Manager (Textile / Financial Analysis / IT) – Ministry of Commerce 2026
Job Description
QUICK FACTS
- Organization: Ministry of Commerce, Government of Pakistan
- Job Title(s): Manager (Textile) – MP-III, Manager (Financial Analysis) – MP-III, Manager (Information Technology) – MP-III
- Location: 5th Floor, Block-A, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad
- Number of Posts: 3 (1 per position)
- BPS / Pay Scale: MP-III
- Age Limit: Maximum 62 years (calculated as on the closing date of submission of applications)
- Education Required: PhD or Masters in relevant discipline from HEC recognized local or foreign university (details per post below)
- Experience Required: 3 years professional experience with PhD, or 5 years professional experience with Masters (public and/or private sector)
- Application Deadline: 18 June 2026 (or as per paper advertisement)
- Application Method: Online application via https://careers.commerce.gov.pk/recruitment2026, followed by submission of attested CNIC copy, detailed CV, and printout of online application form to the Ministry’s address within 15 days of advertisement publication
- Advertisement No: PID (I) 9637/25
- Published Date: 03 June 2026
- Source: The News, dated 3 June 2026
The Ministry of Commerce, Government of Pakistan has announced three Manager-level positions in Islamabad under MP-III scale, open to qualified professionals with advanced degrees in Textile, Finance, or IT. Applications close around 18 June 2026, and the process involves both an online portal submission and a physical document drop — so read every step carefully before you start.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Ministry of Commerce is looking to fill three specialist management roles: Manager (Textile), Manager (Financial Analysis), and Manager (Information Technology). All three positions carry the MP-III pay scale designation and are being recruited as per MP Scales Policy 2020 issued by the Establishment Division, Government of Pakistan vide O.M. No. 1/3/2022-E-6/E-8 dated 24-05-2021, as amended from time to time.
These are contract appointments, initially for a period of three years, extendable for a maximum of two years on an annual basis, subject to satisfactory performance. The Ministry has specified that candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate at national and international levels, and a commitment to professionalism, discipline, integrity, and cross-functional team leadership. Full Job Descriptions and Terms of Reference for each post are available on the Ministry’s website at www.commerce.gov.pk.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Education:
Manager (Textile): PhD in textile engineering, textile technology, textile sciences, or textile/apparel management from an HEC recognized local or foreign university OR Masters in textile engineering, textile technology, textile sciences, or textile/apparel management from an HEC recognized local or foreign university
Manager (Financial Analysis): PhD in Finance, ACA, ACMA, CMA, MPA, CA, ACCA, Accounts and Finance, or Banking and Finance from an HEC recognized local or foreign university OR Masters in Finance, ACA, ACMA, CMA, MPA, CA, ACCA, Accounts and Finance, or Banking and Finance from an HEC recognized local or foreign university
Manager (Information Technology): PhD in Information Technology or Computer Sciences from an HEC recognized local or foreign university OR Masters in Information Technology or Computer Sciences from an HEC recognized local or foreign university
Age: Maximum 62 years, to be calculated as on the closing date of submission of applications, for all three positions
Experience: PhD holders: 3 years working knowledge or professional experience in the relevant field (public and/or private sector), including proven record of experience in government policies and programs related to the respective domain (for Textile post specifically) Masters holders: 5 years working knowledge or professional experience in the relevant field
Domicile / Nationality: Not specified in source advertisement
Gender: Not specified in source advertisement
Other Requirements:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively at national and international levels
- Commitment to professionalism, discipline, and integrity
- Strong technical and management skills
- Ability to coach and lead cross-functional teams
- Government servants must submit NOC from their present employer at the time of application
- Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will be rejected
- Ministry reserves the right to cancel or postpone the recruitment process at any stage
HOW TO APPLY
- Visit the official application portal at https://careers.commerce.gov.pk/recruitment2026 and fill in the prescribed online application form.
- Submit your online application through the Ministry of Commerce Job Portal within 15 days from the date of advertisement publication (published 3 June 2026).
- After submitting online, prepare a physical package containing: an attested copy of your CNIC, a detailed CV, and a printout of your submitted online application form.
- Deliver or send this physical package to the following address within 15 days of the advertisement’s publication date: Section Officer (HR-I), Ministry of Commerce, 5th Floor, Block-A, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad. Tel: 051-9201011
- If you are a current government employee, attach a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your present employer at the time of application submission.
- Note that no TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in the interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Incomplete applications or applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Always verify the latest instructions on the official advertisement before applying.
Nawa Verdict
Original analysis by NawaCareer editors
WORTH APPLYING?
Conditional — These are legitimate MP-III level government contract roles, but the qualifications bar is high (PhD preferred, Masters with 5 years as alternative), the posts are very few, and the dual submission process (online plus physical documents within 15 days) adds real logistical pressure.
COMPETITION LEVEL:
High — Only 3 posts total across all three positions, each requiring either a PhD or a Masters with substantial professional experience in a fairly specialized domain. The Ministry of Commerce attracts well-qualified applicants, and the age ceiling of 62 means senior professionals with long careers will also be in the pool.
PAY AND BENEFITS:
The scale is listed as MP-III, but the source advertisement does not state any specific monthly salary figure or benefits package. Interested candidates should check the MP Scales Policy 2020 separately or contact the Ministry directly to confirm current MP-III compensation.
RED FLAGS:
The 15-day physical document submission window is tight and runs concurrently with the online application period — missing this kills your application even if you applied online correctly.
No domicile or provincial quota information is mentioned, which means it is unclear whether applicants from outside Islamabad face any restrictions.
Gender eligibility is not stated anywhere in the source.
The advertisement states the Ministry reserves the right to cancel or postpone the recruitment at any stage — which is a standard but worth-noting caveat on contract roles.
Salary figures are absent from the advertisement entirely, which is a genuine gap for applicants trying to assess whether the role is worth the effort.
HIDDEN BENEFITS:
The contract is initially three years but explicitly extendable for up to two additional years on an annual basis subject to performance — meaning this could realistically become a five-year engagement. The roles are based at Pak Secretariat in Islamabad, which is central and prestigious within government circles.
BEST FOR:
Professionals with a PhD or strong Masters in Textile, Finance, or IT who have direct policy-level or sector-level experience and are looking for a senior government contract role. Retired or near-retirement specialists under 62 with deep sectoral expertise would find the age ceiling particularly accommodating.
Ready to apply?
Deadline: 18 Jun 2026