KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has launched the Sindh Job Portal (SJP), a fully digital system aimed at ensuring transparency and efficiency in government hiring.
The initiative reflects Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto’s vision of employment opportunities for all, under the slogan “Benazir Aaie hae – Rozgar laie hae” (Benazir has come – she has brought employment).
Speaking at the launch event, CM Murad Shah said the provincial government has expanded testing options to make the recruitment process more transparent and technology-based. “If a candidate fails, they can retake the test multiple times. The Sindh government will bear the cost of the first attempt,” he announced.
He shared that around 326,000 candidates have passed the recruitment test so far. From now on, tests will be held every month, and results will be available immediately.
All candidate documents, including matriculation certificates, CNICs, and domiciles, will be uploaded to the IB portal to create a central database of qualified applicants. “Once a candidate passes, they can directly apply for government jobs,” the CM added.
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Murad Shah explained that the Sindh Job Portal connects job-seeking youth with government departments. “This platform links both sides—those offering jobs and those looking for them,” he said. Departments will upload their job requirements, and the system will automatically update as new vacancies open.
He gave an example: “If the Education Department decides to hire 100 junior clerks, the Finance Department will immediately review and approve the budget before job postings go live.” Previously, jobs were often announced without financial clearance, causing delays. “Now, the entire process—from approval to advertisement—will be online,” he said.
The Information Department will publish job ads simultaneously in newspapers and on the portal to ensure equal access. Murad Shah said this integrated approach will make recruitment faster, fairer, and more transparent for Sindh’s youth.
Developed by the Science and Information Technology Department and Sukkur IBA University, the Sindh Job Portal covers all job grades and offers an end-to-end online recruitment system—from application to appointment. Initially designed for Grades 5 to 15, it now serves all levels of government hiring.
The Screening Test Initiative, a joint project with Sukkur IBA University, conducts tests at Matriculation, Intermediate, and Graduation levels. More than 326,000 applicants have passed these tests between 2023 and 2025, allowing them to apply directly for government positions through the portal. The system has reduced the recruitment time from one year to just one month.
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Key features of the SJP include AI-based job matching, voice-enabled job searches in Urdu and English, and multilingual access in Urdu, Sindhi, and English.
The system prevents duplicate employment and connects with the Health Department and Sindh Police Special Branch for medical and character verification. Candidates receive updates via SMS, email, and portal notifications.
Registration is simple and secure: applicants can sign up with their CNIC and mobile number, verify through a one-time password, and link their data with the STS portal. Departments can post jobs, shortlist candidates, and issue appointment letters—all online.
With the launch of SJP, Sindh has become the first province in Pakistan to introduce a fully digital, transparent, and integrated recruitment system. The CM said this reflects the government’s commitment to good governance and merit-based employment.
CM’s Special Assistant Ali Rashid praised the system’s time-saving benefits, while Chief Secretary Asif Hyder Shah called it a major step toward merit-based hiring. Sukkur IBA University Vice Chancellor also commended the portal as Pakistan’s first and most advanced recruitment system for both candidates and government departments.
