Director General, Pakistan Institute of Education
- Last date
- 27 October 2026
- Posts
- 1
At a glance
Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training is hiring for Director General, Pakistan Institute of Education with 1 post in Islamabad. The post is graded MP-I. Minimum qualification: BS / Master's (16 years) or PhD. Apply by 27 October 2026.
Lead the Pakistan Institute of Education, the federal body for education research, assessment and data, in MP-I for 3 years. A PhD with 7 years' experience or a master's with 9, in social sciences, public policy or data science.
The Director General sets the direction of the Pakistan Institute of Education: national learning assessments, education data systems, research and policy advice to the federal government, and Pakistan's part in international benchmarking.
What the job involves
- Lead the institute's strategic plan, reforms and performance management.
- Oversee research, policy analysis, national assessments and data products.
- Advise the government on education policy, planning and learning outcomes.
- Build partnerships with federal and provincial governments, academia and development partners.
Eligibility
- PhD, or a master's, in Social Sciences, Management, Public Policy, Administrative Sciences, or Numerical/Mathematical Sciences with Data Science.
- 7 years of professional experience with a PhD, or 9 years with a master's.
- Merit (open) quota; post and test in Islamabad. Age up to 62.
Contract for three years initially, extendable on satisfactory performance.
About this recruitment
The Pakistan Institute of Education is a federal institute under the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training.
- Applications go through the National Jobs Portal, the federal government's recruitment site. Only shortlisted candidates are contacted.
How to apply
- Sign in to the National Jobs Portal (njp.gov.pk) or register with your CNIC, and complete your profile: education, experience and documents.
- Open the post and press Login to Apply. Each post is a separate application.
- Submit before the deadline. Government servants apply through proper channel.
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