About the role
The Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR), under the Ministry of Science & Technology, invites applications from Pakistani nationals for Legal Consultant positions. Advertisement No. 02/2026 covers two posts, with postings in Karachi and Peshawar.
Appointment will be purely on a contract basis, initially for 12 months, extendable subject to satisfactory performance. The consultant will receive a negotiable lump-sum package.
Posts and vacancies
| Post | Vacancies | Place of posting | Maximum age |
|---|
| Legal Consultant | 2 | Karachi / Peshawar | 60 years |
Eligibility
Applicants must hold at least an LLB degree and have a minimum of 25 years of experience, including High Court and Supreme Court experience in civil, taxation, corporate, company and banking law.
Candidates with adequate experience as a legal consultant, adviser or counsel in public-sector organizations or reputable private-sector organizations will receive preference. Higher qualifications and an excellent academic record will also be preferred. Candidates with any third division will not be considered.
PCSIR is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants already in government service must apply through the proper channel.
How to apply
Download the application form from the PCSIR website at www.pcsir.gov.pk. Use a separate application form when applying for more than one position.
Send the duly completed, computer-prepared application form with a CV in a sealed envelope to:
Director (Establishment)
PCSIR Head Office, 1-Constitution Avenue
Sector G-5/2, Islamabad
Write the name of the post on the top-right corner of the envelope. Applications must reach the office within 15 days of publication. Incomplete or irrelevant applications and applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
For contact: 051-9225395-99, extension 246, or 051-9217639.
Selection will be strictly on merit. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a test/interview, and no TA/DA will be paid. PCSIR recruitment rules and regulations will apply. The Council reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts, or postpone or stop recruitment at any stage without assigning a reason.
Important dates
The application deadline is 20 November 2026, calculated from the requirement to apply within 15 days of publication on 5 November 2026.
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