Higher Education Commission HEC Scholarships 2026 – Apply for New Opportunities

 

Description about Jobs:

 

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Jobs 2026 have been announced by the Government of Pakistan through an advertisement published in the The News Newspaper. Interested candidates can submit their applications online by using the official application method and website mentioned in the advertisement. Applicants who meet the required eligibility criteria may apply from the specified regions. Final selection will be made after completion of the prescribed recruitment and evaluation process, according to the official terms and conditions.

 

Higher Education Commission HEC Scholarships 2026 – Apply for New Opportunities
Newspaper	:	The News Jobs
Published Date	:	10 August, 2026
Last Date To Apply	:	28 August, 2026
Job Type	:	Government Jobs
Jobs Location	:	Islamabad, Pakistan
Education	:	Mphil, Phd, MS
Type of Employment	:	Full Time
No of Posts	:	Multiple
Organization Name	:	Higher Education Commission HEC
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The Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan has introduced the Overseas Scholarships for MS/MPhil and PhD Studies – Phase-III, Batch-IV, offering Pakistani and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJ&K) nationals an opportunity to continue their advanced studies abroad. Under this fully funded scholarship program, successful applicants can pursue higher education and research at leading international universities that are placed within the Top 200 of the QS or THE World University Rankings, subject to the program’s eligibility requirements.

 

Job Overview

Sr.No	Post Name	All Post
1	Scholarship Program	Multiple

 

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How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)

 

Selection Process

1.    Register on Portal: Create an account or log in to the official HEC portal at eservices.hec.gov.pk.

2.    Complete Profile: Enter academic credentials, personal details, employment details, and select preferred study options.

3.    Pay Application Fee: Deposit the non-refundable processing fee of PKR 3,000/- using 1LINK payment services (via ATM, Mobile Banking, Internet Banking, or OTC).

4.    Submit Online: Finalize and submit the application online before August 28, 2026 (16:00 PKT).

5.    No Hard Copies: Do not send hard copies or physical documents at this initial stage. Only shortlisted applicants will be requested to submit signed physical copies and verified educational certificates.

6.    Eligibility Criteria:

For PhD Scholarships:

Citizenship Requirement: Applicants must possess Pakistani citizenship or be recognized as nationals of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJ&K).

Prior HEC Beneficiaries: Applicants who previously availed an HEC-funded MS/MPhil scholarship must have completed a minimum 2-year residency in Pakistan following their degree completion and submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC).

Qualification: Minimum 18 years of education (MS/MPhil or equivalent degree). Candidates with 17 years MSc/MS foreign degrees are also eligible, subject to providing an equivalence certificate from HEC.

Academic Record:

Maximum of one second division (or equivalent grade) throughout the academic career prior to the terminal degree.

Minimum CGPA 3.0 out of 4.0 (semester system) or First Division (annual system) in MS/MPhil/Equivalent.

Government Employees: Candidates currently employed by public-sector universities or colleges, research and development organizations, government departments, or semi-government institutions must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued by their respective parent organization.

Age Limit (by closing date):

Public Sector/Govt Employees: Maximum 40 years.

All Others: Maximum 35 years.

For MS/MPhil Scholarships:

Nationality: Applicants must hold Pakistani citizenship or be a national of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJ&K).

Qualification: BS/BE/Masters or equivalent (minimum 16 years of education in a relevant field).

Academic Record:

Maximum of one second division throughout the academic career prior to the terminal degree.

Minimum CGPA 3.0 out of 4.0 (semester system) or First Division (annual system) in BS/BE/Masters.

Government Employees: Applicants serving in government departments must provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued by their respective parent department.

Age Limit (by closing date):

Public Sector/Govt Employees: Maximum 35 years.

All Others: Maximum 30 years.

7.    Selection Process & Aptitude Test (HAT):

Selection is strictly merit-based following approved provincial quotas set by the Government of Pakistan.

HEC Aptitude Test (HAT): The Education Testing Council (ETC), Pakistan conducts the HAT for eligible applicants. Scores obtained in the examination are considered valid for two years from the test date.

Candidates who have already taken an HAT administered by ETC may use their existing valid score, with the highest score being considered for the application.

Direct Test/Interview Exemption: Candidates holding a confirmed unconditional admission for the Fall 2026 semester in a Top 200 QS/THE-ranked university (in the approved thematic fields) are exempted from the scholarship test/interview, subject to meeting standard eligibility requirements.

University Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet all admission criteria set by the selected host university on their own, including any required language proficiency tests such as IELTS or TOEFL, as well as aptitude examinations like GRE or GMAT, where applicable.