The Capital Development Authority has announced 54 contract posts across 35 titles in Islamabad, advertised on 9 November 2026 on the official CDA Jobs Portal. The posts cover engineering, architecture, urban planning, procurement, finance, IT and project delivery, in grades PPS-7 to PPS-11. Applications are online only through the CDA Jobs Portal, and the last date is 29 November 2026.
Job Details
| Organisation | Capital Development Authority (CDA), Islamabad |
| Advertisement | Advertised 9 November 2026 (official CDA Jobs Portal) |
| Published Date | 9 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 November 2026 |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Total Vacancies | 54 (across 35 titles) |
| Posts / Pay Scale | 35 titles — PPS-07 to PPS-11 (see Vacancy Details) |
| Age Limit | Post-specific — check the CDA Jobs Portal listing for your post |
| Qualification | Post-specific — check the CDA Jobs Portal listing for your post |
| Domicile / Quota | Not specified in the portal listing summary — check the CDA Jobs Portal |
| Job Location | Islamabad |
| Official Apply Portal | CDA Jobs Portal |
Introduction
The Capital Development Authority plans and develops Islamabad, and this recruitment is a large contract-based intake across its engineering, design, procurement and finance functions. Every post is contract-based and based in Islamabad, and the closing date printed on the portal is 29 November 2026. With 54 posts across 35 titles, this is one of the largest CDA intakes of the year — but read the listing for your own post carefully, because the qualification, experience and age limit differ from post to post.
Vacancy Details
The official CDA Jobs Portal lists 35 titles. The table below gives each title, its grade and the number of posts, exactly as shown on the portal.
| Title | PPS | Posts |
| General Manager IPMU | 11 | 1 |
| Chief Digital Officer | 10 | 1 |
| Director One Window Operations | 10 | 1 |
| Principal Staff Officer (PSO) | 8 | 1 |
| Documentation Analyst | 7 | 1 |
| Wing Lead Design & Urban Engineering | 10 | 1 |
| Digital Systems Officer – BIM/CAD | 9 | 1 |
| Principal Structural Engineer | 9 | 1 |
| Principal Architect | 9 | 1 |
| BIM Specialist / Senior CAD Designer | 8 | 2 |
| Quantity Surveyor (Buildings) | 8 | 2 |
| Principal Urban Transport Engineer | 8 | 1 |
| Senior Hydrology & Drainage Specialist | 8 | 1 |
| Senior Landscape Architect | 8 | 1 |
| AutoCAD/GIS Specialist | 7 | 2 |
| Quantity Surveyor (Roads) | 7 | 1 |
| Wing Lead Project Execution | 10 | 1 |
| Digital Systems Officer – Scheduling | 9 | 1 |
| Delivery Lead High-Rise & Institutional Buildings | 9 | 1 |
| Site Delivery Engineer (Buildings) | 8 | 2 |
| Delivery Lead Highways & Interchanges | 9 | 1 |
| Site Delivery Engineer (Roads) | 8 | 2 |
| Delivery Lead Urban Beautification | 9 | 1 |
| Site Delivery Engineer (Urban Beautification) | 8 | 2 |
| Field Data Officer | 7 | 4 |
| Wing Lead Procurement & Contracts | 10 | 1 |
| Digital Systems Officer – E-Procurement | 9 | 1 |
| Head of Contracts & Disputes Counsel | 9 | 1 |
| Senior Procurement Lead | 9 | 4 |
| Tendering Analyst | 8 | 3 |
| Wing Lead Finance & Concurrent Audit | 10 | 1 |
| Digital Systems Officer – Finance | 9 | 1 |
| Principal Accounts Officer | 9 | 1 |
| Concurrent Audit Officer | 8 | 3 |
| Accounts & Documentation Analyst | 7 | 4 |
| Total | 54 |
The largest intakes are Field Data Officer and Accounts & Documentation Analyst (4 each), Senior Procurement Lead (4), Tendering Analyst and Concurrent Audit Officer (3 each); all other titles carry 1 or 2 posts.
Also see the FPSC Jobs 2026 — 278 vacancies, the biggest federal opening of the year, closing 23 November 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification, experience and age: these are published on the CDA Jobs Portal’s individual listing for each post, and they differ from post to post — the engineering and architecture posts need the relevant degree and experience, while the finance, procurement and IT posts need their own professional qualifications. Do not assume a common qualification or age limit. Open the listing for your post on the portal and check the full criteria before applying, and apply only if you meet them.
- Job type and location: all 54 posts are contract-based and located in Islamabad.
- Fee: Rs 5,000 per post, non-refundable, paid through the PSID given on the portal, using any banking app. The portal shows “Fee Rs 5,000” on every listing.
- Selection: applications are made online only through the official CDA Jobs Portal — no separate external portal exists; the portal itself is the application system.
How to Apply
- Open the official CDA Jobs Portal and find the post you want to apply for.
- Read the full qualification, experience and age criteria on that post’s listing.
- Complete your profile on the portal and submit the online application for the post.
- Pay the non-refundable fee of Rs 5,000 per post using the PSID you are given, through any banking app.
- Submit before 29 November 2026 and keep the payment and submission record for your reference.
Related government openings on this site: PPSC PMS Jobs 2026 — 48 posts, WAPDA Jobs 2026 — 141 vacancies, Pakistan Railways Jobs 2026 — 829 vacancies and NHMP Jobs 2026 — 94 vacancies.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for CDA Jobs 2026?
29 November 2026, as printed on the official CDA Jobs Portal.
How many posts are announced?
54 posts across 35 titles, in grades PPS-7 to PPS-11.
What is the application fee?
Rs 5,000 per post, non-refundable, paid through the PSID given on the portal.
Where are the jobs located?
All posts are based in Islamabad.
Are these permanent posts?
No — all 54 posts are contract-based.
Where do I apply?
Online only through the official CDA Jobs Portal. No application by any other method is accepted.
What qualification do I need?
It differs by post — check the full criteria on the portal listing for the post you want.
Conclusion
With 54 posts across 35 titles, this is one of the largest CDA intakes of the year, covering engineering, architecture, urban planning, procurement, finance and IT. If your field matches one of the titles, check the criteria on the portal and apply online well before 29 November 2026.
Official Source
The official jobs list and the online application are on the CDA Jobs Portal, where every listing shows its last date, fee and criteria.
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