The National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW), a statutory autonomous body established under the NCSW Act 2012 by the Government of Pakistan, is inviting online applications through Elite Testing Services (ETS) for 12 regular sanctioned positions of Assistant Chief (BPS-18) based in Islamabad.
Role Overview and Policy Research Mandate
The Assistant Chief (BPS-18) conducts policy research, legislative reviews, and empirical monitoring of laws affecting women in Pakistan. Key responsibilities include tracking implementation of national and international women empowerment instruments, compiling annual status reports on gender equality, assessing socio-legal barriers, collaborating with provincial commissions, and drafting recommendations on law reforms.
Candidate Profile and Eligibility Nuances
Candidates must hold a Master degree in Social Sciences, Management Sciences, Economics, Business Administration, or an LLB degree with 5 to 7 years of professional experience, including 2 years dedicated to research, monitoring, or gender development. The national quota distribution encompasses Open Merit (1), Open Merit Female (1), Punjab (3), Sindh (2), KPK (2), Balochistan (1), Gilgit-Baltistan (1), and AJK (1). Age requirement is 28 to 40 years.
Nature of Appointment and Terms
These positions are regular civil appointments under the National Commission on the Status of Women service structure in Basic Pay Scale 18, offering standard federal pay scales, allowances, and pension entitlements.
How to Apply
Candidates must register and submit online applications through the Elite Testing Services website at https://elite.org.pk on or before October 12, 2026.
Important Instructions
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for written screening tests conducted by ETS followed by departmental interviews. In-service government personnel must produce departmental NOC. No TA/DA is admissible.