The Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Company (PHDEC) has opened applications for three Assistant Manager posts, with the recruitment being handled through the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi. The advertisement was published on 8 November 2026, and the closing date for applications is 25 November 2026 at 5:00 pm.

PHDEC is a state-owned enterprise working under the Ministry of Commerce. It supports the development and export of horticulture produce from Pakistan, including fruit, vegetables and related products, and works with growers, exporters and trade bodies to improve quality, packaging and access to overseas markets.

The three posts are offered at CPS-06 on a contract basis. Two of the posts are for Assistant Manager (Agri-Products) and one is for Assistant Manager (IT). The regional allocation is one post for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, one for Sindh and one for Islamabad on open merit.

For the agri-products posts, applicants need 16 years of education in agriculture or horticulture. For the IT post, applicants need 16 years of education in computer science, information technology or software engineering. Applicants for both streams need three years of relevant experience after completing their qualification. The maximum age limit is 35 years.

Applications must be submitted online only through the IBA portal for PHDEC recruitment. The IBA portal lists both posts, with a syllabus and an apply link for each, and records the advertisement date as 8 November 2026 and the closing date as 25 November 2026. Applicants are asked to generate a fee voucher and pay a non-refundable test fee of Rs 1,500 at Meezan Bank branches.

Written tests are scheduled to be held in Karachi, Peshawar, Islamabad, Quetta and Lahore. Candidates should read the advertisement and the syllabus for their post on the IBA portal before applying, so they know the test pattern and the documents required.

PHDEC is recruiting for a small, specialist team, so the competition for the three posts is likely to be close. The agri-products roles will suit candidates with a background in agriculture or horticulture who have worked with crops, produce handling or export supply chains. The IT role will suit candidates with a background in computer science or software engineering who can support the company's systems and digital work.

Applicants should apply well before the deadline rather than leaving it to the final day, and should keep a record of their fee payment and application submission. Only applications made through the official IBA portal will be considered, and candidates should check the portal itself for any update to the schedule or the test arrangements.