Election Commission of Pakistan ECP Jobs 2026 Online Apply
Election Commission of Pakistan has announced new ECP Jobs 2026, on 13 December 2025, through a latest advertisement published in Daily Express newspaper. The recruitment is for a senior post on contract basis for two years under the ECP Secretariat. Both male and female candidates from all over Pakistan are eligible to apply if they meet the required criteria.
Applications will be received only through the ECP Online Recruitment System at jobs.ecp.gov.pk within the given closing date. The post is for BS‑20 Additional Director General (Research & Development Centre) on open merit, with one vacancy and an age limit of 45 years including admissible relaxation under federal rules.
In the online form, candidates will enter personal data, education, and experience, then submit the application without sending any hard copies at this stage. Shortlisted applicants will later provide attested documents and appear in test or interview, for which no TA/DA will be given.
All details, updates, and instructions will remain available on the ECP job portal.
Election Commission of Pakistan ECP Jobs 2026 Advertisement Details
The ECP advertisement invites applications on prescribed proforma for one post of Additional Director General (Research & Development Centre) BS‑20 on a two‑year contract, with the place of posting anywhere in Pakistan and recruitment to be processed only through the online system.
It also lists age relaxation rules, conditions for government employees, document requirements for shortlisted candidates, and the authority’s right to cancel the recruitment process without assigning any reason.
Vacancies
| Post Name | Additional Director General (Research & Development Centre) |
| Pay Scale | BPS-20 |
| No. of Posts | 01 |
| Domicile | Merit |
| Age limit | 45 years with admissible relaxation |
| Place of Posting | Liable to serve anywhere in Pakistan |
This is a senior research and management role within the ECP setup, reporting to higher management at the Secretariat.
Eligibility criteria
- Pakistani nationality with valid CNIC and domicile.
- M.Phil degree in Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Political Science, International Relations, Sociology, Mass Communication or a closely related field from an HEC recognised university.
- PhD in the relevant subject will be considered an added advantage.
- At least 15 years post‑qualification experience in a relevant field such as research, policy analysis, governance, statistics, development or management at national or international level.
- Adequate number of quality research publications to the candidate’s credit, preferably in recognised journals or reputed policy platforms.
- Maximum age 45 years on closing date; upper‑age relaxation allowed as per Initial Appointment to Civil Posts (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit) Rules, 1993.
- Employees of government, semi‑government or autonomous bodies must apply through proper channel and present NOC at interview stage.
How to apply
- Visit the ECP Online Recruitment System at jobs.ecp.gov.pk and open the relevant job ad.
- Create an account or log in with your CNIC and email address.
- Fill in the online application form with personal details, academic record, professional experience and research work.
- Upload clear scanned copies of CNIC, recent passport size photograph and educational certificates, as required in the portal.
- Submit the application before the closing date shown on the portal; late or incomplete forms will not be accepted.
- Do not send any documents by post at this stage; attested copies will be required only from shortlisted candidates when asked by ECP.
Salary and Benefits
- Pay will be in Basic Pay Scale BS‑20 with all admissible federal government allowances as per rules.
- Selected candidate will work at senior level in a national constitutional body and get exposure to high‑impact electoral research and policy work.
Contact info
- ECP Online Recruitment System: jobs.ecp.gov.pk.
- For queries and technical help, candidates can use the contact options provided on the portal or approach ECP Secretariat, Islamabad, during office hours, referring to the published advertisement number.
FAQs of ECP Jobs 2026
Who can apply for ECP job?
Any Pakistani male or female who meets the education, experience and age conditions and applies through the online system can compete on merit.
Is age relaxation available?
Yes, relaxation in upper age is allowed under the federal age relaxation rules for initial appointments, subject to documented proof.
Are hard copies needed with the online form?
No, only shortlisted candidates will later submit attested documents and CV when ECP asks for them.
Will TA/DA be given for test or interview?
No TA/DA is admissible for appearing in test or interview.
Can government employees apply?
Yes, but they must apply through proper channel and bring NOC from their department at the time of interview.
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