Assistant Director Purchase (BPS-17)

Job Overview

The Assistant Director Purchase (BPS-17) will support the procurement and purchasing functions at AIOU's Main Campus. Responsibilities include managing procurement processes, ensuring compliance with PPRA rules and university policies, vendor management, and maintaining procurement records. Experience in university procurement is preferred.

Qualifications

A 2nd Class Master's Degree or equivalent from a HEC recognized University.

Experience

Relevant administrative experience in a Government / Semi-Government / Autonomous Body or in a University of repute shall be preferred.

Age Limit

The maximum age limit for this position is 30 years. A general age relaxation of 5 years is applicable as per government rules, effectively making the upper age limit 35 years.

Application Process and General Instructions

1. Online Application: Applicants are required to apply online through the AIOU Job Portal at www.aiou.edu.pk. No hard copy of the application is acceptable for initial submission.
2. Processing Fee: A processing fee of Rs. 1500/- is applicable for this BPS-17 position. Candidates must download the Challan Form from the AIOU Job Portal and deposit the fee in the designated bank. The original paid Fee Challan must be presented at the time of the test/interview.
3. Document Verification: At the time of the written test/interview, candidates will be required to bring their original certificates and the original fee challan for verification.
4. For In-Service Candidates: Applicants currently working on a regular/acting charge/officiating/Ad-hoc/current charge, and/or contract basis in Government/Semi-Government and Autonomous Bodies (including employees of AIOU) must apply through the proper channel. They need to obtain an NOC (No Objection Certificate) and service certificate(s) issued by their respective Controlling Authority by the due date. Applications without these documents will be considered incomplete and liable to be rejected.
5. Accuracy of Information: Information claimed in the online application form will be treated as final. Subsequent claims of experience or any other information not provided in the online application form will be considered an afterthought and will not be accepted.
6. Contact Information: Candidates are required to provide a valid/non-MNP cell number (for SMS alerts) and a complete postal address for TCS/courier delivery. AIOU shall not be responsible for any delay or non-receipt of SMS/courier.
7. Last Date for Application: The deadline for submission of online applications is 16-06-2025.
8. Eligibility Criteria: The eligibility of candidates will be determined as per AIOU services statutes 1978 (as amended up to April 2022), relevant applicable rules of the Government, and the terms and conditions of this advertisement. Shortlisting and scrutiny will be strictly based on the AIOU Recruitment Rules 2022, available on the AIOU website.
9. University's Rights: AIOU reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts, not to fill any post, or withhold the appointment against any post without assigning any reason thereof.

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