Junior Stenographer & Junior Clerk – College Education Department Hyderabad 2026

College Education Department, Government of Sindh

Hyderabad, Sindh

Deadline: 23 Apr 2026

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Job Description

QUICK FACTS

Organization: Deputy Director Inspection & Registration of Private Colleges, Hyderabad Region, College Education Department, Government of Sindh
Job Title(s): Junior Scale Stenographer, Junior Clerk
Location: Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan
Number of Posts: 02 (01 Junior Scale Stenographer, 01 Junior Clerk)
BPS / Pay Scale: BPS-14 (Stenographer), BPS-11 (Junior Clerk)
Age Limit: 21 to 28 years (age relaxation applicable as per notified rules)
Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree (at least Second Division) from HEC-recognized university for both posts; additional certificates required for Stenographer post
Experience Required: Not specified in source advertisement
Application Deadline: 23 April 2026 (or as per closing date in newspaper advertisement)
Application Method: Online via https://sjp.gos.pk
Advertisement No: INF-KRY No.1395/2026
Published Date: 09 April 2026
Source: Daily Express Tribune Newspaper, 09 April 2026

The Deputy Director Inspection and Registration of Private Colleges, Hyderabad Region under the College Education Department, Government of Sindh has announced two government positions — a Junior Scale Stenographer and a Junior Clerk — both based in Hyderabad. Applications must be submitted within 15 days of the publication date, making 23 April 2026 your effective deadline. If you hold a Sindh domicile and have cleared your graduation, this one is worth a close look.

JOB OVERVIEW

The College Education Department, Government of Sindh is recruiting for two entry-level positions at the office of the Regional Deputy Director Inspection and Registration of Private Colleges in Hyderabad. The posts are Junior Scale Stenographer at BPS-14 and Junior Clerk at BPS-11, with one vacancy available for each role.

Both positions are government appointments and will be made under the Sindh Civil Servants Act 1973 and its rules, as notified by the Government of Sindh on 26 April 2023. Quota allocations for initial appointments will follow the Law Rules and Policy of the Government of Sindh. Candidates who are already serving in government departments must obtain a No Objection Certificate from their department before appearing for the interview.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Education:

For Junior Scale Stenographer (BPS-14):

Bachelor’s Degree with at least Second Division from any HEC-recognized university
06 Months Certificate Course in MS Office from an institute recognized by Sindh Board of Technical Education
Certificate in English Shorthand and Typing from STE/STEVTA or from an institute recognized by STBE
Speed of 120 words per minute in shorthand and 35 words per minute in typing

For Junior Clerk (BPS-11):

Graduation with at least Second Division from any HEC-recognized university
06 Months Certificate Course in MS Office from an institute recognized by Sindh Board of Technical Education

Age: 21 to 28 years. Age is calculated from the closing date of submission of application for the general screening test advertisement by SGA&CD. Age relaxation is applicable as per the Sindh Civil Servant (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit) Rules 2024 dated 16 October 2024, as notified by Services General Administration and Coordination Department vide No. SOII(SGA&CD)5-64/2011 (Part-II) Karachi, dated 02 December 2025.

Experience: Not specified in source advertisement.

Domicile / Nationality: Domicile of Sindh Province (Hyderabad Region) is required.

Gender: Not specified in source advertisement.

Other Requirements:

Candidates must have passed the General Screening Test of Graduation Category conducted by Sukkur IBA Testing Service (STS) with at least 40% marks and must possess the relevant certificate issued by STS.
Government employees must bring original NOC from their department at the time of application submission.
Original documents must be brought at the time of interview.
No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in the interview.
CVs must be uploaded on the Job Portal before being called for interview by the Departmental Selection Committee.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit the official Government of Sindh Job Portal at https://sjp.gos.pk and apply online.
Upload your CV on the portal as instructed — candidates will be called for interview based on the uploaded CV schedule.
Ensure you have passed the STS General Screening Test (Graduation Category) with at least 40% marks before applying, as this is a mandatory requirement.
If you are currently employed in a government department, obtain a No Objection Certificate from your department before submitting your application.
Submit your application within 15 days of the publication of this advertisement (published 09 April 2026).
Bring all original documents to the interview when called. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Always verify the latest instructions on the official advertisement before applying.

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Nawa Verdict

Original analysis by NawaCareer editors

4/5

WORTH APPLYING?
Conditional — Worth applying if you already hold a valid STS screening test certificate with 40% or more marks and meet the Sindh domicile requirement. Without the STS certificate, you cannot proceed regardless of your qualifications.

COMPETITION LEVEL:
High — Only 2 posts are available across both roles, the organization covers the entire Hyderabad Region, and the mandatory STS test pre-qualification will filter out a large portion of otherwise eligible candidates. Expect serious competition for these slots.

PAY AND BENEFITS:
The source advertisement does not state the exact salary amount. The posts carry BPS-14 for the Stenographer and BPS-11 for the Junior Clerk. Appointments will be made under the Sindh Civil Servants Act 1973, which implies standard government service terms. Candidates should verify the current pay package for these BPS grades through official Government of Sindh sources, as this is not detailed in the advertisement.

RED FLAGS:
Only 1 vacancy per post is a significant concern — the margin for selection is extremely thin.
The STS test requirement is a hard barrier that is not negotiable. The advertisement does not clarify whether candidates who have not yet appeared for the STS test can apply — this needs direct verification.
No TA/DA is provided for the interview, which may be a burden for candidates travelling from outside Hyderabad city.
The age relaxation section is detailed and references multiple rule sets with specific dates — applicants falling near the age boundary should read this carefully and not assume they qualify without cross-checking the official rules.
The exact application process beyond the job portal is not fully detailed in the source.

HIDDEN BENEFITS:
Both posts are permanent government positions under the Sindh Civil Servants Act 1973, which means job security, pension eligibility, and government service protections apply — though these are not explicitly highlighted in the advertisement itself. The office of the Regional Deputy Director is a departmental-level posting, which can offer stability for early-career candidates entering the public sector.

BEST FOR:
A Sindh-domiciled graduate who has already cleared the STS General Screening Test and holds the required MS Office and shorthand/typing certificates (for the stenographer role). This is an entry point into formal government service and suits candidates who are in the 21 to 28 age bracket and ready to commit to a clerical government career track.

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