Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has advertised 60 regular posts from BPS-02 to BPS-20 at its Main Campus in Islamabad and its regional offices in Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan and Gilgit-Baltistan. Applications are only accepted online through the AIOU careers portal. The last date to apply is 16 October 2026.
Key details
| Organisation | Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Islamabad |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | Sept-2026-2 |
| Total posts | 60 (22 at Main Campus, 38 at regional offices) |
| Pay scales | BPS-02 to BPS-20 |
| Job type | Regular |
| Qualification | From literate (Naib Qasid, Driver) to 16 years of education (officer posts) |
| How to apply | Online |
| Posted on portal | 25 September 2026 |
| Last date | 16 October 2026, 11:59 pm |
| Official website | careers.aiou.edu.pk |
Posts at the Main Campus, Islamabad
| Post | BPS | Seats | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director Regional Services | 17 | 1 | 16 years (Master’s/Bachelor’s) | Not required |
| Research Assistant | 16 | 4 | Bachelor’s (14 years) | Not required |
| Data Entry Operator | 14 | 4 | Bachelor’s (14 years) | Not required |
| Staff Car Driver to VC | 11 | 1 | Middle | 10 years |
| Driver | 9 | 1 | Literate | 10 years |
| Driver | 5 | 3 | Literate | 2 years |
| Naib Qasid | 2 | 8 | Literate | Not required |
Posts at regional offices
| Post | BPS | Region (seats) | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Director | 20 | Punjab (1) | 17 years |
| Additional Regional Director | 19 | Punjab (2), Gilgit-Baltistan (1) | 12 years |
| Deputy Regional Director | 18 | Punjab (1), Sindh (1) | 5 years |
| Assistant Regional Director | 17 | Punjab (2), Balochistan (2) | Not required |
| Assistant | 15 | Punjab (3), KP (2), Balochistan (2) | Not required |
| Driver | 5 | Punjab (4), KP (2), Sindh (2) | 2 years |
| Naib Qasid | 2 | Punjab (4), KP (2), Sindh (2), Balochistan (1) | Not required |
| Mali | 2 | Punjab (4) | 2 years |
Eligibility
Officer posts from BPS-17 to BPS-20 need 16 years of education (a Master’s or a four-year Bachelor’s degree). Senior regional posts also need long experience: 17 years for Regional Director, 12 years for Additional Regional Director and 5 years for Deputy Regional Director.
Research Assistant, Data Entry Operator and Assistant posts need a 14-year Bachelor’s degree. Naib Qasid, Mali and most Driver posts only need you to be literate, while the Staff Car Driver post needs Middle. Driver posts also ask for driving experience, so keep a valid driving licence ready.
The age limit, domicile rules and any extra skills (such as typing speed) are given in the official advertisement on the AIOU jobs page. Read them before you apply.
How to apply
- Open the AIOU careers portal at careers.aiou.edu.pk and click Register to make an account with your email.
- Log in and open Current Openings, then select advertisement Sept-2026-2.
- Click See Details on the post you want, check its requirements and press Apply.
- Fill in your personal, education and experience details carefully and upload the documents the form asks for.
- Pay the processing fee as explained in the advertisement and submit the form before 16 October 2026.
- Download or print a copy of your submitted application. Check the advertisement to see if a signed hard copy must also be sent.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Jobs posted on the AIOU portal | 25 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 16 October 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Test or interview | Not announced yet |
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply for AIOU jobs offline?
No. The jobs are listed on the online portal and you apply there after making an account.
Can I apply for more than one post?
Each post has its own Apply button on the portal. Check the advertisement for the fee rules, as you may need a separate application and fee for each post.
Are these jobs permanent?
The AIOU portal lists every post in this advertisement as a regular job.
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Source: Allama Iqbal Open University careers portal and AIOU jobs page. Checked 1 October 2026.