The Pakistan Defence Officers Housing Authority (DHA Karachi) has officially announced a new career opportunity advertisement for appointments across various technical, engineering, architectural, and administrative cadres. This recruitment drive offers stable career options in Karachi for both civilian candidates (male/female) and retired Armed Forces personnel looking for employment opportunities in a prestigious housing authority. Interested applicants possessing the required educational qualifications and relevant field experience are invited to submit their job applications before the closing date.
A wide selection of job roles is available, including Architect, Town Planner, Sub Engineer (Civil), Site Supervisor, AutoCAD Operator, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), and Lower Division Clerk (LDC). Eligibility criteria range from DAE (Civil) diplomas and specialized AutoCAD/Draughtsman courses for technical staff to B.Arch, B.E / BS in City & Regional Planning (CRP) with a minimum 3.0 GPA for professional architecture and town planning roles. For administrative posts (UDC & LDC Civilian), graduation degrees with a computer course qualification, MS Office efficiency, and 35 WPM typing speed are required, while retired NCOs, Lance Naiks, and Sepoys (Clerk by Trade) with exemplary service records are eligible under the retired military quota.
Eligible candidates can download the prescribed application form directly from the official DHA Karachi website. Completed application forms along with a detailed CV and attested photocopies of all credentials (CNIC, Discharge Book for Ex-Armed Forces, Degrees, Transcripts, Certificates, Experience Letters, and Domicile/PRC) must be submitted by post or delivered by hand to the CRD DHA Karachi Head Office located at 4/B East Street, Phase-1, DHA Karachi. The deadline for receipt of applications is 27 August 2026.
Technical & Professional Vacancies Details
| Post Title & Cadre | Required Qualification & Experience | Maximum Age Limit |
| Architect | B.Arch / City and Regional Planning (CRP) with min. GPA 3.0; Min. 10 years relevant experience. | Up to 45 Years |
| Town Planner | B.E in City & Regional Planning (CRP) with min. GPA 3.0; Min. 5 years relevant experience. | Up to 40 Years |
| Sub Engineer (Civil) | DAE (Civil); Min. 5 years relevant field experience. | Up to 40 Years |
| Site Supervisor | DAE (Civil); Min. 5 years relevant field experience. | Up to 40 Years |
| AutoCAD Operator | DAE (Civil) with AutoCAD / Draughtsman course; Min. 5 years relevant experience. | Up to 40 Years |
Administrative Posts & Criteria
| Post Title & Category | Required Qualification & Experience | Selection Criteria |
| UDC (Civilian – Male/Female) | Graduate + Computer Course; 5-7 years clerk experience; MS Office & 35 WPM typing. | Age: Up to 40 Years |
| UDC (Retired Armed Forces) | Retired NCOs (Clerk by Trade); Medical Category AYE; Clean conduct/record. | Age: Up to 45 Years |
| LDC (Civilian – Male/Female) | Graduate + Computer Course; 5 years clerk experience; MS Office & 35 WPM typing. | Age: Up to 40 Years |
| LDC (Retired Armed Forces) | Retired Lance Naik / Sepoy (Clerk by Trade); Medical Category AYE; Clean record. | Age: Up to 40 Years |
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