The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan, in collaboration with URAAN, has announced multiple IT-related job vacancies. These positions are open for qualified professionals in networking, cybersecurity, system analysis, cloud computing, and IT infrastructure management. The recruitment is being conducted strictly on merit, and HEC encourages applications from eligible candidates across Pakistan.
All applications must be submitted online via the HEC career portal: https://careers.hec.gov.pk. The last date for submission is 15 December 2025. Candidates are advised to carefully read eligibility criteria, experience requirements, and application instructions before applying.
Available Positions and Eligibility
1. Director General (PERN) – BPS-20
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Age Limit: 40–55 years
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Posts: 1 (Merit)
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Qualification: Bachelor/Master’s in Computer Science, IT, ICT Management, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
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Experience: Minimum 15 years in ICT with at least 10 years of ICT experience, including 5 years managing nationwide networks or equivalent projects. Expertise in network design/architecture (DWDM/MPLS) and coordination with international organizations is required.
2. Director (Information Security) – BPS-19
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Maximum Age: 50 years
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Posts: 1 (Merit)
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Qualification: Bachelor/Master’s in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software/Telecommunication Engineering, or equivalent
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Experience: Minimum 8 years in cybersecurity, including 3+ years in leadership. Experience with SOC operations, risk management, penetration testing, IAM, firewalls, and SIEM systems is required.
3. Deputy Director (System Analyst) – BPS-18
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Maximum Age: 45 years
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Posts: 1 (Merit)
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Qualification: Bachelor/Master’s in Computer Science, System/Software Engineering, MIS, or equivalent
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Experience: Minimum 5 years in system analysis, design, requirements gathering, BPR, system documentation, and data modeling.
4. Assistant Director (System/Cloud) – BPS-17
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Maximum Age: 35 years
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Posts: 1 (Merit)
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Qualification: Bachelor/Master’s in Computer Science, Cloud Computing, IT, Software/Systems Engineering, or equivalent
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Experience: Minimum 2 years in cloud/virtualization environments with hands-on experience in AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, and DevOps.
5. Assistant Director (Storage) – BPS-17
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Maximum Age: 35 years
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Posts: 1 (Merit)
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Qualification: Bachelor/Master’s in Computer Systems, IT, Data Engineering, IT Infrastructure, or equivalent
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Experience: Minimum 2 years in enterprise storage and backup systems. Knowledge of SAN/NAS, storage virtualization, backup automation, and performance tuning is required.
6. Assistant Director (Backup) – BPS-17
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Maximum Age: 35 years
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Posts: 1 (Merit)
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Qualification: Bachelor/Master’s in Computer Systems, IT, Software/System Engineering, or equivalent
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Experience: Minimum 2 years in enterprise backup systems, automation tools, retention policies, and data restoration.
7. LAN Administrator – BPS-16
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Maximum Age: 35 years
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Posts: 1 (Merit)
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Qualification: Bachelor/Master’s in Computer Science, IT, or Networking, or equivalent
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Experience: Minimum 1 year in LAN/WAN maintenance and support. Skills in Cisco/Huawei routing, VLAN configuration, structured cabling, and NOC monitoring are required.
Application Process
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Apply online only at: https://careers.hec.gov.pk
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For posts 2 to 7, a processing fee of Rs. 1000 is applicable, payable via 1Link service using mobile banking apps or mobile wallets.
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Last date for submission: 15 December 2025
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Incomplete applications or applications submitted offline will not be entertained.
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HEC provides 5 years general age relaxation; additional relaxation will follow government rules.
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Part-time, honorary, apprentice, and intern experience will not be counted.
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Government employees must apply through proper channel.
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Tests/interviews will be conducted at the nearest major city (Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar).
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No TA/DA will be provided.
Key Notes
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HEC is an equal opportunity employer.
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HEC reserves the right to increase or decrease vacancies or reject applications without assigning any reason.
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For technical assistance, contact UAN: 051-111-119-432 or lodge a complaint at https://onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk.
This is a prestigious opportunity for IT professionals seeking challenging roles in cloud computing, cybersecurity, network management, and system administration within Pakistan’s leading higher education regulatory body.