Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad Jobs 2026 – Apply Before 15 November 2026

Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad Jobs 2026 are open for 12 professional posts, and all twelve sit at the same BPS-17 level. The Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI), the local government body for the federal capital, is hiring a Project Manager, an Urban Planning Expert, three Architects, a Draftsman, a Graphic Designer, two IT Experts, a Cultural Arts Expert and an Interior Spatial Expert. The appointments are on contract for one year, extendable on satisfactory performance, and the selection will be made on the basis of interview only — there is no written test. Applications must reach the MCI Head Office by 15 November 2026, before 4:00 PM. The advertisement reference is PID(I)4222/26.

This is a specialist round, and it reads very differently from the usual clerk and support staff advertisements. Every post needs a 16-year degree in a professional field, and several posts need a professional registration or a portfolio as well: engineering graduates need Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) registration, planners and architects need Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners (PCATP) registration, and the three design posts need a portfolio of work. Previous professional experience is preferred rather than mandatory, so fresh graduates with the right degree, registration and portfolio can also apply. The maximum age is 30 years as on the closing date, 15 November 2026.

Job Details

MCI is the municipal body responsible for city services, urban planning and development across Islamabad, and this recruitment is aimed at the professional team that plans and designs the city’s projects. The Project Manager will run development and infrastructure projects. The Urban Planning Expert and the Architects will work on master planning, land use, zoning and public buildings. The Draftsman will prepare the working drawings behind those designs. The Graphic Designer will handle branding, publications and signage. The IT Experts will work on software, GIS and e-governance systems. The Cultural Arts Expert will run arts and heritage programming, and the Interior Spatial Expert will design public and commercial interiors. It is a complete project team, hired in a single advertisement.

The closing time matters more here than in most rounds, because the deadline is not just a date but an hour: applications must reach the office by 15 November 2026, before 4:00 PM. Late or incomplete applications will not be entertained. Candidates should therefore send their application by courier at least two days early, or deliver it by hand to the Head Office in Sector G-6, Islamabad, well before the closing hour.

Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

The maximum age for all posts is 30 years as on the closing date, 15 November 2026, and age relaxation may apply under the relevant government rules — the advertisement does not fix a number of relaxation years. Professional experience is preferred, not mandatory, and only experience gained after completing the required qualification or professional registration will be considered. The qualification, registration and skill requirements for each post are given below.

Project Manager (BPS-17)

• Vacancies: 2
• Qualification: Bachelor’s or master’s degree involving 16 years of education in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration (MBA) or Urban Planning, from an HEC-recognized university.
• Registration: Engineering graduates must hold valid Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) registration.
• Additional Qualification: PMP or PRINCE2 certification will be an added advantage.
• Experience: Preferred experience in infrastructure project planning, execution and monitoring, development project reporting, budgeting, procurement under PPRA rules, contract management and stakeholder coordination. Experience is not mandatory.
• Age Limit: Maximum 30 years as on 15 November 2026.
• Job Location: Islamabad.

Urban Planning Expert (BPS-17)

• Vacancies: 1
• Qualification: Bachelor’s or master’s degree involving 16 years of education in Urban and Regional Planning, City Planning or Town Planning, from an HEC-recognized university.
• Registration: Valid registration with the Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners (PCATP) as a Planner.
• Technical Skills: Working knowledge of GIS software, such as ArcGIS or QGIS, is preferred.
• Experience: Preferred experience in urban and master planning, land-use planning, spatial planning, zoning and building regulations, GIS-based analysis or urban development projects. Experience is not mandatory.
• Age Limit: Maximum 30 years as on 15 November 2026.
• Job Location: Islamabad.

Architect (BPS-17)

• Vacancies: 3
• Qualification: Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), a five-year programme, from an HEC-recognized university.
• Registration: Valid PCATP registration as an Architect is mandatory.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit or ArchiCAD, SketchUp and MS Office.
• Experience: Preferred post-registration experience in architectural design, working and detailed drawings, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), technical specifications and supervision of public buildings and urban projects. Experience is not mandatory.
• Age Limit: Maximum 30 years as on 15 November 2026.
• Job Location: Islamabad.

Draftsman (BPS-17)

• Vacancies: 1
• Qualification: Three-year Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE) in Architecture or Civil Technology, from a recognized Board of Technical Education.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD (2D/3D); working knowledge of Revit is preferred.
• Experience: Preferred experience in architectural and civil drafting, preparation of working drawings, site plans, sections and as-built drawings. Experience is not mandatory.
• Age Limit: Maximum 30 years as on 15 November 2026.
• Job Location: Islamabad.

Graphic Designer (BPS-17)

• Vacancies: 1
• Qualification: Bachelor’s degree involving 16 years of education in Graphic Design, Visual Communication Design, Fine Arts or an equivalent relevant field, from an HEC-recognized university.
• Software Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign; motion graphics skills are preferred.
• Portfolio: A portfolio of work is mandatory.
• Experience: Preferred experience in graphic design, branding, publications, infographics, signage and digital and social media content. Experience is not mandatory.
• Age Limit: Maximum 30 years as on 15 November 2026.
• Job Location: Islamabad.

IT Expert (BPS-17)

• Vacancies: 2
• Qualification: BS or MS degree involving 16 years of education in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or an equivalent relevant field, from an HEC-recognized university.
• Certifications: CCNA, MCSE, CISSP, Oracle or AWS certifications may provide an advantage; they are advantageous rather than mandatory.
• Experience: Preferred experience in software development, web development, GIS systems, e-governance systems, database administration, network administration or cybersecurity. Experience is not mandatory.
• Age Limit: Maximum 30 years as on 15 November 2026.
• Job Location: Islamabad.

Cultural Arts Expert (BPS-17)

• Vacancies: 1
• Qualification: Bachelor’s or master’s degree involving 16 years of education in Fine Arts, Cultural Studies, Art History, Heritage Management, Performing Arts or an equivalent relevant field, from an HEC-recognized university.
• Portfolio: A portfolio of curated projects or events is mandatory.
• Experience: Preferred experience in arts and cultural programming, heritage promotion, heritage conservation, exhibition curation, festivals, public art or community cultural engagement. Experience is not mandatory.
• Age Limit: Maximum 30 years as on 15 November 2026.
• Job Location: Islamabad.

Interior Spatial Expert (BPS-17)

• Vacancies: 1
• Qualification: Bachelor’s degree involving 16 years of education in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Spatial Design or Architecture, from an HEC-recognized university.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp or 3ds Max, and rendering software.
• Portfolio: A portfolio of work is mandatory.
• Experience: Preferred experience in interior design, spatial planning, public and commercial building interiors, space planning, fit-out projects, furniture layouts, material specifications, BOQs and site supervision. Experience is not mandatory.
• Age Limit: Maximum 30 years as on 15 November 2026.
• Job Location: Islamabad.

General Requirements

• Draftsman Scale Note: The advertisement lists the Draftsman post under BPS-17 despite requiring a DAE qualification. This article retains the advertised scale rather than changing it.
• Foreign Degrees: Foreign degrees must be accompanied by an HEC equivalence certificate.
• Nationality and Character: Candidates must be Pakistani nationals of good moral character, with no criminal record and no pending disciplinary proceedings.
• Government Employees: Candidates already in government or semi-government service must apply through the proper channel and produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview.
• Interview Only: Selection will be made on the basis of interview only. Shortlisted candidates will be informed through email, phone and the MCI website, and candidates must keep their contact details active and updated.
• Original Documents: Candidates must bring original documents at the interview, including CNIC, domicile, degrees, transcripts and experience certificates, along with one set of attested photocopies.
• No Second Chance: Absentees will not be given another opportunity for the interview.
• No TA/DA: No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in the interview.
• Right to Change: MCI reserves the right to increase, decrease or cancel any post, or to reject any application, without assigning any reason, and the decision of the Selection Committee will be final.

How to Apply Online

There is no online application portal for this round. Applications are submitted on paper or by email, using the prescribed form or plain paper. The steps below follow the advertisement exactly.

1. Step 1: Prepare your application on the prescribed form or on plain paper, with accurate personal, educational and professional information, and update your CV, explaining your qualifications, technical skills and relevant experience.
2. Step 2: Attach attested copies of your CNIC, domicile, educational degrees and transcripts, experience certificates where available, PCATP registration where applicable, PEC registration for engineering graduates where applicable, and your portfolio of work for the Graphic Designer, Cultural Arts Expert and Interior Spatial Expert posts, along with two recent passport-size photographs.
3. Step 3: Write the post title clearly on the envelope or in the email subject line, for example “Application for the Post of Project Manager”.
4. Step 4: Send the application to the Head Office, Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad, Sector G-6, Islamabad, by post or by hand, or email it to tariq.latif@cda.gov.pk as directed in the advertisement.
5. Step 5: Make sure the application reaches the office by 15 November 2026, before 4:00 PM. Late or incomplete applications will not be entertained.
6. Step 6: Keep checking your email and phone and the MCI website at mci.gov.pk for the interview call, and bring your original documents to the interview.

Important Dates

The deadline is the one detail no candidate should get wrong: applications must reach the MCI Head Office, Sector G-6, Islamabad, by 15 November 2026, before 4:00 PM. Because there is no online portal, a courier delay is the candidate’s own risk, so applications sent by post should go out at least two days early. For further information, candidates can contact the MCI Head Office on 051-9209224, email tariq.latif@cda.gov.pk, or visit the official website at mci.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.