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AIOU Islamabad Jobs 2026 | Apply Online Faculty Posts
Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) Islamabad has announced latest jobs for senior faculty positions on a regular or contract basis. Applications are invited from highly qualified educators and researchers across Pakistan who want to join this well-known university.
These new vacancies provide an excellent setup for senior teaching professionals to secure permanent posts or government hiring roles in multiple academic departments. Eligible individuals can complete their initial registration on the university web portal before the closing deadline.
Job Overview Table
| Information Category | Details |
| Organization | Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU), Islamabad |
| Job Location | Sector H-8, Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Positions | Professor and Associate Professor |
| Total Vacancies | 08 Seats |
| Newspaper Name & Issue Date | Daily Dawn / Daily Jang (June 03, 2026) |
| Education Required | Ph.D. in relevant field with required HEC experience & publications |
| Apply Method | Apply Online followed by physical hardcopies & softcopy (CD) submission |
| Official Website | https://www.aiou.edu.pk |
| Last Date to Apply | June 22, 2026 |
| Age Limit | As per AIOU Services Statutes / HEC rules (Age relaxation applies) |
Seat Distribution & Quota
A total of 08 senior teaching seats are open under the following faculties and departments:
- Faculty of Sciences: Professor, Computer Science (BPS-21) — 01 Post
- Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities: Professor, Languages & Translation Studies (BPS-21) — 01 Post
- Faculty of Education (Distance Non-Formal): Professor, Distance Non-Formal & Continuing Education (BPS-21) — 01 Post
- Faculty of Education (Special Education): Professor, Special Education (BPS-21) — 01 Post
- Faculty of Education (Special Education): Associate Professor, Special Education (BPS-20) — 01 Post
- Faculty of Education (Teacher Education): Associate Professor, Secondary Teacher Education (BPS-20) — 01 Post
- Faculty of Arabic & Islamic Studies (Shariah): Professor, Shariah (BPS-21) — 01 Post
- Faculty of Arabic & Islamic Studies (Quran): Professor, Quran & Tafseer (BPS-21) — 01 Post
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must strictly meet the criteria verified by university management and higher education rules:
- Academic Qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in the relevant subject from an HEC recognized university.
- Experience & Research: Must fulfill all standard HEC rules regarding teaching experience years, mandatory research articles published in recognized journals, and student supervision at M.Phil & Ph.D. levels.
- Age Rules: Maximum age limits follow the AIOU Services Statutes 1978. Upper age limit relaxation is fully provided under the Relaxation of Upper Age Limit Rules 1993.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
AIOU requires both an online form submission and a physical courier delivery for these senior positions. Follow these steps carefully:
- Open your web browser and go directly to the official university job portal: https://careers.aiou.edu.pk
- Complete your registration and fill out the online application form with final and accurate details.
- Download the system-generated fee challan form from the job portal dashboard.
- Pay the non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 5,000/- for BPS-20 & BPS-21 positions in the designated bank.
- Print out your submitted online application form.
- Prepare 04 complete hardcopy sets in binding form containing your application form, attested copies of academic documents, research articles, relevant documentary testimonials (like conference papers or list of supervised students), research grant details, and your original paid bank challan receipt.
- Save a softcopy of your entire application package in PDF format onto 01 Compact Disc (CD).
- Securely pack your 04 hardcopy binding sets and 01 softcopy CD into a mailing envelope.
- Send your complete package via a reliable courier service to the physical address below before June 22, 2026:Raja Umer Younis, Registrar, Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8, Islamabad.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Can I just send the physical hardcopies without filling the online form?
A: No. In the absence of an online application form submission, physical hard and soft copies of your files will not be entertained or reviewed by the university.
Q2: What is the processing fee for these senior professor positions?
A: The schedule of the application processing fee is a flat Rs. 5,000/- for both BPS-20 and BPS-21 categories, which must be paid using the portal’s challan form.
Q3: How should government sector employees apply for these technical roles?
A: Applicants working on regular, acting charge, ad-hoc, or contract basis in government or autonomous bodies must apply through the proper channel. They must submit a valid No Objection Certificate (NOC) and service certificates from their respective controlling authority by the due date.
Q4: Will I get any travel allowance for the test or interview rounds?
A: No. No TA/DA or extra travel expenses shall be admissible or paid by the university management in any case for the test or interview phase.
Conclusion
These senior academic posts are an excellent path to build a stable career in a leading public institution. Make sure to visit https://worksmartpk.com often to see the latest jobs and fresh notifications about university vacancies.
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