Chairman (Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) MP-I

About the role

The Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as Chairman to head the Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR), Islamabad. The post requires strong leadership, communication and management skills. A full job description and the application form are available at www.most.gov.pk.

Posts and vacancies

• Chairman — 1 post

• Place of duty: Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR), Islamabad

• Pay & Allowances: Salary package for MP-I Scale as determined by the Finance Division

• Tenure: 03 years contract

Eligibility

• Qualifications:

- Ph.D. degree in Natural/Applied Sciences with 07 years of post-qualification experience in research, development and scientific work; or - Master’s degree in Natural/Applied Sciences with 09 years of post-qualification experience in research, development and scientific work.

• Experience in administration and financial management at senior level will be preferred.

• Nationality: Pakistani.

• Age: Maximum 62 years on the closing date of the advertisement.

• Domicile: Merit.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted on the prescribed proforma available at www.most.gov.pk. Applications addressed to Section Officer (Org-I), Ministry of Science and Technology should include:

• Completed application form/proforma

• CV / biodata

• 02 recent passport-size photographs

• Copy of CNIC

• Copies of credentials

Applications should reach Section Officer (Org-I), Ministry of Science and Technology, Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad. Serving government officers should apply through proper channel. Phone: 051-9206485.

No TA/DA will be admissible for candidates called for interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview by the Selection Board. In case of selection, terms and conditions will be decided as per Finance Division instructions referenced in the advertisement. The Ministry reserves the right to cancel or postpone the recruitment process.

Important dates

• Publication date: 2026-10-12

• Closing date / Applications must reach by: 2026-10-27 (within 15 days of publication)