Project Director Jobs at HEC Merit. The Higher Education Commission (HEC), Government of Pakistan, is filling 9 project-based contract posts across five initiatives, from PhD scholarships to a scholarship program for Afghan students.

This is the most senior post in the announcement, both in pay scale (PPS-09) and age limit (62 years), directing the Prime Minister’s Directive scholarship program for 3,000 Afghan students in fields such as Medicine, Engineering, Agriculture, Management and Computer Science. Applications close on October 14, 2026.

• Only online applications submitted through the HEC careers portal are accepted.
• Incomplete applications will not be entertained.
• Provide complete and accurate information; any misrepresentation will result in disqualification.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test/interview.
• No TA/DA is admissible for test/interview.
• Check the HEC careers portal regularly for updates. HEC states that it is an equal opportunity employer.

Q: How do I apply for the HEC Project Director (MERIT) post, and what is the last date?

Apply online only through the HEC careers portal at careers.hec.gov.pk. The last date is October 14, 2026.

Q: Why does the Project Director post have a 62-year age limit when most others are 40 or 50?

The advertisement gives 62 years for this post without explaining the difference, though it is consistent with this being the most senior role (PPS-09) and a Prime Minister’s Directive program requiring seasoned leadership.

Q: Is this HEC position permanent or contract?

It is a contract post under the project ‘Award of Allama Muhammad Iqbal 3000 Scholarships to Afghan Students (Prime Minister’s Directive)’, extendable based on performance.

Q: What qualification is required for this post?

The advertisement does not state a specific qualification or experience requirement for this post; it gives the project, province, PPS scale and age limit only.

Q: What is the PPS scale for this post?

PPS-09.

Q: What is the age limit?

62 Years.

Q: Where is the job located?

Merit. The advertisement lists the eligible gender as both.

Q: Is there a test or interview?

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test/interview, and no TA/DA is admissible for it.

Q: What is the last date for the HEC Project Director (MERIT) job 2026?

The deadline is October 14, 2026.

Q: What project does the Project Director (MERIT) post belong to?

Award of Allama Muhammad Iqbal 3000 Scholarships to Afghan Students (Prime Minister’s Directive).

Q: How many positions has HEC announced in this round?

9 positions across five projects: the US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor, Overseas Scholarship for PhD in Selected Fields, Faculty Development Program, Post Doctoral Fellowship Programme, and the Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarships for Afghan Students.

Q: What is the US-Pakistan Knowledge Corridor?

A scholarship initiative launched in June 2015 under the US-Pakistan Bilateral Strategic Dialogue, aiming to send 10,000 Pakistani scholars to the US over ten years to build faculty capacity in Pakistan’s higher education sector.

Q: Are HEC jobs open to both men and women?

Yes. The advertisement lists the eligible gender as both for every post.

Q: What other posts has HEC announced alongside this one?

8 more, spanning Islamabad, Punjab, Sindh (urban and rural), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and merit-based posts. Each has its own page on JobsLeap.