Senior Research Analyst

About This Job

The Industries, Commerce & Investment Department, Government of Punjab, has announced 4 vacancies for the position of Senior Research Analyst, PPS-08, within its Industrial Transformation Unit (ITU) in Lahore. Successful candidates will conduct research and analytical studies, prepare policy briefs and sector analyses, support the supervision of external consultants, and help maintain the unit's institutional knowledge base and data quality standards.

Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Economics, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a BSc in Industrial Engineering (16 years of education) from an HEC-recognized institution, together with a minimum of 7 years of post-qualification experience in research, policy analysis, or related analytical work. Experience in consultancy management or government development projects is viewed favourably. The role is open to both genders aged 28 to 45 years, and Punjab domicile is required, with candidates who lack one able to obtain it through the Dastak Doorstep Delivery service by calling 1202 or using the Dastak app.

Interested candidates should apply online via the Punjab Job Portal (jobs.punjab.gov.pk), using the "Apply for this Job" button on the listing page; the advertisement was posted on 15 August 2026 and the closing date for applications is 31 August 2026. For any queries, applicants can contact the portal support team at jobsonlinesupport@punjab.gov.pk or +92 42 35880062, extension 1222.

Job Information

Commission / Board

Punjab Job Portal

Place of posting

Lahore

City

Lahore

Postal Code

54000

Domicile

Punjab

Age (Male)

28–45 years

Age (Female)

28–45 years

Advt. date

15 August 2026

Last date

31 August 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification:Master's degree in Economics, Business Administration, Public Policy, or BSc Industrial Engineering (16 years' education) from an HEC-recognized institution.
• Experience:Minimum 7 years of post-qualification experience in research, policy analysis, or related analytical work; experience in consultancy management or government development projects is advantageous.

Posts Breakdown

Important Dates

1. Advertisement Published15 August 2026
2. Last Date to Apply31 August 2026

How to Apply

1. Go to jobs.punjab.gov.pk and click "Register" in the top-right corner — you only need an email address, a password, and to solve a captcha to create an account (or click "Login" if you already have one).
2. Search the Jobs page for "Senior Research Analyst" (or open it directly at https://jobs.punjab.gov.pk/new_recruit/job_detail/senior-research-analyst-3), then click the "Apply" button on that listing.
3. Fill in the application form with your personal, educational, and domicile details as requested.
4. Punjab domicile is required for this post — if you don't have one yet, Punjab's Dastak service can issue it at your doorstep (call 1202 or use the Dastak app).
5. Submit before the closing date, 31 August 2026; late or incomplete applications are not entertained. Contact: jobsonlinesupport@punjab.gov.pk or +92 42 35880062 Ext:1222.

Additional Details

Contact

jobsonlinesupport@punjab.gov.pk | +92 42 35880062 Ext:1222

Organization

Industrial Transformation Unit (ITU)

Domicile Note

Punjab domicile is mandatory; obtainable via the Dastak Doorstep Delivery initiative (call 1202 or use the Dastak app).

Responsibilities

Conduct research and analytical studies, prepare policy briefs and sector analyses, support external consultant supervision, and maintain institutional knowledge and data quality.

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