII(SGA&CD)5-64/2011(Part-II) dated 06.03.2025, except for Police Service posts and posts filled through Combined Competitive Examinations (CCE) via SPSC.

Advt. No.

05/2026

Advt. date

25 September 2026

Application fee

₨ 500

Fee note

Candidates shall generate a PSID before making the challan payment of Rs. 500/- through any online payment channel by selecting the 1-Bill invoice/service option; one challan is acceptable for all categories of one post.

Last date

23 October 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: Master's Degree / Graduation (Sixteen years education) in Public Administration / Human Resource Management / M.A (Economics) / Public Policy at least in Second Division (or) equivalent CGPA from a University recognized by HEC.

Posts Breakdown

Important Dates

1. Advertisement Published25 September 2026
2. Last Date to Apply23 October 2026

How to Apply

1. Register on the SPSC official website www.spsc.gov.pk to create a candidate account.
2. After completing registration, apply for this post through the 'Available Jobs' feature on the SPSC candidate portal.
3. Generate a PSID and pay the Rs. 500/- application fee through any online payment channel using the 1-Bill invoice/service option (one challan covers all categories for one post).
4. Enter the correct CNIC number and date of birth in the online form -- incorrect entries will lead to rejection of the application.
5. Ensure required qualification and relevant certificates are held as of the closing date of the advertisement.

Additional Details

Quota

Open Merit Male/Female: Total 1 (no rural/urban split stated in the advertisement for this seat).

Govt Employee Note

Candidates already serving in Government or Semi-Government organizations must apply through proper channel.

Posts May Vary Note

The number of posts advertised may be varied by the Commission without any prior intimation.

Error Correction Note

The Commission reserves the right to modify or correct any error at any stage if detected later on.

Equivalent Degree Note

Candidates with equivalent degrees may apply only when the qualification for the advertised post explicitly states that equivalent degrees are acceptable.

Application Window Note

The online application feature is available round the clock, except on the closing date when it is available only up to 05:00 PM (office hours).

Field Lock After Closing

Domicile, PRC on Form-D, Urban or Rural Quota, Age, Qualification, Experience and Examination Centre, once exercised, shall not be changed at any subsequent stage after the closing date.

Disability Assistance Note

Candidates with permanent disabilities requiring special assistance during the written examination/test must inform SPSC at least seven (7) days prior to the exam, submitting a written application to the Controller of Examinations under Regulation 58(A) of the RMR 2023 (with a copy to the PS to Chairperson, SPSC), along with an attested disability certificate from the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPD), Government of Sindh, and a special CNIC for disabled persons issued by NADRA; the original certificate and CNIC must be produced to the examination centre in-charge on the day of the exam, or no assistance will be provided.

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