Port Qasim Authority
Port Qasim Authority Jobs 2026 – 6 Senior Posts in Karachi
Port Qasim Authority has opened six senior positions at Pakistan’s second-busiest deep-water seaport in Karachi. The openings cover two director-level roles and four assistant-manager roles, all offered on a two-year contract that can be extended when performance is satisfactory. The advertisement appeared in Dawn on 24 October 2026, and applications must reach the authority within 15 days of publication.
Last date to apply: 8 November 2026. Candidates should send their applications early, because courier delivery to Bin Qasim takes time and late forms are not considered.
Quick Facts – PQA Jobs 2026
| Organization | Port Qasim Authority (PQA) |
| Location | Bin Qasim, Karachi, Sindh |
| Total posts | 6 |
| Pay scales | BPS-17 to BPS-20 |
| Job type | Contract (2 years, extendable) |
| Advertisement date | 24 October 2026 (Dawn) |
| Last date | 8 November 2026 |
| How to apply | Prescribed form by courier/TCS |
| Official website | www.pqa.gov.pk |
Vacant Positions at Port Qasim Authority
Each of the six posts is a single vacancy. Two are director-level leadership roles, and four are assistant-manager roles in audit, engineering, secretarial work and estate management.
| Post | Scale | Posts | Domicile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director (Administration) | BPS-20 | 1 | Merit |
| Director (Human Resource) | BPS-20 | 1 | Merit |
| Assistant Manager (Internal Audit) | BPS-17 | 1 | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical) | BPS-17 | 1 | Sindh Urban |
| Assistant Manager (Secretarial) | BPS-17 | 1 | As per advertisement |
| Assistant Manager (Estate) | BPS-17 | 1 | As per advertisement |
Eligibility Criteria for PQA Jobs 2026
The two director posts demand long, senior-level experience. Applicants need at least a second-class Master’s degree in administrative sciences, social sciences, public administration or business administration, plus 17 years of personnel administration experience in a government body, semi-government body or a large reputable commercial organization. The maximum age for both director posts is 50 years.
The assistant-manager posts are open to younger professionals. The internal audit post needs an MBA in finance or an M.Com degree with three years of relevant experience, and the maximum age is 30 years. The mechanical engineering post needs a second-class bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council, or a second-class engineer certificate of competency (Class-II), plus three years of relevant experience. The secretarial post needs a second-class Master’s degree in social sciences or an MBA with three years of experience. The estate post needs either a second-class bachelor’s degree in civil engineering registered with PEC, or a second-class MBA or MPA, with three years of experience.
Important Dates – PQA Recruitment 2026
| Advertisement published | 24 October 2026 |
| Applications open | 24 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 8 November 2026 |
| Test / interview | Only shortlisted candidates will be called |
Why Apply for Port Qasim Authority Jobs
Port Qasim handles a large share of Pakistan’s cargo trade, so a role here puts you at the centre of national port operations. Director-level officers shape administration and human-resource policy for a major federal authority, while assistant managers gain hands-on experience in audit, engineering, estate and secretarial functions. The two-year contract can be extended on satisfactory performance, and the authority’s pay scales follow the standard BPS structure for the advertised grades.
How to Apply for PQA Jobs 2026
- Download or obtain the prescribed application form from the Port Qasim Authority website, www.pqa.gov.pk.
- Fill in the form completely and attach a detailed CV, attested copies of educational certificates, experience letters and two recent passport-size photographs.
- Send the complete application by courier or TCS to the Director (HRM), Port Qasim Authority, Bin Qasim, Karachi – 75020, so that it arrives before 8 November 2026.
- Government and semi-government employees must apply through the proper channel with a no-objection certificate from their department.
- Applications delivered by hand will not be entertained, and no TA/DA is admissible for the test or interview.
Documents Checklist
- Prescribed application form, duly filled
- Detailed CV
- Attested copies of educational certificates and degrees
- PEC registration card (for engineering posts)
- Experience certificates
- CNIC and domicile certificate
- Two recent passport-size photographs
- NOC (for government servants)
Frequently Asked Questions – PQA Jobs 2026
How many posts has Port Qasim Authority announced?
Six posts: two directors at BPS-20 and four assistant managers at BPS-17, all based at Bin Qasim, Karachi.
What is the last date to apply for PQA jobs 2026?
The closing date is 8 November 2026, which is 15 days from the advertisement’s publication on 24 October 2026.
Are these permanent jobs?
No. The appointments are on contract for two years, extendable on satisfactory performance. The contract does not carry a right to regularization.
Can I apply online for PQA jobs?
The advertisement asks for the prescribed form to be sent by courier or TCS. There is no online submission portal mentioned in the advertisement.
What is the age limit for the director posts?
The maximum age for both director posts is 50 years. For the assistant-manager posts, the maximum age is 30 years.
Is there any quota for minorities?
Yes, a 5% quota for minorities will be observed, and age relaxation will be considered as per the rules applicable in PQA.
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