COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) has announced a large-scale recruitment drive for faculty and administrative positions across its campuses in Pakistan. Applications are invited on an open merit basis, with online submissions accepted until 22 July 2026.
As one of Pakistan’s leading public sector universities, COMSATS University Islamabad regularly recruits academic, research, engineering, and administrative professionals to strengthen teaching and institutional operations. The latest hiring campaign covers permanent-grade positions as well as contractual Lecturer appointments, offering opportunities at campuses including Islamabad, Lahore, Sahiwal, Abbottabad, Wah, Attock, and Vehari.
Recruitment Snapshot
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Employer | COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) |
| Postings | Assistant Professor, Lecturer, Scientific Officer, Software Developer, Assistant Manager, Additional Registrar, Additional Treasurer, Senior Engineer, Lab Engineer |
| Employment Type | Full-Time (Lecturer posts are on a 2-year contractual basis, extendable) |
| Hiring Basis | Open Merit |
| Education Required | Master’s, MPhil, PhD, and other relevant qualifications as prescribed for each post |
| Job Locations | Islamabad, Lahore, Sahiwal, Vehari, Attock, Wah, Abbottabad |
| Application Deadline | 22 July 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Processing Fee | Rs. 2,000 per application |
| Official Portal Link | https://careers.comsats.edu.pk |
| Official Website | https://www.comsats.edu.pk |
| Official Helpline Number | 051-90495255 |
Hiring Spread Across Campuses
The recruitment campaign includes vacancies in both academic and non-academic streams.
Islamabad Campus requires an Assistant Professor in Physics (Cosmology), 16 Lecturers in Computer Science, and one Scientific Officer in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
The Principal Seat has openings for an Assistant Manager (Instructional Designer), two Software Developers specializing in Full Stack .NET, and one Additional Registrar in Human Resource.
At the Sahiwal Campus, recruitment includes Assistant Professors in Computer Science, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, alongside a significant number of Lecturer positions in Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
Attock Campus is hiring an Assistant Professor in Management Sciences together with Lecturers in Computer Science and Computer Engineering.
The Vehari Campus has multiple vacancies for Assistant Professors and Lecturers in Computer Science, along with an Assistant Manager for the Admission Office.
Abbottabad Campus offers positions in Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Pharmacy, Accounts, and Engineering disciplines. Openings include Assistant Professor, Lecturer, Additional Treasurer, Senior Engineer, and Lab Engineer posts.
The Wah Campus seeks faculty members in Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Management Sciences, and Humanities (Psychology), covering both Assistant Professor and Lecturer categories.
Meanwhile, the Lahore Campus is recruiting Assistant Professors and Lecturers in Computer Science and Pharmacy, as well as Lab Engineers for the Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials (IRCBM).
Academic Background Expected
Applicants should possess the educational qualifications prescribed for the relevant position. Depending on the advertised role, candidates with Master’s, MPhil, PhD, or equivalent qualifications may apply.
Faculty appointments are intended for individuals with relevant academic specialization, while engineering, software development, finance, laboratory, and administrative positions require discipline-specific qualifications and experience.
Important Conditions Before Applying
Applications will only be accepted through the official online recruitment portal. Paper applications or manually submitted forms will not be considered.
Candidates applying for more than one campus or more than one position must submit a separate online application and pay a separate processing fee of Rs. 2,000 for each application.
Government, Semi-Government, and Autonomous Organization employees are required to apply through the proper channel.
Incomplete applications or applications submitted after the closing date will not be entertained. Only shortlisted candidates will receive interview invitations, and no TA/DA will be provided for appearing in the recruitment process.
COMSATS University Islamabad has also stated that it reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning a reason and follows an Equal Employment Opportunity policy.
Step-by-Step Recruitment Guide
- Visit the official CUI Careers Portal: https://careers.comsats.edu.pk.
- Carefully review the eligibility requirements for your desired position and campus.
- Complete the online application form with accurate academic and personal information.
- Upload all required educational certificates, experience documents, and supporting credentials.
- Deposit the Rs. 2,000 non-refundable processing fee in favor of COMSATS University Islamabad through online payment or at any branch of Askari Bank Limited.
- Upload or provide the required payment information during the online application process.
- If applying for multiple positions or campuses, repeat the complete process separately for each application, including an individual processing fee.
- Submit the application online before 22 July 2026 and retain a copy of your submission for future reference.
