The Government of Sindh, Auqaf, Religious Affairs, Zakat & Ushr Department has announced 3 vacancies for a single specialized post. This recruitment falls specifically under the Zakat & Ushr Wing of the department, following reference No. SOG/365/Recruitment-SJP/2026, dated 14 September 2026.
This posting stands out for how quota-specific it is. Rather than offering a single open vacancy count, the department has broken the 3 available seats into distinct categories, which is worth understanding before you apply.
Available Position
Junior Scale Stenographer (BPS-14) — 3 vacancies total
- 1 vacancy under Urban Quota (Open)
- 1 vacancy under Women Rural Quota
- 1 vacancy under Women Urban Quota
Age limit: 21 to 28 years
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree, at least 2nd Division or equivalent CGPA, from an HEC-recognized university
- A six-month certificate in Shorthand and English Typing from an institute recognized by the Sindh Board of Technical Education (SBTE)
- Shorthand speed of 120 words per minute, and English typing speed of 35 words per minute on computer
- MS Office certificate from an SBTE-recognized institute
The STS Certificate Requirement
Similar to some other Sindh government postings running this month, this recruitment ties eligibility to a specific testing service. Applicants must have already passed the General Screening Test of Graduation Category, scoring at least 40% marks, conducted by the Sukkur IBA Testing Services (STS). You’ll need the STS-issued certificate as proof before applying.
If you don’t already hold this certificate, it’s worth checking the STS schedule and requirements separately, since this isn’t something you can complete after submitting your application.
Age Calculation and Relaxation
Age gets calculated from the closing date of application submission, following Rule-7 of the Sindh Civil Servants (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit) Rules 2024. A 5-year upper age relaxation applies, as provided in Notification No. SOII(SGA&CD)564/2011 (Part-II), dated 6 March 2025.
Since age-calculation rules like this one can get confusing, especially with the interplay between the base rule and the relaxation notification, it’s worth confirming your exact eligible age range directly through the Job Portal before submitting.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates should apply through the Government of Sindh’s Job Portal at sjp.gos.pk. Applications must reach within 15 days of the advertisement’s publication date.
Since the ad appeared in Daily Express Tribune on 15 September 2026, that puts the closing date at roughly 30 September 2026.
If you’re already working in government service, you’ll need a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your current department before applying. Bring the original NOC copy with you at interview time, for submission before the Departmental Selection Committee.
A Few Things Worth Noting
The appointment process follows the policy notified by the Government of Sindh on 26 April 2023, under the provisions of the Sindh Civil Servants Act, 1973, as amended from time to time.
Applicants need to appear before the Departmental Selection Committee along with original documents for the interview, according to the schedule that gets uploaded on the Job Portal. No TA/DA gets paid for attending.
Since this posting specifically requires shorthand and typing certification alongside a Bachelor’s degree, it’s a fairly specialized role compared to general clerical postings. Candidates who’ve already completed a stenography or shorthand course through an SBTE-recognized institute have a clear advantage here, since that certification is a hard requirement rather than a preference.
Given the quota breakdown across this recruitment, women candidates specifically have two of the three available seats reserved for them (Rural and Urban quotas combined), which is worth noting if you fall into either category. For similar administrative and clerical government roles, check our Government Jobs section. If you’re also interested in other current openings across the province, our Sindh Jobs listings cover a broader mix of postings.
Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only. Please verify all eligibility, qualification, and application details directly from sjp.gos.pk or the official advertisement before applying.
