The Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad Jobs 2026 announcement was published in the Daily Express Islamabad on 6 November 2026. The Human Resource and Administration Section of Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) is hiring for 12 posts on a one-year contract that can be extended. All posts are in BPS-17, and the last date to apply is 15 November 2026.
MCI handles municipal services in Islamabad, including urban planning, buildings, culture and public spaces. These openings suit young graduates in engineering, architecture, planning, IT, design and the arts who want to work in the capital’s local government.
Available Posts at Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad
The corporation has announced the following vacancies. All of them are BPS-17 contract positions based in Islamabad.
- Project Manager – 2 posts
- Urban Planning Expert – 1 post
- Architect – 3 posts
- Draftsman – 1 post
- Graphic Designer – 1 post
- IT Expert – 2 posts
- Cultural Arts Expert – 1 post
- Interior Spatial Expert – 1 post
Qualification Requirements
The Project Manager post needs a 16-year Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil, Electrical or Computer Engineering, Project Management, MBA or Urban Planning. Engineering graduates must be registered with PEC. A PMP or PRINCE2 certificate is an extra advantage.
The Urban Planning Expert needs a degree in Urban and Regional Planning, City Planning or Town Planning, plus valid PCATP registration as a planner. Working knowledge of GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS is preferred.
The Architect post needs a five-year B.Arch degree and valid PCATP registration. Candidates should know AutoCAD, Revit or ArchiCAD, SketchUp and MS Office. The Draftsman post needs a three-year DAE in Architecture or Civil Technology and good skills in AutoCAD 2D and 3D.
The Graphic Designer should hold a 16-year degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts or an equal field. Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign skills are needed, and a portfolio is mandatory.
The IT Expert needs a BS or MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering or Information Technology. Certificates such as CCNA, MCSE, CISSP, Oracle or AWS give an added advantage.
The Cultural Arts Expert needs a degree in Fine Arts, Cultural Studies, Art History, Heritage Management or Performing Arts. The Interior Spatial Expert needs a degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or Architecture, with skills in AutoCAD, SketchUp or 3ds Max. Both posts require a portfolio.
Age Limit and Eligibility
The maximum age is 30 years on the closing date of 15 November 2026. Age relaxation is given only under government rules. Degrees must be from HEC-recognised universities, and foreign degrees need an HEC equivalence certificate.
Experience is not compulsory, but relevant experience gives extra weight in the interview. Only Pakistani nationals of good character with no criminal record can apply.
Salary and Benefits
The advertisement does not state a fixed salary. For BPS-17 contract posts in Islamabad, the monthly package is expected to be around Rs. 120,000 to Rs. 180,000, depending on the post and government pay rules. The contract runs for one year and can be extended on good performance.
Selection Process
Selection will be made on the basis of interview only. There is no written test. Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email, phone and the MCI website. No TA/DA will be paid for the interview.
Candidates must bring original documents, including CNIC, degrees, transcripts, registration certificates, domicile and experience certificates, along with one set of photocopies.
How to Apply for MCI Jobs
Write your application on the prescribed form or plain paper and attach an updated CV. Add attested copies of your CNIC, domicile, degrees, transcripts and experience certificates. Also add PCATP or PEC registration where required, your portfolio for design posts, and two recent passport-size photos.
Write the post title clearly on the envelope or email subject. Send the application to the Head Office, Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (Old Naval Headquarters), Sector G-6, Islamabad. Applications must reach the office by 15 November 2026 before 4:00 PM.
Government employees must apply through proper channel and bring an NOC at the interview. For more information, call 051-9209224 or visit mci.gov.pk.
Source: Daily Express Islamabad, 6 November 2026. JobsZeen only shares job information. We are not the employer or the agency, and we do not take any fee. Please confirm all details with the advertiser before you apply.