Draftsman (BPS-14)

Metropolitan Corporation; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

The Metropolitan Corporation invites applications for the post of Draftsman (BPS-14) to support the Directorate of Municipal Services and Spatial Planning. The incumbent is a technical specialist responsible for preparing, modifying, and archiving engineering drawings, layout plans, and land-use maps essential for urban infrastructure development, building control, and municipal asset management.

Daily workflow involves field data translation into AutoCAD Civil 3D drawings and tracing for road,

Qualifications

• Proficiency in creating and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Fundamental surveying concepts and field-to-drawing translation.
• Knowledge of GIS layers and spatial data management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, modify, and archive engineering drawings and layout plans.
• Maintain the Drawing Register and GIS layer repository.
• Issue certified print copies for tender documents and court cases.
• Verify building plan submissions against zoning bylaws (setbacks, FAR, parking).

Skills

Engineering drawing

Surveying basics

GIS knowledge

Education

DAE (Civil/Architecture)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

The Metropolitan Corporation invites applications for the post of Draftsman (BPS-14) to support the Directorate of Municipal Services and Spatial Planning. The incumbent serves as a technical specialist responsible for preparing, modifying, and archiving engineering drawings, layout plans, and land-use maps essential for urban infrastructure development, building control, and municipal asset management. This role bridges field survey data and design execution, ensuring all graphical submissions comply with the Punjab Development of Cities Act, Building Regulations 2018, and approved town planning schemes. Daily workflow involves receiving field measurement books and total station data from Surveyors, translating them into AutoCAD Civil 3D or manual drawings on tracing film for road cross-sections, water supply networks, sewerage layouts, and park landscaping. The Draftsman maintains the Drawing Register and GIS layer repository, issues certified print copies for tender documents and court cases, and verifies building plan submissions against zoning bylaws (setbacks, FAR, parking standards). Career progression follows the Civil Service Rules: promotion to Senior Draftsman (BPS-16) after 5 years service and passing the departmental proficiency test, with further avenues to Sub-Divisional Officer (Technical) cadre.

Selection follows the Category A Written Screening Examination cadre. Candidates sit a 100-mark MCQ paper (100 questions, 90 minutes) covering Engineering Drawing, AutoCAD commands, Building Bylaws, Surveying basics, Mathematics, and General Knowledge. The top 5 candidates per vacancy are shortlisted for document verification of DAE (Civil/Architecture) and experience certificates. Final merit is determined by the Departmental Selection Committee interview (30 marks) assessing practical drawing interpretation, software proficiency, and situational judgment. Aggregate written + interview marks decide final appointment.