The Directorate General of Local Government & Rural Development Department under the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has announced new government jobs.
Candidates fulfilling the specified criteria can apply online for regular jobs as Assistant (BPS-16), Sub Engineer (BPS-12), and AutoCAD Operator (BPS-12). Application can be submitted on or before 20th November 2026.
Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Directorate General Local Government & Rural Development Department |
| Department | Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Job Type | Regular |
| Posts | Assistant, Sub Engineer, AutoCAD Operator |
| Total Posts | 11 |
| City | Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Domicile | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Application Mode | Online via ETEA. |
| Testing Agency | ETEA |
| Application Start Date | 1st November 2026 |
| Last Date | 20th November 2026 |
Vacant Posts
Three different categories of vacant posts have been announced by the department with different educational criteria, basic salary, age, and minority.
Assistant (BPS-16)
- Posts: 01
- Zonal: Minority 01
- Age: 21-30 Years
- Qualification: Minimum Second Class Bachelor Degree or Equivalent from a University recognized by HEC.
Sub Engineer (BPS-12)
- Posts: 08
- Zonal: Minority 08
- Age: 21-28 Years
- Qualification: Minimum Second Division in SSC or Equivalent from Recognized Board.
- Diploma in Civil Engineering from a Recognized Institute (3 Years).
AutoCAD Operator (BPS-12)
- Posts: 02
- Zonal: Minority 02
- Age: 18-30 Years
- Qualification: Minimum Second Class Bachelor Degree from Recognized University.
- Diploma in Civil AutoCAD from a Recognized Technical Institute (1 Year).
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Job Description / Responsibilities
The advertisement provides the name, salary, qualifications, and eligibility of the vacant posts. But the specific job description is not provided.
Please read the required criteria before applying for your desired post. These jobs are for administration and technical posts.
Eligibility Criteria
You must fulfill the specified educational and age criteria.
General:
- Must have Khyber Pakhtunkhwa domicile (including merged districts).
- Must have required qualifications from Recognized Universities/Boards/Institutes.
- Must fulfill the age criteria.
- Applicant must be eligible in all aspects until the last date.
- If you have foreign degrees then you must attach an equivalence certificate from Higher Education Commission (HEC).
Age Relaxation: Age relaxation will be applied as per existing government rules.
Important Information
Please read the below information before applying for the post.
- Applicants shall be temporarily allowed to appear in the screening test of ETEA as per their credentials.
- Detailed checking will be done by the Appointing Authority. If any candidate is found ineligible during the recruitment process, he/she will be disqualified.
- Every applicant needs to create a profile on the ETEA site and CNIC verification needs to be done from NADRA E-Sahulat Franchise.
- Bring your original Computerized CNIC for appearing in all tests and interviews.
- Original Academic Documents, Degree, and Marks Sheet needs to be carried for the interview.
- Selection Criteria: 70 Marks for Educational Criteria, 20 Marks for ETEA, and 10 Marks for Interview.
- Those who qualify the ETEA test will be checked for eligibility.
- Call letters for interviews will be issued only to the eligible shortlisted candidates.
- Applicants must apply separately for all the posts they are interested in. Different application and fee will be charged.
- Incomplete applications, false information, and late submissions will be rejected.
- Government/Semi-Government employees must apply through proper channels.
- Those who are selected with the approval of the Selection Committee will have to go for medical tests at Police & Services Hospital, Peshawar.
- No TA/DA will be allowed.
- Any mistake in number of posts can be corrected.
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How To Apply For Local Government & Rural Development Department Jobs 2026
Interested and eligible candidates may apply online through ETEA as per the advertisement.
- Go to ETEA website: **https://ETEA.edu.pk**
- Make a candidate profile on the site.
- Print E-Sahulat Token and get your CNIC Number verified from any NADRA E-Sahulat Franchise (Kiosk). This step is compulsory.
- Select your desired post and fill the online application.
- On successful submission you will get an online slip for deposit with the token number, project code, and personal details.
- Print out this slip and make payment of the required non-refundable test fee via OneLink.
- Save the original candidate copy of the slip with the required stamp from bank.
- Do not send any documents after applying online.
- Those who qualify the screening test may be asked to submit copies of documents to the Appointing Authority.
Roll Number Slip: Candidates will be informed via SMS about their Roll Number Slip availability. Download and print your slip from the ETEA website. Test date, time, and venue will be mentioned on your slip. No separate screening test call letter will be dispatched. Please do not provide ported/converted mobile numbers.
Last Date
Applications can be submitted up until 20th November 2026.
The online application form will be made available from 1st November 2026 on the ETEA website. No late applications will be accepted.
FAQs
1. What are the available posts in Local Government Department Jobs 2026?
Assistant (BPS-16), Sub Engineer (BPS-12), and AutoCAD Operator (BPS-12).
2. How many posts have been announced?
Total 11 posts have been announced. 1 Assistant, 8 Sub Engineers, and 2 AutoCAD Operators.
3. Who can apply for the government jobs?
Eligible candidates with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa domicile (including merged districts) can apply as per the given criteria.
4. Is ETEA test mandatory?
Yes, ETEA screening test has been mentioned in the advertisement. The marks obtained will be counted as 20 Marks in the final selection.
5. What is the last date to apply?
Applications can be submitted online until 20th November 2026.
Conclusion
Local Government & Rural Development Department Jobs 2026 provide regular employment opportunities for eligible candidates from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Candidates must carefully check if they meet the required criteria. Complete the ETEA registration and CNIC verification process and apply before 20th November 2026.
