The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has announced a new round of job openings for 2025, inviting applications from highly qualified, experienced, and motivated candidates. These vacancies span senior leadership, technical, and IT-focused roles making this one of the most important recruitment announcements of the year for professionals in computer science, cybersecurity, networking, cloud computing, and system administration.
These posts are regular positions, offering long-term career stability in Pakistan’s top federal education authority.
Below is a simple and clear breakdown of all the positions, requirements, and application process.
What Are the Latest HEC Jobs in 2025?
HEC has announced multiple regular vacancies from BPS-16 to BPS-20, including Director General, Director Information Security, Deputy Director System Analysis, Assistant Director (System/Cloud/Storage/Backup), and LAN Administrator. Candidates must apply online within 15 days at careers.hec.gov.pk, with the last date being 15 December 2025.
HEC Positions Announced (BPS-16 to BPS-20)
Below is a mobile-friendly summary of each advertised post:
| Post | BPS | Max Age | Quota |
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| Director General (PERN) | BPS-20 | 55 Years | Merit-1 |
| Director (Information Security) | BPS-19 | 50 Years | Merit-1 |
| Deputy Director (System Analyst) | BPS-18 | 45 Years | Merit-1 |
| Assistant Director (System/Cloud) | BPS-17 | 35 Years | Merit-1 |
| Assistant Director (Storage) | BPS-17 | 35 Years | Merit-1 |
| Assistant Director (Backup) | BPS-17 | 35 Years | Merit-1 |
| LAN Administrator | BPS-16 | 35 Years | Merit-1 |
Eligibility and Qualification Details
1. Director General (PERN) – BPS-20
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4-year Bachelor’s/Master’s in:
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Computer Science,
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IT,
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ICT Management, or
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Computer Engineering
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15 years of experience, including:
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10 years in ICT
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5+ years managing large national networks (e.g., NREN)
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Strong expertise in network architecture, DWDM/MPLS, and collaboration with international research networks.
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2. Director (Information Security) – BPS-19
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Bachelor’s/Master’s in:
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Cybersecurity
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Computer Science
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Information Systems
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Software Systems
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Telecom Engineering
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Minimum 8 years experience in cybersecurity
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At least 3 years in leadership
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Knowledge of IAM, SIEM, firewalling, penetration testing, SOC operations.
3. Deputy Director (System Analyst) – BPS-18
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Bachelor’s/Master’s in:
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Computer Science
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IT
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Software Engineering
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5 years of experience in:
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System design
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BPR
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Requirement gathering
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Data modelling
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Documentation
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4. Assistant Director (System / Cloud) – BPS-17
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Bachelor’s/Master’s in:
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Computer Science
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Cloud Computing
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Software/System Engineering
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Minimum 2 years hands-on experience in cloud/virtualization
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Working experience on AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, DevOps tools.
5. Assistant Director (Storage) – BPS-17
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Bachelor’s/Master’s in:
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Computer Systems
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IT
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Data Engineering
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At least 2 years experience in:
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SAN/NAS
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Storage solutions
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Backup systems
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Performance monitoring
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6. Assistant Director (Backup) – BPS-17
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Bachelor’s/Master’s in:
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Computer Science
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IT
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System Engineering
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Minimum 2 years experience in:
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Enterprise backup systems
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Automation tools
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Data recovery & restoration
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7. LAN Administrator – BPS-16
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Bachelor’s/Master’s in:
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Computer Science
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IT
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Networking
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Minimum 1 year experience in:
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LAN/WAN
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Routing & switching
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NOC monitoring
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Structured cabling
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Cisco/Huawei technologies
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Important Application Instructions
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Apply online at: https://careers.hec.gov.pk
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Applications must be submitted within 15 days of advertisement publication.
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Deadline: 15 December 2025
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For Sr. No. 2 to 7, Rs. 1000 fee via 1Link (banking app/mobile wallet).
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Candidates working in Govt/Semi-Govt must apply via proper channel.
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Tests will be conducted in nearest HEC test centres:
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Islamabad
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Rawalpindi
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Lahore
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Karachi
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Quetta
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Peshawar
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No TA/DA for test/interview.
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HEC reserves the right to increase/decrease the number of vacancies.
Why These HEC Jobs Matter
These openings provide strong growth opportunities for IT and network professionals. HEC’s PERN, Information Security, Cloud, Storage, and LAN infrastructure play a central role in Pakistan’s higher education digital ecosystem meaning successful candidates become part of mission-critical national technology projects.
