SPSC Advertisement 05/2026: 54 Sindh Posts, Apply by 23 Oct

Quick answer: Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) Consolidated Advertisement No. 05/2026, dated 25 September 2026, invites online applications for 54 Government of Sindh posts in BPS-16 to BPS-18, including 36 Medical Officer and Lady Medical Officer posts in the Home Department and 10 Assistant (BPS-16) posts in the Law Department. Applications are online only at spsc.gov.pk, the fee is Rs 500 paid through a PSID, and the closing date is 23 October 2026 (portal closes at 5:00 pm).

Key takeaways

Eight posts across five Sindh government departments, 54 seats in total.
The largest group is 32 Medical Officer (BPS-17, male) posts, followed by 10 Assistant (BPS-16) posts and four each of Lady Medical Officer and Information Officer.
Seats are split between rural (R) and urban (U) Sindh quotas, with separate disability, minority and female quota seats on some posts.
Age limits range from 18–30 to 28–35 depending on the post, with general age relaxation available under Sindh government rules.
On the closing day the online form is only available until 5:00 pm, so do not leave it to the last evening.

Last updated: 21 October 2026. Facts checked against the official SPSC advertisement PDF.

SPSC Advertisement 05/2026 is a short consolidated round, but it carries one of the bigger batches of doctor posts the Commission has advertised this year. If you hold an MBBS with PMDC registration and a Sindh domicile, or a graduate degree with second division, this round is worth checking before the deadline. Below is every post, its qualification and age limit, and the exact steps to apply.

Which posts are in SPSC Advertisement 05/2026?

The advertisement lists eight serial numbers under five departments. The figures in brackets show the total number of seats for each post.

Deputy Director (I.T) / Senior Manager I.T (BPS-18) — Anti-Corruption Establishment, Services, General Administration & Coordination Department (1 post)
Assistant Director (I.T) / System Analyst (BPS-17) — Anti-Corruption Establishment, Services, General Administration & Coordination Department (1 post)
Medical Officer, male (BPS-17) — Home Department (32 posts)
Lady Medical Officer (BPS-17) — Home Department (4 posts)
Information Officer (BPS-17) — Information Department (4 posts)
Assistant Director (BPS-17) — Planning & Development Department (1 post)
Programme Officer (BPS-17) — Planning & Development Department (1 post)
Assistant (BPS-16) — Law, Parliamentary Affairs & Criminal Prosecution Department (10 posts)

The Commission notes that the number of posts may change without notice, so treat these figures as the advertised position on 25 September 2026.

Eligibility: qualification and age limit by post

All degrees must be from a university recognised by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). You must hold the required qualification and experience, with certificates, on the closing date. Experience is counted from the date you obtained the minimum qualification.

Deputy Director (I.T) / Senior Manager I.T (BPS-18)

Bachelor's in Information Technology or Computer Science (16 years of education), at least second division or equivalent CGPA.
Five years of relevant experience in implementing and managing I.T projects and operations.
Age: 28 to 35 years. Quota: 1 rural seat (open merit, male/female).

Assistant Director (I.T) / System Analyst (BPS-17)

Bachelor's in Information Technology or Computer Science (16 years of education), at least second division or equivalent CGPA.
Age: 21 to 28 years. Quota: 1 rural seat (open merit, male/female).

Medical Officer, male (BPS-17) and Lady Medical Officer (BPS-17)

MBBS from an HEC-recognised university, registration with the Pakistan Medical & Dental Council, and completion of a one-year house job.
Age: 21 to 28 years for both posts.
Medical Officer seats: 28 open merit (17 rural, 11 urban), 2 disability quota and 2 minority quota — 19 rural and 13 urban in total.
Lady Medical Officer seats: 4 open merit (2 rural, 2 urban).

Information Officer (BPS-17)

Master's in Mass Communication or Journalism from an HEC-recognised university, with three to five years of experience in the relevant field.
Age: 18 to 30 years.
Seats: 2 open merit (1 rural, 1 urban), 1 disability quota (male, urban) and 1 minority quota (female, rural).

Assistant Director, Planning & Development (BPS-17)

Master's or 16-year graduation in Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Economics (M.A) or Public Policy, at least second division or equivalent CGPA.
Age: 21 to 28 years. 1 open merit seat (male/female).

Programme Officer, Planning & Development (BPS-17)

16-year graduation in Computer Science, Information Technology or Software Engineering, at least second division or equivalent CGPA.
Age: 21 to 28 years. 1 open merit seat (male/female).

Assistant, Law Department (BPS-16)

Graduation with at least second division from an HEC-recognised university.
Age: 21 to 31 years.
Seats: 8 open merit (5 rural, 3 urban) and 2 female quota (1 rural, 1 urban).

Age relaxation: general age relaxation applies under the Sindh government notification dated 6 March 2025, except for Police Service posts and posts filled through the Combined Competitive Examination. Check how many years you qualify for before assuming you are overage.

What do rural and urban quotas mean?

Sindh government posts are filled on a rural/urban split based on your domicile and Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC, Form-D). In the advertisement, "R" means rural Sindh seats and "U" means urban Sindh seats; which one applies to you depends on the district on your domicile and PRC. You compete only for seats in your own quota. Once you choose your domicile, PRC, quota, age, qualification, experience and exam centre on the form, you cannot change them after the closing date, so fill these carefully.

How to apply online for SPSC Advertisement 05/2026

Go to the official website spsc.gov.pk and register an account (first-time users only). The candidate portal is at spsc.gov.pk/candidate_portal.
Generate a PSID for the post you want.
Pay the Rs 500 challan against the PSID through any online channel (mobile banking, internet banking or ATM) by choosing the 1Bill invoice/service option. One challan covers all quota categories of one post.
Open "Available Jobs", select the post under Advertisement 05/2026 and complete the form.
Enter your CNIC number and date of birth exactly as on your CNIC — a wrong entry leads to rejection.
Submit before 5:00 pm on 23 October 2026 and save a copy of your application.

If you already work in a government or semi-government organisation, you must apply through proper channel.

Documents to keep ready

CNIC
Sindh domicile and PRC (Form-D)
Degrees, transcripts and HEC-recognised university details
PMDC registration and house job completion certificate (Medical Officer and Lady Medical Officer)
Experience certificates (Deputy Director I.T and Information Officer)
Disability certificate from the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities and NADRA special CNIC, if applying on the disability quota

Candidates with permanent disabilities who need help during the written test must inform SPSC in writing at least seven days before the exam, as set out in the advertisement.

What is the salary for these posts?

The advertisement does not list salaries. The posts are paid on the Sindh government Basic Pay Scale for their grade plus allowances. For an idea of grade pay, see our guides to BPS-16 salary in Pakistan, BPS-17 salary in Pakistan and BPS-18 salary in Pakistan, keeping in mind that provincial allowances can differ from federal ones.

What happens after you apply?

The advertisement does not set out the test pattern. SPSC publishes written test and interview programmes on its test and interview schedules page, so check it regularly after the closing date and keep your registered phone number and email active.

Watch out for fake advertisements and agents

SPSC recruitment is free of any middleman. The only payment is the Rs 500 fee against your own PSID. Do not pay anyone who promises a "confirmed" seat, an interview call or help with the result, and do not trust copies of the advertisement shared on WhatsApp without checking them on spsc.gov.pk. For queries, use the Commission's official numbers (022-9200694, 9200246, 9200162) or info@spsc.gov.pk.

What this means for you

If you are a young doctor in Sindh who has finished your house job, the 36 Medical Officer and Lady Medical Officer posts are the main opportunity here, but the 21–28 age limit is tight, so check your age on 23 October 2026 and any relaxation you can claim. Graduates aiming for a first government job should look at the 10 Assistant posts, which have the widest age range (21–31). Whatever you apply for, apply today rather than on the closing afternoon. While you wait for test dates, keep your CV in a Pakistan-ready format and browse other jobs in Pakistan and jobs in Karachi. Punjab candidates can also compare the PPSC Advertisement 11/2026 round.

Frequently asked questions

What is the last date to apply for SPSC Advertisement 05/2026?

The closing date is 23 October 2026. The online form is available round the clock until then, but on the closing day it shuts at 5:00 pm.

How many posts are in SPSC Advertisement No. 05/2026?

There are 54 posts in total across eight serial numbers, from BPS-16 to BPS-18. The largest group is 32 Medical Officer (male) posts in the Home Department.

What is the age limit for SPSC Medical Officer posts in 2026?

The age limit for both Medical Officer and Lady Medical Officer (BPS-17) is 21 to 28 years, with general age relaxation available under Sindh government rules.

What is the SPSC application fee?

The fee is Rs 500, paid online against a PSID using the 1Bill invoice option. One challan covers all quota categories of one post.

Can candidates from other provinces apply?

These are Government of Sindh posts filled on Sindh rural and urban quotas, which depend on your domicile and PRC (Form-D). Candidates without a Sindh domicile should check the original advertisement before applying.

Sources

Written by the Jobsiz Editorial Team. Apply for SPSC posts only through spsc.gov.pk — then come back to Jobsiz for more Pakistan government job guides.

SPSC Advertisement 05/2026: 54 Sindh Posts, Apply by 23 October