Positions Vacant At Higher Education Commission HEC

Positions Vacant At Higher Education Commission HEC

Description

📚 HEC Vacancy Announcements

This section provides the latest opportunities to join the Higher Education Commission (HEC). Discover and apply for current job openings and career paths available across various departments and roles within Pakistan's apex regulatory body for higher education.

Date Posted:	30-Nov-2025
Category / Sector:	Government
Newspaper:	The News Jobs
Education:	Bachelor\| Mater
Area / Town:	Islamabad Other Area
Vacancy Location:	Islamabad Pakistan
Organization:	Higher Education Commission HEC
Job Industry	Management Jobs
Type job	Full Time
Last Date	15 December 2025

Latest HEC Management Posts Islamabad 2025

🏛️ HEC Career Opportunities in Islamabad (November 2025)

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) recently issued a major job advertisement in the daily The News newspaper (dated approximately November 30, 2025).

The HEC is seeking skilled professionals to fill several high-level and technical IT positions at its offices in Islamabad, Pakistan.

📋 Vacant Positions

Applications are invited for the following key roles:

👉Director General

👉Director Information Security

👉Deputy Director System Analyst

👉Assistant Director Cloud

👉Assistant Director System

👉Assistant Director Backup

👉Assistant Director Storage

👉LAN Administrator

🎓 Required Qualifications

Candidates are generally expected to hold relevant Master's or Bachelor's degrees, as specified in the official advertisement for each respective post.

🏛️ Higher Education Commission, Pakistan

Positions Vacant

S. No.	Name of Post, Age Limit & Post Quota	Qualification & Experience
1.	Name of Post: Director General (PERN) (BPS-20) (Regular)	* 4 years Bachelor/Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, ICT Management, Computer Systems (or equivalent discipline).
	Minimum Age: 45 years	* Minimum 15 years of experience, including 10 years of experience in ICT, with at least 5 years managing national/international research networks (example: NREN) or equivalent projects. Must demonstrate expertise in network design/architecture, implementation, and collaboration with international research and network organizations.
	Maximum Age: 55 years
	Number of Posts: 01
	Quota: Merit - 1
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2.	Name of Post: Director (Information Security) (BPS-19) (Regular)	* 4 years Bachelor/Masters degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, Engineering (Computer Systems), System/Telecommunication engineering (or equivalent discipline).
	Minimum Age: 40 years	* Minimum 8 years of experience in cybersecurity, including 5 years management/supervisory role. Must have expertise in risk management, penetration testing, IAM, firewalls, and SIEM systems.
	Maximum Age: 50 years
	Number of Posts: 01
	Quota: Merit - 1
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3.	Post: DD (BPS-18)(System Analyst) (Regular)	* 4 years Bachelor/Masters degree in Computer Science, System/Software engineering, MIS (or equivalent discipline).
	Minimum Age: 35 years	* Minimum 5 years of experience in system analysis, design, deployment, technical writing, system documentation, and data modeling.
	Maximum Age: 45 years
	Number of Posts: 01
	Quota: Merit - 1
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4.	Name of Post: Assistant Director (System / Cloud) (BPS-17) (Regular)	Candidates should hold a minimum of a four-year degree (undergraduate or advanced) in a relevant technical field such as Software Engineering, IT, Cloud Systems, or Computer Science."
	Minimum Age: 35 years	* Minimum 2 years of continuous experience in cloud/virtualization environments. Hands-on experience with AWS/Azure/GCP/Kubernetes desirable.
	Maximum Age: 45 years
	Number of Posts: 02
	Quota: Merit - 1
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5.	Name of Post: Assistant Director (Storage) (BPS-17) (Regular)	* 4 years Bachelor/Masters degree in Computer Systems, IT, Data Engineering, IT Infrastructure (or equivalent discipline).
	Minimum Age: 35 years	* Minimum 2 years of experience in enterprise storage and backup systems. Knowledge of SAN/NAS storage architecture, backup automation tools, and data protection.
	Maximum Age: 45 years
	Number of Posts: 01
	Quota: Merit - 1
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6.	Name of Post: Assistant Director (Backup) (BPS-17) (Regular)	Applicants are expected to have completed a comprehensive university program—spanning at least four years—with a focus on Computer Systems, Information Technology, or Software Engineering. We also welcome those with advanced Master's degrees or comparable academic credentials in a related technical field.
	Minimum Age: 35 years	* Minimum 2 years of experience in enterprise backup systems, automation tools, retention policies, and data restoration.
	Maximum Age: 45 years
	Number of Posts: 01
	Quota: Merit - 1
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7.	Name of Post: LAN Administrator (BPS-16) (Regular)	* 4 years Bachelor/Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Networking (or equivalent discipline).
	Minimum Age: 25 years	* Minimum 1 year of experience Skills in IP address tracking, VLAN configuration, structured cabling, NOC monitoring.
	Maximum Age: 35 years
	Number of Posts: 01
	Quota: Merit - 1

Application Procedure

Master's degree means 16 years of education.
"If you're ready to join us, head over to the HEC careers portal at https://careers.hec.gov.pk to submit your application. Just be sure to get it in within 15 days of this notice!"
For Sr. No. 2 to 7, application processing fee @ Rs. 1000/- may be deposited via 1Link service using a Mobile Banking App or HEC Website.
Last date December 15, 2025.
Applications in hand/other than career portal will not be entertained.
5/10 years general age relaxation is already included. Further age relaxation will be given as per Government rules.
Incomplete/late applications will not be entertained.
Please be aware that our evaluation process only includes full-time, professional roles. Consequently, any time spent in internships, apprenticeships, part-time work, or honorary positions will not be factored into your total years of experience."
HEC is an equal opportunity employer.
Those already in Government Service should apply through proper channel.
We aim to make the evaluation process as convenient as possible by holding assessments at major regional hubs, including Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, and Quetta. Please keep in mind that any travel or daily expenses incurred for the test or interview will be the responsibility of the applicant, as we do not offer reimbursement for these costs.
HEC reserves the right to reject any or all the applications or increase or decrease the number of vacancies without assigning any reason.

For any technical assistance:

UAN: (051) 111-119-432
Lodge an online complaint at: https://onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk

👉Malik Haider Nawaz, Assistant Director (HRM)

👉Higher Education Commission, Sector H-9, Islamabad

👉Phone No. 051-90401422

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is currently advertising its latest management and other government job vacancies. Interested applicants should note that the closing date is approximately December 15, 2025. To understand the complete application procedure and confirm the exact deadline, candidates are advised to read the official advertisement online thoroughly.

💻 Current Vacancies at HEC (December 2025)

The following positions are advertised on the HEC Career Portal with a closing date of December 15, 2025:

Job Title/Designation	Age Limit
Director General (PERN)	55
Director (Information Security)	50
Deputy Director (System Analyst)	45
Assistant Director (System / Cloud)	35
Assistant Director (Storage)	35
Assistant Director (Backup)	35
LAN Administrator	35

The number of vacancies for these positions varies, and they are typically full-time roles under the IT or General Cadre categories.

📝 Other Related Vacancies (FPSC Advertisement)

A separate consolidated advertisement by the Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) mentioned several vacancies for different government departments, where the HEC's degree recognition is a key requirement. While these are not direct HEC positions, they are relevant to the higher education sector and had a closing date of November 24, 2025. These included positions such as:

👉Computer Operator (BS-16)
👉Veterinary Officer (BS-17)
👉Lecturer (BS-17) in various subjects (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, English, Physics, Urdu)
👉Clinical Psychologist (BS-17)
👉Religious Teacher (BS-17)

➡️ How to Apply for HEC Positions

HEC primarily uses a structured online application process for its vacancies:

Registration/Login: You must register for an account or log in if you already have one.
Build Profile: Complete your detailed profile, including Personal Info, Experience, and Academics.
View and Apply: Browse the list of available jobs, click on the title of interest, read the details (Terms of Reference - TORs), and click the "Apply for the Job" button.
Submission: You will usually be required to enter your current/expected salary and attach a duly filled proforma or other specific documents before submitting your application. Do not send hard copies unless explicitly asked.

Note: For positions under projects like the "Higher Education Development in Pakistan (HEDP)," the Terms of Reference (TORs) and specific application instructions are always available on the HEC website.

🎯 Conclusion

The current situation indicates that the recruitment process at HEC is active, with a significant focus on strengthening its capabilities in Digital Infrastructure and Cyber Security.

HEC's hiring process has been made completely online, which provides convenience for applicants. Interested candidates are advised to thoroughly read all the details (Terms of Reference - TORs) available on the HEC website and submit their online applications in a timely manner.