PPSC Assistant Director Jobs 2026 at PHATA: Civil Engineering and Town Planning (BS-17)

Job summary

The last date for this job has passed

Department
Punjab Housing & Town Planning Agency (PPSC)
Location
Punjab
Education
B.Sc Civil Engg (PEC) / B.Sc City & Regional Planning (PCATP)
Last date
5 October 2026
Positions
6
Job type
Contract
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Civil engineers and town planners have a chance to join the Punjab government through PPSC Advertisement No. 10/2026. The commission has advertised three posts of Assistant Director (Engineering) and three posts of Assistant Director (Town Planning), both in BS-17, for the Punjab Housing and Town Planning Agency (PHATA) under the Housing, Urban Development and Public Health Engineering Department. The last date to apply is 5 October 2026.

Verification note: These details are taken from PPSC Advertisement No. 10/2026 as reported by the commission’s published advertisement (newspapers, 17 September 2026) and its jobs page. PPSC’s website cannot be read by our tools directly, so please confirm every detail on ppsc.gop.pk before you apply. Learn More Hive is not affiliated with PPSC.

Job summary

Organisation Punjab Housing and Town Planning Agency (PHATA), HUD & PHE Department
Posts Assistant Director (Engg), BS-17: 3 posts
Assistant Director (TP), BS-17: 3 posts
Quota Open merit
Appointment Contract, three years
Fee Rs 600 per post
Last date 5 October 2026

Assistant Director (Engineering)

  • Qualification: B.Sc. Engineering in Civil Engineering.
  • Registration: valid permanent Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) registration issued on or before the closing date.
  • Age: 21 to 33 years for men, 21 to 36 years for women (as printed, including relaxation).

Assistant Director (Town Planning)

  • Qualification: B.Sc. City and Regional Planning.
  • Registration: Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners (PCATP) registration on or before the closing date.
  • Age: 21 to 40 years for men, 21 to 43 years for women.

Registration that arrives after the closing date can cost you the post, so check your PEC or PCATP status before applying. If you are unsure what BS-17 means for pay and seniority, read BPS grades explained.

Selection process

According to the advertisement, each post is filled through a single written MCQ test of 100 marks and 90 minutes, with questions based on the required qualification, followed by an interview. PPSC publishes test schedules only on its own website, so ignore dates shared on social media. Our guide to spotting fake job advertisements explains why.

Documents to keep ready

  • CNIC and Punjab domicile (see our domicile certificate guide)
  • Matric, intermediate and degree certificates with detailed marks
  • Valid professional council registration
  • HEC equivalence for foreign degrees, and an NOC if you are a government employee

How to apply online

  1. Open www.ppsc.gop.pk, go to Jobs and find the post under Advertisement No. 10/2026.
  2. Create or log in to your account using your own CNIC, email and mobile number.
  3. Fill in your personal details and every qualification. PPSC asks for marks or percentage, not CGPA.
  4. Generate a PSID and pay the fee through any 1Link channel (ATM, internet or mobile banking, JazzCash or Easypaisa). Read what a PSID is and how to pay it.
  5. Upload a recent photo on a white background and your CNIC, submit, and save your application and token numbers.

New to commission jobs? Our step-by-step guide on how to apply for government jobs in Pakistan explains the whole process, and this test preparation plan will help you get ready for the MCQ paper.

Frequently asked questions

Can I apply for both posts?

Only if you hold both qualifications. You would need to submit and pay for each post separately.

Does PEC provisional registration count?

The advertisement asks for permanent PEC registration, so confirm with PPSC if you only hold provisional registration.

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