OPF Jobs 2026 – 10 Islamabad Vacancies, Eligibility, Salary & Archived Application Guide
Overseas Pakistanis Foundation advertised 10 contract-based vacancies across six job categories in Islamabad during June 2026. The recruitment covered administration, software development, network support, welfare services, office support and security supervision. The application period has ended, so this page now preserves the verified eligibility, advertised pay scales, quota, contract periods and historical application procedure for reference.
Quick Answer
OPF advertised 10 vacancies across six job titles in Islamabad. Qualification requirements ranged from Matric to Master's level, while professional posts generally required two to four years of relevant experience. Advertised pay scales ranged from Rs. 32,970–2,395–104,820 to Rs. 50,680–3,420–119,080. Applications closed on 27 June 2026.
OPF Recruitment Overview
Overseas Pakistanis Foundation is a public-sector organization working for the welfare and facilitation of overseas Pakistanis and their families. This recruitment included professional, technical, welfare, office-support and security posts based in Islamabad.
Candidates were required to meet the qualification, experience, age, quota and post-specific conditions advertised for the vacancy they selected. There was no single generic experience or education requirement covering all 10 vacancies.
| Organization | Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) |
| Total Posts | 10 vacancies across 6 job titles |
| Recruitment Status | Applications Closed — Archived Recruitment |
| OPF Archive Date | 12 June 2026 |
| Newspaper Archive Date | 14 June 2026 |
| Historical Deadline | 27 June 2026 |
| Posting Location | Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Employment Type | Contract basis; duration varied by post |
| Application Method | Prescribed application form submitted through post or courier |
| Processing Fee | Rs. 500 for Serial No. 1–5; no processing fee for Serial No. 6 |
| Advertisement Reference | PID(I)9990/25 |
10 OPF Vacancies at a Glance
Each vacancy is shown in a two-column format. On smaller screens the detail column uses a compact internal layout so important information can be scanned without a wide or horizontally scrolling table.
| Post | Vacancy Details |
|---|---|
| Assistant Director OPF Grade-07 |
Vacancies
02
Experience
3 years
Education
Second-class Master's in specified disciplines
Maximum Age
35 years
Contract
2 years
Advertised Pay Scale
Rs. 50,680–3,420–119,080
|
| Software Developer OPF Grade-07 |
Vacancies
01
Experience
3 years
Education
4-year Bachelor's / Master's in Computer Science or equivalent
Maximum Age
35 years
Contract
1 year
Advertised Pay Scale
Rs. 50,680–3,420–119,080
|
| Computer / Network Support Officer OPF Grade-06 |
Vacancies
01
Experience
2 years
Education
Bachelor's (Hons) in CS, Telecom, Electrical or equivalent
Maximum Age
33 years
Contract
2 years
Advertised Pay Scale
Rs. 35,270–2,670–115,370
|
| Welfare Officer OPF Grade-06 |
Vacancies
02
Experience
4 yrs / 2 yrs
Education
Bachelor's / Master's Social Science route
Maximum Age
33 years
Contract
2 years
Advertised Pay Scale
Rs. 35,270–2,670–115,370
|
| Office Assistant OPF Grade-05 |
Vacancies
03
Experience
2 years
Education
Bachelor's in specified disciplines
Maximum Age
30 years
Contract
2 years
Advertised Pay Scale
Rs. 32,970–2,395–104,820
|
| Security Supervisor Project Post |
Vacancies
01
Experience
Not separately stated
Education
Matric
Maximum Age
50 years
Contract
2 years
Advertised Pay Scale
Rs. 32,970–2,395–104,820
|
Advertised Pay Scales & Contract Duration
Assistant Director, Computer / Network Support Officer, Welfare Officer, Office Assistant and Security Supervisor were advertised on two-year contracts. Software Developer was advertised on a one-year contract.
Quota & Vacancy Allocation
Most vacancies were assigned to Punjab General quota, while Software Developer was advertised on merit and one Welfare Officer vacancy was reserved under Punjab Minority quota.
Detailed Eligibility by Post
Assistant Director — Eligibility
Software Developer — Eligibility
Computer / Network Support Officer — Eligibility
Welfare Officer — Eligibility
Office Assistant — Eligibility
Security Supervisor — Eligibility
Official Technical Requirements
The Software Developer post listed technologies including C#, .NET, ASP.NET, MVC frameworks, Bootstrap, PHP frameworks, Android development, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery and Ajax. Database technologies included MySQL, Oracle and SQL Server.
Computer / Network Support Officer required relevant hardware, networking and troubleshooting experience. Office Assistant required the advertised typing speed and basic computer-operation knowledge.
Helpful Professional Skills
Communication, teamwork, reporting, organization and problem-solving can be useful professional abilities, but they are not presented as additional official eligibility requirements.
Which OPF Post Was Suitable for Which Candidate?
Administration Background
Assistant Director suited experienced candidates with the specified Master's qualification.
Computer Science
Software Developer targeted experienced candidates with enterprise web or Android development experience.
Networking / Telecom
Computer / Network Support Officer suited candidates with relevant technical qualifications and networking experience.
Social Sciences
Welfare Officer suited Social Science candidates with welfare and public-dealing experience.
Business / Administration
Office Assistant suited qualifying Bachelor's degree holders with relevant experience and typing skills.
Matric-Level Route
Security Supervisor was the only Matric-level academic route in this recruitment.
Qualification, Age & Experience Comparison
Which post required the least experience?
Security Supervisor did not carry a separately stated minimum number of years of experience in the reproduced requirements. Among professional posts, two years was the lowest specified experience requirement.
Which post had the highest age limit?
Security Supervisor had the highest advertised maximum age at 50 years.
Bachelor's vs Master's candidates
Welfare Officer allowed different experience requirements depending on qualification level: four years with the specified Bachelor's route and two years with the specified Master's route.
How the OPF Application Process Worked
The historical application package was addressed to the Director General (HR&A), Overseas Pakistanis Foundation, Shahrah-e-Jamhuriat, P.O. Box No. 1470, G-5/2, Islamabad.
Which Posts Required the Rs. 500 Application Fee?
Applied to Assistant Director, Software Developer, Computer / Network Support Officer, Welfare Officer and Office Assistant.
Security Supervisor did not carry the Rs. 500 processing fee.
Required Documents
- Prescribed OPF application form
- Attested educational documents
- Relevant experience certificates
- Domicile certificate
- CNIC copy
- Fee deposit slip for Serial No. 1–5
Selection & Shortlisting
Only shortlisted candidates were to be called for test and/or interview. Qualifications, experience and supporting information remained subject to verification.
- Eligibility review
- Shortlisting
- Test and/or interview where applicable
- Document verification
- Final recruitment decision
Important Recruitment Conditions
Age Calculation
Age was calculated against the closing date of 27 June 2026.
Government Employees
Government employees were instructed to apply through the proper channel.
No TA/DA
No travelling allowance or daily allowance was admissible for test or interview.
Verification
Qualifications, experience and other applicant information were subject to verification.
Common Application Mistakes Candidates Needed to Avoid
- Late delivery: applications received after the deadline could be rejected.
- Incomplete application: missing information or documents could affect eligibility.
- Missing fee slip: applicable to Serial No. 1–5.
- Wrong eligibility route: qualification and experience had to match the selected post.
- Incorrect information: claims remained subject to verification.
Official Recruitment Advertisement
The recruitment advertisement is retained below as an archival visual reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are OPF Jobs 2026 still open?
No. Applications closed on 27 June 2026.
How many vacancies were advertised?
10 vacancies across six job titles.
Was the application online?
No. The form was downloaded, but applications were submitted through post or courier.
Which posts required Rs. 500?
Serial No. 1–5 required the fee. Security Supervisor did not.
What was the highest age limit?
Security Supervisor had a maximum age of 50 years.
Was TA/DA available?
No.
Sources & Verification
Why This Archived Recruitment Can Still Be Useful
This recruitment record can help candidates understand the qualifications, experience levels, technical skills, contract periods and pay scales used in this OPF hiring cycle.
Future OPF recruitment may use different qualifications, age limits, quota, fees, salaries, vacancies and application procedures.
