The National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC), Government of Pakistan, invites applications from qualified, motivated, and experienced regular government servants for appointment to the position of Assistant Private Secretary on a deputation basis at NAVTTC Headquarters in Islamabad and its regional/sub-offices across Pakistan.
Role Overview and Executive Secretarial Responsibilities
The Assistant Private Secretary provides high-level secretarial, stenographic, and administrative support to executive leadership within the commission. Key responsibilities include taking and transcribing official dictation in shorthand, typing sensitive correspondence, managing executive meeting schedules, maintaining confidential records, preparing meeting dossiers, handling official telecommunications, and coordinating administrative communication between directorates and provincial offices.
Candidate Profile and Deputation Eligibility Nuances
Applicants must be regular public or civil servants serving in Federal or Provincial Government departments or autonomous bodies in an equivalent pay scale. Candidates must hold at least a second-class or Grade 'C' Bachelor's degree from an HEC-recognized institution and possess a minimum of three years of post-qualification administrative or secretarial experience. Candidates must demonstrate professional stenography skills with a minimum certified speed of 100 words per minute in shorthand and 50 words per minute in typing. Strong computer literacy and sound command over official noting and drafting procedures are essential. Contract, project-based, or Tenure Track System employees are not eligible.
Nature of Appointment and Standard Terms
The appointment is offered purely on a deputation basis in accordance with standard Federal Government deputation policies and approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Initial placement and joining will be at NAVTTC Headquarters in Islamabad, with the possibility of posting to regional or sub-offices anywhere in Pakistan as required by the Commission. The deputation tenure does not confer any title or right to permanent absorption in NAVTTC.
How to Apply (Online Submission via National Job Portal)
Eligible regular government servants must submit their applications online through the official Federal Job Portal at www.jobs.gov.pk within 15 days of advertisement publication (on or before October 14, 2026). Applicants must complete their profile and upload requisite verification documents as instructed on the portal.
Important Instructions for Candidates
Candidates must apply through proper administrative channels. Applicants must produce a formal departmental No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued by their parent department at the time of interview. Only eligible and shortlisted candidates will be called for interview proceedings. Original academic degrees, experience credentials, and identity documents must be presented during the selection process. No traveling allowance or daily allowance (TA/DA) will be admissible for test or interview attendance.