Ministry of Federal Education Jobs 2026: 38 Posts in Daanish Schools Project Units
By Mohaiuddin | EduHire
The Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training, Islamabad, has opened 38 contract-based positions across the Project Management Units (PMUs) running the Daanish Schools initiative in Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Sindh. If you’ve got a background in project management, finance, IT monitoring, or coordination, and you’re comfortable being posted to one of the project sites listed below, this is worth a close look — especially since these roles sit at fairly senior pay scales (up to PPS-09) for a government-adjacent contract role.
A few things make this different from a typical government job ad, and worth understanding before you apply:
- This is PSDP-funded project staffing, not a permanent civil-service appointment. Contracts run initially for one year, extendable annually based on performance, up to the life of the project (currently set through 30 June 2027).
- Each post has a specific place of posting — you’re not applying for a generic Islamabad desk job; several posts require you to actually be based at project sites in AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan, or Sindh.
- The application window is short and date-sensitive — 15 days from the date of advertisement, not a fixed calendar date. If you’re reading this a few days after the ad was published, check the exact closing date urgently rather than assuming you have the full window left.
Official sources: njp.gov.pk for online application, and mofept.gov.pk for the detailed job descriptions/TORs and eligibility criteria referenced in the ad.
Quick Overview | Ministry of Federal Education Jobs
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training, Islamabad |
| Project | Project Management Units — Daanish Schools (AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan, Sindh) |
| Total Posts | 38 |
| Pay Scales | PPS-05 to PPS-09 |
| Appointment Basis | Contract (PSDP-funded), initially 1 year, extendable annually till 30 June 2027 |
| Apply Mode | Online via National Jobs Portal (njp.gov.pk) |
| Application Deadline | Within 15 days of the date of advertisement — confirm the exact closing date against the actual publication date |
Positions, Vacancies & Eligibility
| Post (Scale) | Posts | Place of Posting | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Project Director (PPS-09) | 2 | Haveli Kahuta; Tando Muhammad Khan | Degree in Project Management/Civil Engineering + 10 years’ proven experience |
| Administration Cum Monitoring Specialist (PPS-09) | 6 | Multiple sites (Sultanabad Jutal, Ghanche, Astore, Skardu, Shardi Neelum, Haveli Kahuta) | MBA (Executive/Finance) / Business Administration/Project Management + 10 years’ experience |
| Budget and Accounts Specialist (PPS-09) | 6 | Same site list as above | MBA (Executive/Finance) / Business Administration/Project Management + 10 years’ experience |
| IT Cum Monitoring Officer — GIS Specialist (PPS-08) | 6 | Same site list as above | MS in IT + 5 years’ relevant monitoring/evaluation experience |
| Communication Cum Coordination Officer (PPS-08) | 6 | Same site list as above | MBA/MA + 5 years’ relevant experience |
| Assistant / Data Entry Operator (PPS-05) | 12 (2 per site, 6 sites) | Same site list as above | BA(IT) / BCS + 2 years’ relevant experience |
The site list matters as much as the post title. Six project sites — Sultanabad Jutal, Ghanche, Astore, Skardu, Shardi Neelum, and Haveli Kahuta — each need one Administration Cum Monitoring Specialist, one Budget and Accounts Specialist, one IT Cum Monitoring Officer, one Communication Cum Coordination Officer, and two Assistant/Data Entry Operators. That’s the “6” and “12” figures explained — this isn’t 6 people picked centrally, it’s one person per role, per site.
Who Realistically Fits These Roles
- Deputy Project Director and the two PPS-09 specialist posts genuinely require 10 years of relevant, verifiable experience — this isn’t an entry point role dressed up with a senior title. If you’re early career, don’t spend time on these three.
- IT Cum Monitoring Officer and Communication Cum Coordination Officer (PPS-08) ask for 5 years’ experience with a relevant Master’s — a realistic target for a mid-career professional in M&E, GIS, or development-sector communications.
- Assistant/Data Entry Operator (PPS-05) is the most accessible tier here — a BCS or BA(IT) with just 2 years’ experience, and with 12 openings across 6 sites, this category has the best odds of the six.
One practical consideration before applying to any of these: postings are in Gilgit-Baltistan, AJK, and interior Sindh sites — not Islamabad. If relocating to somewhere like Skardu, Astore, or Tando Muhammad Khan for a one-year (extendable) contract isn’t realistic for your circumstances, it’s worth factoring that in now rather than after an interview call.
How to Apply
- Apply online through the National Jobs Portal: njp.gov.pk
- Clearly indicate your intended place of posting when applying — the ad specifically requires this
- Review the detailed Job Description/TORs and full eligibility criteria on mofept.gov.pk before submitting, since the summarized table above won’t capture every TOR detail
- Submit within 15 days of the date of the advertisement — don’t estimate this; confirm the actual ad publication date and count forward
Terms Worth Knowing
- No TA/DA for candidates called for test/interview.
- Cutoff date for eligibility (age, qualification, experience) is the closing date of applications — not your application submission date, so don’t apply early assuming a buffer; the eligibility bar is fixed at the deadline.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted — bring original documents if called for interview.
- The Competent Authority can cancel the recruitment or change the number of posts at any stage without giving a reason — standard for project-based hiring, but worth knowing this isn’t a guaranteed process once you apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a permanent government job? No. These are contract-based positions under a PSDP-funded project, initially for one year and extendable annually based on performance and the project’s continuation, currently through 30 June 2027.
Can I choose which project site I’m posted to? You indicate your preferred place of posting when applying, but final posting assignment is at the Ministry’s discretion based on project need.
Is prior government experience required? Not government experience specifically — the eligibility criteria focus on relevant professional experience (project management, finance, IT/GIS, communications) rather than a public-sector background requirement.
What is the exact application deadline? 15 days from the date the advertisement was officially published. Since this can vary depending on when and where you saw the ad, confirm the actual closing date on the National Jobs Portal before finalizing your application.
Where can I find the detailed eligibility criteria and TORs? On the Ministry’s official website, mofept.gov.pk, as referenced directly in the advertisement.
Spotted the exact advertisement date or a closing-date update? Contact me directly — I’ll update this post with the confirmed deadline.
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