Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has announced new employment opportunities for qualified candidates in various academic disciplines. The university invites applications for faculty positions on a regular or contract basis. These vacancies provide an excellent opportunity for experienced academics and qualified professionals to contribute to higher education and research in Pakistan.
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The last date to submit applications is November 30, 2026.
Available Positions at AIOU
According to the advertisement, vacancies are available across several faculties, including Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities, Arabic and Islamic Studies, and Education. The announced positions are listed below.
Faculty of Sciences
Lecturer, Computer Science (BPS-18) – 3 Posts
Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
Associate Professor, Sociology (BPS-20) – 1 Post
Associate Professor, English (BPS-20) – 1 Post
Lecturer, Urdu (BPS-18) – 1 Post
Lecturer, Politics and International Relations (BPS-18) – 2 Posts
Lecturer, Psychology (BPS-18) – 1 Post
Lecturer, Pakistan Studies (BPS-18) – 1 Post
Lecturer, Languages and Translation Studies (BPS-18) – 1 Post
Faculty of Arabic and Islamic Studies
Associate Professor, Islamic Economics (BPS-20) – 1 Post
Lecturer, Islamic Economics (BPS-18) – 1 Post
Faculty of Education
Lecturer, Early Childhood Education and Care (BPS-18) – 1 Post
Lecturer, Lifelong Learning (BPS-18) – 1 Post
These vacancies offer opportunities for individuals with relevant academic qualifications and experience in their respective fields.
Eligibility Criteria and Application Process
Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements established by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the university’s applicable service statutes. Shortlisting and scrutiny will be conducted according to the prescribed criteria. Applicants should carefully review the relevant requirements before submitting their applications.
Interested candidates are required to apply online through the AIOU job portal at careers.aiou.edu.pk. Applicants should complete the online form accurately and provide the necessary educational documents and supporting information.
Candidates applying for Associate Professor positions must submit their applications online and provide two hard copies of the application, along with one soft copy in PDF format on a USB, supported by attested copies of the required documents. The advertisement also specifies additional documentation for certain positions, including the Associate Professor vacancy in Education.
Important Instructions and Deadline
Applicants currently employed in government or semi-government organizations must apply through the proper channel. Incomplete applications, missing documents, and applications submitted after the deadline may not be considered. No TA/DA will be admissible for any recruitment process.
The last date to submit applications is November 30, 2026. Candidates should download the prescribed challan form from the AIOU job portal and pay the applicable processing fee: Rs. 1,500 for BPS-18 positions and Rs. 5,000 for BPS-20 positions.
Eligible applicants are encouraged to review the official advertisement carefully and complete their applications before the closing date.
