AHPC Islamabad Is Filling 28 Head Office Posts and 36 Regional Posts — Here’s How the Tiers Break Down
Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC), under the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination, published this notice in Dunya on September 9, 2026. This is a genuinely large recruitment drive: 28 distinct post categories at Head Office in Islamabad, plus another 36 posts spread across five regional offices covering Sindh, AJ&K, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Balochistan, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Every single position runs on a strictly temporary, one-year contract basis, extendable only if performance holds up.
Top Leadership: Secretary and Registrar (BPS-20)
Both posts need a BS (16 years of education) or equivalent in any Allied Health discipline, plus MPhil or MS (18 years), or a PhD in a relevant AHS discipline. At least 17 years of experience applies to both. Notably, both roles must be registered with AHPC. Age limit: 50 years. One post each.
Director Tier (BPS-19)
This tier covers five specializations under one designation: Education & Training, Licensing/Examination/Accreditation, Registration & Quality Assurance, Research & Development, and Compliance & Anti-Quackery — 5 posts total. Each needs a BS (16 years) or equivalent in Allied Health, plus MPhil/MS or PhD, and at least 12 years of experience in the relevant discipline. Registration with AHPC is mandatory here too. Age limit: 45 years.
Beyond these five, standalone Director posts exist for Admin & HR, Finance & Audit, ICT, and Legal — each needing a relevant Master’s degree (or Chartered Accountant qualification for Finance & Audit), with 12 years of experience. Age limits run 45 years, except Legal, which allows up to 45 as well given the advocate/court experience required.
Consultant Tier (Admin & HR, and Finance & Audit)
These are senior advisory posts requiring a Master’s in the relevant discipline plus 20 years of experience in reputable institutions. Age limit: 50 years. One post each.
Deputy Director Tier (BPS-18)
Similar to the Director tier, five specializations fall under one Deputy Director designation — Education & Training, Licensing/Examination/Accreditation, Registration & Quality Assurance, Research & Development, and Compliance & Anti-Quackery — totaling 5 posts. Qualification needs Graduation (16 years) plus MPhil/MS or postgraduate study in a relevant discipline, with 5 years of experience. AHPC registration is mandatory.
Standalone Deputy Director posts also exist for Admin & HR, Finance & Audit, ICT (2 posts), and Legal, each requiring a relevant Master’s or equivalent with 5 years of experience. Age limits sit around 40 years across this tier.
Assistant Director Tier (BPS-17) — The Largest Single Group
Five specializations combine under one Assistant Director designation — Education & Training, Licensing/Examination/Accreditation, Registration & Quality Assurance, Research & Development, and Compliance & Anti-Quackery — for 5 posts total. Qualification: MSc/BS (16 years) in any Allied Health discipline, with 3 years of relevant experience. AHPC registration required. Age limit: 35 years.
Standalone Assistant Director posts also cover Admin & HR (Master’s in Public Admin/HR/MBA, 3 years’ experience), Legal (LLB plus Bar Council license, up to 3 years’ experience), Audit and Finance (MBA Finance or CA-Inter, 3 years’ experience), and ICT (2 posts, Master’s in Computer Science or equivalent, 3 years’ experience). Age limit across this group: 35 years.
Media, PR, and Support Roles
- Senior Media Manager (BPS-18) — Master’s in Mass Communication or Journalism, 5 years’ experience — 1 post, age limit 40
- Media Manager (BPS-17) — Graduation plus Master’s in Mass Communication, 3 years’ experience — 1 post, age limit 35
- Public Relations Officer (BPS-18) — Graduation plus MPhil/MS in a relevant discipline, 5 years’ experience — 1 post, age limit 40
- Private Secretary (BPS-16) — Bachelor’s (14 years), 50 wpm typing, MS Office proficiency — 2 posts, age limit 35
- Office/Media/AHP/IT Assistants (BPS-16) — BA/BSc or B.Com (Finance), 2 years’ experience — 11 posts, age limit 35
- Office Assistant, Legal (BPS-16) — BA/BSc plus 2 years of legal drafting experience — 1 post, age limit 35
- Driver (BPS-04) — Primary pass, valid license, local domicile — 5 posts, age limit 25
- Naib Qasid (BPS-01) — Primary, relevant experience preferred, local domicile — 6 posts, age limit 25
- Security Guard / Chowkidar (BPS-01) — Primary, relevant experience preferred, local domicile — 3 posts, age limit 25
Regional Posts — Sindh, AJ&K, KPK, Punjab, Balochistan & GB (36 posts total)
Each of the following post types is repeated once per region (6 regions), for 6 posts per category:
- Assistant Director (BPS-17) — MSc/BS (16 years) in Allied Health, 3 years’ experience, AHPC registration required — age limit 35
- IT Assistant (BPS-16) — 16 or 14 years of education in Computer Science/IT, 2 years’ experience — age limit 35
- Data Entry Operator (approved scale) — ICS plus 5 years’ experience, or Intermediate with a one-year IT diploma and 3 years’ experience — age limit 28
- Attendant / Naib Qasid (BPS-01) — Primary, relevant experience preferred, local domicile — age limit 25
- Security Guard / Chowkidar (BPS-01) — Primary, relevant experience preferred, local domicile — age limit 25
- Sweeper (BPS-01) — Primary, relevant experience preferred, local domicile — age limit 25
- Original AHPC advertisement listing 28 head office positions and 36 regional posts across Sindh, AJK, KPK, Punjab, Balochistan and GB with qualifications, experience, and age limits
General Terms Worth Reading Carefully
- All posts are strictly temporary, on a one-year contract, extendable only based on satisfactory performance
- A general age relaxation of up to 10 years applies across the board
- Apply only through the AHPC Job Portal at https://ahpc.org.pk/jobs-and-opportunities.html, and upload a scanned copy of your bank challan within 15 days of this advertisement’s publication
- Experience requirements reduce by 2 years if you hold an MPhil, or 4 years if you hold a PhD
- Incomplete or late applications will not be entertained
- AHPC reserves the right to accept, reject, or decrease the number of posts advertised
- Only shortlisted candidates who meet the qualification criteria get called for test or interview
- No TA/DA is admissible
Application Fee
You need to deposit a fee via bank challan for each post you apply to, in favour of AHPC Funds and Collection Account:
- BPS-20: Rs. 5,000
- BPS-19: Rs. 3,000
- BPS-17 and 18: Rs. 2,000
- BPS-16 and below: Rs. 1,000
Deposit into Askari Bank Account Number 0581890000025, or MCB Bank Account Number 1522917891003398.
Deadline: September 24, 2026.
Given how many disciplines and regions this ad covers, it’s worth also checking Health postings generally if your specific specialization or region isn’t the right fit here. For more current openings in the capital, see Islamabad Jobs.
