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National Tariff Commission (NTC) Jobs 2026: Official Notice for High-Level Contract Hiring

The National Tariff Commission (NTC), operating under the Government of Pakistan, has officially released a comprehensive Notice for Hiring on Contract for multiple specialized technical and legal positions. As an independent statutory body responsible for implementing trade defense laws—including the Anti-dumping Duties Act 2015, Countervailing Duties Act 2015, and Safeguard Measures Ordinance 2002—the NTC plays an indispensable role in safeguarding domestic industry competitiveness and aligning Pakistan's trade practices with World Trade Organization (WTO) agreements.

Qualified professionals specializing in forensic cost accounting, international trade law, and econometrics are invited to apply for these high-impact regulatory roles based in Islamabad and Lahore.

Complete Breakdown of Vacant Positions & Eligibility Criteria

According to the official advertisement image 762155_1.jpg, the NTC is looking to fill the following contract-based vacancies with strict eligibility benchmarks:

1. Cost Accountant (Forensic & Industrial)

Number of Slots: 02
Required Qualification: ACMA, CA, or ACCA (Must be a registered member of a recognized professional accounting body).
Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of experience specifically in industrial cost-of-production audits, sectoral or product costing within domestic and Global Value Chains (GVCs), or specialized forensic accounting.
Key Skills Required:
- Capability to develop standardized mathematical templates and analytical methodologies to calculate Normal Value and Export Price across diverse industrial sectors.
- Experience handling value addition, dumping margins, subsidy components, and injury analysis in strict conformity with WTO Agreements.
- Design sector-specific audit instruments, checklists, inventory valuation frameworks, and forensic accounting investigation procedures for rigorous on-site and desk-based verification of industrial financial disclosures.

2. Legal Consultant (Lahore-Based)

Number of Slots: 01 (Presence required mainly in Lahore and southern Punjab)
Required Qualification: LLB / LLM or Juris Doctor (with a specialization or focus on International Law).
Experience: 8–10 years of experience in trade litigation, administrative law, WTO dispute settlement, or practice before Domestic High Courts / Tribunals, preferably with an emphasis on International Trade Law.
Key Skills Required:
- Mastery of the WTO Anti-Dumping Agreement, Agreement on Subsidies & Countervailing Measures, Safeguard Agreements, and the National Tariff Commission Act & Rules.
- High-level legislative drafting, litigation strategy design, and representation at Tribunals or Higher Courts.
- Expertise creating legal frameworks for the acceptance of electronic evidence, e-filing, and digital “Confidential Data Vaults” to meet evidentiary standards for complex trade litigation.

3. Legal Assistant

Number of Slots: 01
Required Qualification: Graduate degree, with preference given to law graduates (LLB) from an HEC-recognized institution.
Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the preparation of responses, legal submissions, pleadings, and legal documentation for proceedings before courts, tribunals, and appellate forums.
- Maintain case diaries of court work, track legal databases, manage court processes, and compile case-law repositories.
- Assist in the legal review of anti-dumping, countervailing duty, and safeguard investigations conducted by the Commission.

4. Senior Economist / Econometric Expert

Number of Slots: 01
Required Qualification: PhD or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Economics, with an explicit specialization in International Trade or Econometrics.
Experience: 10+ years of experience in quantitative trade research, impact analysis of tariff changes, tariff analysis, or remedial measure-related injury analysis.
Key Skills Required:
- Mandatory, hands-on proficiency in advanced statistical software including Stata, R, Python, or equivalent.
- Deep expertise in Computed General Equilibrium (CGE) modeling using the Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP) or General Algebraic Modeling System (GAMS), alongside Partial Equilibrium modeling.
- Proven capability in tariff optimization, export product development, and evaluation of sectoral competitiveness.

Terms of Employment, Salary, & Annual Increments

As detailed in document 762155_1.jpg, the terms of contract employment are structured to attract top-tier professionals:

Initial Contract Period: Appointed positions are on a contract basis initially for a period of one to three (01-03) years.
Extension: Extensions may be granted on a yearly basis depending explicitly on performance evaluations and institutional need.
Remuneration Structure: Selected candidates will receive a consolidated, competitive lump sum salary as an initial offer (serving as the base salary for annual calculations).
Annual Increments: Based on satisfactory performance, the base salary will be revised annually with an assured 05% to 15% increase.

General Instructions & Application Process

Interested Pakistani nationals who fulfill the criteria specified in 762155_1.jpg must follow the standardized application routing:

How to Apply: Applications must be submitted online via the official National Job Portal (NJP) at www.njp.gov.pk.
Timeline: Applications must be submitted within 15 days of the publication of this advertisement.
Documentation: Candidates are expected to have original and attested copies of all relevant degrees, experience certificates, and transcripts ready for verification at various stages of the hiring process. Any false or forged information will lead to immediate cancellation of candidature and legal action.
Interview Venue: Short-listed candidates will be called for interviews by a Selection/Interview Committee at Islamabad.
TA/DA: No Travel Allowance or Daily Allowance (TA/DA) is admissible for appearing in the interview.