Chief Statistician (Chief Executive Officer)

About the role

Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) is the prime official agency responsible for collection, compilation and dissemination of reliable and timely statistical information. The Bureau is seeking a qualified, energetic and experienced individual to serve as Chief Statistician, who will also act as the Chief Executive Officer of the Bureau.

The Chief Statistician will perform, inter alia, the following functions:

• Decide the manner in which data for statistical purposes are collected, transmitted, processed, compiled and published.

• Supervise the taking of census throughout Pakistan through Provincial Census Commissioners and assign necessary tasks to them.

• Appraise the quality of all statistics at the national level.

• Ensure coordination with other statistical agencies, authorities and bodies.

• Promote, develop and maintain a strong analytical and research capacity within the Bureau.

• Prepare annual work plans, five-year work plans, progress reports and budgets for the Bureau.

• Develop national statistical standards and promote standardization of concepts and definitions conforming to international standards and ensure their observance by government departments.

Complete job descriptions and functions are available at www.pc.gov.pk and www.pbs.gov.pk.

Posts and vacancies

• Chief Statistician — 1 position

• Term of appointment: five (05) years; eligible for re-appointment through a competitive process subject to satisfactory performance.

• Salary: Special Professional Pay Scale-II.

• The individual will cease to hold the post on completion of term or on attaining the age of sixty-five (65) years, whichever is earlier.

Eligibility

• Qualifications: Masters or an advanced university degree, preferably Ph.D., in a relevant subject such as Statistics or Economics from a university recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).

• Experience: Minimum 20 years' experience with at least 5 years in a senior management position in organizations of significant size and importance.

• Technical skills: Demonstrated technical knowledge of statistics; experience managing large databases, national statistical surveys, compiling and analyzing National Income Accounts and economic statistics; proven leadership and research record on national and international social and economic issues; ability to analyze computer-based data and use advanced computer software.

• Age: Maximum 60 years on the closing date of applications.

• Those already in Government service should apply through proper channel.

How to apply

Submit an application on the prescribed format available at www.pc.gov.pk and www.pbs.gov.pk. Send the application along with a CV, testimonials, and details of additional qualifications and experience by post to:

Joint Secretary (PBS)
Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives
Room No. 218, 2nd Floor, P-Block
Pak Secretariat
Islamabad

Applications must be received within 15 days from the date of publication of this advertisement. Telephone: +92(51) 9204215.

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. No TA/DA will be admissible. PBS reserves the right not to fill the post or to withhold appointment against the advertised post.

Important dates

• Publication date: 2026-10-11

• Closing date / application deadline: 2026-10-26