Junior Clerk – P&D Department Sindh 2026
Original Job Description
QUICK FACTS
- Organization: Planning and Development Department, Government of Sindh (Research and Training Wing)
- Job Title: Junior Clerk
- Location: Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
- Number of Posts: 01
- BPS / Pay Scale: BPS-11
- Age Limit: 21 to 28 years
- Education Required: BA / Bachelor / DAE or equivalent; second division from HEC-recognized university; MS qualification mentioned as relevant
- Experience Required: Not specified in source advertisement
- Application Deadline: 30 May 2026 (or as per closing date in newspaper ad)
- Application Method: Apply online via https://sjp.gos.pk (Government of Sindh Job Portal)
- Advertisement No: INF-KRY 1924/2026
- Published Date: 15 May 2026
- Source: Daily Jang Newspaper
The Government of Sindh’s Planning and Development Department, Research and Training Wing, has advertised a single Junior Clerk position at BPS-11 in Karachi. Applications are open to Sindh domicile holders and must be submitted online through the Sindh government job portal by 30 May 2026. Given the strict conditions attached, read the eligibility requirements carefully before applying.
JOB OVERVIEW
This vacancy is for one Junior Clerk post at BPS-11 under the Research and Training Wing of the Planning and Development Department, Government of Sindh. The position is based in Karachi and falls under the administrative and clerical job category.
The source advertisement specifies that applicants will be required to appear for a General Screening Test conducted by IBA Testing Services (STS). Candidates must secure a minimum of 40 percent marks in this test and submit a valid STS result along with their application documents. The posting is a regular government service appointment governed by Sindh government service rules.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Education: BA, Bachelor, DAE, or equivalent qualification. Second division from an HEC-recognized university is required. The advertisement also references MS-level qualification in the context of eligibility.
Age: Minimum 21 years, maximum 28 years. Age relaxation may apply as per Sindh government rules (the source references Sindh Civil Servants rules and relevant government policies).
Experience: Not specified in source advertisement.
Domicile / Nationality: Sindh domicile is required, as stated in the advertisement.
Gender: Not specified in source advertisement.
Other Requirements:
- Applicants must have appeared in and passed the IBA STS General Screening Test with a minimum of 40 percent marks, and must submit the STS result card along with the application.
- A No Objection Certificate (NOC) is required from current employer if the applicant is already serving in government service.
- The advertisement references Rule 7 of Sindh Civil Servants (Appointment, Promotion and Transfer) Rules 2024 and Notification No. SOII(SGA&CD)5-64/2011(PartII) dated 03-03-2025 as applicable service regulations.
- Government of Sindh’s recruitment policy dated 26-04-2023 and Sindh Civil Servants Act 1973 apply.
- TA/DA will not be provided for the interview.
- Candidates must bring original documents to the interview; only shortlisted candidates will be called and scheduled.
HOW TO APPLY
- Visit the official Sindh Government Job Portal at https://sjp.gos.pk and register or log in to your account.
- Appear for the IBA STS General Screening Test if you have not already done so. You must obtain at least 40 percent marks and have a valid STS result card.
- Complete the online application form for the Junior Clerk position under the Planning and Development Department, Research and Training Wing.
- Submit your application along with the required documents, including your STS result card. If you are currently employed in government service, attach a valid NOC from your employer.
- If shortlisted, you will be contacted with an interview schedule. Bring all original documents to the interview.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview.
Always verify the latest instructions on the official advertisement before applying.
Nawa Verdict (archived)
Our original analysis of this role
WORTH APPLYING?
Conditional. Only if you already hold a valid IBA STS result and meet the Sindh domicile and educational requirements — otherwise the timeline is too tight to arrange everything before 30 May 2026.
COMPETITION LEVEL:
Very High. There is only one post available for a government clerical position in Karachi, which is one of Pakistan's largest urban centers. Expect a large volume of applicants competing for a single seat.
PAY AND BENEFITS:
The position is at BPS-11. No further salary breakdown, allowances, or benefits are mentioned in the source advertisement. Applicants should verify the applicable pay from official Sindh government pay scales independently.
RED FLAGS:
Only one post is advertised, making your actual odds of selection very low regardless of qualification.
The advertisement requires an IBA STS General Screening Test result to already be in hand — if you have not taken it yet, this is a significant barrier given the short window until 30 May 2026.
The application process involves multiple compliance steps (STS result, NOC if in service, original documents at interview) that are not explained in full detail in the advertisement. Applicants are directed to read the complete ad via SIBA, suggesting the newspaper version contains more information than what is available online.
TA/DA is explicitly not provided, meaning out-of-city applicants bear their own travel costs for what may be a long and competitive process.
The deadline note says "or as per closing date in newspaper ad," which means the actual deadline may differ from 30 May 2026. Always check the original Jang newspaper advertisement to confirm.
HIDDEN BENEFITS:
This is a permanent government service position under the Government of Sindh, which carries job security and service protections under the Sindh Civil Servants Act 1973. These are stable long-term employment terms not always found in contract-based postings.
BEST FOR:
Fresh Sindh-domicile graduates with a BA or Bachelor's degree who have already cleared the IBA STS test and are looking to enter permanent government service in Karachi. Those already in government service should factor in the NOC requirement before applying.