CDA Jobs 2026 – Apply Before 29 November 2026

CDA Jobs 2026 are open in Islamabad for 50 posts in 34 titles, and this is one of the largest single recruitments the Capital Development Authority has announced this year. CDA is inviting applications for senior professional, technical, managerial, engineering, finance, procurement and administrative positions on a contract basis under its Capital Rescue and development-related projects. The advertisement appeared in Daily Jang Lahore on 9 November 2026. Candidates need a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree and 5 to 15 years of post-qualification experience, depending on the post. Applications go online only through cda.gov.pk/jobs, and the last date is 29 November 2026, within 20 days of the publication of the advertisement. The application processing fee is Rs. 5,000 for each post.

Job Details

The 34 titles cover the whole delivery chain of CDA’s projects: leadership posts at the top, delivery leads and site engineers for buildings, highways and urban beautification, design and urban engineering specialists, procurement and contracts teams, finance and audit officers, and digital systems officers for BIM, CAD, e-procurement and scheduling. Most posts are single vacancies for senior specialists, and the largest groups are 4 Senior Procurement Leads, 4 Accounts & Documentation Analysts, 3 Tendering Analysts and 3 Concurrent Audit Officers. Every post needs at least 5 years of post-qualification experience, and the senior posts need 10 to 15 years.

Because there are 34 titles, the eligibility section below groups them by function, with the full detail for every post inside its group. The pay scale for every post is a Project Pay Scale (PPS) from PPS-07 to PPS-11, printed in the advertisement next to each post. The advertisement does not state monthly salary figures, so no salary figure is given in this article.

Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

All 34 titles need a bachelor’s or master’s degree (minimum 16 years of education, except the Documentation Analyst, Accounts & Documentation Analyst and Quantity Surveyor posts, which accept a bachelor’s degree or DAE as stated below) from an HEC-recognized university or institution, with 5 to 15 years of post-qualification experience. MSc or higher studies are preferred for most posts. Age limits are post-wise, from 35 to 55 years. Age relaxation is allowed according to the applicable Government policy, and all applicable provincial and regional quotas are observed according to Government policy. Only shortlisted candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria will be called for written tests, skill tests, physical tests or interviews, as applicable.

Leadership & Management

• Chief Digital Officer (PPS-10): 1 post. Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Digital Transformation, Business Administration (MBA), Data Science, Artificial Intelligence or Technology Management. Experience: 10 years of post-qualification experience. Preference: MBA combined with an IT or engineering background will be preferred. Age Limit: 50 years. Quota: Merit.
• Director One Window Operations: 1 post. Minimum 16 years of education from an HEC-recognized university or institution in Public Administration, Governance, Management Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities or a relevant discipline. Experience: 5 years of post-qualification experience. Additional advantage: experience managing a One Window / Citizen Facilitation Centre, high-volume public-facing facility, multidisciplinary teams, digitized service delivery or large public footfall. Age Limit: 50 years. Quota: Merit.
• Principal Staff Officer (PSO): 1 post. Minimum 16 years of education in Business Management, Business Administration or Social Sciences. Experience: 6 years of post-qualification experience. Age Limit: 55 years. Quota: Merit.
• General Manager IPMU (PPS-11): 1 post. Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Construction Engineering or Engineering Management. Experience: 15 years of post-qualification experience. Additional preference: management experience in a relevant organization or unit. Age Limit: The advertisement does not state an age limit for this post. Quota: Merit.

Engineering Delivery

• Delivery Lead – High-Rise & Institutional Buildings (PPS-9): 1 post. Minimum 16 years of education in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering. Experience: 7 years of post-qualification experience. Additional preference: senior or management-level experience in mega projects or leading renowned organizations. Age Limit: 45 years. Quota: Merit.
• Site Delivery Engineer (Buildings) (PPS-8): 2 posts. Minimum 16 years of education in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering. Experience: 6 years of post-qualification experience. Additional preference: experience in senior or management positions in mega building projects or renowned organizations. Age Limit: 40 years. Quota: Merit 1, Punjab 1.
• Delivery Lead – Highways & Interchanges (PPS-9): 1 post. Minimum 16 years of education in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Engineering Management, Construction Management, Transportation Engineering or Architectural Engineering. Experience: 7 years of post-qualification experience. Additional preference: senior or management-level experience in mega projects or leading renowned organizations. Age Limit: 45 years. Quota: Merit.
• Delivery Lead – Urban Beautification (PPS-9): 1 post. Minimum 16 years of education in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering or Project Management. Experience: 7 years of post-qualification experience. Additional preference: experience in senior or management positions in mega projects or renowned organizations. Age Limit: 45 years. Quota: Merit.
• Site Delivery Engineer (Roads) (PPS-8): 2 posts. Minimum 16 years of education in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Engineering Management, Construction Management, Transportation Engineering or Architectural Engineering. Experience: 6 years of post-qualification experience. Additional preference: experience in senior or management positions in mega road projects or renowned organizations. Age Limit: 40 years. Quota: Merit 1, Punjab 1.
• Site Delivery Engineer (Urban Beautification) (PPS-8): 2 posts. Minimum 16 years of education in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Engineering Management, Construction Management, Transportation Engineering or Architectural Engineering. Experience: 6 years of post-qualification experience. Additional preference: experience in senior or management positions in mega urban projects or renowned organizations. Age Limit: 40 years. Quota: Merit 1, Punjab 1.
• Principal Structural Engineer (PPS-9): 1 post. Minimum 16 years of education in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering. Experience: 9 years of post-qualification experience. Additional preference: experience in senior or management positions in mega projects or renowned organizations. Age Limit: 45 years. Quota: Merit.
• Wing Lead – Project Execution (PPS-10): 1 post. Minimum 16 years of education in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Engineering Management or Construction Management. Experience: 10 years of post-qualification experience. Additional preference: senior or management-level experience in mega projects or renowned organizations. Age Limit: 50 years. Quota: Merit.
• Principal Urban Transport Engineer (PPS-8): 1 post. Minimum 16 years of education in Transport Engineering, Transport Planning or Traffic Engineering. Experience: 6 years of post-qualification experience. Additional preference: experience in senior or management positions in mega projects or renowned organizations. Age Limit: 40 years. Quota: Merit.
• Senior Hydrology & Drainage Specialist (PPS-8): 1 post. Minimum 16 years of education in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences or Water Resources Engineering. Experience: 6 years of post-qualification experience. Additional preference: experience in senior or management positions in mega projects or renowned organizations. Age Limit: 40 years. Quota: Merit.
• Quantity Surveyor (Buildings) (PPS-8): 2 posts. DAE in Electrical, Civil or Mechanical. Experience: 6 years of post-qualification experience. Additional preference: experience in senior or management positions in mega projects or renowned organizations. Age Limit: 40 years. Quota: Merit 1, Punjab 1.
• Quantity Surveyor (Roads) (PPS-7): 1 post. DAE in Civil. Experience: 5 years of post-qualification experience. Additional preference: experience in senior or management positions in mega projects or renowned organizations. Age Limit: 35 years. Quota: Merit.

Design, Urban & Transport

• Wing Lead – Design & Urban Engineering (PPS-10): 1 post. Minimum 16 years of education in Architecture, City & Regional Planning, Urban & Regional Planning, Civil / Structural / MEP Engineering or Construction Management. Experience: 10 years of post-qualification experience. Additional preference: senior or management-level experience in mega projects or renowned organizations. Age Limit: 50 years. Quota: Merit.
• Principal Architect (PPS-9): 1 post. Minimum 16 years of education in Architecture. Experience: 7 years of post-qualification experience. Additional preference: experience in senior or management positions in mega projects or renowned organizations. Age Limit: 45 years. Quota: Merit.
• Senior Landscape Architect (PPS-8): 1 post. Minimum 16 years of education in Architecture. Experience: 6 years of post-qualification experience. Additional preference: experience in senior or management positions in mega projects or renowned organizations. Age Limit: 40 years. Quota: Merit.
• BIM Specialist / Senior CAD Designer (PPS-8): 2 posts. Minimum 16 years of education in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, MEP Engineering or Construction Management. Experience: 6 years of post-qualification experience. Additional preference: experience in senior or management positions in mega projects or renowned organizations. Age Limit: 40 years. Quota: Merit 1, Punjab 1.
• AutoCAD / GIS Specialist (PPS-7): 2 posts. Minimum 16 years of education in GIS, Geography, Remote Sensing, Space Sciences, Geomatics, Geoinformatics Engineering or Urban & Regional Planning. Experience: 5 years of post-qualification experience. Additional preference: experience in senior or management positions in mega projects or renowned organizations. Age Limit: 35 years. Quota: Merit 1, Punjab 1.

Procurement & Contracts

• Wing Lead – Procurement & Contracts (PPS-10): 1 post. Minimum 16 years of education in Civil Engineering or Law. Experience: 10 years of post-qualification experience. Additional preference: senior or management-level experience in mega projects or renowned organizations. Age Limit: 50 years. Quota: Merit.
• Head of Contracts & Disputes (PPS-9): 1 post. Minimum 16 years of education in Civil Engineering, Law or Contract Management. Experience: 7 years of post-qualification experience. Additional preference: senior or management-level experience in mega projects or renowned organizations. Age Limit: 45 years. Quota: Merit.
• Senior Procurement Lead (PPS-9): 4 posts. Minimum 16 years of education in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, MEP Engineering or Construction Management. Experience: 7 years of post-qualification experience. Additional preference: senior or management-level experience in mega projects or renowned organizations. Age Limit: 45 years. Quota: Merit 1, Punjab 2, Sindh 1.
• Tendering Analyst (PPS-8): 3 posts. Minimum 16 years of education in Civil Engineering, Law, Business Administration, Business Management or Commerce. Experience: 6 years of post-qualification experience. Additional preference: senior or management-level experience in mega projects or renowned organizations. Age Limit: 40 years. Quota: Merit 2, Punjab 1.

Finance & Audit

• Wing Lead – Finance & Concurrent Audit (PPS-10): 1 post. Minimum 16 years of education in Finance, Accounts, Commerce, ACCA, CA, CA Finalist, CFA, ACMA or CPA. Experience: 10 years of post-qualification experience. Additional preference: senior or management-level experience in mega projects or renowned organizations. Age Limit: 50 years. Quota: Merit.
• Principal Accounts Officer (PPS-9): 1 post. Minimum 16 years of education in Finance, Accounts, Commerce or relevant professional qualifications such as ACCA, CA, CA Finalist, CFA, ACMA or CPA. Experience: 7 years of post-qualification experience. Additional preference: senior or management-level experience in mega projects or renowned organizations. Age Limit: 45 years. Quota: Merit.
• Concurrent Audit Officer (PPS-8): 3 posts. Minimum 16 years of education in Finance, Accounts, Commerce, CA, ACCA, ACA, ACMA, CIMA, CIA or CPA. Experience: 6 years of post-qualification experience. Additional preference: senior or management-level experience in mega projects or renowned organizations. Age Limit: 40 years. Quota: Merit 2, Punjab 1.
• Accounts & Documentation Analyst (PPS-7): 4 posts. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounts, Information Management, Engineering, HR Management or a related field. Experience: minimum 5 years. Additional preference: experience in senior or management positions in mega projects or renowned organizations. Age Limit: 35 years. Quota: Merit 2, Punjab 1, Sindh 1.

Digital Systems

• Digital Systems Officer (BIM / CAD) (PPS-9): 1 post. Minimum 16 years of education in Civil Engineering, Architecture or a relevant discipline. Experience: 7 years of post-qualification experience. Additional preference: senior or management-level experience in mega projects or renowned organizations. Age Limit: 45 years. Quota: Merit.
• Digital Systems Officer – E-Procurement (PPS-9): 1 post. Minimum 16 years of education in Civil Engineering, Law or a relevant discipline. Experience: 7 years of post-qualification experience. Additional preference: senior or management-level experience in mega projects or renowned organizations. Age Limit: 45 years. Quota: Merit.
• Digital Systems Officer – Finance (PPS-9): 1 post. Minimum 16 years of education in Finance, Accounts, Commerce, ACCA, CA, CA Finalist, CFA, ACMA or CPA. Experience: 7 years of post-qualification experience. Additional preference: senior or management-level experience in mega projects or renowned organizations. Age Limit: 45 years. Quota: Merit.
• Digital Systems Officer – Scheduling (PPS-9): 1 post. Minimum 16 years of education in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Engineering Management or Construction Management. Experience: 7 years of post-qualification experience. Additional preference: senior or management-level experience in mega projects or renowned organizations. Age Limit: 45 years. Quota: Merit.
• Documentation Analyst (PPS-7): 1 post. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Management, Engineering, Architecture, Library Sciences, HR Management, Social Sciences or a related field. Experience: minimum 5 years. Required skills: proficiency in Electronic Document Management Systems (EDMS), Microsoft Office and project collaboration platforms. Age Limit: 35 years. Quota: Merit.

General Requirements

• Contract Basis: All appointments will be made on a contract basis for an initial period of two years. The contract may be extended further if required. Contract employment will not create any vested right to regular appointment.
• Age Relaxation: Age relaxation will be allowed according to the applicable Government policy.
• Quotas: All applicable provincial and regional quotas will be observed according to Government policy.
• Right to Cancel: CDA reserves the right to cancel the advertisement or increase or decrease the number of advertised vacancies without assigning any reason.
• Test and Interview: Only shortlisted candidates who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria will be called for written tests, skill tests, physical tests or interviews, as applicable.
• No TA/DA: No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in any test or interview.
• Original Documents: Candidates must bring their original educational documents, experience certificates and attested copies at the time of the interview.
• Government Employees: Applicants already working in Government-sector organizations must submit an NOC (No Objection Certificate) from their department along with the application.
• Incomplete Applications: Incomplete applications will not be entertained. Applications must be submitted online only. Applications submitted through other methods will not be accepted.
• Correct Information: Candidates must ensure that the information and documents provided in their applications are accurate and complete.

How to Apply Online

1. Step 1: Visit the official CDA job portal at cda.gov.pk/jobs.
2. Step 2: Select the relevant position for which you meet the eligibility criteria.
3. Step 3: Complete the online application form with accurate personal, educational and professional information.
4. Step 4: Upload scanned copies of the required documents, including educational certificates and degrees, experience certificates, a recent photograph, CNIC, domicile, and pay order or payment-related details as required by the application process.
5. Step 5: Submit the online application successfully.
6. Step 6: After successful submission, a PSID or QR code will be generated for the application processing fee.
7. Step 7: Pay the prescribed fee of Rs. 5,000 for each post through any banking application using the generated PSID or QR code.
8. Step 8: Keep a copy of the submitted application and payment confirmation for your records.

Important Dates

The last date needs a clear note, because the advertisement does not print a calendar date. It says applications must be submitted online within 20 days of the publication of the advertisement, and the advertisement was published on 9 November 2026. Twenty days from 9 November 2026 counts to 29 November 2026, and that is the date used in this article. Because the fee is Rs. 5,000 for each post, candidates who want to apply for more than one post should apply only for the posts they are fully eligible for, and complete every application, including the fee payment, before the closing date. For any information, contact CDA at 051-9252970 during office hours, or email cda.jobs@cda.gov.pk.

Shahzad Sahil

Shahzad Sahil is the editor of punjabjobscenter.com, covering Punjab government and private jobs, education news and results for students, with information verified from official sources.