✅ Applications open — apply before 20 August 2026.
KP Safe Cities Project Jobs 2026 have been advertised by the Home & Tribal Affairs Department, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Recruitment is being conducted through the Educational Testing and Evaluation Agency (ETEA) for technical and support positions on the project.
Organisation
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Safe Cities Project, Home & Tribal Affairs Department
Official Positions
Assistant Director Cyber Security, Assistant Director (Systems), Assistant Director (Network/OSP Engineer), Assistant Director (Database), Assistant Director (Software), Sweeper
Location
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Merged Districts (project headquarters Peshawar)
Job Type
Project / contract basis
Scale / Grade
BPS-17 (all Assistant Director posts); BPS-03 (Sweeper)
Total Vacancies
12
Required Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the relevant computing discipline for Assistant Director posts
Required Experience
4 to 5 years depending on the post
Age Requirement
25–40 years (Assistant Director); 25–35 years (Sweeper)
Official Posting Date
29 July 2026
Last Date to Apply
20 August 2026
Application Method
Online through ETEA (www.etea.edu.pk); applications open 1 August 2026
About This Government Job
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Safe Cities Project operates surveillance, command-and-control and emergency response systems for the province. This recruitment drive is aimed at IT and engineering professionals who can support the project’s cyber security, systems, network, database and software functions, along with one support post.
The positions are advertised on a project / contract basis across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Merged Districts. The official vacancy count is 12.
Post-wise Vacancies
Assistant Director Cyber Security (BPS-17) — 4 posts
Assistant Director (Systems) (BPS-17) — 2 posts
Assistant Director (Network / OSP Engineer) (BPS-17) — 2 posts
Assistant Director (Database) (BPS-17) — 2 posts
Assistant Director (Software) (BPS-17) — 1 post
Sweeper (BPS-03) — 1 post
Eligibility Criteria
Assistant Director Cyber Security: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cyber Security, Information Security or Information Technology, with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Assistant Director (Systems): Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Assistant Director (Network / OSP Engineer): Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Telecommunications, with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Assistant Director (Database): Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering or Information Technology, with at least 5 years of relevant experience.
Assistant Director (Software): Four-year Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, with 4 years of experience at a reputable organisation.
Sweeper: The advertisement does not state a formal education requirement for this post.
Age Requirement
The age limit is 25 to 40 years for the Assistant Director posts and 25 to 35 years for the Sweeper post. Any age relaxation is governed by the official advertisement and applicable Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government rules. Do not claim relaxation without the required supporting document.
How to Apply Through ETEA
Open the official ETEA portal at www.etea.edu.pk from 1 August 2026.
Complete the online application form with accurate personal, education and experience details.
Generate the deposit slip carrying your token number.
Pay the prescribed test fee through Easypaisa or at any UBL branch before the deadline.
Submit the completed application before 20 August 2026.
Wait for the ETEA SMS notification, then download and print your roll number slip from the portal. Call letters are not sent by post.
Documents to Prepare
Valid CNIC.
Recent passport-size photograph.
Matric, Intermediate and higher-education certificates with transcripts.
Domicile certificate.
Experience letters showing designation and employment dates.
HEC equivalence certificate for a foreign qualification, where applicable.
NOC from the parent department for serving government employees.
