The Chief Engineer, Sukkur Barrage Left Bank Region, has advertised six Data Processing Assistant posts (BPS-12) in the Sindh Irrigation Department. The notice appeared in Dawn on October 10, 2026. Only candidates with a Hyderabad or Matiari domicile can apply.
Sukkur Issues the Ad, but You Won’t Work There
The ad comes from the Chief Engineer’s office in Sukkur. That office only issues the notice. None of the six posts sits in Sukkur. The vacancies are in Hyderabad district and in Hala, which belongs to Matiari district. Some summaries of this ad list Sukkur as a job location. That is wrong.
Where the Six Posts Sit
- Rohri Canal Circle, Hyderabad district — 2 posts
- Nasir Division, Hyderabad district — 3 posts
- Hala Irrigation Division, Matiari district — 1 post
Nasir Division holds half of the seats. Hala has only one.
Post Details
Data Processing Assistant (BPS-12) — 6 posts, age 18–28
- Qualification: a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or IT (or an equivalent degree) from an HEC-recognized university or institute, or a Diploma in Information Technology (DIT)
- Experience: at least one year as a Data Processing Assistant
- Place of posting: Hyderabad district or Hala in Matiari district
The ad lists no job duties. It gives only the qualification, the experience line, and the posting offices.
One Year in the Same Job Title
The experience line is the strict part of this ad. It asks for one year “as Data Processing Assistant.” It does not ask for general IT or data entry work. A fresh graduate has no easy route here.
Your past job may carry a different title, such as data entry operator or computer operator. The ad doesn’t say whether similar titles count. Describe your actual duties clearly in your application, and confirm the details on the portal.
A Question for Diploma Holders
The ad accepts a DIT as an alternative to a bachelor’s degree. Yet it also asks for the Graduation Category screening test. The ad doesn’t explain how that works for diploma holders. Check the portal listing before you sit the test.
Pass the STS Screening Test First
Sindh recruitment starts with a screening step. You need a pass in the general screening test (Graduation Category) from IBA Sukkur Testing Service, with at least 40% marks. The ad lists the STS certificate as a requirement for appointment. Keep it ready.
Domicile, Age, and Quota
- You need domicile of District Hyderabad or District Matiari. The ad lists both districts together. It doesn’t say whether each post needs the matching district, so check the portal entry.
- The department counts your age on the closing date. Five years of relaxation on the upper limit apply under a Sindh government notification dated March 6, 2025. That can lift the ceiling to 33.
- Reserved quotas follow Sindh government law and policy. The ad gives no percentages.
See all our Irrigation Department jobs for more openings in this department.
What to Prepare Before You Apply
Gather these items from the ad’s requirements before you open the portal:
- Your STS screening certificate
- Your degree or DIT certificate
- A letter or certificate that proves your one year of experience
- Your Sindh domicile certificate for Hyderabad or Matiari
- Your CNIC
- An NOC from your department, if you already work in government
How to Apply
Apply online through the Sindh Job Portal at sjp.gos.pk. The ad gives you 15 days from its publication date. That points to October 25, 2026, so confirm the exact cut-off on the portal.
Government employees must get an NOC before they apply. They must also bring the original NOC to the interview.
Interview
Shortlisted candidates will appear before the Departmental Selection Committee with their original documents. The portal will carry the interview schedule. Only eligible or shortlisted candidates get a call. The department pays no TA/DA for the interview.
Want more technology and data roles? Browse our IT jobs section.
Issuing Authority
Chief Engineer, Sukkur Barrage Left Bank Region, Sukkur Reference: INF-KRY 4512/26
Based on a newspaper advertisement published October 10, 2026. Confirm eligibility, domicile rules, and the exact deadline at sjp.gos.pk before you apply.
