Documents Required for OEC Soft Skills Training

Documents Required for OEC Soft Skills Training 2025 (Full Guide)

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The OEC Soft Skills Training 2025 is by the Government of Pakistan. It helps Pakistanis learn the skills that jobs need today. Applicants can study online, pass a small test and download a digital certificate.

This guide tells you all documents you need plus also shows how to prepare them. It also explains common mistakes and gives fixes if you get stuck.

What you need before you start

You need only a few things to make an account on the official portal.

Must have

  • CNIC number
  • Active mobile number for code
  • Active email address for login and help

You will use these on the official site softskills.oec.gov.pk.

Good to have

  • Passport if you plan jobs abroad soon
  • Small profile photo with clear face
  • Notebook to write your username and password

Note: The login uses CNIC and password so write them safely.

Where you will enter your details

When you register, you will see simple fields like First Name, Middle Name, Last Name, and Date of Birth. Fill your real info. Use the same spellings as your CNIC.

You can also learn and track study using the official PakSoftSkills mobile app by OEC with support from ICMPD.

Document checklist (print or save)

Basic

  • CNIC number
  • Mobile number that receives SMS
  • Email address that you can open

Optional but useful

  • NICOP number if you live outside Pakistan
  • Passport copy for your own record
  • One profile photo with plain background

Why these documents matter

  • CNIC proves you are a Pakistani. The system uses it for login and for your certificate record.
  • Mobile gets the OTP code. Without this you cannot verify.
  • Email helps you reset password and get notices.
  • NICOP helps overseas Pakistanis who live outside Pakistan.
  • Photo makes your profile look complete. Some portals ask later.

Step by step: prepare each document right

1) CNIC

  • Check the number on the card.
  • Make sure the card is not expired.
  • Type the number slowly.
  • Do not add spaces.
  • If upload is asked later, take front and back clear photos on a table with light.

2) Mobile number

  • Put a number that you use.
  • Keep the phone near you when you register.
  • If no code arrives, wait one minute. Then tap resend.
  • Turn off Do Not Disturb if you use it.

3) Email

  • Use Gmail or any active email.
  • Log in once before you start.
  • Check Spam if you do not see the mail.
  • Write your password on paper and keep it safe.

4) Passport (optional)

  • Not needed to create the OEC soft skills account.
  • Helpful for job steps later.
  • If you scan it, cover the number when you share with others. Share only on official systems.

5) Profile photo (optional)

  • Stand against a bright wall.
  • Look at the camera.
  • No heavy filters.
  • Save as JPG or PNG.

How to use the documents on the portal

  1. Open the official website → softskills.oec.gov.pk. Tap Register.
  2. Fill your name and date of birth as on CNIC.
  3. Enter CNIC, mobile number, email.
  4. Set a password that you can remember.
  5. Verify with SMS or email code.
  6. Now login with CNIC and password.
  7. Enroll in the course.
  8. Study lessons.
  9. Pass the small test.
  10. Download your digital certificate. It has a code and can be checked online.

You can also study on the PakSoftSkills mobile app.

Sample formats and simple rules

  • CNIC format: 12345-1234567-1
  • Email format: yourname@gmail.com
  • Phone: use local format first. If it fails, try with +92.

Keep file sizes small. Keep photos clear. Use good light.

Common mistakes and quick fixes

Problem: OTP not received
Fix: Check mobile signal. Wait one minute. Tap resend. Check if your number is correct.

Problem: Wrong CNIC
Fix: Check digits again. Use the CNIC on the card. Do not swap 0 and O.

Problem: Email not working
Fix: Try logging into email first in a new tab. Check Spam. Add the portal to safe senders.

Problem: Forgot password
Fix: Tap Forgot Password on the login page. Follow steps.

Problem: Name does not match
Fix: Use the same spellings as CNIC. If CNIC has old spellings then follow that here too.

Special cases

If you live outside Pakistan

  • Use NICOP if you have one.
  • Use a mobile number that can receive SMS.
  • If your Pakistani SIM does not work, use a number you can access for OTP.
  • Email must be active because you will need it later too.

If your CNIC is expired

  • Renew first Then apply.
  • Keep a reminder to update the portal later if you renew during the course.

If you have no email

  • Make a new email which takes five minutes.
  • Write the password on paper.
  • Do not share it with others.

Privacy and safety tips

  • Use only the official OEC site or the official app. Do not give CNIC to random pages.
  • Do not post your CNIC on public groups.
  • Keep your certificate file safe because it has a verification code. Employers can scan or check it online.

What happens after you finish

  • You pass the test.
  • You get a digital certificate.
  • The certificate can be checked online. It shows your name, date and unique ID.
  • Add it to your CV and LinkedIn.
  • Share it only with trusted employers.

Mini troubleshooting map (save this)

  • No OTP → check signal → resend → recheck number
  • Email lost → check Spam → try again → change email if needed
  • Login failed → CNIC format → correct password → use Forgot Password
  • Name mismatch → match CNIC spellings
  • Page not loading → try a new browser → try the app → try again later

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