Introduction
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission (KPPSC) has officially announced Advertisement No. 06/2026, dated 14 April 2026, inviting online applications from eligible Pakistani citizens holding a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa domicile for multiple government posts across 11 departments. This is one of the biggest multi-department KPPSC recruitment drives of 2026, offering a total of 468+ vacancies at BPS-16 and BPS-17 across departments including Health, Home & Tribal Affairs, Agriculture, Education, Forestry, Information, Mines, Population Welfare, Communications & Works, Local Government and Zakat & Social Welfare.
The posts range from the massive 312-seat recruitment drive for Nursing professionals (Assistant Director Nursing / Head Nurse / Specialist Nurse) to 91 seats for Assistant Public Prosecutors, 17 seats for Sub Divisional Officers / Assistant Engineers in the C&W Department, and several specialised single or small-batch vacancies. Applications must be submitted online at apply.kppsc.gov.pk on or before 7 May 2026 by 5:00 PM, with an application fee of Rs. 500/- payable via 1Bill on Banking or Microfinance Apps.
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Job Overview Table
KPPSC Advertisement No. 06/2026 — Complete Overview
| Organisation | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission (KPPSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 06/2026 — Dated 14 April 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 468+ across 22 post categories in 11 departments |
| Pay Scale | BPS-16 and BPS-17 |
| Gender | Both Male & Female (post-specific — see details below) |
| Age Limit | Varies by post: 18–30 to 25–40 years (see post-wise table) |
| Domicile Required | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (including merged districts) |
| Application Method | Online only — apply.kppsc.gov.pk |
| Application Fee | Rs. 500/- (excluding service charges) via 1Bill — Banking / Microfinance Apps |
| Last Date | 7 May 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Job Type | Government — Permanent (KP Provincial Service) |
All Posts at a Glance
KPPSC Jobs 2026 — All Posts, Departments & Vacancies at a Glance
| S.No | Post Name | Department | BPS | Total Seats | Gender | Age |
| 1 | Research Officer (Vegetable Horticulture) | Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries & Cooperative | 17 | 1 | M/F | 21–32 |
| 2 | Research Officer (Cereal Crops/Plant Breeding & Genetics/Agronomy) | Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries & Cooperative | 17 | 1 | M/F | 21–32 |
| 3 | Research Officer (Sugar Cane Agronomy) | Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries & Cooperative | 17 | 1 | M/F | 21–32 |
| 4 | SDO / Assistant Engineer / Junior Engineer / Assistant Research Officer | Communication & Works (C&W) | 17 | 17 | M/F | 21–32 |
| 5 | Female Subject Specialist Economics (Minority Quota) | Elementary & Secondary Education | 17 | 1 | Female | 21–35 |
| 6 | Female Subject Specialist History cum Civics | Elementary & Secondary Education | 17 | 8 | Female | 21–35 |
| 7 | Female Subject Specialist Statistics | Elementary & Secondary Education | 17 | 1 | Female | 21–35 |
| 8 | Statistical Investigator | Forestry, Environment, Climate Change & Wildlife | 16 | 2 | M/F | 21–28 |
| 9 | Forest Ranger (Minority Quota) | Forestry, Environment, Climate Change & Wildlife | 16 | 1 | Male | 18–30 |
| 10 | Asst. Director Nursing / Head Nurse / Specialist Nurse / QC Nurse / CNI / NI | Health Department | 17 | 312 | M/F | 23–40 |
| 11 | Assistant Public Prosecutor | Home & Tribal Affairs | 17 | 91 | M/F | 25–35 |
| 12 | Psychologist (Inspectorate General of Prisons KPK) | Home & Tribal Affairs | 17 | 1 | M/F | 21–35 |
| 13 | Asst. Director Info / Information Officer / Producer / Station Manager / Asst. Registrar | Information & Public Relations | 17 | 7 | M/F | 21–35 |
| 14 | Asst. Information Officer / Asst. Producer / Sub Editor | Information & Public Relations | 16 | 5 | M/F | 21–30 |
| 15 | Assistant Director Curriculum and Research | KPPSC | 17 | 1 | M/F | 22–30 |
| 16 | Tehsil Architect (Minority Quota) | Local Government, Election & Rural Development | 17 | 1 | M/F | 22–32 |
| 17 | Assistant Commissioner Mines Labour Welfare (General) | Mines and Minerals Development | 17 | 2 | M/F | 21–35 |
| 18 | Assistant Commissioner Mines Labour Welfare (Female Quota) | Mines and Minerals Development | 17 | 1 | Female | 21–35 |
| 19 | Women Medical Officer / Deputy DPWO (Technical) / Instructor (Tech) / NSV Surgeon | Population Welfare | 17 | 5 | Female | 22–35 |
| 20 | Asst. Director / Tehsil PWO / Deputy DPWO (NT) / Instructor (NT) & Account Officer | Population Welfare | 17 | 3 | M/F | 22–35 |
| 21 | Budget Officer | Relief, Rehabilitation & Settlement | 17 | 1 | M/F | 22–32 |
| 22 | Asst. Administrator / District Zakat Officer | Zakat, Usher, Social Welfare, Special Education & Women Empowerment | 17 | 1 | M/F | 21–32 |
Post-Wise Eligibility & Qualification Requirements
🌾 Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries & Cooperative Department (S.No 1–3)
- Posts: Research Officer — Vegetable Horticulture | Cereal Crops/Plant Breeding & Genetics/Agronomy | Sugar Cane Agronomy
- Qualification: 2nd Class M.Sc / B.Sc (Hons) Degree in Agriculture from a recognised university — under Research Programme in the relevant subject group (download subject groups schedule from kppsc.gov.pk/downloads)
- Age: 21 to 32 years | BPS-17 | Gender: Both Male & Female | Quota: Minority only
🏗️ Communication & Works Department (S.No 4)
- Post: Sub Divisional Officer / Assistant Engineer / Junior Engineer / Assistant Research Officer — 17 seats
- Qualification: BE / BSc Engineering (Civil) from a recognised university
- Quota breakdown: 10 General (Zonal) + 4 Female Quota + 3 Minority Quota
- Age: 21 to 32 years | BPS-17 | Gender: Both Male & Female
📚 Elementary & Secondary Education Department (S.No 5–7)
- Post 5: Female Subject Specialist Economics — 1 seat (Minority Quota) — Master’s or 4-year BS in Economics + 9-month RITE/PITE training
- Post 6: Female Subject Specialist History cum Civics — 8 seats — Master’s in History or Political Science or 4-year BS + 9-month RITE/PITE training
- Post 7: Female Subject Specialist Statistics — 1 seat (Disabled Quota) — Master’s or 4-year BS in Statistics + 9-month RITE/PITE training
- Age: 21 to 35 years | BPS-17 | Gender: Female only for all three posts
🌲 Forestry, Environment, Climate Change & Wildlife Department (S.No 8–9)
- Post 8: Statistical Investigator — 2 seats — Master’s in Statistics, Mathematics or Economics — Age 21 to 28 years — BPS-16 — Male/Female
- Post 9: Forest Ranger — 1 seat (Minority Quota) — BSc/BS (4-year) in Forestry — Age 18 to 30 years — BPS-16 — Male only
- Forest Ranger: 1-year mandatory specialised training at PFI required + 5-year service bond with Forest Department after training
🏥 Health Department (S.No 10) — 312 Vacancies
- Posts: Assistant Director Nursing / Head Nurse / Specialist Nurse / Quality Control Nurse
- / Clinical Nursing Instructor / Nursing Instructor
- Qualification: (i) At least 2nd class BS Nursing (4-year) or B.Sc Nursing (Post RN), or Ward Administration & Teaching Administration Diploma, or MPH/MScPH or Fast Track; (ii) Registered with Pakistan Nursing Council; (iii) 3 years nursing service in any public or private sector teaching hospital (excluding training period)
- Age: 23 to 40 years | BPS-17 | Gender: Both Male & Female
- Quota: 259 General (Zonal) + 31 Female Quota + 16 Minority + 6 Disabled
⚖️ Home & Tribal Affairs Department (S.No 11–12)
- Post 11: Assistant Public Prosecutor — 91 seats — LLB/BS Law (Hons)/BS Shariah Law (Hons) (5 years) 2nd class + valid Bar Council license + 2 years as practising lawyer — Age 25–35 — BPS-17
- Quota: 75 General (Zonal) + 9 Female + 5 Minority + 2 Disabled
- Post 12: Psychologist (Prisons KPK) — 1 seat — 2nd class Master’s in Psychology — Age 21–35 — BPS-17 — Male/Female
📡 Information & Public Relations Department (S.No 13–14)
- Post 13: Asst. Director Information / Information Officer / Producer / Station Manager / Asst. Registrar — 7 seats — 2nd class Master’s or 4-year BSc in Journalism or Mass Communication — Age 21–35 — BPS-17
- Post 14: Asst. Information Officer / Asst. Producer / Sub Editor — 5 seats — 2nd class Bachelor’s with Journalism as subject OR Bachelor’s + 2 years journalism experience — Age 21–30 — BPS-16
🏛️ KPPSC — Own Department (S.No 15)
- Post: Assistant Director Curriculum and Research — 1 seat — 2nd class Master’s in Statistics, Maths, Economics, Business Admin, Public Admin, Public Policy or Social Sciences — Age 22–30 — BPS-17 — Male/Female
🏘️ Local Government, Election & Rural Development (S.No 16)
- Post: Tehsil Architect — 1 seat (Minority Quota) — 5-year Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture + registration with PCATP — Age 22–32 — BPS-17 — Male/Female
⛏️ Mines and Minerals Development Department (S.No 17–18)
- Posts: Assistant Commissioner Mines Labour Welfare — 2 (General, Zonal) + 1 (Female Quota) = 3 total seats
- Qualification: 2nd class Bachelor’s in Mining Engineering or equivalent from a recognised university — Age 21–35 — BPS-17
👩⚕️ Population Welfare Department (S.No 19–20)
- Post 19: Women Medical Officer / Deputy DPWO (Tech) / Instructor (Tech) / NSV Surgeon — 5 seats — MBBS 2nd class + House Job completion — Age 22–35 — BPS-17 — Female only (Zonal)
- Post 20: Asst. Director / Tehsil PWO / Deputy DPWO (NT) / Instructor (NT) & Account Officer — 3 seats — Master’s/4-year BS in Sociology, Social Work, Anthropology, Psychology, MBA, MPA, Economics, Statistics, Political Science, Chemistry or Population Studies OR MBBS — Age 22–35 — BPS-17 — Male/Female (Zonal)
🆘 Relief, Rehabilitation & Settlement Department (S.No 21)
- Post: Budget Officer — 1 seat — 2nd class Master’s in Commerce or Business Administration (Finance) or equivalent — Age 22–32 — BPS-17 — Male/Female
🕌 Zakat, Usher, Social Welfare, Special Education & Women Empowerment Department (S.No 22)
- Post: Assistant Administrator / District Zakat Officer — 1 seat — 2nd class Master’s or equivalent from a recognised university — Age 21–32 — BPS-17 — Male/Female
How to Apply for KPPSC Jobs 2026 — Advertisement No. 06
| ⚠️ Online applications only. One application per serial number. Candidates applying under multiple quotas must mention both serial & sub-serial numbers. |
| 1 | Download Subject Groups | For posts S.No 1, 2 and 3 (Research Officer posts), first download the Subject Groups Schedule from kppsc.gov.pk/downloads to confirm your subject group before applying. |
| 2 | Create / Login to KPPSC Account | Visit apply.kppsc.gov.pk and register if you don’t have an account. Keep your CNIC, contact number, email and academic details ready. |
| 3 | Pay Application Fee | Pay Rs. 500/- (excluding service charges) via 1Bill option on any Banking App (NBP, HBL, ABL, BoK, BoP) or Microfinance App (Easy Paisa, Jazz Cash, Upaisa) before submitting. |
| 4 | Fill Online Application Form | Select the correct serial number for your chosen post. If applying under multiple quotas, mention serial and sub-serial numbers specifically. Preview carefully before submission. |
| 5 | Submit Before Deadline | Submit your online application before 7 May 2026 at 5:00 PM sharp. No application will be accepted after this time under any circumstance. Keep a copy of submission confirmation. |
Age Relaxation Rules — KPPSC Advertisement No. 06/2026
| Category | Age Relaxation Allowed |
| Disabled Persons | Up to 10 years relaxation in upper age limit |
| Divorced / Widow Candidates | Up to 10 years relaxation in upper age limit |
| Government Servants (2+ years continuous service) | Up to 10 years relaxation in upper age limit |
| Backward Area Candidates | 3 years automatic relaxation (plus one additional category if applicable) |
| Minority Candidates | 5 years automatic relaxation in upper age limit |
| Development Project Employees / Ex-Employees (KP or Federal under KP admin) | Age relaxation equal to project service period — maximum 10 years (not combinable with other relaxations) |
| Overage Candidates | Must obtain age relaxation orders from Competent Authority before interview schedule completes |
Important Notes & General Conditions — KPPSC 06/2026
- Online applications only — apply at apply.kppsc.gov.pk before 7 May 2026 at 5:00 PM
- One application per serial number — candidates applying under multiple quotas must mention serial and sub-serial numbers
- Documents NOT required at application stage — submit within 15 days of result announcement when called
- Disabled quota candidates must submit disability certificate from Provincial Council for Rehabilitation of Disabled Persons (Standing Medical Board) when required
- Government employees must submit Departmental Permission Certificate (DPC) in prescribed form — countersigned by relevant authority as per department and grade
- Call letters for written tests will be placed on KPPSC website — candidates must regularly check kppsc.gov.pk
- Degrees and experience certificates from unrecognised institutions will not be accepted
- Dual domicile holders will be rejected — only one KP domicile is acceptable
- Equivalence of qualification: HEC equivalence certificate required if claiming equivalent qualification
- Minority candidates must submit Minority certificate from their institution/authority
- Threshold for passing ability tests is 33% marks
- Higher qualification in the same subject/field is considered eligible as per KPPSC Regulation 2017
- Experience after prescribed qualification counts only — full-time, verifiable, certified by competent authority
- Education Department experience certificates: Pre-2016 verified by BISE; 2017+ by PSRA/HERA/University Registrar
- Government reserves the right not to fill any or all advertised posts
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