42 Positions - Narcotics Control Wing (Key Punch Operator, Accounts Assistant & More)

About the Organization

The Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control Department, Government of Sindh, is a principal regulatory and law enforcement arm of the provincial government. The department is mandated with efficient tax collection, administration of state excises, and robust narcotics control measures across the province. Through its dedicated Narcotics Control Wing, the department enforces statutory regulations, ensures public safety, and modernizes administrative infrastructure to foster transparency and high performance in governance.

Job Summary

• Organization: Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control Department, Government of Sindh
• Hiring Sector: Narcotics Control Wing (Uniformed & Executive Staff)
• Source: Daily Jang Newspaper (May 23, 2026)
• Job Type: Government / Public Sector (Permanent appointments under Sindh Civil Servants Act 1973)
• Domicile Allocation: Province of Sindh (Strict Rural/Urban Quotas applicable)
• Total Vacancies: 42 Positions
• Application Window: Within thirty (30) days of the publication of this advertisement (Deadline: June 22, 2026)

Available Positions, Quotas & Criteria

1. Key Punch Operator (BPS-14)

• Total Vacancies: 09 Posts
• Rural Quota (60%): 05 Posts
• Urban Quota (40%): 04 Posts
• Women Quota (15%): Applicable within allocations
• Age Limit: 21 – 28 years
• Minimum Qualifications & Criteria: * Diploma in Computer Science along with Intermediate qualification from a recognized Board of Secondary Education (at least 2nd Division).
• Must possess an Aptitude with a typing speed of 8000 KPDH (Key Depressions Per Hour) in key entry/data verification.

2. Computer Operator (BPS-12)

• Total Vacancies: 01 Post
• Rural Quota (60%): 01 Post
• Urban Quota (40%): 00 Posts
• Age Limit: 21 – 28 years
• Minimum Qualifications & Criteria: * Diploma in Associate Engineering (DAE) in Computer/IT from Sindh Board of Technical Education (SBTE) or a recognized institute, OR Intermediate qualification from a recognized Board of Secondary Education along with a minimum 06-month MS Office course from a recognized institute.
• Must possess a minimum typing speed of 40 words per minute (WPM).

3. Accounts Assistant (BPS-11)

• Total Vacancies: 23 Posts
• Rural Quota (60%): 14 Posts
• Urban Quota (40%): 09 Posts
• Women Quota (15%): Applicable within allocations
• Differently-Abled (Disabled) Quota: 5%
• Minorities Quota: 5%
• Age Limit: 21 – 28 years
• Minimum Qualifications & Criteria: * B.Com / BBA / Graduate degree from an HEC-recognized university (at least 2nd Division).
• Minimum one (1) year of relevant practical experience in the finance or accounts field.

4. Lady Excise Constable (BPS-07)

• Total Vacancies: 09 Posts
• Rural Quota (60%): 05 Posts
• Urban Quota (40%): 04 Posts
• Age Limit: 18 – 28 years
• Minimum Qualifications & Criteria: 1. Education: Matriculation or equivalent qualification from a recognized Board of Secondary Education (at least C-Grade/2nd Division).
• 2. Physical Standards: Height must be a minimum of 5 feet 2 inches (5'-2").
• 3. Physical Endurance Test: Must successfully complete a running test of 800 meters within 14 minutes.

Terms of Reference (ToRs) & Instructions (1 to 12)

Applicants must carefully read, understand, and comply with the following twelve (12) statutory terms, rules, and conditions governing this recruitment cycle:

1. Mandatory Qualifications Match: Applicants who strictly fulfill the listed educational qualifications, physical standards, and age brackets are eligible to apply for these positions.
2. Mandatory Online Route via STS: Applications must be submitted exclusively online through the official portal of SIBA Testing Services (STS), IBA Sukkur at https://apply.sts.net.pk.
3. Age Relaxation Policy: Relaxation in the upper age limit will be granted strictly in accordance with the prevailing rules, regulations, policies, and relaxation guidelines issued by the Government of Sindh and coordinated through the Services, General Administration & Coordination Department (SGA&CD).
4. Initial Posting Rules: Initial selections and appointments will be strictly bounded by the rules, policies, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the Government of Sindh regarding district/regional placement distribution.
5. Multi-Stage Physical and Practical Testing: Eligible candidates for respective technical and uniformed positions will be subjected to professional skill tests (typing tests, data entry evaluations), physical measurement checkups, and physical fitness endurance assessments executed by departmental screening committees/physical evaluation boards before processing further.
6. No Objection Certificate (NOC) for Government Employees: Candidates currently working in public sectors, autonomous bodies, or government departments must apply through the proper channel and obtain a formal No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their parent department, which must be produced before the departmental selection board during physical/oral examinations.
7. Statutory Framework: The entire appointment, recruitment, and service structures are governed strictly under the provisions of the Sindh Civil Servants Act 1973 and the statutory rules framed underneath it, as amended from time to time.
8. Merit-Based Shortlisting: Only fully verified and shortlisted candidates, determined strictly on the basis of relative merit scores, verified quotas, and screening test performance indices, will be uploaded onto the portal schedule and called for final structural interviews.
9. Vacancy Adjustments: The Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control Department retains the absolute administrative right to increase, decrease, or freeze the total number of advertised vacancies at any stage of the recruitment process without notifying individual applicants.
10. Amendment and Cancellation Powers: The department reserves absolute executive rights to modify, amend, correct clerical errors in, or completely cancel this advertisement or any part of the recruitment process at any given stage without assigning any rationale.
11. Rectification of Deficiencies: If any procedural error, illegal entry, omission, or false document declaration is discovered at any point during or after the hiring cycle, the department holds the legal right to cancel the candidate's selection instantly and initiate standard legal rectification.
12. No Travel Reimbursement: No TA/DA (Travel Allowance / Daily Allowance) shall be paid or admissible to any applicant appearing for written skills assessments, typing tests, physical endurance trials, or formal selection board interviews.

How to Apply

1. Visit the STS Portal: Go directly to the official recruitment portal of IBA Sukkur SIBA Testing Services at https://apply.sts.net.pk.
2. Account Creation & Profile Update: Register your account using your CNIC, log in, and complete your candidate profile by filling in your educational details, upload a recent passport-sized photograph, your Sindh Domicile, and your Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC-Form D).
3. Select the Job & Apply: Navigate to the "Active Projects" section, locate the Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control Department announcement, select your desired designation, and click apply.
4. Download and Pay Bank Challan: Print out the automatically generated system challan. Deposit the specified screening test fee at the designated bank branch mentioned on the challan.

Final Submission: After paying the fee, upload the scanned copy of the paid bank challan to your online profile to complete the application process. Ensure your digital application is fully locked on or before June 22, 2026.

Expert Advice for Applicants

1. Upload Clean Scans of Your Paid Challan: Since the STS portal processes applications semi-automatically, uploading an unreadable, blurry, or poorly cropped photograph of your paid bank challan can lead to immediate technical rejection. Use a dedicated document scanner app to capture clear edges and transaction numbers.
2. Prioritize Typing Accuracy Over Speed Initially: For the Key Punch Operator and Computer Operator tracks, the typing test evaluates net speed (which penalizes errors heavily). Practice daily on desktop setups using software that flags mistakes, keeping your accuracy above 95% while trying to cross the 40 WPM / 8000 KPDH thresholds.
3. Pace Your Running Strategy (Lady Constables): An 800-meter dash within 14 minutes requires aerobic stamina rather than short bursts of speed. Use your preparation window to practice steady-state jogging so you can maintain a consistent stride on evaluation day without running out of breath early.