Welcome to Opportunity.pk, your definitive source for the latest jobs and government jobs in Pakistan. The project Settlement and Digitization of Land Record Merged Districts has officially announced a career opportunity for 2026 on a purely fixed pay and contractual basis through the Educational and Testing Evaluation Agency (ETEA). This recruitment drive invites qualified professionals holding a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Domicile to join public sector development initiatives. Review the eligibility criteria, application procedures, and important deadlines below, and apply online through the official ETEA portal.
About Organization
The Settlement and Digitization of Land Record Merged Districts project operates under the administrative framework of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to modernize, digitize, and formally settle land records across the newly merged districts.
History, Mission, and Functions
- Mission: To establish transparent, digital, and secure land record registries across the merged districts, ensuring legal tenure and efficient administrative governance.
- Functions: Executing land settlement operations, aerial data collection, mapping, and deploying advanced geospatial and surveying technologies.
- Importance and Authority: As a vital regional development project, it works to integrate the merged districts into formal revenue and administrative systems.
- Current Role: Deploying technical expertise in UAV operations, RTK/GNSS systems, and digital mapping to accelerate land settlement activities.
Vacancy Details
The table below outlines the position, pay scale, qualifications, experience, age limit, quota, and job location available in the recent advertisement.
| Job Title | Scale | Qualification & Experience | Age Limit | Quota | Location | Vacancies |
| Assistant Engineer Mechatronics | BS-17 | At least 2nd class Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics from HEC recognized University. Candidates must have a solid understanding of UAV operations, RTK/GNSS systems, and aerial data collection techniques relevant to land settlement and mapping activities with 05 to 08 years of relevant experience. | Maximum 35 years (can be retained according to qualification and experience being highly technical position) | KP Domicile (Preference to southern areas) | Merged Districts | 01 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill specific educational, technical, and domicile criteria to apply for the Assistant Engineer Mechatronics position.
- Required Qualifications: At least 2nd class Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics from an HEC-recognized university.
- Technical Expertise: Solid understanding of UAV operations, RTK/GNSS systems, and aerial data collection techniques relevant to land settlement and mapping activities.
- Experience Requirements: 05 to 08 years of relevant experience.
- Age Limit: Maximum 35 years, though age limit can be retained according to qualification and experience given the highly technical nature of the position.
- Domicile Requirement: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Domicile is mandatory, with preference given to applicants having a domicile from southern areas.
- Foreign Degrees: Equivalent certificates from HEC must be provided in case of foreign degrees.
Salary and Benefits
The salary package will be offered As per Government Project Policy on a purely fixed pay and contractual basis until the completion of the project.
Selection Process
The selection procedure comprises:
- Provisional admission to the ETEA screening test based on applicant credentials, followed by detailed scrutiny by the Appointing Authority.
- Written screening test conducted by ETEA.
- Interviews conducted exclusively for shortlisted candidates.
Application Procedure
Follow these numbered steps to apply online:
- Interested candidates must first visit www.etea.edu.pk to apply online starting August 23, 2026.
- After successful submission of the online application, a prescribed online deposit slip containing a token number, project code, and personal information will be generated.
- Take a printout of the generated deposit slip and deposit the prescribed non-refundable test fee through the EasyPaisa app, JazzCash app, or at any branch of UBL Bank via UBL OMNI agent.
- After successful fee submission, keep the original deposit slip (candidate copy) bearing the bank stamp safe.
- Do not send documents or testimonials to the ETEA office after applying online; keep copies attested by yourself and do not share them with anyone else.
- Testimonials and documents will be provided by candidates who qualify the screening test when required by ETEA or the Appointing Authority for scrutiny purposes.
- The last date for submission of online applications is September 10, 2026.
- Candidates will be informed through SMS by ETEA to download and print their Roll No. Slips from www.etea.edu.pk. Candidates are directed not to give ported or converted mobile numbers.
- Test date, time, and venue will be mentioned on the Roll No. Slip. No separate call letters will be issued by postal or courier means.
Documents Required (For Shortlisted Candidates)
- Original documents along with one set of attested copies of all relevant documents (to be produced at the time of interview or scrutiny).
- Academic degrees, transcripts, and certificates.
- CNIC and KP Domicile certificate.
- Experience certificates.
- HEC equivalency certificate (for foreign degrees).
- Departmental NOC (for government/semi-government employees).
Important Instructions
- Candidates will be provisionally allowed to appear in the ETEA screening test, subject to detailed scrutiny later by the Appointing Authority.
- Incomplete applications or those received after the due date will not be entertained.
- Government or semi-government employees must apply through proper channels.
- Candidates applying for more than one post must apply separately with a separate fee.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for tests or interviews.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Advertisement Date | August 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | August 23, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | September 10, 2026 |
Job Locations
The job location is the Merged Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
Who Should Apply?
Mechatronics engineers holding a KP domicile with specialized experience in UAV operations, RTK/GNSS systems, and aerial data collection are strongly encouraged to apply.
Why Join This Organization?
Joining this project offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the large-scale modernization, digitization, and land settlement infrastructure of the merged districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Career Growth
Working on high-profile provincial digitization and mapping projects enhances technical portfolios, particularly in geospatial technologies and UAV-based land surveying.
Tips Before Applying
- Ensure your mobile number is active and not ported or converted to avoid missing ETEA SMS notifications.
- Verify that you possess the exact years of experience (5 to 8 years) in UAV and RTK/GNSS systems.
- Complete your online application well before September 10, 2026.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using ported mobile numbers that block ETEA text alerts.
- Submitting incomplete forms or missing the online deadline.
- Failing to apply separately if applying for multiple posts.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply online for Assistant Engineer Mechatronics?
The last date to submit online applications is September 10, 2026.
2. When does online application registration begin?
Online applications open on August 23, 2026.
3. What is the required qualification for Assistant Engineer Mechatronics?
At least a 2nd class Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics from an HEC-recognized university.
4. What specialized skills are mandatory?
Solid understanding of UAV operations, RTK/GNSS systems, and aerial data collection techniques relevant to land settlement and mapping activities.
5. How many years of experience are required?
05 to 08 years of relevant experience.
6. What is the age limit?
Maximum 35 years, subject to retention according to qualification and experience for this highly technical position.
7. Who is eligible regarding domicile?
Candidates holding a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Domicile, with preference given to applicants from southern areas.
8. How should the application fee be paid?
Through the EasyPaisa app, JazzCash app, or at any branch of UBL Bank via UBL OMNI agent using the generated deposit slip.
9. Do I need to send physical documents to ETEA after applying online?
No, do not send documents to ETEA after online application; they will be required later for candidates who qualify the screening test.
10. How will I receive my roll number slip?
Roll number slips must be downloaded from the ETEA website (www.etea.edu.pk) following SMS notifications.
11. Will separate call letters be sent by post?
No separate call letters will be sent via postal or courier means.
12. Are government employees eligible?
Yes, provided they apply through proper channels with a departmental NOC.
13. Will TA/DA be paid for tests or interviews?
No TA/DA will be admissible for tests or interviews.
14. What is the nature of the job?
It is a purely fixed-pay contractual project position lasting until the completion of the project.
15. How many vacancies are available?
There is 01 vacancy for Assistant Engineer Mechatronics.
16. What is the official website to apply online?
The official portal is www.etea.edu.pk.
17. Who signed the official advertisement?
Imtiaz Khan Mohmand, Senior Manager Operations, SDLR, Merged Districts.
18. What is the advertisement reference number?
INF(P) 4322/26.
19. Can foreign degrees be accepted?
Yes, but equivalent certificates from HEC must be provided.
20. What is the job location?
Merged Districts, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
اردو سیکشن (Urdu Section)
عنوان: سیٹلمنٹ اینڈ ڈیجیٹائزیشن آف لینڈ ریکارڈ مرجڈ ڈسٹرکٹس جابز 2026 – آن لائن اپلائی کریں
تعارف
اوپرچیونٹی ڈاٹ پی کے پر خوش آمدید! سیٹلمنٹ اینڈ ڈیجیٹائزیشن آف لینڈ ریکارڈ مرجڈ ڈسٹرکٹس پراجیکٹ نے خیبر پختونخوا کے ڈومیسائل کے حامل لائق اور تجربہ کار امیدواروں کے لیے ای ٹی ای اے (ETEA) کے ذریعے اسسٹنٹ انجینئر میکھاٹرونکس (BS-17) کی عارضی پراجیکٹ بیسڈ اسامی کا باضابطہ اعلان کر دیا ہے۔ اہل امیدوار مقررہ تاریخ سے پہلے آن لائن اپلائی کریں۔
ادارے کا تعارف
یہ پراجیکٹ خیبر پختونخوا کے انضمام شدہ اضلاع (Merged Districts) میں زمین کے ریکارڈ کو جدید خطوط پر استوار کرنے، ڈیجیٹائز کرنے اور شفاف سیٹلمنٹ آپریشنز کے لیے سرگرم عمل ہے۔
آسامیوں کی تفصیل
- اسسٹنٹ انجینئر میکھاٹرونکس (BS-17): تعداد اسامی: 01۔ مقام: مرجڈ ڈسٹرکٹس۔ تعلیمی قابلیت: ایچ ای سی سے منظور شدہ یونیورسٹی سے میکھاٹرونکس میں کم از کم سیکنڈ کلاس بیچلرز ڈگری۔ امیدوار کو UAV آپریشنز، RTK/GNSS سسٹمز اور لینڈ سیٹلمنٹ سے متعلقہ ائریل ڈیٹا کلیکشن کی مہارت حاصل ہو۔ تجربہ: 5 سے 8 سال۔ عمر کی حد: زیادہ سے زیادہ 35 سال (تکنیکی نوعیت کی وجہ سے رعایت قابل قبول ہے)۔ کوٹہ: خیبر پختونخوا ڈومیسائل (جنوبی اضلاع کو ترجیح دی جائے گی)۔
درخواست دینے کا طریقہ
- امیدوار www.etea.edu.pk پر جا کر آن لائن اپلائی کریں (آغاز: 23 اگست 2026)۔
- آن لائن درخواست کی کامیابی کے بعد جنریٹ ہونے والی ڈپازٹ سلپ کا پرنٹ لیں اور EasyPaisa، JazzCash یا UBL بینک کے ذریعے فیس جمع کروائیں۔
- آن لائن درخواست جمع کرانے کی آخری تاریخ 10 ستمبر 2026 ہے۔
- ای ٹی ای اے کی جانب سے ایس ایم ایس کے ذریعے رول نمبر سلپ ڈاؤن لوڈ کرنے کی اطلاع دی جائے گی۔
اہم تاریخیں
- آن لائن درخواست کا آغاز: 23 اگست 2026
- آن لائن درخواست کی آخری تاریخ: 10 ستمبر 2026
اکثر پوچھے جانے والے سوالات (FAQs)
سوال 1: اپلائی کرنے کی آخری تاریخ کیا ہے؟
جواب: آن لائن درخواست جمع کرانے کی آخری تاریخ 10 ستمبر 2026 ہے۔
سوال 2: تجربہ کتنا درکار ہے؟
جواب: متعلقہ شعبے میں 5 سے 8 سال کا تجربہ درکار ہے۔
نتیجہ
مرجڈ ڈسٹرکٹس لینڈ ریکارڈ پراجیکٹ کی یہ اسامی انجینئرنگ کے ماہرین کے لیے شاندار موقع ہے۔ بروقت آن لائن اپلائی کریں!
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