Irrigation Department, Government of Sindh (Hala Irrigation Division)
The Irrigation Department of Sindh has advertised Junior Clerk posts in the Hala Irrigation Division, and the route in runs through the province’s own job portal. Published in the Express Tribune on 31 October 2026, the advertisement invites candidates holding the domicile of Matiari, Sanghar or Hyderabad districts to apply within 15 days of publication — which puts the working deadline at 15 November 2026. There is one condition applicants often miss: a screening test pass from IBA Sukkur’s testing service is compulsory, not optional.
Last date to apply: 15 November 2026 (calculated as 15 days from the 31 October 2026 publication — confirm the portal’s own closing date when you apply).
Quick Facts — Hala Irrigation Division Jobs 2026
| Organisation | Irrigation Department, Government of Sindh — Hala Irrigation Division, Hala |
| Post | Junior Clerk (BPS-11) |
| Total posts | 3 |
| Location | Hala, Sindh (vacancies linked to Matiari, Sanghar and Hyderabad districts) |
| Domicile | Matiari, Sanghar or Hyderabad district |
| Age limit | 18 to 28 years |
| How to apply | Online via Sindh Job Portal (sjp.gos.pk) |
| Last date | 15 November 2026 (calculated) |
Important Dates
| Advertisement published | 31 October 2026 (Express Tribune) |
| Application window | Within 15 days of publication |
| Working last date | 15 November 2026 (calculated — see note above) |
| Interview | Shortlisted candidates only, schedule uploaded on the portal |
Vacancy Details — Junior Clerk (BPS-11)
The advertisement lists 3 Junior Clerk posts under the Executive Engineer, Hala Irrigation Division, Hala. The place-of-vacancy note splits the posts across the three eligible districts — one post connected to Matiari, one to Sanghar and one to Hyderabad — so applicants should apply against the district on their own domicile. Because the advertisement’s own wording on this split is compressed, candidates should check the Sindh Job Portal listing for their district before submitting.
Eligibility Criteria
- Education: Graduation at least in second division from a university recognised by the Higher Education Commission.
- Computer skills: A six-month certificate course in MS Office from an institute recognised by the Sindh Board of Technical Education or a Trade Testing Board.
- Screening test (compulsory): Applicants must have passed the general screening test of the Graduation Category with at least 40% marks, conducted by IBA Sukkur Testing Services (STS), and must hold the STS certificate. Without it, the application does not qualify.
- Age: 18 to 28 years, calculated from the closing date for submission, under the Sindh Civil Servants (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit) Rules, 2024. The advertisement notes a five-year upper age relaxation under the SGA&CD notification dated 6 March 2025.
- Domicile: Matiari, Sanghar or Hyderabad district only.
- Quota: The share of quota reserved for initial appointment will be followed as per Sindh Government law, rules and policy.
Documents Checklist
- Graduation degree and detailed marks certificates (second division or better)
- Six-month MS Office certificate from a recognised institute
- STS graduation-category screening certificate with at least 40% marks
- Domicile certificate (Matiari, Sanghar or Hyderabad) and CNIC
- Departmental NOC, for applicants already in service (original to be produced at interview)
How to Apply
- Open the Sindh Job Portal at sjp.gos.pk and find the Hala Irrigation Division Junior Clerk listing.
- Confirm the portal’s own closing date for the post — the 15 November date here is calculated from the 15-day window, and the portal is the final authority.
- Submit the online application with your documents before the window closes.
- Only eligible, shortlisted candidates will be called for interview before the Departmental Selection Committee, with the schedule uploaded on the portal.
- Appear with original documents at interview. No travel allowance is admissible.
Why This Post Is Worth a Careful Application
Junior Clerk in BPS-11 is a solid clerical grade in a provincial department, and irrigation divisions offer steady, district-based work. The catch is the STS condition: many graduates will read the education requirement and miss the screening certificate, and that single missing document ends the application. Candidates who already hold an STS graduation-category pass at 40% or above are in a strong position, because the field narrows considerably once that filter applies. Apply early in the window rather than on the last day, and keep a screenshot or printout of the submitted portal form.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Junior Clerk posts are open in Hala Division?
3 posts of Junior Clerk (BPS-11), linked to Matiari, Sanghar and Hyderabad districts.
Is the STS screening test really compulsory?
Yes. The advertisement requires a pass in the IBA Sukkur Testing Services graduation-category screening test with at least 40% marks, plus the STS certificate.
What qualification is needed?
Graduation at least in second division from an HEC-recognised university, plus a six-month MS Office certificate from a recognised institute.
What is the age limit?
18 to 28 years, calculated from the closing date, with the five-year upper age relaxation noted in the advertisement.
Where do I apply?
Online only, through the Sindh Job Portal at sjp.gos.pk.
What is the last date?
15 November 2026, calculated as 15 days from the 31 October 2026 publication. Confirm the portal’s own closing date when you apply.
Fraud warning: Never pay anyone for a job. The Sindh Job Portal is the only application route for this recruitment, and the STS certificate can only come from IBA Sukkur’s testing service — anyone offering to arrange either for cash is running a scam. Apply yourself, directly on the portal, and never hand your documents or login to a middleman.
To apply for this job please visit sjp.gos.pk.