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.
Contract Period: 3 Years (Extendable)
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.
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)
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.
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. |
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:
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:
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.
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 and your experience is a genuine strength here.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
📬 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.
Teaching posts are available at OTS. Corrigendum posts — OTS online OR hard copy to Bahria Town address.
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📞 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
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