The Engineering Development Board (EDB), Ministry of Industries & Production, invites online applications for six (06) project positions of Research Assistant (PPS-06) under the initiative titled "Strengthening the Engineering Industry-SEI".
Institutional Context and Advanced Technology Research
As Pakistan advances its National Electric Vehicle Policy (NEVP) and high-technology manufacturing agenda, EDB undertakes vital research studies into renewable energy equipment, battery energy storage, EV component localization, and export industrialization. Research teams compile technical benchmarks to assist industrial investors, policymakers, and engineering academic bodies.
Operational Responsibilities and Technical Scope
The Research Assistant assists senior consultants and sector heads in field surveys, data collection, and technical documentation. Duties include gathering manufacturing production figures from engineering units, tracking EV battery testing standards and safety certifications, synthesizing international technological trends, assisting in preparing industrial policy briefs, maintaining technical databases, and supporting logistics for national stakeholder workshops.
Application Preparation and Document Checklist
Interested young researchers and engineers must compile verified copies of their academic credentials before online submission:
- Updated curriculum vitae detailing academic achievements, research projects, and EV/engineering experience.
- Attested copies of 16-year degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or Economics with transcripts.
- Copy of Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) and provincial domicile.
- Documented experience certificates verifying more than 2 years of professional research or industrial work.
- Official NOC for applicants currently employed in public sector institutions.
Submission Logistics and Dispatch Guidelines
Candidates must apply online via the National Jobs Portal at http://njp.gov.pk within 15 days of publication, on or before 22 October 2026. Full details are available at www.engineeringpakistan.com. Contact: Dy. Manager (HR), EDB, 5-A, Constitution Avenue, Islamabad (051-9207567).