AIOU Jobs 2026 – Latest Career Opportunities

Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has announced the AIOU Jobs 2026 at its Main Campus and Regional Centers for various jobs. The advertised posts are on regular and/or contract basis and have posted opportunities from BPS-02 all the way up to BPS-20.

The candidates are advised to fill out their applications online by using AIOU Job Portal. Eligibility for applications is October 16, 2026.

Quick Job Overview

Available Positions

AIOU Main Campus

The following positions have been announced in the advertisement for AIOU Main Campus:

AIOU Regional Centers

The advertisement also features job opportunities at AIOU Regional Centers, such as:

For any complaints or grievances, please contact the Regional Director (Punjab) (BPS-20) 01? At this point, the provided text does not provide any advertisement.

The text provided does not contain names or other details associated with additional positions at the Regional Center, so the names and other details have been partially obscured.

The candidates should therefore rely on the original advertisement of AIOU and Job Portal which clearly contains the job details of Regional Center.

Job Responsibilities / Job Description

The following ad is a general job description and outlines most of the requirements for each job; it does not contain specific job responsibilities. It does indicate relevant experience for job positions however, such as:

• Appropriate experience in a Government, Semi-Government or Autonomous Body or recognised University for suitable posts.
• For some positions at the Regional Center, research and/or professional or administrative experience in related areas.
• Experience driving a light or medium/heavy vehicle.
• Experience of working in offices for Naib Qasid positions.
• Experience in the horticultural operations of an appropriate Regional Centre post.

The job description that is provided does not include other responsibilities.

Eligibility Criteria

Assistant Director Regional Services — BPS-17

• A degree of Master’s Degree (2nd class) or equivalent from a recognised university by the Higher Education Commission or 16 years of education, with 1st class.
• Experience in a Government/Semi-Government/Autonomous Body or any University of repute will be preferred.
• Age limit: 30 + 5 years.

Research Assistant — BPS-16

• Graduation from an HEC recognized university at second class (lower 2nd) level.
• Experience in relevant field is preferred, or relevant experience in a Government, Semi-Government or Autonomous Body or HEC recognized university for at least four years preferably with experience in BPS-14 or equivalent.
• Age limit: 28 + 5 years.

Data Entry Operator, BPS-14

• Bachelor Degree (2nd class or higher).
• The typing speed should be at least 10,000 key depressions per hour.
• Understanding of basic computer software.
• Experience in the field is preferred.
• Age limit: 25 + 5 years.

Staff Car Driver to VC — BPS-11

• At least Middle pass; Matriculation will be preferred.
• Valid driving licence (HTV/PSV).
• 10 years’ experience of driving a staff car with the Head of an educational institution, Chief Executive, Senior Officer or equivalent.
• Age limit: 25 + 5 years.

Driver — BPS-09

• At least Primary/Middle pass; Matriculation will be preferred.
• Valid driving licence (HTV / PSV).
• 10 years’ experience of driving light and heavy vehicles in a Government/Semi-Government, educational institution, university or Autonomous Body is stated in the advertisement.
• Age limit: 25 + 5 years.

Driver — BPS-05

• Literate.
• A valid driving licence (HTV/PSV).
• 2 years’ experience of driving light/heavy vehicles.
• Age limit: 25 + 5 years.

Naib Qasid — BPS-02

• Literate.
• Experience of working in offices is preferable.
• Age limit: 25 + 5 years.

Regional Center Positions

The advertisement additionally states that there are higher-level requirements for Regional Center positions. To become a Regional Director (Punjab) — BPS-20, one needs to hold a 2nd Class Master’s Degree from an HEC recognized university and have 17 years of professional/administrative experience in Grade17 or above in any relevant field which includes 04 years of compulsory experience in BPS-19 or equivalent.

Requirements of the Regional Center include generally Master’s level qualifications and relevant professional/administrative experience, as well as, in some cases, Bachelor’s-level qualifications, typing speed, IT training and driving experience.

Important Information

• The candidates who have been rejected for the provincial quotas can be posted to any AIOU regional center within that province.
• Data entered on the application form on the internet will be final. Experience and other information not provided in the application on-line will not be considered.
• Eligibility will be decided on AIOU Services Statutes, government rules as per advertisement terms and AIOU Recruitment Rules.
• The upper age limit may be waved due to the Upper Age Limit Rules and AIOU Services Statutes.

• An application without a hard copy is not acceptable.
• Original certificates will be required at the written test/interview.
• Government/Semi-Govt/Autonomous Bodies, students employees are required to submit their applications through proper channels and get the necessary NOC and service certificate(s) on or before the closing date.
• Applicants are required to submit documentary evidence to substantiate information provided in their online profile/ application as required.
• Applicants have to give a valid non MNP Mobile Number for SMS and Postal Address for TCS/courier.
• According to the instructions of the Government, the quota will be adhered to as per approval of the AIOU statutory bodies.
• AIOU reserves the right to increase the number of posts, not fill any post and may cancel an appointment and may not give any reason for so doing.

• The University can select people as needed, either regularly or via a contractual arrangement.
• Fees challan (Original must be paid at the test/interview).

How to Apply

Interested candidates should fill the application form online from the AIOU Job Portal on the website of AIOU.

The ad is explicit that:

• All applications are to be made through the website.
• The application will not be made on paper.
• Candidates employed in Government, Semi-Government/Autonomous Bodies should make their applications to the appropriate channel and get necessary NOC and service certificate(s).

• The original certificate will be required for verification at the written test / interview.
• The paid fee challan in original should be carried at test/interview.

The AIOU website as www.aiou.edu.pk is offered as the ad has given to access the Job Portal.

Application Deadline

This application must be submitted by 16th October 2026.

FAQs

What is the last date to apply for AIOU Jobs 2026?

The application deadline is October 16, 2026.

How can candidates apply for AIOU Jobs?

Candidates must apply online through the AIOU Job Portal. The advertisement states that hard-copy applications will not be accepted.

Where are these AIOU jobs available?

The advertisement covers positions at the AIOU Main Campus and AIOU Regional Centers.

What qualifications are required?

Qualifications vary by position, ranging from literacy and primary/middle-level requirements for some posts to Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees for higher-level positions.

Is the original fee challan required?

Yes. The advertisement states that the paid fee challan in original must be presented at the time of the test/interview.

Conclusion

Candidates who meet the requirements specified in the AIOU advertisement should submit their applications online through the prescribed AIOU Job Portal before October 16, 2026. Applicants should carefully provide all required information in the online application and keep the original documents and paid fee challan available for verification at the test/interview stage.