CDA Jobs 2026 are now open: 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-wise — check the CDA Jobs Portal listing for your post |
| Qualification | Post-wise — check the CDA Jobs Portal listing for your post |
| Job Type | Contract (Islamabad) |
| Application Fee | Rs 5,000 per post (non-refundable, via PSID) |
| Official Apply Portal | CDA Jobs Portal |
Introduction
The Capital Development Authority is the authority that 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. Like the FPSC Jobs 2026 intake, it is a federal-level opportunity, but here the work is focused on the capital’s development projects.
Vacancy Details
| Title | PPS | Posts |
|---|---|---|
| General Manager IPMU | PPS-11 | 1 |
| Chief Digital Officer | PPS-10 | 1 |
| Director One Window Operations | PPS-10 | 1 |
| Principal Staff Officer (PSO) | PPS-8 | 1 |
| Documentation Analyst | PPS-7 | 1 |
| Wing Lead Design & Urban Engineering | PPS-10 | 1 |
| Digital Systems Officer – BIM/CAD | PPS-9 | 1 |
| Principal Structural Engineer | PPS-9 | 1 |
| Principal Architect | PPS-9 | 1 |
| BIM Specialist / Senior CAD Designer | PPS-8 | 2 |
| Quantity Surveyor (Buildings) | PPS-8 | 2 |
| Principal Urban Transport Engineer | PPS-8 | 1 |
| Senior Hydrology & Drainage Specialist | PPS-8 | 1 |
| Senior Landscape Architect | PPS-8 | 1 |
| AutoCAD/GIS Specialist | PPS-7 | 2 |
| Quantity Surveyor (Roads) | PPS-7 | 1 |
| Wing Lead Project Execution | PPS-10 | 1 |
| Digital Systems Officer – Scheduling | PPS-9 | 1 |
| Delivery Lead High-Rise & Institutional Buildings | PPS-9 | 1 |
| Site Delivery Engineer (Buildings) | PPS-8 | 2 |
| Delivery Lead Highways & Interchanges | PPS-9 | 1 |
| Site Delivery Engineer (Roads) | PPS-8 | 2 |
| Delivery Lead Urban Beautification | PPS-9 | 1 |
| Site Delivery Engineer (Urban Beautification) | PPS-8 | 2 |
| Field Data Officer | PPS-7 | 4 |
| Wing Lead Procurement & Contracts | PPS-10 | 1 |
| Digital Systems Officer – E-Procurement | PPS-9 | 1 |
| Head of Contracts & Disputes Counsel | PPS-9 | 1 |
| Senior Procurement Lead | PPS-9 | 4 |
| Tendering Analyst | PPS-8 | 3 |
| Wing Lead Finance & Concurrent Audit | PPS-10 | 1 |
| Digital Systems Officer – Finance | PPS-9 | 1 |
| Principal Accounts Officer | PPS-9 | 1 |
| Concurrent Audit Officer | PPS-8 | 3 |
| Accounts & Documentation Analyst | PPS-7 | 4 |
54 posts in total; 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.
Eligibility Criteria
- The qualification, experience and age limit for each post are published on the CDA Jobs Portal’s individual listing for that post, and they differ from post to post — for example 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 applies to every title; open the listing for your post on the portal and check the full criteria before applying, and apply only if you meet them.
- All posts are contract-based and located in Islamabad.
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. If you are new to government applications, read how to apply for government jobs in Pakistan first.
- Complete your profile on the portal and submit the online application for the post, keeping the documents required for government jobs ready before you start.
- 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.
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. If your field matches one of the titles, check the criteria on the portal and apply online well before 29 November 2026. For another large federal intake closing this month, see PPSC PMS Jobs 2026.
Disclaimer: ARJ4U is not the official recruiter and does not charge any fee for this information. Always verify the details from the official CDA Jobs Portal before applying.
