By the ixjob.pk editorial team. Last updated 6 November 2026.
Ministry of Defence NASTP jobs 2026 offer 16 posts with the Project Management Unit of the Ministry of Defence in Rawalpindi. Apply online before Friday 20 November 2026 for a post at the NASTP High End Skill Development Centre in Aerospace Industry.
The 16 posts cover 8 titles, from Project Manager (Coordinator) on PPS-09 to Support Staff on PPS-01. Each post, therefore, sits on a one-year contract that can extend.
In brief, this guide lists every post with its grade, seat count, qualification and age limit, and it also covers the apply steps, the terms, and the mistakes that cost candidates a place.
Contents
- Ministry of Defence NASTP jobs 2026 at a glance
- Vacancies and post details
- How to choose between the posts
- Who should apply
- How to apply online in steps
- Terms and conditions
- Common mistakes to avoid
- Frequently asked questions
- Last date and next step
- Related jobs
Ministry of Defence NASTP jobs 2026 at a glance
| Detail | Advertisement |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Project Management Unit (PMU), Ministry of Defence |
| Project | NASTP High End Skill Development Centre in Aerospace Industry |
| Location | Rawalpindi, Punjab |
| Total posts | 16 (8 titles) |
| Basis | Contract for 1 year (extendable) |
| Posted | Friday 6 November 2026 |
| How to apply | Online via the National Job Portal |
| Last date | Friday 20 November 2026 |
| Address | Project Director NASTP, High End Skill Development Centre in Aerospace Industry, Alpha 19, Old Airport Road, Chaklala Rawalpindi |
| Contact | 051-8890301 |
| Terms | Shortlisted candidates called for interview and written test; no TA/DA |
The next table gives the full post list, so check your qualification and age against your chosen post before you open the portal.
Vacancies and post details
| S# | Post | Grade | Vacancies | Qualification | Max age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Project Manager (Coordinator) | PPS-09 | 1 | BE/BSc (Civil/Mech/Electrical) or MSc Project Management + PMP | 45 (implied, not printed as a limit) |
| 2 | Assistant Project Manager | PPS-07 | 1 | BE/BSc (Civil/Mech/Electrical) or Master’s in Project Management | 40 |
| 3 | Manager – Contracts | PPS-07 | 1 | BE/BSc Civil or Master’s in Contract Management + PRA/PRA/FIDIC | 40 |
| 4 | Manager – Finance | PPS-07 | 1 | CA, ACCA, ACMA, MBA Finance, M.Com + 05 years experience | 40 |
| 5 | Quantity Surveyor | PPS-07 | 1 | BSc Quantity Surveying / DAE + PEC registration | 40 |
| 6 | Assistant | PPS-05 | 5 | Bachelor’s Degree (14 years education) + 6 weeks IT course | 35 |
| 7 | Computer Operator | PPS-05 | 3 | Bachelor’s Degree + Diploma/Certificate in Computer Applications | 35 |
| 8 | Support Staff | PPS-01 | 3 | Matric (Second Class Certificate) | 30 |
The eight titles add up to 16 seats: five Assistant posts, three Computer Operator posts and three Support Staff posts, plus one seat for each of the five manager-level titles. The Project Manager post, however, carries the only PPS-09 grade in this round, while four posts sit on PPS-07.
Two details need a plain note. First, the age limit of 45 for the Project Manager post is implied in the source, rather than printed as a limit, so check the portal listing. Second, the contracts post repeats PRA twice, so this guide keeps PRA/PRA/FIDIC exactly as printed.
How to choose between the posts
Start with your degree, because each post names its own qualification. Engineers with a BE or BSc in civil, mechanical or electrical work, for example, can weigh the two project manager posts, while a civil engineer with contract work can weigh the Manager Contracts post.
Finance graduates, meanwhile, have one clear match in the Manager Finance post, which asks for CA, ACCA, ACMA, MBA Finance or M.Com with five years of experience. Quantity surveyors, similarly, have one match in the Quantity Surveyor post, which asks for a BSc in Quantity Surveying or a DAE with PEC registration.
For the support posts, the choice is simpler. A bachelor’s degree with a six-week IT course fits the Assistant post, while a bachelor’s degree with a computer diploma or certificate fits the Computer Operator post. Matric holders, in contrast, fit the Support Staff post, which carries the lowest grade and age limit in this round.
Who should apply
These posts suit candidates whose qualification and age match the table. A project management graduate with a PMP, for instance, fits the top post, while a finance professional with five years of experience fits the Manager Finance post.
Candidates based in Rawalpindi have a clear edge on travel, since the centre sits on Old Airport Road in Chaklala and shortlisted candidates face an interview and a written test. Readers who want another defence opening can also check our Ministry of Defence jobs 2026 guide, while the Ministry of Defence MOD jobs 2026 guide covers a separate round.
Who should wait? Candidates above the stated age limit for their chosen post should not apply, since the listing sets a maximum age for each title. The same holds for candidates without the named qualification. Readers weighing a university defence role can also check the National Defence University NDU jobs 2026 guide before they decide.
How to apply online in steps
The listing directs candidates to apply online through the National Job Portal, and it gives the portal address rather than a direct listing link.
- To begin with, check the post table and pick the post that matches your qualification and age.
- After that, open the National Job Portal through the Apply Now button below and find the NASTP advertisement.
- Then complete the online form, and check every entry against your documents before you submit.
- Review your post choice once more before you submit.
- Submit online before Friday 20 November 2026.
Search for the NASTP title exactly as printed in the table above, since a wrong title can send you to a different advertisement.
Terms and conditions
Every post in this round is on contract for one year, extendable. Shortlisted candidates, meanwhile, are called for an interview and a written test.
No TA/DA is admissible, so plan your own travel to Rawalpindi. For queries, the listing names the Project Director at Alpha 19, Old Airport Road, Chaklala Rawalpindi, phone 051-8890301.
Common mistakes to avoid
First, missing the 20 November deadline, which falls two weeks after the listing date. Second, applying for a post whose qualification you do not hold. Third, ignoring the age limit for your post, since each title carries its own maximum.
Fourth, choosing the wrong post when two titles look alike, such as the two project manager posts, which differ in grade, qualification and age. Finally, waiting until the last day to apply, since online portals slow down near the deadline.
Frequently asked questions
About the posts
How many posts are open in Ministry of Defence NASTP jobs 2026?
A total of 16 posts are open across 8 titles: Project Manager (Coordinator) 1, Assistant Project Manager 1, Manager Contracts 1, Manager Finance 1, Quantity Surveyor 1, Assistant 5, Computer Operator 3 and Support Staff 3.
What is the last date to apply for NASTP jobs 2026?
The last date is Friday 20 November 2026. Apply online before that date.
Where are the NASTP posts based?
The posts are based in Rawalpindi, Punjab, at the NASTP High End Skill Development Centre in Aerospace Industry, Alpha 19, Old Airport Road, Chaklala.
Grades and terms
What grades do the NASTP posts carry?
Project Manager (Coordinator) is PPS-09; Assistant Project Manager, Manager Contracts, Manager Finance and Quantity Surveyor are PPS-07; Assistant and Computer Operator are PPS-05; Support Staff is PPS-01.
What is the contract period for NASTP jobs 2026?
The posts are on contract for 1 year, extendable.
What is the age limit for NASTP jobs 2026?
The age limits are 45 for Project Manager (Coordinator), 40 for Assistant Project Manager, Manager Contracts, Manager Finance and Quantity Surveyor, 35 for Assistant and Computer Operator, and 30 for Support Staff. The 45 limit for the Project Manager post is implied in the source, rather than printed as a limit.
Applying
How do I apply for NASTP jobs 2026?
Apply online through the official job portal before Friday 20 November 2026. Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview and a written test, and no TA/DA is admissible.
Last date and next step
Online applications close on Friday 20 November 2026, so apply through the portal link above before the window closes when a post fits your qualification and age.
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