Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has announced 59 vacancies at its Main Campus and Regional Centers on regular/contract basis. Positions include Regional Directors, Assistant Directors, Research Assistants, Data Entry Operators, Assistants, Drivers, Naib Qasid and Mali.
Applications must be submitted online through the AIOU Job Portal, and the last date to apply is 16 October 2026.
AIOU Jobs 2026 Details
| Job Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) |
| Job Location | AIOU Main Campus and Regional Centers in Punjab, KPK, Balochistan, Sindh and Gilgit Baltistan |
| Available Positions | Director, Assistant Director, Research Assistant, Data Entry Operator, Assistant, Driver, Naib Qasid, Mali and others |
| Number of Vacancies | 59 |
| Education | Literate, Primary/Middle, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, depending on post |
| Experience | Varies by position |
| Age Limit | 25+5 to 45+5 years, depending on post |
| Gender | Male & Female |
| Domicile | Provincial quota applies to relevant Regional Center posts |
| Salary | Rs. 65000+ |
| Job Type | Regular/Contract basis |
| Last Date To Apply | 16 October 2026 |
| Application Fee | Rs. 200 to Rs. 3,000 depending on BPS |
| How To Apply | Online through AIOU Job Portal |
Available Vacancies
AIOU Main Campus Jobs
| Position | Vacancies | Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director Regional Services (BPS-17) | 1 | 2nd Class Master’s Degree or equivalent from HEC-recognized university | 30+5 years |
| Research Assistant (BPS-16) | 4 | 16 years education (1st Class) OR 2nd Class Graduation from HEC-recognized university | 28+5 years |
| Data Entry Operator (BPS-14) | 4 | Bachelor’s Degree at least 2nd Class | 25+5 years |
| Staff Car Driver to VC (BPS-11) | 1 | At least Middle; Matric preferred; valid HTV/PSV licence | 25+5 years |
| Driver (BPS-09) | 1 | At least Primary/Middle; Matric preferred; valid HTV/PSV licence | 25+5 years |
| Driver (BPS-05) | 3 | Literate with valid HTV/PSV driving licence | 25+5 years |
| Naib Qasid (BPS-02) | 8 | Literate | 25+5 years |
For Data Entry Operator, the advertisement also requires a minimum speed of 10,000 key depressions per hour and knowledge of computer applications.
AIOU Regional Centers Jobs
| Position | Vacancies | Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Director (Punjab) BPS-20 | 1 | 2nd Class Master’s Degree or equivalent | 45+5 years |
| Additional Regional Director BPS-19 | 3 | 2nd Class Master’s Degree or equivalent | 40+5 years |
| Deputy Regional Director BPS-18 | 2 | 2nd Class Master’s Degree or equivalent | 35+5 years |
| Assistant Regional Director BPS-17 | 4 | 2nd Class Master’s Degree or equivalent | 30+5 years |
| Assistant BPS-15 | 7 | Second Class Bachelor’s Degree | 25+5 years |
| Driver BPS-05 | 8 | Literate with valid HTV/PSV licence | 25+5 years |
| Naib Qasid BPS-02 | 9 | Literate | 25+5 years |
| Mali BPS-02 | 4 | Literate | 25+5 years |
The Regional Center vacancies are distributed across Punjab, KPK, Balochistan, Sindh and Gilgit Baltistan as specified against individual posts in the official advertisement.
How To Apply for AIOU Jobs 2026
Candidates are required to submit their applications online through the AIOU Job Portal at www.aiou.edu.pk.
Applicants must also pay the prescribed processing fee. The original paid fee challan must be presented at the time of test/interview.
