HEC Director General Jobs 2026 – 5 BPS-20 Posts | Applications Closed
Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan advertised five regular Director General posts in BPS-20 for experienced senior professionals. The recruitment required substantial post-qualification experience as well as mandatory experience in General or University Administration. The original application period has ended, so this guide now explains the archived eligibility criteria, experience rules, quota and original application process for reference purposes.
HEC advertised 5 Director General vacancies on a BPS-20 Regular basis. Candidates had to meet one of the advertised PhD, MPhil or Master’s qualification-and-experience routes, together with at least 10 years of General or University Administration experience. The application deadline was 22 June 2026, and applications are now closed.
Recruitment Snapshot
| Field | Advertisement Details |
|---|---|
| Hiring Organization | Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan |
| Post | Director General |
| Total Vacancies | 05 |
| Pay Scale | BPS-20 (Regular) |
| Appointment Type | Regular |
| Minimum Age | 40 years |
| Maximum Age | 55 years. The advertisement stated that five-year general age relaxation had already been included in the maximum age. |
| Required Administrative Experience | At least 10 years in General or University Administration |
| Place of Posting | Anywhere at HEC, including Regional Centres in Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar and Quetta |
| Original Application Method | Online through the HEC Careers Portal |
| Application Processing Fee | Rs. 1,500 |
| Original Deadline | 22 June 2026 |
| Current Status | Applications Closed |
Qualification & Experience Matrix
| Qualification Route | Required Relevant Experience |
|---|---|
| PhD | 13 years |
| MPhil / 18 years of education | 15 years |
| Master’s / 16 years of education | 17 years |
Under each academic route, the relevant experience was required in BPS-17 and above or equivalent in a Government, Semi-Government, Public Sector Organization, Autonomous Body or Corporation.
The advertisement defined qualifying experience as experience gained after obtaining the required qualification.
These were alternative qualification routes. A candidate did not need all three degrees. The applicant needed to satisfy one applicable qualification route together with its corresponding relevant post-qualification experience.
Who Was Eligible?
Based on the conditions stated in the recruitment advertisement, applicants needed to satisfy the relevant requirements together rather than relying only on their academic degree.
- Age needed to fall within the advertised 40 to 55 years range.
- Applicants needed to qualify through the PhD, MPhil or Master’s route.
- The applicable 13, 15 or 17 years of relevant experience had to be available.
- Relevant experience needed to be gained after obtaining the required qualification.
- Experience was required at BPS-17 or above, or equivalent, within the types of organizations specified by HEC.
- At least 10 years of General or University Administration experience was mandatory.
- Government employees were required to apply through the proper departmental channel.
Holding a PhD, MPhil or Master’s degree by itself was not enough. Applicants also needed extensive senior-level experience and the separate General or University Administration background stated in the advertisement. HEC remained responsible for final scrutiny and shortlisting.
The Separate 10-Year Administration Requirement
The advertisement included a separate mandatory condition requiring candidates to possess 10 years of experience in General or University Administration.
This requirement should not be confused with the 13, 15 or 17 years of relevant experience associated with the academic qualification routes.
Experience That Did Not Count
The recruitment advertisement stated that experience from the following categories would not be considered or counted:
- Part-time positions
- Honorary positions
- Apprentice positions
- Internee or internship positions
Applicants therefore needed to distinguish between formal qualifying employment and experience categories that the advertisement expressly excluded. Supporting service records remained subject to HEC verification.
Quota Distribution
| Quota | Advertised Posts |
|---|---|
| Merit | 01 |
| Punjab | 02 |
| Sindh (Rural) | 01 |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 01 |
| Total | 05 |
Quota figures above are reproduced from the original HEC recruitment advertisement retained with this archive.
Place of Posting
The advertisement stated that selected candidates could be posted anywhere at HEC, including Regional Centres located in Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar and Quetta.
The recruitment therefore was not limited to an Islamabad-only posting.
Original Application Process
During the recruitment period, eligible candidates were required to complete the application process online through the official HEC Careers Portal.
- Candidates were required to apply online through careers.hec.gov.pk.
- An application processing fee of Rs. 1,500 was to be deposited through the 1Link service using a Mobile Banking App or Mobile Wallet.
- Applicants were instructed not to send hard copies of the application, CV or documents.
- Incomplete or late applications were not to be entertained.
- Government employees were required to apply through the proper departmental channel.
- Only eligible candidates were to be called for interview.
These steps describe the May–June 2026 recruitment process. They should not be treated as instructions for submitting a new application now.
Recruitment Timeline
Can I Still Apply?
The closing date shown in the original HEC advertisement was 22 June 2026. This recruitment cycle is no longer open for applications.
Candidates looking for newly advertised HEC opportunities should use the current official HEC Careers Portal rather than the old recruitment instructions preserved on this page.
Archived Candidate Self-Check
This checklist helps explain whether a candidate would have broadly matched the advertised requirements during the recruitment period.
This self-check is an editorial reading aid rather than an HEC eligibility decision. Final scrutiny of qualifications, experience, quota and supporting records remained with the recruiting authority.
About Higher Education Commission Pakistan
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is Pakistan's national higher education body. Its work includes higher education policy, quality and institutional development, research support, scholarships and other functions connected with the country's higher education system.
For recruitment matters, candidates should rely on HEC's official website, careers portal and recruitment notices.
Source Verification
This archive was checked against the original HEC recruitment advertisement reproduced below.
Advertisement-Confirmed Information
- Director General post title
- BPS-20 Regular status
- 05 advertised vacancies
- Minimum and maximum age limits
- PhD, MPhil and Master’s qualification routes
- 13, 15 and 17-year relevant experience requirements
- Post-qualification experience rule
- 10 years of General or University Administration experience
- Merit and provincial quota distribution
- Place-of-posting conditions
- Online application procedure
- Rs. 1,500 application processing fee
- 22 June 2026 application deadline
- Experience categories excluded from consideration
- Proper-channel requirement for Government employees
- No TA/DA condition for test or interview
Sections such as “Who Was Eligible?”, the candidate self-check and the explanation of how the experience requirements worked are editorial aids designed to make the original recruitment notice easier to understand. They do not replace HEC's official advertisement.
Original HEC Recruitment Advertisement
The advertisement below is retained as the primary recruitment record used for factual details in this archive. Select the image to view the larger version.
Application Safety Notice
Do not submit CNIC copies, academic records, banking information or fees to unofficial social-media accounts or third-party individuals claiming they can secure an HEC appointment. For new vacancies, verify the opportunity through HEC's official website or careers portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the HEC Director General recruitment still open?
No. The advertisement gave 22 June 2026 as the final date for submitting online applications. The deadline has passed, so this page is now maintained as an archived recruitment guide.
How many Director General vacancies were advertised?
HEC advertised five Director General posts in BPS-20 on a regular basis.
What qualification was required for HEC Director General?
The advertisement provided three alternative routes: a PhD with 13 years of relevant experience, an MPhil with 15 years, or a Master’s degree representing 16 years of education with 17 years of relevant experience. Additional administrative-experience requirements also applied.
Was 10 years of administration experience mandatory?
Yes. The advertisement separately required 10 years of experience in General or University Administration in addition to the applicable qualification and relevant experience route.
Can the old application process still be used?
No. The application instructions on this page relate to the recruitment cycle that closed on 22 June 2026. Candidates looking for new opportunities should check the latest HEC Careers Portal instructions.
