National Highway Authority Jobs 2026 – Apply Before 12 November 2026
National Highway Authority Jobs 2026 are open under the Balochistan quota. The National Highway Authority (NHA) is hiring for regular government posts from BPS-04 to BPS-18, and only candidates holding a Balochistan domicile can apply. Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in Pakistan as required. The advertisement appeared in Dawn on 28 October 2026 and gives a 15-day application window, which ends on 12 November 2026. Applications go online only through the National Job Portal.

Job Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Highway Authority (NHA) |
| Total Posts | 29 |
| Job Location | Balochistan quota; posting anywhere in Pakistan as required |
| Job Type | Regular government posts, BPS-04 to BPS-18 |
| Apply Method | Online only, through the National Job Portal |
| Last Date | 12 November 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
Deputy Director (Engineer)
- Vacancies: 1
- Qualification: BSc, MSc or PhD in Civil Engineering
- Experience: 7 years (BSc) / 4 years (MSc) / 2 years (PhD) of relevant experience
- Age Limit: 40 years
- Pay Scale: BPS-18
Assistant Director (Afforestation)
- Vacancies: 1
- Qualification: 4-year BS in Forestry or equivalent
- Age Limit: 35 years
- Pay Scale: BPS-17
Assistant Director (Engineer)
- Vacancies: 6
- Qualification: MSc, MS or 1st-class BSc or BS in Civil Engineering from an HEC-recognised institution
- Age Limit: 35 years
- Pay Scale: BPS-17
Assistant Director (Accounts / Finance)
- Vacancies: 1
- Qualification: BCom
- Age Limit: 35 years
- Pay Scale: BPS-17
Inspector
- Vacancies: 2
- Qualification: 3-year diploma in Civil Engineering
- Experience: 10 years of bridge and highway construction experience
- Age Limit: 35 years
- Pay Scale: BPS-16
Inspector (Afforestation)
- Vacancies: 1
- Qualification: 4-year degree in Forestry
- Experience: 5 years of relevant experience
- Age Limit: 35 years
- Pay Scale: BPS-16
Assistant Private Secretary
- Vacancies: 1
- Qualification: Graduate, with shorthand and typing speeds of 100 and 50 words per minute
- Age Limit: 28 years
- Pay Scale: BPS-16
Computer Operator
- Vacancies: 2
- Qualification: Graduate, with 3 years of computer operation experience
- Age Limit: 28 years
- Pay Scale: BPS-16
Office Assistant
- Vacancies: 3
- Qualification: Graduate
- Age Limit: 25 years
- Pay Scale: BPS-15
Accounts Assistant
- Vacancies: 1
- Qualification: BCom, with 3 years of relevant experience
- Age Limit: 25 years
- Pay Scale: BPS-14
Stenotypist
- Vacancies: 2
- Qualification: Intermediate, with typing speeds of 80 and 40 words per minute
- Age Limit: 25 years
- Pay Scale: BPS-14
Lab Technical
- Vacancies: 1
- Qualification: FSc or diploma in Civil Engineering, with 3 years of relevant experience
- Age Limit: 25 years
- Pay Scale: BPS-11
Lower Division Clerk (LDC)
- Vacancies: 2
- Qualification: Matric, with a typing speed of 30 words per minute
- Age Limit: 25 years
- Pay Scale: BPS-11
Patwari
- Vacancies: 1
- Qualification: Matric, with a Patwar or Tapedar course
- Age Limit: 25 years
- Pay Scale: BPS-05
Driver
- Vacancies: 4
- Qualification: Primary pass, with a valid driving licence and good knowledge of traffic rules
- Age Limit: 30 years
- Pay Scale: BPS-04
General Requirements
- Domicile: Balochistan domicile is required for all posts. This is a Balochistan-quota recruitment.
- Age Relaxation: A 5-year relaxation for Balochistan province is admissible in addition to the general 5-year relaxation.
- Total Posts Note: The per-post figures above add up to 29 posts. One summary of the same Dawn advertisement lists 3 Assistant Director (Engineer) posts instead of 6, giving a lower total. Check the National Job Portal listing for your post before applying.
- Last Date Note: The advertisement gives a 15-day window from its publication on 28 October 2026, which ends on 12 November 2026. One summary reports 11 November 2026 instead. Apply well before either date to be safe.
- Fee: The ad states no application fee.
- Salary: The ad states no salary figure. Posts carry BPS-04 to BPS-18 scales.
- Documents: At the interview, present original documents with a set of attested copies of degrees and certificates issued by HEC or a recognised board, university or institute, along with CNIC and domicile certificate.
- Government Employees: Serving government employees must apply through proper channel.
- TA/DA: No TA/DA is admissible for appearing in the test or interview.
How to Apply Online
- Open the National Job Portal and find the dedicated tab created for this NHA recruitment.
- Select the post that matches your qualification, experience and Balochistan domicile.
- Fill in the online form completely and upload the required documents.
- Submit the form before 12 November 2026.
- Keep your original documents ready for the interview stage.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Published | 28 October 2026 (Dawn) |
| Last Date to Apply | 12 November 2026 (15 days from publication) |
| Test / Interview | Announced by NHA after the closing date |












