Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Islamabad, is inviting online applications for the regular/contractual vacancy of Assistant Director Regional Services (BPS-17) stationed at the AIOU Main Campus in Sector H-8 under advertisement reference PID(I)2823/26.
Role Overview and Operational Responsibilities
The Assistant Director Regional Services plays a vital role within the Directorate of Regional Services, coordinating administrative, academic, and logistical workflows connecting university headquarters with regional centers nationwide. Key functions include overseeing regional student facilitation services, supervising tutor allocation registries, tracking instructional material dispatches, resolving student examination inquiries, and assisting senior management in institutional planning.
Candidate Profile and Eligibility Nuances
Applicants must hold at least a 2nd Class Master's Degree or equivalent 16-year qualification from an HEC-recognized institution. Prior administrative or student management experience within public sector universities, educational boards, or autonomous bodies will be given preference. The upper age ceiling is 35 years, inclusive of the statutory 5-year general age relaxation.
Nature of Appointment and Terms
Appointment is offered on a regular/contract basis in BPS-17 subject to university statutory service regulations. Terms of appointment, service evaluation, and promotion are governed under AIOU Services Statutes 1978 as amended up to April 27, 2026. Candidates currently serving in government, semi-government, or autonomous organizations must apply through proper channel with departmental NOC.
How to Apply
Candidates must submit their applications exclusively online via the official AIOU Job Portal accessible at www.aiou.edu.pk. The closing cutoff date for online application submission is October 16, 2026. Applicants should ensure accurate entries of personal, educational, and experience details prior to final submission.
Important Instructions
No hard-copy dossier is required at the initial online submission stage. Candidates called for the screening test and interview must produce original educational degrees, transcripts, CNIC, and experience certificates for biometric and document verification. No TA/DA will be disbursed for test or interview participation.