Higher Education Commission HEC Jobs 2026: The Education Testing Council (ETC) is conducting Undergraduate Studies Admission Test (USAT) for students who intend to seek admission at the undergraduate courses/programmes in Pakistani Universities.
The latest Higher Education Commission HEC Jobs 2026 have been announced by Higher Education Commission HEC through the daily News Newspaper. Candidates with Bachelor, and Master qualifications are eligible to apply for these latest Higher Education Commission HEC Jobs 2026 in Pakistan.
| Summary for Higher Education Commission HEC Jobs 2026 | ||
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| 🗓 Announcement Date | : | 17 May, 2026 |
| 🏤 Organization Name | : | Higher Education Commission HEC |
| 👨🏼💼 Job Type | : | Government jobs |
| 📰 Newspaper | : | The News Jobs |
| 🎓 Education | : | Bachelor |Master |
| 👨🏼💼 Type of Employment | : | Full Time |
| 📍 Jobs Location | : | Islamabad, Pakistan |
| 👨🏼💼 Job Industry | : | Management Jobs |
| 🗓 Expected Last Date: | : | 07 June, 2026 or as per paper ad |
Who can Apply for USAT?
Students who have:
Passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) or equivalent examinations (12 years education).
Appeared in the final HSSC or equivalent examinations and are awaiting the results.
Which USAT Category to Apply for?
USAT is conducted in the following six categories. The students may register in any of the category keeping in view university’s admission requirement and/or their academic streams.
TEST CATEGORY ACADEMIC STREAM / DISCIPLINE
USAT-A Arts & Humanities
USAT-COM Commerce
USAT-CS Computer Science
USAT-E Pre-Engineering
USAT-GS General Science
USAT-M Pre-Medical
Note: After qualifying the respective USAT, the students will be eligible for admission to the relevant undergraduate programmes.
USAT is also valid for one year for award of HEC undergraduate scholarships.
Test Schedule
The registration portal will be accessible for admission from Sunday, May 17, 2026 till June 07, 2026 (2359 hrs.) and test will be conducted on Sunday, July 05, 2026. Any change in test date will be notified through http://hec.gov.pk and http://etc.hec.gov.pk
ETC conducts USAT on quarterly basis in major cities of Pakistan. For next test dates, kindly see the Test Calendar, 2026 on ETC website.
For Universities
Universities will give weightage to the USAT score as per the admission policy while preparing the merit. Students applying for admission to universities (accepting USAT) will submit their ETC Score Card of relevant category for inclusion in the weightage-based merit determining formula.
How to Apply
- Candidates are advised to carefully select the test categories that best matches their subject or area of specialization. Please note that once a test category has been selected, it cannot be changed at a later stage.
- Visit http://onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk for online registration. In case of any difficulty during online registration, please visit https://onlinehelp.hec.gov.pk
- After completion of registration data/information, the candidates need to SUBMIT the application. Only SUBMITTED applications will be considered. Applications in SAVE or INCOMPLETE mode will not be entertained.
- The candidates must get queries/complaints resolved before closure of the web registration portal. Queries/complaints handling beyond the registration deadline is denied by the system due to logistics/security reasons.
- Kindly check your personal details, such as name, CNIC number, cell number etc. before submitting your application. Candidates will not be allowed to sit in the test if there is any difference between CNIC and application data.
- Candidates who have registered or applied using the CNIC of their parents, siblings, relatives, or any other individual are not permitted to sit in the test.
- Fee will be submitted through 1Link/IBill Invoice payment services with the generated consumer number. After depositing the fee through 1Link/IBill Invoice, click on Verify Online Payment on ETC Dashboard.
Terms
- The test fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Applicants will be able to download their Roll Number Slip from http://etc.hec.gov.pk and through their registered Email address a week before the test date.
- Email/SMS will also be sent to the registered applicants about the issuance of their Roll Number Slips. While filling out online application forms, candidates are required to provide their valid email/mobile numbers on which they wish to receive their Roll Number Slips. SMS shall not be sent to the mobile numbers that have been converted from one network to another network. These applicants will get the information through their email.
- A printout of Roll Number Slip and Original CNIC/Passport will be required to enter Test Centre on the Test Day. Under 18 years candidates, who do not have their CNIC, must bring their original B Form along with their original SSC/HSSC certificate with their picture on it.
- The Test will be conducted in major cities. Applicants may select any Test Centre from the list available in the application form. Test Centre will not be changed after registration.
- Important Instructions
Kindly note that mobile phone or electronic devices such as calculating devices, recording devices, communication, or imaging electronic devices are NOT ALLOWED inside the test centre. Moreover, taking, uploading or sharing images of the question book is strictly prohibited and an offence liable to punishment as per the ETC rules.
Last Date for Online Registration
Sunday June 7, 2026
USAT Will be Held on
Sunday July 05, 2026
FAQs – Higher Education Commission HEC Jobs 2026
What is the last date to apply for HEC USAT 2026?
07 June, 2026..
When will the USAT 2026 test be conducted?
Held on Sunday, July 05, 2026.
Who can apply for HEC USAT test?
Students who have completed HSSC (Intermediate) or equivalent 12 years of education, as well as students awaiting final results,can apply for USAT 2026.
What are the available USAT categories?
The available categories are: USAT-A – Arts & Humanities USAT-COM – Commerce USAT-CS – Computer Science USAT-E – Pre-Engineering USAT-GS – General Science USAT-M – Pre-Medical
How can I apply for HEC USAT 2026?
Candidates can apply online through the ETC official portal at: https://etc.hec.gov.pk
Can I change my USAT category after registration?
No, once the test category is selected & submit, it cannot be changed later.
How will I receive my Roll Number Slip?
Candidates can download their Roll Number Slip from ETC website & will also receive it through their registered email address.
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Original Source: https://e.thenews.pk/lahore/17-05-2026/page13
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