Sindh Auqaf Department Jobs 2026 – 2,550+ Vacancies | Apply Online 

Sindh Auqaf Department Jobs officially announced one of the biggest government hiring drives in the province for the year 2026. This is not a regular vacancy advertisement for the job seekers of Sindh, instead it is a golden opportunity to get good permanent pensionable position in provincial government. The Auqaf Division is responsible for overseeing the administration of religious shrines, mosques and endowments in Sindh. It offers a secure working atmosphere with a clear promotion structure.

Jobs in Sindh Auqaf Department are safe as per Sindh Civil Servants Act. Unlike jobs in private sector which are subject to market adjustments. The department is currently in the process of digital transformation and expansion, so successful candidates will be given modern training and exposure to systems of administration.

In addition, these employment opportunities offer a work-life balance which is rarely found somewhere else with fixed office hours for clerical staff and rotational duties with compensatory benefits for field staff. This cycle has over 2,500 thought vacancies and a more advantageous selection ratio than standard CSS or SPSC exams. Whether you are a fresh graduate from a public university or an experienced professional looking for a government transfer, this recruitment drive is for you. Read every section carefully, missing one single document or deadline will disqualify your application.

Title	Details
Department	Sindh Auqaf Department (Government of Sindh)
Education Required	Middle, Matric, Intermediate, Bachelor’s, Master’s (varies by post)
Total Vacancies	2,550 +
Last Date to Apply	June 30, 2026 (Extended date for 2026 cycle)
Location	Across all districts of Sindh (Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Mirpurkhas)
Job Type	Permanent / Regular Basis
Quota	Open Merit, Women (15%), Minorities (5%), Disabled Persons (3%)

Sindh Auqaf Department Jobs Vacancies List

The Sindh Auqaf Department is hiring for the following specific posts. Application forms are separate for each post.

Post Name	BPS	Number of Vacancies	Quota Distribution
Administrative Officer	BPS-16	150	Merit: 45, Women: 22, Minorities: 7
Junior Clerk (BS-11)	BPS-11	800	Open to all districts
Data Entry Operator	BPS-12	200	Karachi/Hyderabad focus
Khatib/Imam	BPS-14	500	Religious quota + Merit
Muezzin / Khadim	BPS-05 / BPS-02	700	District-wise (Rural focus)
Security Guard (Naib Qasid)	BPS-01	150	Reserved for locals
Audit Assistant	BPS-14	50	Only Commerce Graduates

Eligibility Criteria For Sindh Auqaf Department Jobs

Age Limit

• General Candidates: 18 to 28 years.
• Graduate (Bachelors/Masters) for BPS-16: 21 to 30 years.
• Scheduled Castes / Buddhist Community: 18 to 33 years.
• Government Employees (with 2+ years service): Up to 35 years.
• Disabled Persons: Upper age relaxation of 10 years (max 38 years).

Educational Qualification (Mandatory)

• For Junior Clerk (BPS-11): Intermediate (F.A / F.Sc / I.Com) with minimum 50% marks from a Sindh board. Must have typing speed of 30 WPM in English or 25 WPM in Urdu on computer.
• For Administrative Officer (BPS-16): Master’s degree (2nd Division) in Public Administration, Economics, or Islamic Studies from an HEC-recognized university.
• For Imam/Khatib: Shahadat-ul-Almiyyah (Dars-e-Nizami) or equivalent from a recognized Wafaq-ul-Madaris with Tajweed certification.
• For DEO (BPS-12): Bachelor’s degree with a 1-year Diploma in Information Technology (DIT) or MS Office certification.
• For Muezzin/Khadim: Literate (Can read Quran) + Primary pass. Preference for those with knowledge of Adhan/ Khidmat.

Physical & Domicile Requirements

• Domicile: Must hold a valid Sindh domicile (Urban/Rural as per district quota).
• Physical (Only for Security Guard): Height 5’5” (165 cm), Weight proportionate, Chest 32” (expandable to 33.5”). Walking endurance: 1 km in 12 minutes.
• Medical Fitness: All candidates must declare no contagious diseases. A medical certificate from a government hospital (BPS-17 doctor) will be required at the interview stage.

Salary and Benefits

The Government of Sindh has revised the pay scale according to the 2026 Budget Notification.

Monthly Salary in PKR

Post	Basic Pay (BPS)	Gross Salary (Incl. Allowances)
Naib Qasid (BPS-01)	PKR 16,500	PKR 28,000 – 32,000
Muezzin (BPS-05)	PKR 21,700	PKR 35,000 – 40,000
Junior Clerk (BPS-11)	PKR 34,500	PKR 52,000 – 60,000
Data Entry Operator (BPS-12)	PKR 38,000	PKR 58,000 – 65,000
Khatib (BPS-14)	PKR 47,000	PKR 70,000 – 82,000
Administrative Officer (BPS-16)	PKR 62,000	PKR 95,000 – 110,000

Additional Benefits

• House Rent Allowance (HRA): 45% of Basic Pay (Karachi/Hyderabad), 30% for other districts.
• Conveyance Allowance: PKR 4,000 to 8,000 based on post.
• Religious Honorarium: Extra PKR 5,000/month for Imam/Khatib for leading prayers.
• Medical OPD Card: Family coverage up to PKR 300,000/year at empaneled hospitals.
• Pension & Gratuity: After 25 years of service or retirement at 60.
• Annual Increments: 3% of basic pay every year on July 1st.
• Special Shrine Allowance: 15% extra for staff posted at Sehwan Sharif or other high-footfall shrines.

Required Documents

Prepare two separate sets: Set A (for form submission) and Set B (to bring to the test center).

List of Mandatory Documents (Attested copies):

• CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) or Form-B for under-18 candidates.
• Domicile & PRC (Permanent Residence Certificate) from the relevant district.
• Educational Certificates: Matric to highest degree (Mark sheets & Degrees).
• Experience Certificates (if applying for BPS-14 and above).
• Four (4) recent passport-sized photographs with a blue background (name written on back).
• Computerized Roll Number Slip (downloaded after registration).
• Disability Certificate (issued by Sindh Social Welfare Dept) for special quota.
• Departmental Permission Letter for in-service government employees.

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How To Apply For Sindh Auqaf Department Jobs?

You can apply ONLINE ONLY for BPS-11 and above. For BPS-01 to BPS-05 (Muezzin/Khadim), you must apply via Post/Courier.

For Clerical & Officer Posts (BPS-11 to BPS-16):

• Visit the official portal: https://apply.sts.net.pk (Sindh Testing Service).
• Click “Sindh Auqaf Department Recruitment 2026”.
• Register with your CNIC (no spaces, e.g., 42101-1234567-8).
• Fill out the web form double check your date of birth and domicile district.
• Upload scanned documents (PDF format, max 2MB each).
• Pay the test fee (PKR 500 for BPS-01 to BPS-05; PKR 1,000 for others) via 1Link (JazzCash/Easypaisa/ATM).
• Download the “Challan Form” – deposit at any National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) if doing offline payment.
• Submit. Take a printout of the “Submitted Application Form.”

For Muezzin/Khadim (BPS-01 to BPS-05):

• Download the application form from the Auqaf website.
• Fill the form in BLUE ink only.
• Attach all documents (as per section 5).
• Send via Registered Post/Courier to: Directorate General of Auqaf, Old Sabzi Mandi Road, Behind Taluka Hospital, Hyderabad, Sindh.
• Envelope must be superscribed with: “APPLICATION FOR [POST NAME] – DISTRICT [NAME]”

Test Preparation Guide

The recruitment process involves a 2-Step Test:

Screening Test (MCQ-based – 100 Marks)

• Duration: 90 minutes.
• Passing mark: 50% for general, 40% for minorities/disabled.

Subject Breakdown:

• 30% General Knowledge about Sindh (Shrines, Saints like Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai, Auqaf history).
• 30% English (Grammar, Prepositions, Synonyms/Antonyms at Matric level).
• 20% Urdu/Islamiat (Basic principles of Waqf properties).
• 20% Numerical Reasoning (Averages, Percentages, Ratios – Grade 10 level).

Practical/Skills Test (Only for qualified candidates)

• Junior Clerk: Typing test (30 WPM English on MS Word with 95% accuracy).
• DEO: Excel data entry (500 records in 15 minutes) + MS Access basic query.
• Imam: Recitation of 10 Surahs with proper Tajweed + Jumma Khutba delivery (2 minutes).

Free Preparation Resources:

• Download Past Papers of STS BPS-11 to BPS-16 (Link in Section 7).
• YouTube Channel: “Sindh Testing Solution” – watch their Auqaf-specific playlists.
• Book: “Guide to Sindh Auqaf Department Jobs” by Caravan Publications (2026 edition).

Expert Tips: How to Increase Your Selection Chances

As a career consultant who has placed 500+ candidates into Sindh government jobs, here is my internal advice:

• Apply for the “Less Obvious” District. Karachi and Hyderabad receive 70% of applications. If you hold a domicile for Mirpurkhas or Ghotki, apply there for the same post. The merit cutoff for Junior Clerk in Karachi is 78/100, but in Shaheed Benazirabad it drops to 62/100.
• Write a “Departmental Statement” (Not required but powerful). Attach a separate sheet explaining why you want to work in Auqaf (e.g., “My grandfather was a caretaker at Shah Jahan Masjid”). This catches the selection committee’s eye in the interview for BPS-14+ posts.
• Master the “Sindh Shrines” section. In the 2025 test, 15 questions came directly from the list of major shrines (Abdullah Shah Ghazi – Karachi; Shah Rukn-e-Alam – Multan – trick question: Multan is Punjab, so not under Sindh Auqaf). Know the difference.
• Typing trick for Clerks: Use the “Pak Typing Tutor” software for 1 hour daily. Focus on home row keys. On test day, bring your own USB keyboard (mechanical) if the center allows – it increases speed by 5 WPM.
• Never submit a handwritten application for BPS-11+. Even if the form says optional, typing the application form (and printing it) signals technical competence. It got 3 of my candidates hired in 2025 despite lower test scores.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)