Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) has announced Consolidated Advertisement No. 05/2026, dated 25 September 2026, inviting online applications for various posts in different departments of the Government of Sindh. The advertisement covers 54 vacancies ranging from BPS-16 to BPS-18, with opportunities in information technology, medicine, information, planning and development, and law-related departments.
For candidates preparing for Sindh government jobs, this advertisement is particularly relevant because it includes both specialized professional positions and general graduate-level opportunities.
SPSC Jobs 2026 Advertisement No. 05/2026 — Key Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) |
| Advertisement No. | 05/2026 |
| Advertisement Date | 25 September 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 54 |
| Pay Scales | BPS-16 to BPS-18 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | Rs. 500 |
| Closing Date | 23 October 2026 |
| Closing Time | 5:00 PM |
| Official Website | SPSC official website |
| Manual Applications | Not entertained |
The advertisement states that candidates must apply online and that manual applications will not be entertained.
Department-Wise SPSC Vacancies
The advertisement lists eight categories of posts across five major departments/areas.
1. Enquiries & Anticorruption Establishment / Services General Administration & Coordination Department
Deputy Director (I.T) / Senior Manager I.T — BPS-18
Vacancies: 1
Age: 28–35 years
Quota: Open Merit
Required Qualification
Candidates must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology (IT) or
- Computer Science with 16 years of education
- At least 2nd Division or equivalent CGPA from an HEC-recognized university.
- 5 years’ relevant experience in areas including implementation and management of IT projects and IT-related operations.
This is the most senior IT position listed in Advertisement No. 05/2026 and requires both an appropriate academic background and substantial professional experience.
Assistant Director (I.T) / System Analyst — BPS-17
Vacancies: 1
Age: 21–28 years
Quota: Open Merit
Qualification
The advertisement requires:
- Bachelor’s degree in IT or
- Computer Science with 16 years of education
- At least 2nd Division or equivalent CGPA
- Degree from an HEC-recognized university.
Unlike the BPS-18 IT position, the advertisement does not specify a separate experience requirement for this post.
2. Home Department
The Home Department has the largest number of vacancies in this advertisement through the Medical Officer and Lady Medical Officer positions.
Medical Officer — BPS-17
Vacancies: 32
Age: 21–28 years
The quota distribution shown in the advertisement is:
- Open Merit: 28
- Differently Abled Persons Quota: 2
- Minority Quota: 2
Qualification
Applicants must have:
- MBBS from a university recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
- Registration with the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council.
- Completion of one year of house job.
This is the largest single vacancy category in the advertisement, accounting for 32 posts.
Lady Medical Officer — BPS-17
Vacancies: 4
Age: 21–28 years
Quota: Open Merit
Qualification
Candidates require:
- MBBS from an HEC-recognized university
- Registration with the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council
- Completion of one-year house job
The advertisement lists four posts, divided equally between the R and U categories shown in its quota table.
3. Information Department
Information Officer — BPS-17
Vacancies: 4
Age: 18–30 years
Qualification
Candidates must possess:
- Master’s degree in Mass Communication / Journalism
- Degree from an HEC-recognized university
- 3 to 5 years’ experience in the relevant field.
The advertisement provides separate quota allocations for open merit, differently abled persons and minority candidates.
4. Planning & Development Department
Two positions are advertised under this department.
Assistant Director — BPS-17
Vacancies: 1
Age: 21–28 years
Eligible Academic Backgrounds
The advertisement specifies a Master’s degree / 16 years of education in one of the following:
- Public Administration
- Human Resource Management
- Economics
- Public Policy
The qualification must be at least Second Division or equivalent CGPA from an HEC-recognized university.
Programme Officer — BPS-17
Vacancies: 1
Age: 21–28 years
Qualification
Applicants require:
- 16 years of education in:
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Software Engineering
- At least Second Division or equivalent CGPA
- Degree from an HEC-recognized university.
5. Law, Parliamentary Affairs & Criminal Prosecution Department
Assistant — BPS-16
Vacancies: 10
Age: 21–31 years
Qualification
This is the broadest academic eligibility category in the advertisement.
Candidates must have:
Graduation with at least Second Division from a university recognized by the Higher Education Commission.
The advertisement shows:
- Open Merit: 8
- Female Quota: 2
- Total: 10
This position may therefore be relevant to graduates who do not hold one of the specialized degrees required for the IT, medical, journalism, economics, public administration or other professional posts.
Complete SPSC Advertisement 05/2026 Vacancy Table
| Sr. | Post | BPS | Vacancies | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deputy Director (I.T) / Senior Manager I.T | 18 | 1 | 28–35 |
| 2 | Assistant Director (I.T) / System Analyst | 17 | 1 | 21–28 |
| 3 | Medical Officer (Male) | 17 | 32 | 21–28 |
| 4 | Lady Medical Officer | 17 | 4 | 21–28 |
| 5 | Information Officer | 17 | 4 | 18–30 |
| 6 | Assistant Director | 17 | 1 | 21–28 |
| 7 | Programme Officer | 17 | 1 | 21–28 |
| 8 | Assistant | 16 | 10 | 21–31 |
| Total | 54 |
The vacancy figures above are transcribed from the three-page SPSC advertisement supplied for this article.
SPSC Application Fee 2026
According to the advertisement, SPSC has implemented an online fee submission process.
Candidates are instructed to:
- Generate a PSID.
- Make payment of the Rs. 500 application fee.
- Use an online payment channel.
- Select the 1Bill invoice/service option.
- For all categories of one post, one challan is acceptable.
Applicants should carefully follow the payment instructions before completing the application.
How to Apply for SPSC Jobs 2026
The application process is online.
The advertisement directs candidates to the official SPSC website:
Candidates must initially register through the SPSC official website and, after completing the required formalities, use the “Available Jobs” feature to apply.
Important:
Manual applications will not be entertained.
Candidates should therefore complete the online application process before the closing deadline.
SPSC Advertisement 05/2026 Closing Date
The official closing date mentioned in the advertisement is:
23 October 2026
The advertisement specifically states that the online application facility will remain available around the clock except on the closing date, when it will remain available only up to 5:00 PM during office hours.
Recommended approach
Candidates should avoid waiting until the final day. Technical issues, payment delays or incomplete application information could create problems close to the deadline.
Important SPSC Eligibility & Application Instructions
The advertisement contains several instructions that applicants should read carefully.
1. Qualification must be available by the closing date
Candidates must possess the required qualification and relevant certificates on the closing date of the advertisement.
2. Experience calculation
Where experience is required, the advertisement states that experience will be counted from the date on which the candidate acquired the minimum academic qualification required for the relevant post.
3. Equivalent degrees
Candidates with equivalent degrees may apply only where equivalence is explicitly stated in the qualification requirements of the advertised post.
This is important for applicants whose degree title differs from the qualification mentioned in the advertisement.
4. CNIC and date of birth
Applicants must enter the correct:
- CNIC number
- Date of birth
The advertisement warns that an incorrect entry may result in rejection of the candidature.
5. Domicile and PRC
The advertisement states that domicile, PRC on Form-D, Urban/Rural quota, age, qualification, experience and examination centre, once exercised, cannot be changed at a subsequent stage after the closing date.
Candidates should therefore carefully check these selections before submitting the application.
6. Government employees
Candidates already serving in government or semi-government organizations must apply through proper channel.
7. Incomplete applications
Ineligible candidates and candidates submitting incomplete applications will not be considered.
8. Number of vacancies
SPSC reserves the ability to vary the number of posts without prior intimation.
Age Relaxation
The advertisement states that general age relaxation is applicable according to Notification No. S011 (SGA&CD) 5-64/2011 (Part-II), dated 06 March 2025, subject to the exception mentioned for Police Service and posts to be filled through combined competitive examinations through SPSC.
Applicants should therefore consider the applicable age-relaxation rules rather than relying solely on the basic age limits printed in the vacancy table.
Special Instructions for Candidates With Disabilities
The advertisement also provides instructions for candidates with permanent disabilities who require special assistance during the written examination/test.
Such candidates are required to inform SPSC at least seven days before commencement of the examination if special assistance is needed.
The advertisement further specifies documentation requirements, including the relevant disability certificate and special CNIC issued through the authorities identified in the notice.
Candidates requiring examination assistance should therefore review this requirement well before the examination date.
Which Candidates Can Apply?
The advertisement covers several distinct educational backgrounds.
IT & Computer Science Graduates
Potentially relevant posts include:
- Deputy Director (I.T) / Senior Manager I.T
- Assistant Director (I.T) / System Analyst
- Programme Officer
The BPS-18 IT position additionally requires five years of relevant experience.
Medical Graduates
MBBS graduates meeting the registration and house-job requirements can review:
- Medical Officer
- Lady Medical Officer
Journalism & Mass Communication Graduates
Candidates holding the required Master’s degree in Mass Communication or Journalism and the specified experience can consider the Information Officer position.
Public Administration / HR / Economics / Public Policy Graduates
The Assistant Director position in the Planning & Development Department accepts the specified academic backgrounds.
General Graduates
The Assistant (BPS-16) position requires graduation with at least Second Division, subject to the full conditions in the advertisement.
SPSC Jobs 2026: What Applicants Should Check Before Applying
Before submitting an application, candidates should verify the following:
☐ Correct post selected
☐ Required degree completed
☐ Degree meets the stated division/CGPA requirement
☐ HEC recognition requirement satisfied where applicable
☐ Required professional registration available
☐ Required experience completed where applicable
☐ Age requirement checked, including applicable relaxation
☐ Domicile/PRC information correct
☐ Quota selection correct
☐ CNIC number entered correctly
☐ Date of birth entered correctly
☐ Rs. 500 fee paid through the prescribed online process
☐ Online application submitted before 23 October 2026, 5:00 PM
Final Takeaway
SPSC Consolidated Advertisement No. 05/2026 brings 54 vacancies across several Government of Sindh departments, covering professional and general positions from BPS-16 to BPS-18.
The largest recruitment category is Medical Officer (BPS-17) with 32 vacancies, while other opportunities are available for IT, computer science, journalism, public administration, human resource management, economics, public policy and general graduates.
The application process is online, the prescribed fee is Rs. 500, and the stated closing deadline is 23 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. Candidates should rely on the qualification and quota conditions stated against their specific post and carefully review all SPSC instructions before submission.