Job Description
QUICK FACTS
- Organization: Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA)
- Job Title(s):
- Assistant Director Air Traffic Control (EG-01)
- Assistant Director Accounts (EG-01)
- Assistant Director Airport Services / APS (EG-01)
- Location: Headquarters, Terminal-I, Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, Sindh. Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in Pakistan as per PAA requirement.
- Number of Posts:
- Assistant Director ATC — 32 posts
- Assistant Director Accounts — 10 posts
- Assistant Director Airport Services — 35 posts Total: 77 posts
- BPS / Pay Scale: Rs. 56,280 – 5,630 – 168,880 (EG-01) for all three posts
- Age Limit: Maximum 28 years, with age relaxation as per Government rules (applicable to all three posts)
- Education Required:
- ATC — Minimum 16 years of education from HEC recognized university: BS Physics/Mathematics, or BS Computer Science/Aviation Management with FSC/A-Levels (Pre-Engineering), or Bachelors in Engineering — minimum 70% CGPA; OR FSC/A-Levels (Pre-Engineering) with minimum 70% marks or equivalent
- Accounts — CMA passed / CA Finalist (articles completed) / ACCA member / MBA (Finance), minimum 16 years of education with minimum 70% aggregate or equivalent CGPA from HEC recognized university, and minimum 60% marks at Intermediate level
- Airport Services — Masters or Graduation Degree (16 years education) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Hospitality, Hotel Management, or Aviation Management — minimum 60% marks or at least 2.6/4 CGPA from reputable HEC recognized university
- Experience Required: Not specified in source advertisement
- Application Deadline: 12 June 2026 (within 20 days from date of advertisement — 23 May 2026)
- Application Method: Online application form at www.paa.gov.pk. Upload CV with photograph, PDF copies of required certificates/degrees, and CNIC. Non-refundable test fee of Rs. 500/- to be deposited into Allied Bank of Pakistan, Account No. 0010011740150017 (Account Title: Pakistan Airports Authority), IBAN PK03ABPA0010011740150017 at time of online application submission.
- Advertisement No: Vacant Notice No. 03/2026 (PID K-3617/25)
- Published Date: 23 May 2026
- Source: Daily Ausaf Newspaper, 23 May 2026
Pakistan Airports Authority has announced 77 regular government positions across three Assistant Director roles — Air Traffic Control, Accounts, and Airport Services — under Vacant Notice No. 03/2026. All posts are EG-01 grade with a pay scale of Rs. 56,280 to 168,880. The online application window closes on 12 June 2026, and incomplete applications will be rejected outright.
JOB OVERVIEW
PAA is recruiting for three distinct Assistant Director positions, each targeting a different professional background. The Air Traffic Control role requires a science or engineering education with strong academic standing — minimum 70% CGPA. The Accounts role is aimed at finance professionals, specifically CMA, CA Finalist, ACCA members, or MBA (Finance) graduates. The Airport Services role is the broadest of the three, accepting graduates in business, public administration, hospitality, hotel management, or aviation management.
All three positions are regular appointments made under the Defined Contribution Scheme, subject to approval by the Competent Authority. Appointments will be made strictly on the basis of merit and suitability. Candidates selected for any of these posts may be posted anywhere in Pakistan as per PAA’s operational requirements.
The quota breakdown for each post is listed in the source advertisement and includes allocations for Merit, AJK, Balochistan, EX-FATA, Punjab, Sindh (Urban and Rural), and KPK — indicating a province-wise quota system is in place.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Education:
Post 1 — Assistant Director Air Traffic Control: Minimum 16 years of education from an HEC recognized university in one of the following: a) BS in Physics or Mathematics b) BS in Computer Science or Aviation Management with FSC/A-Levels (Pre-Engineering background) c) Bachelors in Engineering Minimum 70% aggregate CGPA required. OR: FSC/A-Levels with Pre-Engineering background and minimum 70% marks or equivalent.
Post 2 — Assistant Director Accounts: CMA passed, or CA Finalist with articles completed, or ACCA member, or MBA (Finance). Minimum 16 years of education with minimum 70% aggregate or equivalent CGPA from HEC recognized university. Minimum 60% marks or equivalent at Intermediate level. Sufficient knowledge of computer operations, especially MS Excel, is required.
Post 3 — Assistant Director Airport Services: Masters or Graduation Degree (16 years of education) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Hospitality, Hotel Management, or Aviation Management. Minimum 60% marks or at least 2.6/4 CGPA from a reputable HEC recognized university.
Age: Maximum 28 years for all three posts. Age relaxation available as per Government rules.
Experience: Not specified in source advertisement.
Domicile / Nationality: Candidates must hold domicile of the relevant province or region as stated in the source advertisement. Province-wise and regional quotas apply.
Gender: Not specified in source advertisement.
Other Requirements:
- Assistant Director ATC candidates selected for the post will be required to execute a surety bond of Rs. 2,500,000 (Rupees Two and a Half Million) to serve in PAA for a minimum period of ten (10) years.
- All candidates must read the Terms of Reference (TOR) available on the PAA website before applying.
- A separate non-refundable test fee of Rs. 500/- must be submitted for each post applied for. Applications without the fee will not be considered.
- Candidates applying for multiple posts must submit a separate fee for each post.
- Incomplete applications — those missing CV, photograph, required certificates/degrees, or CNIC — will be rejected.
HOW TO APPLY
- Visit the official PAA website at www.paa.gov.pk and open the Online Job Application Form.
- Fill out the form completely for the post(s) you are applying for.
- Upload your CV (with photograph), PDF copies of all required educational certificates and degrees, and your CNIC. Failure to upload these documents will result in rejection of your application.
- Before or at the time of submitting your online application, deposit the non-refundable test fee of Rs. 500/- into Allied Bank of Pakistan, Account No. 0010011740150017 (Account Title: Pakistan Airports Authority), IBAN PK03ABPA0010011740150017.
- If you are applying for more than one post, submit a separate fee for each post applied for.
- Read the Terms of Reference (TOR) available on the PAA website before submitting your application.
- Submit your application within 20 days from 23 May 2026 — the deadline is 12 June 2026.
Always verify the latest instructions on the official advertisement before applying.
Nawa Verdict
Original analysis by NawaCareer editors
WORTH APPLYING?
Yes — 77 total posts across three roles is a large intake for a federal government authority, and the pay scale is clearly stated. The online process is structured and the eligibility is well-defined, which reduces confusion.
COMPETITION LEVEL:
High. The ATC role alone has 32 posts but requires minimum 70% CGPA in specific science or engineering disciplines — that narrows the field considerably. The Airport Services role has 35 posts and a broader eligibility base, so expect high volume of applicants there. Accounts has only 10 posts with specialized finance qualifications, which makes it competitive in its own category. Province-wise quotas mean your domicile determines which seats you are actually competing for.
PAY AND BENEFITS:
The pay scale is Rs. 56,280 – 5,630 – 168,880 at EG-01 grade, which is stated clearly in the advertisement. No other benefits such as housing, medical, or allowances are mentioned in the source. The Defined Contribution Scheme applies to the pension/retirement component, subject to approval by the Competent Authority — verify what this means for your long-term financial planning before committing.
RED FLAGS:
Surety bond for ATC: If you are selected for Assistant Director Air Traffic Control, you are legally bound to serve PAA for a minimum of 10 years. Breaking this bond costs Rs. 2,500,000. This is a major commitment that the advertisement mentions but does not elaborate on. Read the TOR carefully before applying for this post.
Defined Contribution Scheme pending approval: The source states this scheme applies "subject to approval of the Competent Authority." This means the retirement benefit structure is not yet finalized at the time of advertisement.
No experience requirement stated: For all three posts, no minimum work experience is specified in the source. This is unusual for Assistant Director-level roles. Candidates should verify this in the official TOR on the PAA website.
PAA reserves the right to cancel or modify posts: The advertisement explicitly states that PAA can amend, increase, decrease, or abolish any or all positions at any time without providing a reason.
Test fee is non-refundable: Even if your application is rejected or the post is cancelled, the Rs. 500 fee per post is not returned.
HIDDEN BENEFITS:
These are regular government posts — not contract or project-based — which means job security under PAA's employment structure. The pay scale ceiling of Rs. 168,880 at EG-01 is reasonable for an entry-level management role. PAA is a federal authority, which typically carries prestige and structured career progression, though the source advertisement does not elaborate on career growth paths.
BEST FOR:
Recent graduates or young professionals under 28 with strong academic records in engineering, finance, or business management who are looking for a stable federal government career. The ATC post is best suited for candidates who are fully committed to long-term service given the 10-year surety bond requirement.
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Deadline: 12 Jun 2026