Of course, here is a detailed article in English based on the provided job advertisement from the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).
Election Commission of Pakistan Announces Career Opportunities in Research, Development, and IT
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has invited applications from suitable candidates for a total of eight (08) positions on both a regular and contract basis. The ECP is seeking to fill senior and mid-level roles in its Research & Development Centre, as well as a position for an Android Developer.
This is a significant opportunity for experienced researchers, data analysts, content developers, and IT professionals to join a key constitutional body of Pakistan. The application process is managed through the ECP’s Online Recruitment System, and the deadline is within 20 days of the date of the advertisement’s publication.
Open Positions and Eligibility Criteria
The ECP is hiring for the following six distinct roles:
1. Additional Director General (Research & Development Centre) (BS-20)
No. of Posts: 01 (Contract basis for 02 years)
Domicile: Merit
Age Limit: 45 years
Qualification: M.Phil degree in a relevant social science field. A Ph.D. is preferred.
Experience: 15 years of post-qualification experience in a relevant field. The candidate must have a sufficient number of publications.
2. Senior Research Associate (Research & Development Centre) (BS-18)
No. of Posts: 01 (Contract basis for 02 years)
Domicile: Merit
Age Limit: 35 years
Qualification: Master’s degree (16 years), preferably M.Phil in a relevant social science field.
Experience: 5 years of post-qualification experience in a relevant field. Must have strong skills in statistical analysis, data visualization, and research communication.
3. Research Associate (Data Analyst) (BS-17)
No. of Posts: 01 (Regular basis)
Domicile: Merit
Age Limit: 30 years
Qualification: 16 years of education, preferably an M.Phil in Data Science, Computer Science, IT, Statistics, or a related field.
Skills: Must have strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., MS Excel, SPSS, R, Python) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
4. Research Associate (Content Developer) (BS-17)
No. of Posts: 01 (Regular basis)
Domicile: Merit
Age Limit: 30 years
Qualification: 16 years of education, preferably an M.Phil in a relevant discipline such as English, Mass Communication, or Journalism.
Skills: Must have good communication and presentation skills, proficiency in MS Office, and creative writing abilities.
5. Research Assistant (BS-16)
No. of Posts: 03 (Regular basis)
Domicile: Punjab (02), Sindh (Rural) (01)
Age Limit: 28 years
Qualification: Graduate degree. Must be computer literate and have completed a six-week basic IT training course (including MS Office).
6. Android Developer
Salary: Industry-based
No. of Posts: 01 (Contract basis for 01 year)
Domicile: Merit
Age Limit: Minimum 25 years, Maximum 40 years.
Qualification: 16 years of education in Computer Sciences / IT/Software Engineering. Professional certifications in JSON, XML, REST, JAVA, Native, MySQL are preferred.
Experience: A minimum of 2 years of post-qualification experience with expertise in .NET, C#, JavaScript, and Native Mobile Application development.
How to Apply
Applicants must apply online through the ECP’s official recruitment portal.
Application Portal: Visit the link www.ecp.gov.pk or jobs.ecp.gov.pk.
Deadline: Applications must be submitted online within 20 days of the date of the advertisement’s printing in the newspapers.
Important Instructions
Age Relaxation: Age relaxation will be given as per the Initial Appointment to Civil Posts (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit) Rules, 1993, except for the Android Developer position.
Government Employees: Applicants working in Government/Semi-Government/Autonomous bodies must apply through the proper channel.
Shortlisting: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a test/interview.
Hard Copies: Hard copies of attested educational documents, experience certificates, NIC, domicile, and a recent passport-size photograph will be required from shortlisted candidates when asked by the ECP.
No TA/DA: No travel or daily allowance will be admissible for appearing in the test/interview.
Rights Reserved: The ECP reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies or to cancel the recruitment process at any stage.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the last date to apply?
A1: The deadline is within 20 days of the date the advertisement was published in the newspapers.
Q2: Can I apply for a regular and a contract position at the same time?
A2: Yes, you can apply for multiple positions, but you will need to submit a separate online application for each role.
Q3: Is there a fee to apply for these jobs?
A3: The advertisement does not mention any application fee.
Q4: Do I need to send my documents by post?
A4: No, you do not need to send hard copies at the initial application stage. Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit their documents later.
