Assistant Director Hostels Jobs 2026 Institute of Space Technology Islamabad
Institute of Space Technology (IST)
Posted Jun 25, 2026
About the Job
Institute of Space Technology (IST) Islamabad invites applications from qualified candidates for 01 post of Assistant Director (Hostels) on a contract basis. This role oversees day-to-day hostel administration, student residential life, and facility management at IST's Islamabad campus. The initial contract period is two (02) years, extendable on performance basis. No prior post-qualification experience is required for this position. All practical tests and interviews are conducted at IST Islamabad campus only.
Job Details
| Organization | Institute of Space Technology (IST), 1, Islamabad Highway, Islamabad |
| Position | Assistant Director (Hostels) |
| EBPS (Contract) | 17 |
| No. of Posts | 01 |
| Age Limit (Max) | 35 Years |
| Nature of Post | Contract (02 Years, Extendable) |
| Location | Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Last Date | 9th July 2026 |
Qualification
- MBA or equivalent degree (with 16 years of education) in 1st division, with major/specialization in Marketing/Management.
- BBA (04 years degree) or equivalent degree (04 years degree) in 1st division, with major/specialization in Marketing/Management.
Experience
- Nil (no post-qualification experience required).
Important Information / Application Guidelines
- All qualifications should only be from the Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education / Technical Education recognized by the Federal / Provincial / AJK Governments and well reputed universities / institutions recognized by the HEC, as applicable.
- First class in final degree is mandatory. Only one second class / division in the entire academic career from matric onwards is allowed. First class / division means a minimum of 60% marks for annual system or a minimum CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 for semester system. Second class / division means a minimum of 50% marks for annual system or a minimum CGPA of 2.0 out of 4.0 for semester system.
- No third division/class (marks less than 50% in annual system or CGPA less than 2.00/4.00 in semester system) in the entire academic career is allowed.
- All posts are Islamabad based. Practical Test/Interviews will be conducted at IST, Islamabad campus only.
- Applications with academic qualifications/degrees and experience in the relevant field will be considered only.
- Age will be calculated on the closing date of applications. Ex-Govt. officials / Ex-servicemen who fulfill the eligibility criteria may be granted age relaxation as per Govt. rules.
- Candidates selected will be offered an initial contract for a period of two (02) years (extendable).
- Ex-Govt. officials / Ex-servicemen should submit attested copies of their release/retirement order and Last Pay Certificate (LPC) duly verified from the concerned authority.
- Serving Employees of Govt. / Semi Govt. / Autonomous organizations should submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their respective organizations regarding permission to apply.
- Serving Regular Employees of Govt. / Semi Govt. / Autonomous organizations will not be appointed on deputation / EOL. In case of selection, the applicant will be required to tender resignation from regular service.
- Applicants can apply for one post only.
- Compliance to eligibility criteria does not guarantee shortlisting for practical test (if required) / interview.
- Late/Incomplete applications and those submitted without attested copies of complete academic and experience documents will not be processed further.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in the practical test (if required) / interview.
- Please mark on the right hand side of the envelope, the position applied for.
- IST reserves the right to reject any or all applications, postpone or cancel the recruitment, and add/reduce the number of posts at any stage without assigning any reason thereof.
Ineligibility
- Non-citizens of Pakistan.
- Dual Nationality holders.
- Ex-employees of NCA organizations who have resigned from service.
- Persons dismissed or removed from service as a consequence of disciplinary proceedings.
- Persons convicted by the court of competent jurisdiction and NRO beneficiaries.
How to Apply
- Download the application form from https://ist.edu.pk/downloads?section-opportunities=§ion=career-opportunities
- Send completely filled and duly signed Application Form along with: detailed updated CV, attested photocopies of degrees, final transcripts, certificates and final mark sheets from matric onwards, CNIC, recent passport size photograph, NOC (if applicable), and release/retirement order and LPC (for Ex-Govt./Ex-servicemen).
- Send to: HR Department, Institute of Space Technology (IST), 1, Islamabad Highway, Islamabad
- Mark the position applied for on the right hand side of the envelope.
- Last date for receipt of applications: 9th July 2026
How to Prepare for This Role
The Assistant Director (Hostels) position at IST Islamabad is an EBPS-17 contract role requiring an MBA or BBA (4 years) in Marketing/Management with a first division result. No post-qualification experience is required, making it a competitive entry-level opportunity in residential management at a public sector university. The selection process involves a practical test and/or interview at IST Islamabad campus. The four areas below cover what the panel will assess most closely.
Your MBA or BBA (4 years) degree must have a major or specialization in Marketing or Management from an HEC recognized university, secured in 1st division (minimum 60% in annual system or CGPA 2.5/4.0 in semester system). No post-qualification experience is required. Since this is an entry-level management post, the panel evaluates your academic standing rigorously. Confirm that your transcript explicitly names Marketing or Management as your major and that your final degree is in 1st division. Prepare a clear academic summary from matric through to your final degree listing marks/CGPA, institution, and year of completion. Bring originals and attested photocopies of all mark sheets from matric onwards, your degree certificate, and your final transcript. The scrutiny panel will verify the one second division rule across your entire academic career.
If your degree is an equivalent degree (other than MBA or BBA 4yr), confirm from HEC's website that it is recognized and carries 16 or 4 years of education respectively. Bring printed or saved evidence of HEC recognition to the interview panel if queried.
The Hostels department at a public sector university manages room allocation and boarding processes, maintenance coordination, mess and catering oversight, student discipline and code of conduct enforcement, and residential student welfare. The panel will expect you to demonstrate understanding of how a university hostel operates as both a residential facility and a support structure for academic life. Be prepared to discuss how you would manage the room allocation process for a new academic year, how you would handle a discipline case involving hostel residents, and how you would coordinate hostel maintenance requests with the facilities team. If you have any experience managing residential accommodation, student housing, or organizational operations from academic projects, internships, or community work, describe it in this context. Awareness of university hostel regulations in Pakistani public sector universities is an advantage.
IST has a residential student population including students from other cities and SUPARCO-sponsored trainees. The panel will assess your ability to maintain discipline and a productive residential environment while also providing student welfare support. Think about how you balance authority with empathy when dealing with residential student issues.
Hostel administration involves management of physical assets: rooms, common areas, IT/internet access, laundry, dining, and security within the residential block. The panel may ask how you would manage the hostel budget, how you would prioritize maintenance requests, and how you would maintain records of hostel room occupancy and allocation. Be ready to discuss how you would coordinate with vendors (food suppliers, maintenance contractors) and how you would handle emergencies (medical, security) in a residential setting after office hours. Apply your MBA/BBA management knowledge to resource allocation, vendor management, and operational planning in this residential context. These are the management concepts the panel expects you to demonstrate at EBPS-17 level without prior work experience.
Prepare a brief example of how you would set up a room allocation system for a new academic year covering 200 resident students. The example should include allocation criteria, record keeping, dispute resolution, and communication to students. This tests operational management thinking at the entry level for a fresh management graduate.
Download and complete the official application form from https://ist.edu.pk/downloads?section-opportunities=§ion=career-opportunities. Send a completely filled and duly signed application form together with: a detailed updated CV, attested photocopies of all degrees/transcripts/mark sheets from matric onwards, CNIC, and a recent passport size photograph. If serving in a Govt./Semi-Govt./Autonomous body, include an NOC from your employer. Ex-Govt. officials and Ex-servicemen must include attested copies of their release/retirement order and Last Pay Certificate (LPC). Address the envelope to HR Department, Institute of Space Technology (IST), 1, Islamabad Highway, Islamabad. Mark the position applied for on the right hand side of the envelope. Applications must reach IST by 9th July 2026.
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