Details of Job Advertisement by Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training 05-Apr-2026

This job was posted on 05-Apr-2026 and has a last application date of 20-Apr-2026.

Government of Pakistan

Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training

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URAAN PAKISTAN – VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

1. Allama Iqbal Professorial Fellowship

Location: South Asia Institute, Heidelberg University, Germany

Overview:
The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, under the MOU with the South Asia Institute, Heidelberg University, Germany, invites applications for the Allama Iqbal Professorial Fellowship.

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Basic Eligibility:

1. Pakistani national scholar, not exceeding 55 years of age at the date of joining.
2. Must hold a Ph.D. and have the rank of Associate Professor or above.
3. Teaching/research experience or recognition as a suitably eminent scholar in Humanities or Social Sciences.
4. Proficiency in English is required.

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Job Description:

1. Impart knowledge of Pakistan’s history, culture, people, languages, literature, heroes, geography, and regional economic/political environment.
2. Teach Urdu, Pakistan Studies, literature, and Pakistani culture.
3. Engage with the academic community at Heidelberg University to enhance Pakistan-Germany relations.
4. Attend academic forums and contribute to discussions.
5. Organize long and short courses on Pakistan-related studies.
6. Cooperate with scholars conducting research on Pakistan.
7. Facilitate joint research and collaborations with Pakistani and German scholars.
8. Organize conferences, seminars, workshops, art exhibitions, film and food festivals highlighting Pakistani culture.
9. Promote the exchange of knowledge between Pakistan and Germany.
10. Participate in functions marking Pakistan’s important national days.
11. Establish Pakistan-focused literacy/cultural corners in university libraries.

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Perks and Privileges:

1. The Government of Pakistan will provide salary, allowances, and funds for activities related to the fellowship.
2. The fellow is responsible for obtaining multiple-entry visas for themselves and family members under German law.
3. Airfare and transportation for the scholar and family (spouse and children) will be covered by the Ministry.
4. Additional perks as admissible by the Rules.

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Terms and Conditions:

• Initial tenure: 3 years (deputation or contract basis).
• Extendable up to 2 more years with mutual consent.

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Submission of Application:

1. Apply through the National Job Portal https://njp.gov.pk/ with CV, departmental permission, and supporting documents within 15 days of advertisement.
2. Applications after the due date will not be considered.
3. Government/Semi-Government employees must apply through proper channel.
4. Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview.
5. No TA/DA for interviews.
6. Ministry reserves the right to not fill the position without explanation.

Contact:
Deputy Secretary
Phone: 051-9202361
Room No. 129, First Floor, C-Block, Pakistan Secretariat, Islamabad

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2. Urdu and Pakistan Studies – NJSC "Al-Farabi Kazakh National University"

Location: Republic of Kazakhstan

Overview:
Applications are invited under the MOU with NJSC "Al-Farabi Kazakh National University" to fill the position of Chair/Coordinator-Researcher in Urdu and Pakistan Studies.

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Basic Eligibility:

1. Pakistani national scholar, not exceeding 55 years of age, rank of Associate Professor or above.
2. Ph.D. in Urdu language/Literature/Pakistan Studies/History/Political Science/International Relations/International Trade/Development Economics recognized by HEC.
3. Proficiency in English.

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Job Description:

1. Pursue MOU objectives.
2. Teach Pakistan’s history, culture, languages, literature, heroes, geography, and economic/political environment.
3. Devote time to Urdu, Pakistan Studies, literature, and culture.
4. Engage with academic community in Kazakhstan to strengthen Pakistan-Kazakhstan relations.
5. Attend academic forums on relevant issues.
6. Organize courses aligned with MOU objectives.
7. Cooperate with Kazakhstan scholars on Pakistan-related research.
8. Promote joint research with Pakistani and Kazakhstan scholars.
9. Organize conferences, workshops, art exhibitions, film/food festivals on Pakistan.
10. Facilitate knowledge exchange between Pakistan and Kazakhstan.
11. Participate in functions on Pakistan’s national days.
12. Establish Pakistan literacy/cultural corners in host university libraries.

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Perks and Privileges:

1. Government-funded salary, house rent, foreign allowance, and activity funds.
2. Multiple-entry visas for scholar and family handled by the host university.
3. Airfare and transportation for scholar and family covered by the Ministry.
4. Other benefits as per the rules.

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Terms and Conditions:

• Tenure: 3 years, extendable up to 2 more years with mutual consent.

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Submission of Application:

1. Apply via National Job Portal https://njp.gov.pk/ with CV, departmental permission, and supporting documents within 15 days.
2. Late applications will not be considered.
3. Government/Semi-Government employees must apply through proper channel.
4. Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview.
5. No TA/DA for interviews.
6. Ministry reserves the right to not fill the vacancy.

Contact:
Deputy Secretary
Phone: 051-9202361
Room No. 129, First Floor, C-Block, Pakistan Secretariat, Islamabad

PID Numbers: 8023/25, 8039/25