The Local Government, Elections and Rural Development Department (LG&RDD) invites applications from eligible candidates for the position of Database Developer. These government jobs are based in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and are offered on a contract basis. Candidates with a domicile of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa/Merged Areas are encouraged to apply online through the Educational Testing and Evaluation Agency (ETEA) website.

Job Overview

Organization	Local Government, Elections and Rural Development Department (LG&RDD)
Job Title	Database Developer
Number of Posts	02
Job Type	Contract
Education Required	BS (4 Years) / Master’s Degree
Experience Required	Minimum 3 Years
Age Limit	Up to 45 Years
Domicile	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa / Merged Areas
Application Deadline	30-11-2026
Application Method	Online (ETEA Website)
Location	Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Available Vacancies

The Local Government, Elections and Rural Development Department is looking to fill the following position:

S.No	Position Title	No. of Posts
1.	Database Developer	02

Eligibility and Qualifications

Candidates applying for the Database Developer position must meet the following criteria:

Education: A Bachelor’s degree (4 Years) in Information Technology, Software Engineering, or Computer Science, or a Master’s degree in Computer Science from a HEC recognized university/institution.
Experience: At least 03 years of relevant experience in database development, IT management, programming, and system optimization.
Skills: Strong expertise in various database management systems, including SQL, PostgreSQL, or NoSQL.
Age Limit: Applicants must be up to 45 years of age at the time of the closing date for applications.
Domicile: Candidates must hold a domicile of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa or Merged Areas.

Last Date to Apply

The last date for the submission of online applications for these LG&RDD jobs is 30th November, 2026.

Important Instructions

Candidates will be provisionally allowed to appear in the ETEA screening test, subject to detailed scrutiny. Ineligible candidates will be disqualified at any stage.
Before applying, candidates must carefully read the detailed Terms of Reference (TORs), qualifications, and experience criteria, which can be downloaded from www.lgkp.gov.pk and the ETEA website.
Appointments are purely on a contract basis under the project policy of the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Services are liable to termination upon project expiry or earlier if performance is unsatisfactory.
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
The screening of candidates will be based on a prescribed test conducted by ETEA.
Applications received after the due date or incomplete applications will not be entertained.
Government/Semi-Government employees must apply through the proper channel.
Experience from Government/Semi-Government/Autonomous Bodies, Donor Funded Projects, and private firms registered with relevant IT Boards/Pakistan Software Export Board and SECP will be acceptable.
No TA/DA will be admissible for the test/interview.
For foreign degrees, equivalent certificates from HEC must be provided.
Errors or omissions in the number of posts are subject to rectification.

How to Apply

Visit the ETEA official website at www.etea.edu.pk to apply for the posts online.
Create a profile on the ETEA website. Before applying or depositing the fee, print an E-Sahulat token from the ETEA website and get your CNIC verified from any NADRA E-Sahulat franchise (Kiosk). Without this verification, you cannot apply.
After successfully submitting the online application, a prescribed online deposit slip will be generated. This slip will contain your token number, Project code, and personal information.
Take a printout of the generated deposit slip and deposit the prescribed non-refundable test fee through OneLink.
After successful fee submission, retain the original deposit slip (candidate copy) with the bank’s desired stamp. Do not share it with anyone else.
Do not send any documents or testimonials to the ETEA office after applying online. Copies of testimonials/documents will be required from candidates who qualify for the screening test, as and when requested by ETEA or the Appointing Authority for scrutiny.
The online application form will be available on www.etea.edu.pk from 10th November, 2026 .
Candidates will be informed via SMS by ETEA to download and print their Roll No. Slips from www.etea.edu.pk . Ensure you do not use a ported/converted mobile number for communication.
Test Date, Time, and Venue will be mentioned on the Roll No. Slip.
No separate call letter will be issued for the screening test; information will be provided through postal/courier means.

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