Director General (MP-I), Pakistan Institute of Education

About This Job

The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training has opened one contract position for Director General of the Pakistan Institute of Education (PIE), listed on the National Jobs Portal on 13 October 2026 at the MP-I management pay scale. PIE is the federal body that handles education research, policy analysis, national learning assessments and education data systems, and the Director General sits at the top of the Institute, setting its strategic direction and steering its reform agenda. The person appointed will lead the design and rollout of the Institute's strategic plans, policies, systems and institutional reforms, oversee its research, assessments and knowledge products, advise the federal government on education policy, sector planning and learning outcomes, and represent PIE at national and international forums. The role also covers building partnerships with federal and provincial governments, academia, development partners, civil society and the private sector, and making sure governance, resources and performance are managed transparently and in line with the law. The appointment is for an initial three years, extendable on satisfactory performance, and the post is based in Islamabad.

Candidates need either a PhD or a Master's degree from a recognised national or international university in social sciences, management, public policy, administrative sciences, or numerical and mathematical sciences with data science. The experience requirement depends on the highest degree held: PhD holders need at least seven years of professional experience, while candidates with a Master's degree need nine years. The upper age limit is 62 years. The post is filled on open merit rather than a provincial domicile quota, and both men and women may apply. The ministry has also published the performance targets the Director General will be measured against. These include effective delivery of PIE's strategic plan, institutional reforms and performance-management framework; high-quality, policy-relevant research that is actually used in decision-making; stronger education data systems and national assessments; timely, credible advice to the ministry on policy and reform; working collaboration with federal, provincial and regional governments and other partners; stronger participation in international benchmarking; and sound governance, financial and human-resource management. Applicants should be ready to show a record that matches these expectations.

Applications are submitted online through the National Jobs Portal. Applicants log in or register with a PAK-ID verified account, open the Director General listing and complete the online application before the deadline of 27 October 2026. The portal names Islamabad as the test city for this recruitment, and no application fee is mentioned in the listing. Queries can be sent to the ministry at dea.edu@mofept.gov.pk or made by phone on 051-9201717. Senior education researchers, policy specialists and institutional leaders who meet the degree and experience thresholds should update their CVs and supporting documents now and submit their applications well before the closing date rather than waiting for the final days.

Job Information

Commission / Board

NJP

Place of posting

Islamabad

City

Islamabad

Postal Code

44000

Domicile

All Punjab Basis

Age (Male)

18–62 years

Age (Female)

18–62 years

Salary / BPS

MP-I (Management Pay Scale)

Contract duration

Initial period of three (03) years, extendable subject to satisfactory performance

Advt. date

13 October 2026

Last date

27 October 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: Ph.D in Social Sciences/Management/Public Policy/ Administrative Sciences or Numerical / Mathematical Sciences with Data Science from a recognized national/international university OR Master’s degree in Social Sciences/Management/Public Policy/ Administrative Sciences or Numerical / Mathematical Sciences with Data Science from a recognized national/international university.
• Experience: 07 years professional experience for candidates with a Ph.D or 09 years professional experience for candidates with a Master’s degree.

Posts Breakdown

Test / Selection Process

Important Dates

1. Advertisement Published13 October 2026
2. Last Date to Apply27 October 2026

How to Apply

1. Visit the National Jobs Portal at njp.gov.pk and log in to (or sign up for) a PAK-ID verified account.
2. Open the Director General (MP-I), Pakistan Institute of Education listing and click "Login to Apply".
3. Complete the online application form and submit it before the closing date of 27 Oct 2026.

Additional Details

Job Duties

Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction for the Institute in alignment with national education priorities and emerging global trends.,Lead the development and implementation of the Institute’s strategic plans, policies, systems, and institutional reforms.,Oversee education research, policy analysis, national assessments, data systems, and knowledge products to support evidence-based decision-making.,Advise the Government on education policy, sector planning, learning outcomes, and reform initiatives.,Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, accountability, and high performance across the Institute.,Build and maintain strategic partnerships with federal and provincial governments, academia, development partners, civil society, and the private sector.,Ensure effective governance, resource management, performance monitoring, and compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.,Represent the Institute at national and international forums and promote collaboration for strengthening Pakistan’s education sector.,Perform such other functions as may be assigned by the Federal Government or the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training.

Njp Job Id

9829

Contact Email

dea.edu@mofept.gov.pk

Contact Mobile

03120518785

Domicile Quota

Merit

Contact Landline

051-9201717

Accepted Qualifications

PhD in Leadership & Management,MA History,MA Education,MSc Education,MA Educational Leadership & Management,MA Educational Research & Assessment,MPhil Education,MPhil Educational leadership & Management,MPhil Political Science,MPhil Sociology,MBA (Data Analytics),Master of Public Administration (MPA),MA Education Educational Planning & Management (EPM),MSc Economics,MSc Mathematics,MSc Pakistan Studies,MSc Sociology,MSc Statistics,MSc Sustainable Development,MSc Applied Mathematics,MA Economics,MS Computer Science (MSCS),PhD in Education,PhD in Educational Leadership & Management,PhD in Mathematics,PhD in Sociology,PhD in Management,PhD in Economics,PhD in Education Policy Formation & Implementation,MS Data Science,MA Political Science,MS Development Studies,MS Management Sciences,MSc Management Sciences,MS Applied Statistics,MSc Administrative Sciences,MPhil Public Policy & Governance,MPhil Economics,MPhil History,MA Pakistan Studies,MA Sociology,MPhil Pakistan Studies,MS Human Resource Management,MPhil Public Policy,MS Economics,PhD in Public Administration,PhD in Pakistan Studies,MPhil Management Sciences,MS Hons Mathematics,MPhil Mathematics,MS Governance and Public Policy,MSc Governance and Public Policy,MS Administrative and Management Sciences,MSc Human Resource Management,PhD in Econometrics,PhD in Management Sciences,MSc Development Studies,MPhil Human Resource Management,MSc History,MA Public Policy,PhD in Management Sciences (Public Administration),MA Human Resource Management,MS Public Administration,MS Sociology,Mphil Econometrics,MS Education,MSc Political Studies,MS Mathematics,MSc Social Sciences,MPhil Leadership and Management Studies,MSc Public Policy & Management,PhD in Political Science,MS Data Analytics,PhD in Public Policy,MPhil Business & Administrative Sciences,MS Statitistics and Data Analytical Science,MSc Econometrics and Statistics,MPhil Data Science,MA Governance, Development and Public Policy,PhD in Management (Human Resource Management),MPhil Public Administration,MS Management Sciences (HR),MSc Leadership and Management studies,PhD in Development Studies,PhD in History,MA History and Pakistan Studies,PhD Administrative Sciences (Management),MSc Econometrics,MS Econometrics,MSc Political Science,MSc Public Administration,MA Public Administration,PhD in Data Science,MS Social Sciences,MA Social Sciences,PhD in Education (Economics of Education),MSc Human Resource Development,PhD in Human Resource Development,MS Political Economy,PhD in Political Economy,MPhil Political Economy,PhD in Governance and Public Policy,PhD in Sustainable Development,Master in Applied Social Sciences,PhD in South Asian Studies,PHD in Social Sciences,Ms Statistics and Data Analytical Science,MA Leadership and Management,MA Education (Educational Administration),MPhil South Asian Studies,PHD in Policy Research and Practice,PhD in Educational Leadership and Management

Performance Targets And Indicators

Effective implementation of PIE's strategic plan, institutional reforms and performance-management framework, resulting in improved institutional effectiveness.,High-quality and policy-relevant research, policy analysis and collaborative studies produced on priority education-sector issues and utilized for evidence-based decision-making.,Strengthened education data systems and national assessments, providing reliable and timely evidence on education performance, learning outcomes and sector trends.,Timely and credible evidence-based advice provided to the Federal Government/Ministry for education policy, sector planning and reform initiatives.,Effective collaboration established with federal, provincial and regional governments, academia, development partners, civil society and private sector to strengthen education research, policy and planning.,Pakistan's participation in relevant international benchmarking strengthened, with findings translated into identified areas for improvement; education data, research and analytical products regularly disseminated to stakeholders.,Effective governance, financial and human-resource management, monitoring, accountability and compliance mechanisms maintained to ensure transparent and high-performing institutional operations.

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