Job Opportunity: Cardiologist and Pediatrician Posts Announced for KP Domicile Holders
The Office of the Director Administration, ESSI, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, has announced vacancies for specialist medical positions. Online applications are invited from candidates holding domicile of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for two prestigious posts in BPS-18.
According to the official advertisement, the available positions include Cardiologist (BPS-18) and Pediatrician (BPS-18), with one merit-based quota each.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must possess an M.B.B.S degree from a recognized university. Additionally, they must meet one of the following specialty requirements:
· FCPS/Fellowship in the relevant specialty with at least two years of experience, OR
· Diploma in the relevant specialty with at least three years of service, provided no suitable candidate with FCPS is available.
The age limit for both posts is 21 to 35 years, with relaxation admissible as per government rules.
Application Process
Interested candidates must apply online through the ETEA website (www.etea.edu.pk) between May 1, 2026, and May 20, 2026. Applicants are required to create a profile, verify their CNIC through a NADRA E-Sahulat franchise, and deposit the test fee via UBL Bank or EasyPaisa. Separate applications and fees are required for those applying for more than one post.
Important Conditions
· Candidates will be provisionally allowed to take the ETEA screening test, but detailed scrutiny will follow.
· Government and semi-government employees must apply through the proper channel.
· Only clinically relevant experience in government, semi-government, or autonomous bodies will be considered.
· Foreign degree holders must provide an equivalence certificate from the HEC.
· No TA/DA will be admissible for the test or interview.
· The competent authority reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies.
Applicants are advised not to send documents to the ETEA office initially. Only those who qualify the screening test will be asked to submit copies of testimonials. Roll number slips will be issued online via SMS and the ETEA website.
The advertisement emphasizes a “Zero Tolerance to Corruption” policy. For further details, candidates are directed to visit www.etea.edu.pk
