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Ministry of Federal Education jobs 2026 — Danish School 52 Teaching Staff Vacancies | Apply via OTS Full Time
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Latest Corrigendum Notice: The Ministry of Federal Education has issued a corrigendum amending the eligibility criteria for Khateeb/Pesh Imam, Khadim/Moazzan, and Qari/Qaria posts. Candidates from all HEC-recognized Wafaqs/Boards with M.A. degrees in Islamic Studies or Arabic, or a Certificate of Qirrat, are now eligible. Hard applications are also accepted for these corrigendum posts. Full details in the Corrigendum section below.
Organization: Ministry of Federal Education
School: Daanish School Kuri
Teaching Posts: 52 Vacancies
Pay Scale: DS-16 + 1 Addl Pay
Contract Period: 3 Years (Extendable)
INTRO
Daanish Schools are not the average government school posting. They were established specifically to provide quality education to talented students from underprivileged backgrounds — fully residential, well-resourced, and modeled after elite cadet college standards in terms of academic rigor and discipline. Teaching at a Daanish School means working in one of the federal government’s most structured and mission-driven educational environments.
Daanish School Kuri in Islamabad — operating under the Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training’s Daanish Wing — has announced 52 teaching staff positions across 13 subject categories, each carrying the DS-16 pay scale plus one additional pay. All posts are on a 3-year contract, extendable based on satisfactory performance.
Alongside the main teaching advertisement, the Ministry has issued a corrigendum amending the eligibility criteria for three non-teaching posts — Khateeb/Pesh Imam, Khadim/Moazzan, and Qari/Qaria. These corrigendum posts now have updated eligibility and also accept hard copy applications in addition to the online OTS route.
The deadline for both is May 28, 2026. Teaching posts apply through the OTS online. Corrigendum posts have a dual application option. This article covers both fully.
Job Overview — Daanish School Kuri Jobs 2026
Organization: Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training — Daanish Wing
School: Daanish School Kuri, Islamabad
Advertised Under:Advertisement PID(I)9133/25
Section Officer (Daanish): Abdul Kabir Khan Khalil, Room No. 207, 2nd Floor, Block C, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad
Total Teaching Vacancies: 52 posts across 13 subject categories
Teaching Pay Scale: DS-16 + one additional pay (3-year contract, extendable on satisfactory performance)
Gender Distribution: Each subject: 2 Male + 2 Female (equal split across all teaching posts)
Age Limit: Up to 50 years (all teaching posts)
Minimum Qualification: 16 years of education (Master’s / BS / BSc Hons / BA Hons) in a relevant subject from an HEC-recognized institution
Preferred Qualification: M.Ed or B.Ed alongside a subject degree (preferred for all teaching posts)
Testing Body: Open Testing Service (OTS) — ots.org.pk
Application Method: Online via OTS (teaching posts) / OTS online or hard copy (corrigendum posts)
All 52 Teaching Vacancies — Complete List
Each subject category has 4 posts — 2 male and 2 female — at DS-16 with one additional pay. The age limit is up to 50 years for all teaching positions.
📚 Teaching Staff — DS-16 + One Additional Pay (3-Year Contract)
52 Posts | Male & Female | Age: Up to 50
Subject | Posts | Gender Split | Core Qualification |
Mathematics Teacher | 4 | 2M / 2F | 16 yrs education in Mathematics. M.Ed/B. Ed preferred. |
English Teacher | 4 | 2M / 2F | 16 yrs education in English Language, Literature, TEFL, TEIL, or TESOL. M.Ed/B.Ed advantage. |
Urdu Teacher | 4 | 2M / 2F | 16 yrs education in Urdu. Sound grammar, composition, and literary command. M.Ed/B.Ed advantage. |
Chemistry Teacher | 4 | 2M / 2F | 16 yrs education in Chemistry or Biochemistry. M.Ed/B. Ed preferred. Good English communication. |
Physics Teacher | 4 | 2M / 2F | 16 yrs education in Physics. M.Ed/B. Ed preferred. Good English communication. |
Biology Teacher | 4 | 2M / 2F | 16 yrs education in Biology or Biological Sciences. M.Ed/B.Ed advantage. |
Islamiyat Teacher | 4 | 2M / 2F | 16 yrs education in Islamiyat, Islamic Studies, or Shahadat ul Alamia. Arabic preferred. M.Ed/B.Ed advantage. |
Social Studies Teacher | 4 | 2M / 2F | 16 yrs education in History, Social Studies, Pakistan Studies, IR, or Political Science. M.Ed/B. Ed preferred. |
General Science Teacher | 4 | 2M / 2F | 16 yrs education in Biology, Physics, or Chemistry. M.Ed/B.Ed advantage. |
Computer Science Teacher | 4 | 2M / 2F | 16 yrs education in Computer Sciences, MSc Software Engineering, or MCS IT. M.Ed/B. Ed preferred. |
Fine Arts Teacher | 4 | 2M / 2F | 16 yrs education in Fine Arts. Good English communication and strong subject command. |
Geography Teacher | 4 | 2M / 2F | 16 yrs education in Geography. M.Ed/B.Ed advantage. Good English communication. |
Montessori / General Teacher | 4 | 2M / 2F | 16 yrs education (any relevant field). Montessori Training Diploma/Certificate preferred. Good English communication. |
Eligibility Criteria — Subject by Subject
All teaching posts require a minimum of 16 years of education in the relevant subject with at least second division (or 2.50/4.0 CGPA, or 3.50/5.0 CGPA) from an HEC-recognized institution. M.Ed or B.Ed is preferred across all subjects. Here is the specific detail for each category:
📐 Mathematics Teacher
Master’s, BS, BSc Hons, or BA Hons in Mathematics — minimum second division. CGPA: 2.50/4.0 or 3.50/5.0 is acceptable where the CGPA system applies. M.Ed or B.Ed preferred. Good English communication required.
🔤 English Teacher
16 years of education in English Language, English Literature, TEFL, TEIL, or TESOL — minimum second division. Strong grammar, composition, written expression, verbal communication, pronunciation, and literary understanding. M.Ed or B.Ed is an added advantage.
📖 Urdu Teacher
16 years of education in Urdu — minimum second division. Sound knowledge of Urdu grammar, composition, creative writing, and literary genres. Strong Urdu verbal communication required. M.Ed or B.Ed preferred.
⚗️ Chemistry Teacher
16 years of education in Chemistry or Biochemistry — minimum second division. M.Ed or B.Ed preferred. Good English communication required.
🔭 Physics Teacher
16 years of education in Physics — minimum second division. M.Ed or B.Ed preferred. Good English communication required.
🧬 Biology Teacher
16 years of education in Biology or Biological Sciences — minimum second division. M.Ed or B.Ed advantage. Good English communication required.
☪️ Islamiyat Teacher
16 years of education in Islamiyat, Islamic Studies, or Shahadat ul Alamia from Wafaq ul Madaris or Tanzeem ul Madaris — minimum second division. Courses in Islamiyat and Arabic preferred. M.Ed or B.Ed an advantage.
🌍 Social Studies Teacher
16 years of education in History, Social Studies, Pakistan Studies, International Relations, or Political Science — minimum second division. M.Ed or B.Ed preferred. Good English communication required.
🔬 General Science Teacher
16 years of education in Biology, Physics, or Chemistry — minimum second division. Eligible from any of the three science disciplines. M.Ed or B.Ed advantage. Good English communication required.
💻 Computer Science Teacher
16 years of education in Computer Sciences, MSc Software Engineering, or MCS IT — minimum second division. M.Ed or B.Ed preferred. Good English communication required.
🎨 Fine Arts Teacher
16 years of education in Fine Arts — minimum second division. Strong subject command and good English communication required.
🗺️ Geography Teacher
16 years of education in Geography — minimum second division. M.Ed or B.Ed advantage. Good English communication required.
🧒 Montessori / General Teacher
16 years of education in any relevant field — minimum second division. Montessori Training Diploma or Certificate will be given preference. Good English communication required.
Latest Corrigendum — Non-Teaching Posts (Updated Eligibility)
📋 Corrigendum Notice — PID(I)9133/25 | Dated May 13, 2026
The Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training has issued an official corrigendum amending the eligibility criteria for three non-essential/non-teaching posts at Daanish School Kuri, Islamabad. The affected posts and their updated eligibility are as follows:
🕌 Khateeb / Pesh Imam
Updated Eligibility: Candidates from all Wafaqs/Boards and individual degree-awarding institutions whose M.A. Islamic Studies or M.A. Arabic degrees are recognized by HEC will be eligible. Candidates having a Certificate of Qirrat from any HEC-recognized Wafaq/Board or individual degree-awarding institution are also eligible. Hafiz-e-Quran candidates will be preferred.
📿 Khadim / Moazzan
Updated Eligibility: Same as above — recognized M.A. Islamic Studies or M.A. Arabic degree, or Certificate of Qirrat from any HEC-recognized Wafaq/Board or degree-awarding institution. Hafiz-e-Quran will be preferred.
📖 Qari / Qaria
Updated Eligibility: Recognized M.A. Islamic Studies or M.A. Arabic degree, or Certificate of Qirrat from an HEC-recognized Wafaq/Board or institution. Hafiz-e-Quran candidates will be given preference.
Application Method for Corrigendum Posts: Online via OTS at ots.org.pk, and hard copy applications are also acceptable. Hard copies should be sent to: Manager Operations, Office #01, Central Avenue, Bahria Town, Phase VI, Islamabad.
About Daanish Schools — What Makes Them Different
Daanish Schools are one of the Government of Pakistan’s more ambitious education initiatives. Established under the Punjab government initially and later expanded under the federal structure, Daanish Schools are fully residential institutions specifically designed to provide high-quality education to talented students from lower-income backgrounds — a segment that typically has no access to the kind of private school education available to more privileged families.
The model is straightforward but powerful: select talented students through a merit-based process from rural and low-income urban areas, provide them with free residential schooling, quality teachers, and modern facilities, and give them a genuine shot at competitive university admissions. Daanish School Kuri in Islamabad is one of the newer campuses in this network, designed to serve the federal capital region’s underserved communities.
For teachers, the Daanish School environment is meaningfully different from a regular government school posting. The students are selected for ability and motivation. The residential structure means stronger academic continuity. The federal government’s institutional backing means better infrastructure and more consistent resource availability than many provincial government schools. The 3-year contract with extension possibility offers job security, while the DS-16 pay scale plus additional pay is competitive within Pakistan’s teaching sector.
The age limit of up to 50 years for all teaching posts is notably generous. Many school teaching advertisements cap out at 35 or 40 years. The 50-year limit signals that Daanish School Kuri is specifically open to experienced, seasoned teachers — not just early-career candidates. If you are a 45-year-old teacher with 15+ years of classroom experience in your subject, your application is entirely eligible,e and your experience is a genuine strength here.
How to Apply — Teaching Posts via OTS
1. Visit the OTS Website
Go to ots.org.pk — the Open Testing Service’s official portal. OTS manages the application, testing, and shortlisting process for Daanish Wing jobs on behalf of the Ministry of Federal Education. Use a desktop browser for the best experience.
2. Find the Daanish Wing Project Listing
On the OTS portal, look for two separate project listings: one for Daanish Wing Teaching Staff and one for Daanish Wing Non-Teaching Staff (which includes the corrigendum posts). Each is listed as a separate project on OTS. Make sure you click on the correct project for your target post.
3. Select the Correct Subject Category
For teaching posts, OTS displays subject-wise categories. Carefully select the specific subject you are applying for — OTS explicitly advises applicants that category selection is critical. Applying under the wrong subject category means your application will be processed for the wrong post, which may result in disqualification even if your actual qualifications are correct.
4. Complete the OTS Online Application Form
Fill in all required personal details, educational qualifications (with institutions, year of passing, division/CGPA), teaching experience, and contact information. Upload scanned copies of educational certificates, CNIC, domicile, experience certificates, and a recent photograph as required by the OTS application form.
5. Pay the OTS Application Fee (if applicable)
OTS typically charges a processing fee for test registration. The fee amount and payment method (online banking, Easypaisa, bank challan) will be shown during the application process. Complete the payment and retain the payment receipt as proof.
6. Submit and Save Your Application Confirmation
Submit your completed application and save the OTS roll number or confirmation slip. This is your reference document for all subsequent stages — OTS test date, test venue, and final result communication. Apply before May 25, 2026 — do not wait for May 28.
For Corrigendum Posts — Hard Copy Option
📬 Khateeb, Khadim/Moazzan, Qari/Qaria — Hard Copy Application Address
In addition to applying online via OTS, candidates for the three corrigendum posts can also submit hard copy applications to:
Manager Operations, Office #01, Central Avenue, Bahria Town, Phase VI, Islamabad
Include: application form, CV, educational certificates (attested copies), CNIC copy, domicile, and any relevant certificates (Qirrat certificate, Hafiz-e-Quran documentation). Send by courier — do not rely on regular post, given the tight deadline.
Apply Online via OTS Before May 28, 2026
Teaching posts are available at OTS. Corrigendum posts — OTS online OR hard copy to the Bahria Town address.
🌐 ots.org.pk
Apply Now at OTS Portal
📞 Contact Information
👤 Section Officer (Daanish): Abdul Kabir Khan Khalil
📍 Address: Room No. 207, 2nd Floor, Block C, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad
📞 OTS Helpline: 051-111-687-222
📠 Fax: 051-5732751
📧 Email: info@ots.org.pk
💡 7 Practical Tips for Daanish School Kuri Job Applications
- M.Ed or B.Ed is “preferred” — not required — but it is a real scoring advantage. Every single teaching post in this advertisement lists M.Ed or B.Ed as preferred. In an OTS-based merit evaluation, having a teaching qualification alongside your subject degree adds points to your score. If you have completed B.Ed or are enrolled in a B.Ed programme, mention it clearly and upload the certificate. If you do not have it, your application is still valid — but a competing candidate with the same subject degree and B.Ed will typically score higher.
- CGPA clarification — 2.50/4.0 is the minimum, not 2.50/5.0. The eligibility says second division, or 2.50 CGPA out of 4, or 3.50 CGPA out of 5. This means if your university used a 5.0 CGPA scale, you need 3.50 minimum of 3.50, not 2.50. Many candidates misread this and incorrectly believe they qualify. Check your degree transcript carefully for the CGPA scale used by your institution before applying.
- Select the correct OTS subject category — this is the most critical step in the entire process. OTS advertises this specifically on their portal. Teaching jobs are category-specific, and the wrong selection will route your application to the wrong pool. A Chemistry graduate who accidentally selects the “Biology Teacher” category will have their Chemistry credentials evaluated against Biology requirements and will likely be disqualified. Take 60 extra seconds to confirm the category before clicking submit.
- For Islamiyat Teacher applicants from Madaris background, your Shahadat ul Alamia qualifies as 16 years of education. The eligibility specifically includes Shahadat ul Alamia from Wafaq ul Madaris or Tanzeem ul Madaris as an eligible qualification alongside conventional Master’s degrees. If you hold a Wafaq-recognized Shahadat ul Alamia and meet the second division equivalent, you are eligible — this is not a secondary or inferior qualification for this post.
- For corrigendum post applicants — apply both online AND by hard copy to maximize your chances. The corrigendum specifically allows both application routes. There is no rule against submitting via OTS online and also sending a hard copy to the Bahria Town address. Doing both ensures your application is in the system regardless of any technical issue on either route. If there is a portal issue on OTS near the deadline, your hard copy is your safety net.
- English communication is listed as a requirement for almost every post — it will likely be tested. “Good English communication skills” appear in the eligibility for 11 of the 13 teaching subjects. OTS tests for teaching posts typically include a section on English comprehension and communication alongside subject-specific content. Do not treat this as a formality — prepare your English reading comprehension and writing basics before the test date.
- Apply now — the window from May 15 to May 28 is only 13 days. This is an extremely short application window for a federal government teaching job with 52 posts. OTS portals can experience high traffic near deadlines for federal education jobs. Complete your OTS application today or tomorrow. If you have applied through OTS for other jobs before and your profile is already set up, this will take significantly less time than building from scratch.
⚠️ General Terms & Conditions
- All teaching posts are on a 3-year contract, extendable on satisfactory performance.
- Pay scale: DS-16 + one additional pay — applicable across all 13 teaching subject categories
- Age limit: up to 50 years for all teaching posts
- Minimum qualification: 16 years of education in the relevant subject from an HEC-recognized institution, with a minimum second division
- Testing body: Open Testing Service (OTS) — apply at ots.org.pk
- Corrigendum posts also accept hard copy applications at OTS, Bahria Town Phase VI, Islamabad
(FAQ)Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the DS-16 pay scale in terms of actual monthly salary?
DS (Daanish School) is a separate pay scale used specifically for Daanish School staff, distinct from the standard BPS (Basic Pay Scale) used in regular federal and provincial government service. DS-16 with one additional pay is the equivalent of a senior teaching position. Based on Daanish School’s pay scale structures, this translates to an estimated monthly package of approximately PKR 60,000–85,000+, though exact figures depend on the current applicable DS pay scale rates set by the Ministry of Federal Education. The exact salary is confirmed in the appointment letter. Being a federal government institution, this is also supplemented by standard federal benefits where applicable.
2. Is the posting residential — do teachers have to live at the school?
Daanish Schools are residential institutions for students, but the residential requirement for teaching staff varies by position and school policy. Some Daanish Schools provide staff accommodation on campus; others allow staff to commute from nearby areas. For Daanish School Kuri in Islamabad, candidates should clarify the residential or commuter arrangement with the school during the interview stage or through the Ministry’s Section Officer contact. The advertisement does not explicitly state a residential requirement for teaching staff in this cycle.
3. Can a candidate with a 4-year BS degree apply — or is a Master’s degree mandatory?
Yes. The eligibility states “16 years of education,” which includes both a 4-year BS Hons degree and a Master’s degree (2 years after a Bachelor’s), as both equal 16 years of total education. A BS Hons in the relevant subject from an HEC-recognized institution qualifies under the same criteria as a Master’s degree. The key requirement is 16 years of total formal education — not specifically a Master’s label. A 2-year BSc + 2-year MSc also qualifies as 16 years. Your degree transcript confirming the year count is the determining document.
4. Is there a written test before the interview for Daanish School teaching posts?
Yes. OTS-based hiring processes for teaching positions typically include a written test covering subject-specific content, general knowledge, English comprehension, and often teaching methodology or professional aptitude. OTS will communicate the test date, time, and venue to shortlisted applicants through their registered contact details and the OTS portal. After the written test, candidates who pass are called for an interview. Prepare both for the subject test and for a teaching demonstration — Daanish School interviews for teachers often include a model lesson or subject presentation component.
5. What is the difference between the Montessori Teacher and General Teacher post?
Post #13 is listed as “Montessori Teacher / General Teacher” — a single combined category covering early years and primary-level general teaching roles. Candidates with a Montessori Training Diploma or Certificate are preferred for the Montessori-specific aspects of this role. Candidates with a general teaching background at the primary or early years level can also apply as a General Teacher. If you have a Montessori certification, it is your strongest differentiator for this category. If you do not, your 16-year education qualification still makes you eligible — the Montessori certificate is preferred, not mandatory.
Disclaimer
JobHubOnline is an independent job information portal and is not affiliated with the Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training, Daanish School Kuri Islamabad, or the Open Testing Service (OTS). All job details published in this article are sourced from the official Daanish Wing advertisement and corrigendum notice PID(I)9133/25 dated May 2026. Salary estimates are based on publicly available DS pay scale data and may differ from actual compensation. Always verify the latest eligibility, application instructions, and OTS category selection directly at ots.org.pk before applying. JobHubOnline does not charge any fee and is not responsible for hiring decisions or changes after publication.
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