# PIDCL test 2026: HEC extends application deadline to 1 November, ETC portal reopened

Source: Searchable (https://searchable.pk/news/education/pidcl-test-2026-hec-extends-application-deadline-to-1-november-etc-portal)
Type: News article
Author: Searchable Editorial
Published: 27 Oct 2026
Updated: 27 Oct 2026
Retrieved: 27 Oct 2026

> Missed the 19 October cut-off for Pakistan Infrastructure Development Company jobs? HEC's Education Testing Council has reopened registration until Sunday, 1 November.

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has extended the last date to apply for the **PIDCL test 2026** to **Sunday, 1 November 2026**. Its Education Testing Council (ETC) reopened the online registration portal on Monday, 26 October, ProPakistani reported. The earlier deadline was 19 October.

The test is for jobs at Pakistan Infrastructure Development Company Limited (PIDCL), a government-owned company that has advertised posts in professional and administrative fields.

## Key dates

| | Date |
|---|---|
| Original last date | 19 October 2026 |
| Portal reopened | 26 October 2026 |
| New last date | 1 November 2026 |

## How to apply

1. Go to the ETC portal at [etc.hec.gov.pk](https://etc.hec.gov.pk) and create an account or log in.
2. Choose the PIDCL recruitment test and the post you want.
3. Fill in your education and experience exactly as on your degrees and certificates.
4. Upload the documents the advertisement asks for and pay the test fee shown on the portal.
5. Submit before 1 November and keep a copy of your application form and fee receipt.

## Before you apply

- **Read the advertisement and any corrigendum.** Each post has its own qualification and experience requirements, and the extension changes only the deadline.
- **Check your age on the closing date.** Use our [age calculator](/tools/government/age-calculator) to work out your exact age on 1 November against the post's limit.
- **Do not wait for the last day.** Government portals slow down near deadlines.

Looking for more government vacancies? See our [Islamabad Police jobs 2026 guide](/guides/government/islamabad-police-jobs) and the [KPPSC PMS written exam schedule](/news/education/kppsc-pms-written-exam-schedule-and-result).

## Frequently asked questions

**What is the last date for the PIDCL test 2026?**

HEC has extended the PIDCL recruitment test application deadline to Sunday, 1 November 2026. The original date was 19 October.

**Where do I apply for the PIDCL test?**

On HEC's Education Testing Council portal at etc.hec.gov.pk.

## Sources

- HEC Extends Application Deadline for PIDCL Test 2026 (ProPakistani): https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/27/hec-extends-application-deadline-for-pidcl-test-2026/
- HEC Education Testing Council portal (Higher Education Commission): https://etc.hec.gov.pk

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