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Planning and Development Department Karachi Jobs 2026 — Data Entry Operators, Support / Office Assistant & 3 More Posts
Planning and Development Department has announced 23 vacancies for Team Lead. Lead Technical Specialist (Environment) (MP Scale-I), Project Development & Private Sector Engagement Specialist (Energy/Waste) (MP Scale-II)...
- Posted
- Updated
- Vacancies
- 23
Application Closed
- Last date
- 16 Oct 2026
- Closed
- Vacancies
- 23
- 13 posts
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Environmental Economics, Climate Finance, Climate Change, or any other relevant field
- Age limit
- 21–45 years
- Location
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Sindh
- Experience
- Fresh Graduate / No Experience
- Job type
- Contract
- Government
Overview
Planning and Development Department has announced 23 vacancies for Team Lead. Lead Technical Specialist (Environment) (MP Scale-I), Project Development & Private Sector Engagement Specialist (Energy/Waste) (MP Scale-II) and Project Development & Private Sector Engagement Specialist (Forestry/AFOLU) (MP Scale-II) and 10 more posts in Karachi. Candidates need bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Environmental Economics, Climate Finance, Climate Change, or any other relevant field. The last date to apply is 16 October 2026.
About this job
Planning and Development Department has opened applications for Team Lead — Lead Technical Specialist, Project Development & Private Sector Engagement Specialist, Climate Finance Specialist and 9 more posts based in Karachi, Sindh. There are 23 vacancies in total. It is a government contract position.
Experience asked for: fresh / As per advertisement. The last date to apply, 16 October 2026, has passed.
Job summary
- Organization
- Planning and Development Department
- Sector
- Government
- Job type
- Contract
- Location
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Province
- Sindh
- Country
- Pakistan
- Vacancies
- 23
- Pay scale
- MP Scale-I/II and PPS-02 to PPS-09 as per the advertisement
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Environmental Economics, Climate Finance, Climate Change, or any other relevant field
- Experience
- Fresh Graduate / No Experience
- Age limit
- 21–45 years
- Gender
- Both candidates eligible
- Domicile
- Sindh
- How to apply
- Online
- Last date
- 16 October 2026
About the advertisement
- Published in:
- Dawn
- Advertisement date:
- 27 Sep 2026
- Posts:
- 13
- Total vacancies:
- 23
Planning and Development Department Karachi Jobs 2026: posts and vacancies
13 posts · 23 seats
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1. Team Lead — Lead Technical Specialist (Environment) (MP Scale-I)
1 seat- Qualification
- MA, MA Economics, MSc, MSc Economics
- Experience
- 12+ years
- Age
- Up to 55 years
- Gender
- Male and female
- Quota
- General
- Location
- Karachi
-
2. Project Development & Private Sector Engagement Specialist (Energy/Waste) (MP Scale-II)
2 seats- Qualification
- MA, MSc
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Age
- Up to 55 years
- Gender
- Male and female
- Quota
- General
- Location
- Karachi
-
3. Project Development & Private Sector Engagement Specialist (Forestry/AFOLU) (MP Scale-II)
- Qualification
- MA, MSc
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Gender
- Male and female
- Quota
- General
- Location
- Karachi
-
4. Climate Finance Specialist (PPS-09)
1 seat- Qualification
- Master's degree in Environmental Finance or related fields
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Age
- 35–45 years
- Gender
- Male and female
- Pay scale
- PPS-9
- Quota
- General
- Location
- Karachi
-
5. Data Automation Expert (PPS-09)
1 seat- Qualification
- Master's/Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Age
- 28–35 years
- Gender
- Male and female
- Pay scale
- PPS-9
- Quota
- General
- Location
- Karachi
-
6. Budget & Finance Officer (PPS-07)
1 seat- Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related discipline
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Age
- 28–35 years
- Gender
- Male and female
- Pay scale
- PPS-7
- Quota
- General
- Location
- Karachi
-
7. Support Staff / Office Assistant (PPS-02)
2 seats- Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree or Intermediate (FA/F.Sc) from recognized Board or University
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Age
- 25–30 years
- Gender
- Male and female
- Pay scale
- PPS-2
- Quota
- General
- Location
- Karachi
-
8. Data Entry Operators (PPS-02)
4 seats- Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree or Intermediate with Diploma/Certificate in IT or Computer studies
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Age
- 22–30 years
- Gender
- Male and female
- Pay scale
- PPS-2
- Quota
- General
- Location
- Karachi
-
9. Research Associate — Environment / Climate (Fresh Graduates)
4 seats- Qualification
- Bachelor's degree (04 years / 16 years of education) in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geography, Climate Change, Natural Resource Management or a closely related Environmental / Climate discipline from an HEC-recognized University/Institution
- Experience
- Fresh candidates can apply
- Age
- 21–25 years
- Gender
- Male and female
- Quota
- General
- Location
- Karachi
-
10. Research Associate — Information Technology (Fresh Graduates)
2 seats- Qualification
- Bachelor's degree (04 years / 16 years of education) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Data Science or a related computing discipline from an HEC-recognized University/Institution
- Experience
- Fresh candidates can apply
- Age
- 21–25 years
- Gender
- Male and female
- Quota
- General
- Location
- Karachi
-
11. Research Associate — Finance (Fresh Graduates)
2 seats- Qualification
- Bachelor's degree (04 years / 16 years of education) in Finance, Accounting & Finance, Commerce, Business Administration (Finance), Economics or a closely related discipline from an HEC-recognized University/Institution
- Experience
- Fresh candidates can apply
- Age
- 21–25 years
- Gender
- Male and female
- Quota
- General
- Location
- Karachi
-
12. Research Associate — Data Analysis (Fresh Graduates)
1 seat- Qualification
- Bachelor's degree (04 years / 16 years of education) in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics or another relevant quantitative discipline from an HEC-recognized University/Institution
- Experience
- Fresh candidates can apply
- Age
- 21–25 years
- Gender
- Male and female
- Quota
- General
- Location
- Karachi
-
13. Research Associate — Social Sciences (Fresh Graduates)
1 seat- Qualification
- Bachelor's degree (04 years / 16 years of education) in Sociology, Public Administration, Political Science, Economics, Development Studies, Social Work or another relevant social-science discipline from an HEC-recognized University/Institution
- Experience
- Fresh candidates can apply
- Age
- 21–25 years
- Gender
- Male and female
- Quota
- General
- Location
- Karachi
Eligibility for Planning and Development Department Karachi Jobs 2026
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Environmental Economics, Climate Finance, Climate Change, or any other relevant field
- Experience
- Fresh / As per advertisement
- Age limit
- 21–45 years
- Gender
- Both candidates eligible
- Domicile
- Sindh
- Nationality
- Citizen of Pakistan
- Age limit: 21 – 55 Years
- Open to: male and female candidates
- Place of posting: Karachi
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Environmental Economics, Climate Finance, Climate Change, or any other relevant field
- Accepted qualifications: MA, MA Economics, MSc, MSc Economics, BA, BSc, BSc Engineering, MSc Computer Science, Intermediate, FA, FSc, Diploma in IT
- Experience: Fresh / As per advertisement
Salary and pay scale
| Post | Pay scale | Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Finance Specialist (PPS-09) | PPS-9 | — |
| Data Automation Expert (PPS-09) | PPS-9 | — |
| Budget & Finance Officer (PPS-07) | PPS-7 | — |
| Support Staff / Office Assistant (PPS-02) | PPS-2 | — |
| Data Entry Operators (PPS-02) | PPS-2 | — |
These posts are in BPS-2 to BPS-9 of the government's Basic Pay Scales, which run from BPS-1 to BPS-22. Grades at this level are support staff and clerical, technical and supervisory staff. Take-home pay is the basic pay of the grade plus allowances such as house rent, medical and conveyance and any ad hoc relief the government has announced, so it differs by department and city. The advertisement or the appointment letter gives the exact terms.
Important dates
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Advertisement Published
(passed)
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Online Application Starts
(passed)
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Last Date to Apply
(passed)
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Test / Interview
Announced on the official portal after the last date
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How to apply for Planning and Development Department Karachi Jobs 2026
- Mode:
- Online
- Last date:
- 16 Oct 2026
- Apply Online at Planning & Development Department Official Portal: Visit https://pnd.sindh.gov.pk, then Register, then Fill details, then Upload CNIC/photo/docs, then Select post, then Pay fee (if any), then Submit, then Print receipt
Official application link: https://pnd.sindh.gov.pk
Last date to apply: 16 October 2026
Important information
- Advertised in: Dawn on 27 September 2026
Application Closed
اردو میں تفصیلات
- ادارہ
- Planning and Development Department
- آسامیوں کی تعداد
- 23
- عہدے
- Team Lead — Lead Technical Specialist (Environment) (MP Scale-I)، Project Development & Private Sector Engagement Specialist (Energy/Waste) (MP Scale-II)، Project Development & Private Sector Engagement Specialist (Forestry/AFOLU) (MP Scale-II)، Climate Finance Specialist (PPS-09)، Data Automation Expert (PPS-09)، Budget & Finance Officer (PPS-07)، Support Staff / Office Assistant (PPS-02)، Data Entry Operators (PPS-02)
- مقام
- Karachi
- تعلیم
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Environmental Economics, Climate Finance, Climate Change, or any other relevant field
- تنخواہ
- MP Scale-I/II and PPS-02 to PPS-09 as per the advertisement
- ڈومیسائل
- Sindh
- درخواست کا طریقہ
- آن لائن
- اشتہار کی تاریخ
- 27 ستمبر 2026
- آخری تاریخ
- 16 اکتوبر 2026
The Urdu summary is prepared by CareersOz from the advertisement. If anything differs, the official advertisement is correct.
Selection process for Planning and Development Department Karachi Jobs 2026
- Applications are checked against the eligibility in the advertisement (education, age and domicile). Incomplete or late applications are not considered.
- Shortlisted candidates are called for a written test or an interview by the department. This advertisement does not name a testing agency.
- For Data Entry Operators, Planning and Development Department Karachi Jobs 2026 — Data Entry Operators, Support / Office Assistant & 3 More Posts, departments hold a skill test (typing, shorthand or driving, as the post requires) as well as the written test. The call letter states the standard to meet.
- Candidates who qualify are called for an interview and the checking of original documents: CNIC, educational certificates, domicile and experience letters.
- The final merit list follows the recruitment policy that applies to the employer, including any quotas the advertisement states, and selected candidates receive an offer or appointment letter.
How to prepare for the test
- Read the advertisement first for a syllabus or subject list. Where it gives none, tests for posts like these commonly cover English, general knowledge, Pakistan studies, Islamic studies, basic mathematics and the subject of the post.
- Practise multiple-choice papers against the clock; most departmental tests are timed and have no time to return to skipped questions.
- Revise the core subjects of the required qualification (Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Environmental Economics, Climate Finance, Climate Change, or any other relevant field), since subject questions are set at that level.
- For Data Entry Operators, Planning and Development Department Karachi Jobs 2026 — Data Entry Operators, Support / Office Assistant & 3 More Posts, practise the skill itself every day (typing speed and accuracy, shorthand, or driving) until you meet the standard comfortably.
- On test day carry your original CNIC and a printed roll number slip, and reach the centre before the reporting time. Mobile phones and calculators are normally not allowed in the hall.
After you apply
- Keep a copy of your application and any courier or tracking receipt until the recruitment is finished.
- Watch the employer's website and your phone. Test and interview calls are usually sent by SMS, call letter or a published list of candidates.
- This page is updated when the last date or a test date changes. Save the job or set a reminder so you do not miss a change.
- Nobody can guarantee selection. Government departments do not ask for money beyond the official application fee; report anyone who asks you to pay for a job.
Questions about Planning and Development Department Karachi Jobs 2026
What is the last date to apply for Planning & Development Department jobs? +
The last date to apply is 16 October 2026.
How many vacancies have been announced? +
Planning and Development Department has announced 23 vacancies.
Which posts are available? +
The advertised posts are: Team Lead — Lead Technical Specialist (Environment) (MP Scale-I), Project Development & Private Sector Engagement Specialist (Energy/Waste) (MP Scale-II), Project Development & Private Sector Engagement Specialist (Forestry/AFOLU) (MP Scale-II), Climate Finance Specialist (PPS-09), Data Automation Expert (PPS-09), Budget & Finance Officer (PPS-07), Support Staff / Office Assistant (PPS-02), Data Entry Operators (PPS-02), Research Associate — Environment / Climate (Fresh Graduates), Research Associate — Information Technology (Fresh Graduates), Research Associate — Finance (Fresh Graduates) and Research Associate — Data Analysis (Fresh Graduates), and more.
What qualification is required? +
The required education is: Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Environmental Economics, Climate Finance, Climate Change, or any other relevant field.
What is the salary? +
The advertised salary is MP Scale-I/II and PPS-02 to PPS-09 as per the advertisement.
What is the age limit? +
The age limit is 21 – 55 Years.
Can women apply? +
Yes. Both male and female candidates can apply.
Where are these jobs located? +
The posts are in Karachi.
Is this a permanent or contract job? +
The posts are advertised as contract.
How can I apply? +
Apply through the official link: https://pnd.sindh.gov.pk before 16 October 2026.
Where was this job advertised? +
It was advertised in Dawn on 27 September 2026.
Is experience required for Planning and Development Department Karachi Jobs 2026? +
The advertisement asks for fresh / As per advertisement.
Which domicile is required for Planning and Development Department Karachi Jobs 2026? +
The advertisement asks for Sindh.
Source and verification
- Official website
- pnd.sindh.gov.pk
- Newspaper
- Dawn
- Advertisement
- Original advertisement unavailable. Check the official website.
- Application
- Official portal · pnd.sindh.gov.pk
- Published on CareersOz
- 1 Oct 2026
- Last updated
- 12 Oct 2026
Corrections
- 12 Oct 2026: advertisement details updated.
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