Research Associate

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The Punjab Resource Management & Policy Unit (PRMPU), under the Planning & Development Board, Government of the Punjab, has announced two vacancies for Research Associate under the External Financing Unit (EFU) of the "Transformation of Punjab Resource Management & Policy Unit (TPRMPU)" project, advertised 4 August 2026. Graded PPS-7, the posts are based at the Unit's Lahore office and support the Unit's broader research, monitoring, and reporting functions.

Candidates must hold sixteen years of education in Economics, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Law, Statistics, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field from an HEC-recognized university. The advertisement does not specify a fixed minimum number of years of experience, though additional certifications or training in research methods, data analysis, or project management, and proficiency in tools such as Excel, SPSS, or STATA, along with strong written and verbal communication skills, will be an advantage. The advertised age bracket is 22 to 35 years, open to both male and female applicants, and a valid Punjab domicile is mandatory; candidates without one may obtain it through the Dastak doorstep delivery service (call 1202 or the Dastak app).

The Research Associates will conduct research and data analysis to support project planning, implementation, and monitoring; assist in preparing annual workplans, reports, and presentations; and help develop policy frameworks, strategies, and technical studies. Interested candidates should apply online at jobs.punjab.gov.pk by 25 August 2026 with scanned CNIC, degrees, and experience letters; government servants must apply through proper channel with an NOC. Incomplete or late applications will not be entertained, only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed with no TA/DA, and selection will be on contract at a market-based package per the project PC-I.

Job Information

Commission / Board

Transformation of Punjab Resource Management & Policy Unit (TPRMPU)

Place of posting

Anywhere in punjab

City

Lahore

Postal Code

54000

Domicile

all punjab

Age (Male)

22–35 years

Age (Female)

22–35 years

Age note

External Financing Unit (EFU) post, PPS-7, 2 posts; no fixed minimum experience stated in the advertisement

Salary / BPS

Market-based remuneration package as per the project's approved PC-I (contract basis)

Contract duration

Contract basis as per Contract Appointment Policy, Govt. of Punjab

Fee note

No application fee; apply online free of cost via jobs.punjab.gov.pk

Last date

25 August 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification:16 years of education in Economics, Environmental Science, Social Sciences, Law (LLB), Statistics, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field from an HEC-recognized university.
• Experience:No fixed minimum years specified; additional certifications or training in research methods, data analysis, or project management, and proficiency in tools such as Excel, SPSS, or STATA, will be an advantage.

Posts Breakdown

How to Apply

1. Apply online at jobs.punjab.gov.pk on or before 25 August 2026.
2. Upload scanned copies of CNIC, educational certificates/degrees, and experience letters with the online application.
3. Government employees must obtain an NOC from their present employer and attach it with the application.
4. Ensure the application is complete in all respects — incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
5. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview; no TA/DA will be admissible.

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