Management positions under the MP (Management Pay) Scales at a federal ministry are a specific category of government appointment that most professionals never encounter โ but for the right candidate, they represent some of the most substantive and well-compensated roles available in Pakistan’s federal public sector. The MP Scales Policy was introduced to attract qualified, experienced professionals to federal ministries at compensation rates closer to market standards than the traditional BPS scale allows.
The Ministry of Commerce, under the Government of Pakistan’s Uraan Pakistan initiative, has announced three MP-III contract management positions: Manager (Textile), Manager Financial Analysis, and Manager (Information Technology). All three roles are based at the Ministry’s offices in the Pak Secretariat, Islamabad.
These are PhD or Master’s-level positions with 3โ5 years of post-qualification professional experience required. The age limit is a generous maximum of 62 years, explicitly signalling that the Ministry is seeking senior professionals โ including potentially retired government officers or experienced private sector specialists โ who can bring genuine sectoral expertise to commerce policy and programme work.
The application involves both an online submission at careers.commerce.gov.pk/recruitment2026 and a physical hard copy package to the Pak Secretariat. Both must reach within 15 days of June 4 โ the deadline is June 20, 2026.
The MP (Management Pay) Scales Policy was introduced by the Establishment Division, Government of Pakistan, to allow federal ministries and divisions to hire qualified professionals at rates that compete with the private sector โ without being constrained by the standard BPS pay structure. MP-III is a senior management grade. Recruitment under the MP Scales Policy follows specific rules regarding contract duration, compensation determination, and performance-based extension. The initial contract is 3 years, extendable for up to 2 additional years on an annual basis subject to satisfactory performance. These are not permanent government posts โ they are structured senior contracts designed to bring expertise into the ministry for specific functional needs.
Ministry:ย Ministry of Commerce, Government of Pakistan
Address:ย ย 5th Floor, Block-A, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad
PID Number:ย PID (I) 9637/25
Contact:ย 051-9201011 (Section Officer HR-I)
Total Posts:ย ย 3 MP-III management positions
Pay Scale:ย ย MP-III (Management Pay Scale)
Contract Duration:ย Initially 3 years โ extendable for up to 2 years annually on satisfactory performance
Age Limit:ย Maximum 62 years โ calculated on application closing date
Policy Basis:ย MP Scales Policy โ Establishment Division O.M. No. 1/3/2022-E-6/E-8 dated 24-05-2021 as amended
TORs Available At:ย www.commerce.gov.pk
Online Application:ย careers.commerce.gov.pk/recruitment2026
Hard Copy Address:ย Section Officer (HR-I), Ministry of Commerce, 5th Floor, Block-A, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad
Age: Max 62 | Location: Islamabad
Note: Experience in government textile policies and programmes is specifically required โ not just industry experience. This distinguishes the ideal candidate: someone who has worked at the intersection of industry and government policy, not purely in commercial textile operations.
Age: Max 62 | Location: Islamabad
Note: Professional accounting qualifications (CA, ACCA, CMA/ICMA) alongside relevant experience are explicitly listed as qualifying credentials โ giving professionally qualified accountants and finance specialists a direct eligibility pathway without necessarily needing a conventional Master’s degree title.
Age: Max 62 | Location: Islamabad
Note: Review the full TOR at commerce.gov.pk for this role. In a Ministry of Commerce context, the IT Manager role likely involves overseeing the ministry’s digital systems, trade-related data platforms, and internal IT governance โ rather than software development work. Candidates with experience in government IT management or digital trade infrastructure will have a stronger profile than purely technical developers.
Before applying, visit www.commerce.gov.pk and download the full Job Description/Terms of Reference (TOR) for your target post. The TOR contains the complete scope of responsibilities, deliverables, and competencies expected from the role โ which goes beyond the qualification and age table in the advertisement. Understanding the TOR ensures your application and CV are correctly positioned for the role.
Complete and submit the online application form at careers.commerce.gov.pk/recruitment2026. Fill in all required fields: personal information, academic qualifications (degree title, institution, year, CGPA), professional qualifications (CA/ACCA/CMA as applicable), and detailed work experience. After submission, print the completed online application form โ you will need to send this printout with your hard copy package.
Assemble the following for the hard copy package: attested photocopy of CNIC, detailed CV (covering education, professional qualifications, work experience, publications if applicable, and personal profile), and a printout of your online application form. Government servants must also include their NOC from their present employer.
Send your complete hard copy package by courier or registered mail to: Section Officer (HR-I), Ministry of Commerce, 5th Floor, Block-A, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad. The hard copy must reach the office within 15 days of June 4 โ deadline June 20. Dispatch at least 4โ5 days before June 20 for courier delivery. Write your name and the post applied for clearly on the envelope.
Both submissions required. TORs at commerce.gov.pk.
๐ careers.commerce.gov.pk/recruitment2026
๐ฎ Section Officer (HR-I), Ministry of Commerce, 5th Floor, Block-A, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad
๐ 051-9201011
Apply Online at MoC Portal
๐ TORs: www.commerce.gov.pk
๐ Online Application: careers.commerce.gov.pk/recruitment2026
๐ Tel: 051-9201011
๐ฎ Hard Copy To: Section Officer (HR-I), Ministry of Commerce, 5th Floor, Block-A, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad
