The National Highway Authority has opened 29 government job openings restricted to the Balochistan quota, presenting employment prospects for individuals holding various educational credentials.

According to the official recruitment notice released on October 28, 2026, the openings span 15 roles, which comprise Deputy Director, Assistant Director, Inspector, Computer Operator, Office Assistant, and Driver.

The hiring drive encompasses permanent government roles spanning from BPS-04 to BPS-18. Individuals holding credentials from Primary and Matric levels up to bachelor's, master's, and PhD qualifications are eligible to apply for matching posts.

Prospective candidates are required to send their submissions via the official National Jobs Portal run by the Government of Pakistan. November 11, 2026, marks the final day to submit applications.

NHA Jobs 2026

The National Highway Authority has released 29 openings across engineering, administration, finance, forestry, technical, and support divisions.

Assistant Director (Engineer) features the highest volume of openings, offering six BPS-17 roles. Four Driver openings in BPS-04 were also made public.

Additional openings consist of Deputy Director (Engineer), Assistant Director (Afforestation), Assistant Director (Accounts/Finance), Inspector, and Assistant Private Secretary.

Eligibility Criteria and Age Limits

The agency established distinct educational backgrounds, professional work history standards, and age boundaries for every individual post.

Applicants targeting the Deputy Director (Engineer) role need to possess a relevant Civil Engineering qualification.

Candidates possessing a BSc in Civil Engineering must demonstrate a minimum of seven years of related work history.

Applicants holding an MSc in Civil Engineering need four years of background, whereas PhD holders must show two years.

For Assistant Director (Engineer) posts, candidates must possess an MSc or MS in a related field or a first-class BSc or BS degree in Civil Engineering from a university recognised by the Higher Education Commission.

The Assistant Director (Afforestation) role demands a four-year bachelor's degree or an equivalent credential in Forestry.

Candidates for Assistant Director (Accounts/Finance) must hold a Bachelor of Commerce degree.

Qualifications for Technical and Administrative Positions

Applicants seeking Inspector positions must possess a three-year Diploma in Civil Engineering from an approved technical institute.

Such individuals must also demonstrate at least ten years of background in highway or bridge construction.

For Inspector (Afforestation), applicants must hold a four-year Forestry degree alongside five years of related experience.

The Assistant Private Secretary post calls for graduation along with shorthand and typing rates of 100 and 50 words per minute respectively.

Computer Operator candidates must be graduates with a minimum of three years of background in computer tasks.

The Office Assistant post requires a bachelor's degree, while Accounts Assistant applicants must present a Bachelor of Commerce degree with three years of related work history.

For Stenotypist, applicants must have completed Intermediate education and maintain shorthand and typing rates of 80 and 40 words per minute respectively.

The Lab Technical post demands an FSc or a related Civil Engineering diploma, paired with three years of background.

Lower Division Clerk applicants must have passed Matric and demonstrate a typing rate of at least 30 words per minute. The Patwari post requires Matric alongside a Patwar or Tapedar course.

For Driver openings, candidates must have completed Primary school and hold a current driving permit. They are also required to understand traffic regulations.

Age Limits and Relaxation

The specified age limits fluctuate depending on the specific job. The baseline maximum age limit is set at 40 years for Deputy Director (Engineer) and 35 years for Assistant Director and Inspector roles.

For Assistant Private Secretary and Computer Operator posts, the maximum age limit sits at 28 years.

Office Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Stenotypist, Lab Technical, Lower Division Clerk, and Patwari roles carry a baseline maximum age limit of 25 years.

The Driver role features a listed maximum age limit of 30 years. The hiring notice also details age leniencies under federal government policies.

Qualified candidates from Balochistan will be granted an extra five-year upper age relaxation, supplementing the standard five-year leniency.

How to Apply for NHA Jobs 2026

Interested individuals must submit their applications digitally through the National Jobs Portal website located at https://njp.gov.pk/.

Applicants should browse the portal initially and register an account if they lack an existing profile.

Upon signing in, they need to look up the active National Highway Authority vacancies.

Candidates must pick the role that corresponds with their educational credentials, work history, and Balochistan residency status.

They should thoroughly examine the job description and qualification criteria before moving forward.

Applicants are then required to fill out the digital application form using correct personal, academic, and professional details.

Following a review of their information, candidates must dispatch their applications via the portal.

The hiring notice additionally points to respective District Employment Cells as a support channel for applications.