PAA Jobs 2026 Advertisement Pakistan

PAA Jobs (Pakistan Airports Authority) Formerly Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) is not just a workplace it is a national institution that provides outstanding job security, prestige and a chances to serve country’s aviation infrastructure. PAA has announced more than 2,500 vacancies in 2026 in multiple grades, ranging from Airport Security Force (ASF) employees to Junior Clerks, Fire Fighters and Assistant Directors.

In the beginning, salary packages have been revised for the FY 2025-26 with 15% increase in allowances after the approval of 2026 budget Additionally, PAA offers a provident fund, medical for family, free accommodation in airport housing colonies and annual travel vouchers benefits which are rarely found in private sector jobs.

Fresh graduates (Intermediate/BA/BSc) , Junior Assistants (Accounts), Airport Firefighter and Sub-Engineer are the entry points with defined promotion paths up to Grade-17. Monthly salaries for managerial positions in the Security of Civil Aviation and Air Navigation Services have competitive, starting off at PKR 250,000+ for experienced professionals.

Most importantly, PAA jobs are Islamabad depending for its head office, but operational roles exist in all major cities Karachi (Jinnah Terminal), Lahore (Allama Iqbal), Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta, Multan, and Sialkot. If you want a pensionable government job with quick-track career advancement, this one is for you.

Title	Details
Department	Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) – Ministry of Aviation
Education Required	Primary, Matric, Intermediate, Bachelor’s, B.E., MBA (depending on post)
Total Vacancies	2,542 (including 450 for ASF, 200 for Firefighters, 850 for clerical)
Last Date to Apply	November 15, 2026 (Extended for remote areas: Nov 20, 2026)
Location	All Pakistan International Airports (Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, Quetta, Multan, Sialkot, Faisalabad, Sukkur, Turbat)
Employment Type	Permanent (Pensionable) + 5-year contract for technical posts
Test Date (Expected)	December 15–30, 2026 (via IBA Sukkur / NTS)

PAA Jobs Vacancies List

Below are the hot categories for 2026. Each post has specific quotas for minorities, women, and disabled persons (5% each as per federal policy).

Post Title	Grade	Number of Vacancies	Quota
Assistant Director (Security)	17	120	Open Merit + 10% Women
Assistant Director (IT/AI)	17	45	Open Merit
Junior Assistant (Accounts)	7	350	Punjab (40%), Sindh (25%), KP (15%), Balochistan (10%), Ex-FATA (5%), Minorities (5%)
Airport Firefighter	5	500	Physical standards required
Sub-Engineer (Civil/Electrical)	11	180	DAE mandatory
Assistant (Admin)	11	220	Bachelor’s degree
Stenotypist	9	150	Minimum 80 wpm shorthand
Lower Division Clerk (LDC)	7	620	Matric with typing speed
Driver (HTV/LTV)	4	200	Valid LTV/HTV license + primary pass
Sanitary Worker	1	157	Primary pass only

Eligibility Criteria For PAA Jobs

Age Limit

Category	Age Range
For Grades 1–5	18 to 25 years
For Grades 7–11	18 to 30 years
For Grades 17+	21 to 33 years
Relaxation	+5 years for Government employees, +3 years for Balochistan/AJK/Gilgit, +10 years for disabled persons

Educational Qualification (Post-Specific)

• Sanitary Worker / Naib Qasid: Primary pass (5th grade). Ability to read Urdu numbers.
• Driver: Matric + valid LTV/HTV license + 3 years driving experience.
• LDC / Junior Assistant: Intermediate (FA/FSc/ICS) or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum 50% marks from a recognized board. Typing speed: 40 wpm (English) or 30 wpm (Urdu).
• Stenotypist: Intermediate + shorthand speed 80 wpm & typing 40 wpm.
• Sub-Engineer (Civil/Electrical): 3-year Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE) recognized by PBTE.
• Assistant Director (Security): Bachelor’s degree (14 years education) plus PMA Long Course preference or retired Armed Forces officers (Captain/Major).
• Assistant Director (IT): BS CS / BS AI / B.E. Software Engineering from HEC recognized university (minimum CGPA 2.5).

Physical Requirements (For Firefighter & Security)

Parameter	Firefighter (Male)	Security Guard (Male)
Height	5’ 6” (168 cm) minimum	5’ 5” (165 cm)
Chest (expanded)	34” to 36”	33” to 35”
Running	1.6 km in 7 minutes	1 km in 8 minutes
Weight	As per BMI (18–25)	As per BMI

• Vision: 6/6 in both eyes without color blindness (required for Firefighter & ASF).

Salary and Benefits

Post Grade	Basic Pay Scale (2026)	Gross Monthly Salary (with allowances)
Grade-1 (Sanitary Worker)	PKR 18,500	PKR 32,000 – 38,000
Grade-4 (Driver)	PKR 21,800	PKR 42,000 – 48,000
Grade-7 (LDC/Junior Assistant)	PKR 27,600	PKR 55,000 – 66,000
Grade-9 (Stenotypist)	PKR 31,200	PKR 70,000 – 82,000
Grade-11 (Sub-Engineer/Assistant)	PKR 39,800	PKR 92,000 – 110,000
Grade-17 (Assistant Director)	PKR 68,400	PKR 158,000 – 195,000

Benefits (Unique to PAA)

Medical OPD & IPD: 100% coverage for employee, spouse, and up to 4 children (including expensive surgeries).
House Rent Allowance (HRA): 45% of basic pay for Karachi/Islamabad/Lahore, 30% for other cities.
Conveyance Allowance: PKR 8,000 to 25,000 depending on grade.
Free Air Travel: One domestic round-trip per year for employee and family (PIA subsidy).
Provident Fund: Employee contributes 10%, PAA contributes 12% (tax-free on withdrawal).
Annual Increments: 3-5% guaranteed with performance evaluation.
Children Education Allowance: PKR 1,500 per child per month (up to 3 children).

Required Documents for Application

• CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card) or B-Form for under-18 candidates.
• Domicile Certificate (Province/District issued by the relevant authority).
• Educational Documents:

• Matric & Intermediate certificates (with mark sheets).
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree (HEC attested for foreign degrees).
• DAE diploma (if applying for Sub-Engineer).

• Experience Certificates (if applicable) on letterhead with stamp.
• Recent Passport Size Photographs (4 copies, white background, taken within 3 months).
• Equivalence Certificate (for A-Level or foreign education) from IBCC.
• NOC (No Objection Certificate) for candidates already working in government/semi-government departments.
• Disability Certificate (for disabled quota) issued by Social Welfare Department.
• Sports / Hafiz-e-Quran Certificate (if claiming quota).

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How To Apply For PAA Jobs?

• Visit the official PAA career portal
• Click on “PAA Jobs 2026 Apply Now”.
• Register using your CNIC number and mobile number (one account per CNIC).
• Fill the online application form select your post, district, and quota.
• Upload scanned documents (as per Section 5 above).
• Pay the application processing fee (non-refundable):

• PKR 500 for Grade 1–6 posts
• PKR 1,000 for Grade 7–16
• PKR 1,500 for Grade 17+

• Submit and download the challan form / confirmation slip.
• Take a printout you will need it for the test center.
• Must reach by November 10, 2026 (5 days earlier due to postal delay).

Test Preparation Guide

PAA uses NTS (National Testing Service) or IBA Sukkur for written tests. The pattern is MCQ-based with negative marking (0.25 per wrong answer).

Syllabus by Post Category:

For LDC, Junior Assistant, Stenotypist (Grade 7–9):

• English: 20 MCQs (Grammar, Vocabulary, Sentence correction)
• Urdu/Islamiat: 15 MCQs (Basic Islamic knowledge, Urdu synonyms)
• General Knowledge: 15 MCQs (Pakistan geography, aviation history, airports)
• Computer Basics: 10 MCQs (MS Office, email, internet)
• Typing Test (Practical): 40 wpm English or 30 wpm Urdu on computerized keyboard.

For Assistant Director (Grade 17):

• Analytical Reasoning: 25 MCQs (Patterns, series, logical deduction)
• Quantitative Ability: 20 MCQs (Percentage, ratios, data sufficiency)
• Security & Aviation Laws: 15 MCQs (Airport Security Manual, PAA Act 2024)
• Current Affairs (2025–26): 10 MCQs (Aviation sector reforms, CPEC airports)

For Firefighter & Driver (Physical + Written):

• Written: 40 MCQs (Urdu, basic math, safety rules) Passing mark: 50%.
• Physical Test: Running, push-ups, sit-ups (as per PMA standards).

Recommended Books & Resources:

• Dogar Brothers’ “NTS Recruitment Guide” (Latest 2026 edition)
• Caravan General Knowledge (PDF available for free on FPSC website)
• PAA Past Papers (2022–2025) Download from (unofficial resource)
• Typing Master Pro (for LDC typing speed practice 15 minutes daily)

Expert Tips to Increase Your Selection Chances

Apply for the right post.
Many candidates with Bachelors apply for LDC (Grade 7) when they qualify for Assistant (Grade 11). Don’t undersell yourself. Read the eligibility again “Bachelor’s” qualifies you for Grade 11 Assistant not just LDC.

Claim every quota you can.
If you are Hafiz-e-Quran, get a certificate from a local madrassa. If you have a sports certificate (cricket, hockey, athletics) at district level, upload it. PAA reserves 2% sports quota.

Prepare for the physical test 60 days in advance.
For Firefighter roles, 70% of candidates fail the running test. Practice:

• Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 2 km run + 20 push-ups
• Tuesday/Thursday: Stair climbing with 10kg weight (simulating airport rescue)

Submit application in first 10 days.
Early applicants often get earlier roll number slips and preferred test centers (closer to home). Avoid last week rush the portal crashes.

Mention “Anywhere in Pakistan” for location.
If you restrict to one city (e.g., “Islamabad only”), your chance drops 60%. PAA prefers mobile candidates for security & firefighter roles.

Attach ALL educational documents even if not asked.
For a Grade-7 post, also attach your Bachelor’s degree. It shows over qualification but also reliability. The selection panel favors higher-qualified candidates.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)