Directorate General Soil and Water Conservation, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
When most people hear “government jobs in Pakistan 2026”, they think of commissions and federal ministries. But some of the best chances for technical youth are sitting quietly in provincial departments. The Directorate General Soil & Water Conservation (DGSWC), Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has announced vacancies for Sub Engineer (Civil) BS-12 and Field Assistant (BPS-09) through the Educational Testing and Evaluation Agency (ETEA). Only 4 posts are advertised under the minorities quota — but with DAE Civil or an agriculture field diploma, this is a direct route into permanent provincial government service. The closing date is 25 October 2026, so eligible candidates should move fast.
Important Dates – DGSWC KP Jobs 2026
| Advertisement published | Early October 2026 (Ref: INF(P)4924/26) |
| Online applications via ETEA | Open now at etea.edu.pk |
| Last date to apply | 25 October 2026 |
| Roll number slips | Uploaded on etea.edu.pk before the test |
| Screening test | Date and venue printed on the roll number slip |
Vacancy Breakdown – Post-Wise Seats
| Post | Scale | Posts | Quota |
| Sub Engineer (Civil) | BS-12 | 01 | Minority quota |
| Field Assistant | BPS-09 | 03 | Minority quota |
All 4 advertised positions fall under the minorities quota. Only candidates who meet the quota conditions along with the other eligibility requirements should apply.
Eligibility Criteria – Education, Age and Domicile
- Sub Engineer (Civil): Diploma of Associate Engineering (Civil) with at least Second Division from a recognized Board of Technical Education.
- Field Assistant: at least Second Class SSC (with Science) from a recognized board, plus a three-year Diploma of Field Assistant from a recognized Agriculture Training Institute.
- Age limit: 20 to 32 years for both posts.
- Domicile: candidates must hold a domicile of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including the Merged Districts.
- Quota: minority quota applies to all posts in this advertisement.
What These Jobs Involve – Duties of Each Post
Sub Engineer (Civil) is a technical supervisory role. The officer surveys sites, prepares estimates for soil and water conservation works, supervises construction of check dams, terraces and small water structures, measures completed work, prepares bills, checks material quality and reports progress to senior officers.
Field Assistant works at the ground level with farmers. Duties include helping farmers adopt soil and water conservation practices, assisting in land levelling, terracing and water-harvesting works, collecting field data, maintaining records and supporting demonstration and awareness sessions in the area.
Documents Checklist
- CNIC (verified through NADRA E-Sahulat before applying)
- Domicile certificate of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- DAE (Civil) certificate — for Sub Engineer
- SSC certificate (with Science) — for Field Assistant
- Three-year Field Assistant diploma — for Field Assistant
- Passport-size photograph (soft copy for the online form)
- Original fee deposit slip with bank stamp
Why Apply – Benefits of These Provincial Jobs
- Direct entry for DAE and agriculture diploma holders — these technical qualifications get few dedicated advertisements.
- BPS government scales (BS-12 and BPS-09) with salary, allowances and pension as per provincial rules.
- Meaningful field work: soil and water conservation directly helps farmers and rural communities in KP.
- Career path: government technical staff get promotions, seniority benefits and chances for higher education on merit.
- Fair process: ETEA conducts the screening test transparently — merit decides, not connections.
How to Apply – DGSWC KP Jobs via ETEA
- Create your profile on etea.edu.pk.
- Print the E-Sahulat token from the profile and get your CNIC verified at any NADRA E-Sahulat kiosk — without this step you cannot apply.
- Open the DGSWC advertisement on the ETEA website, fill the online form and submit.
- Print the generated deposit slip and pay the test fee at any UBL branch, UBL Omni or through the Easypaisa app/agent.
- Keep the stamped candidate copy of the slip. Do not send documents to ETEA — qualified candidates submit attested documents to DGSWC KP, ASA Campus, Jamrud Road, Peshawar within 15 days of the result.
- Apply before 25 October 2026.
FAQs – DGSWC KP Jobs 2026
Q1: How many posts are announced?
4 posts in total — 1 Sub Engineer (Civil) BS-12 and 3 Field Assistant (BPS-09).
Q2: What is the last date?
25 October 2026, as per the advertisement (Ref: INF(P)4924/26).
Q3: Who can apply?
Candidates with KP or Merged Districts domicile who meet the minority quota and hold the required DAE or agriculture diploma.
Q4: How is the test conducted?
ETEA holds a screening test. Roll number slips are downloaded from etea.edu.pk; the test date, time and venue are printed on the slip.
Q5: Is there any age relaxation?
The advertised age limit is 20–32 years; relaxation follows applicable government rules.
Q6: Do I send documents to ETEA?
No. Documents go to the department only after you qualify the test.
Last Date to Apply: 25 October 2026 — complete your ETEA application and fee before the deadline.
Fraud warning: apply only on the official ETEA website (etea.edu.pk). ETEA never asks for money through personal accounts or WhatsApp. Verify the advertisement (Ref: INF(P)4924/26) before paying any test fee, and keep your CNIC details safe.
To apply for this job please visit www.etea.edu.pk.