PIFD Jobs 2026 have been announced by the Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design, a institute chartered by the Government of Pakistan. The advertisement covers 27 serial numbers, with posts ranging from Associate Professor to Security Guard.
Vacancies are available at the main campus in Lahore, the Islamabad campus and the Karachi campus. Both teaching and non-teaching staff are needed, so people from design, finance, library work and office jobs can find something suitable.
Applications must reach the institute by 26 October 2026. Here are the posts, fees, quotas and steps to apply.
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Key Job Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD) |
| Job Location | Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi campuses |
| Job Type | Teaching, non-teaching and visiting faculty posts |
| Total Vacancies | Not stated as one total (27 serial numbers advertised, many with quota-wise seats) |
| Education Requirement | Depends on the post. Full details are on www.pifd.edu.pk |
| Salary | BPS-11 to BPS-20 for posts where a grade is mentioned |
| Gender | Not specified (gender quota will be followed) |
| Application Method | Prescribed form sent to the Registrar’s office |
| Last Date | 26 October 2026 |
Available Positions
School of Graduate Studies (Teaching)
- Associate Professor (BPS-20)
- Assistant Professor (BPS-19)
- Lecturer (BPS-18)
Undergraduate Programs (Teaching)
- Assistant Professor (BPS-19)
- Lecturer (BPS-18)
- Teaching Associate (BPS-17)
- Visiting Faculty (for two semesters)
Non-Teaching Positions
- Course Coordinator (BPS-19/20)
- Director Internationalization
- Deputy Course Coordinator (BPS-18)
- Deputy Treasurer (BPS-18)
- Budget and Finance Officer (BPS-18)
- Deputy Director Quality Enhancement Cell (BPS-18)
- Security Officer
- Assistant (BPS-15)
- Assistant, Purchase/Procurement (BPS-15)
- Library Assistant (BPS-15)
- Junior Clerk (BPS-11)
- Lab Technician (Computer)
- Handcraft Technical Assistant
- Leather Garment and Apparel Technician
- Security Guard
- Library Attendant
Islamabad Campus: Assistant Professor, Lecturer and Junior Clerk in Fashion Design.
Karachi Campus: Visiting Faculty in Textile Design and Fashion Design.
Seats are split by quota, including Open Merit, Balochistan, Sindh, KPK, AJ&K, FATA and Gilgit Baltistan. For example, the Lecturer post in undergraduate programs has 18 Open Merit seats, 5 for Balochistan and 5 for Sindh.
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Applications to Reach PIFD | 26 October 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
The advertisement does not mention any age limit or physical requirements. Exact qualification, experience and publication requirements for each post are given on the PIFD website, so check them before you apply.
Graduate studies posts: These are for candidates with a PhD or Master in Design (M.Des), with Art and Design as the field.
Undergraduate posts: The subjects include fashion design, textile design, furniture design and manufacture, interior design, fashion marketing and merchandising, leather accessories and footwear, gems and jewelry design, and visual arts. Foundation Year Studies is also listed.
Visiting faculty: Fields include art and design education, design management, ceramic and glass design, jewellery design and Italian language. Candidates must meet the PIFD Faculty Appointment Criteria.
Non-teaching posts: The newspaper notice does not list qualifications for these, so use the website.
Other points to remember:
- All appointments will follow the set quotas, including provincial, regional, disabled persons, minorities and gender quotas.
- If no suitable candidate is found under a quota, the post will be filled on open merit.
- Government employees must apply through proper channel and attach a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
- Canvassing will disqualify a candidate.
Application Fee
Candidates must attach the original deposit slip, pay order or demand draft in favor of the Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design. The fee cannot be refunded.
- Rs. 2,000: Sr. No. 1
- Rs. 1,500: Sr. No. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 24 and 25
- Rs. 1,000: Sr. No. 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26 and 27
- Rs. 500: Sr. No. 22
- No fee: Sr. No. 23
For online deposit, the ad gives Habib Bank Limited, Islamic Bank, Expo Center Branch, Lahore, Account No. 5039-70002688-51.
How to Apply
Follow these simple steps:
- Go to www.pifd.edu.pk and download the prescribed application form.
- Read the qualification details for the post you want.
- Pay the correct fee by online deposit, pay order or demand draft.
- Fill in the form and attach your complete CV.
- Add the original deposit slip and attested copies of your educational and experience documents.
- Send the full application to the Registrar so it reaches the office by 26 October 2026.
Address: Registrar, PIFD, 51-J/3, Johar Town, Lahore.
Phone: 042-99232951-57
Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a test or interview, and no TA/DA will be paid. PIFD may fill or leave any post vacant, and it can accept or reject any application without giving a reason.
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Visit the official website for more details: Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the last date to apply for PIFD Jobs 2026?
Applications must reach PIFD by 26 October 2026.
2. Where can I download the application form?
You can download it from the PIFD website, www.pifd.edu.pk.
3. Is there an application fee?
Yes. It ranges from Rs. 500 to Rs. 2,000 depending on the post. Sr. No. 23 (Library Attendant) has no fee.
4. Which campuses have vacancies?
Posts are available at the Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi campuses.
5. Will candidates get TA/DA for the test or interview?
No. Only shortlisted candidates will be called, and no TA/DA will be paid.
