The Indus River System Authority (IRSA), a statutory federal body established under Act No. XXII of 1992, invites applications for the technical post of GIS/Web GIS Analyst (PPS-07) under its prestigious national project for the Installation of Telemetry Systems for Real-Time Discharge Monitoring across 27 Key Sites on the Indus Basin Irrigation System (IBIS).
Institutional Context and Telemetry Project Mandate
IRSA regulates the equitable distribution of Indus river waters among the four provinces of Pakistan in accordance with the Water Apportionment Accord of 1991. The Telemetry Project, executed in strategic partnership with WAPDA, automates discharge data acquisition through real-time sensors, satellite uplinks, and hydrological modeling across barrages, headworks, and canal off-takes to ensure transparent inter-provincial water governance.
Operational Scope and Spatial Analytics Duties
The GIS/Web GIS Analyst develops and maintains interactive web mapping portals, geospatial databases, and real-time hydrological dashboards connecting telemetry sites to IRSA headquarters in Islamabad. Responsibilities include processing satellite imagery, configuring spatial web services (GeoServer/ArcGIS Enterprise), integrating real-time discharge telemetry feeds into map interfaces, managing spatial data layers, and producing analytical maps for the Authority and provincial irrigation departments.
Application Preparation and Document Checklist
Candidates applying through the National Testing Service (NTS) should prepare:
- Printed online NTS application form submitted via www.nts.org.pk.
- Attested copies of HEC-recognized GIS or computer science degrees and detailed marks sheets.
- Documented experience certificates in web GIS mapping and spatial database architectures.
- Attested copies of CNIC, Domicile certificate, and recent passport-sized color photographs.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) for currently employed government personnel.
Submission Logistics and Dispatch Guidelines
Candidates must apply online at www.nts.org.pk and dispatch the hard copy of their completed online application form along with attested testimonials to NTS Headquarter, Plot No. 96, Street No. 4, Sector H-8/1, Islamabad within 15 days of advertisement publication, ending on 26 October 2026. Incomplete submissions or those delivered by hand will not be entertained. Inquiry: 051-8444441.