📋 Job Summary
Posted on: October 18, 2026
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
Education: LLM (Tax Lawyer) / CA, CFA, CMA, ACCA, LLB, BS or M.Com (Analyst)
Vacancies: 04 (2 Categories)
Apply Method: Online via National Jobs Portal (njp.gov.pk)
Organization: Finance Division, Government of Pakistan — Tax Policy Office
Official Source:https://www.finance.gov.pk
Last Checked: October 24, 2026
📅Last Date to Apply: November 01, 2026
You have 14 days remaining to submit your application.
1. Job Description
The Finance Division, Government of Pakistan has announced new career opportunities in its Tax Policy Office at Islamabad. The advertisement (PID(I) No.3490/26, published in Daily Jang on 18 October 2026) invites applications for 04 contractual positions under the URAAN PAKISTAN initiative: one Tax Lawyer and three Analyst–Personal Income Tax positions, both carrying the SPPS-III pay scale.
Both positions are contract-based, and appointments will be made according to the terms and conditions — including the pay package — laid down in the Establishment Division's O.M. No.1/11/2018-E-6 dated 09.04.2024, as amended from time to time. Interested candidates must apply online through the National Jobs Portal at njp.gov.pk on or before 01 November 2026. Detailed job descriptions, qualifications and experience requirements are available on the Finance Division's official website.
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2. Who Can Apply
Experienced legal and tax professionals who meet the detailed qualifications published by the Finance Division are eligible to apply. The Tax Lawyer position requires an LLM (preferably in taxation) from an HEC-recognized university with at least 10 years of active legal practice involving legal drafting, vetting or interpretation of fiscal laws. The Analyst–Personal Income Tax position requires a CA, CFA, CMA, ACCA, LLB or equivalent foreign qualification, or a BS (4-year) / M.Com in auditing, accounting & taxation, with at least 10 years of post-qualification experience in taxation. The advertisement does not state any age limit, domicile restriction, quota or application fee — do not rely on figures quoted anywhere except the official advertisement and the Finance Division website.
3. Eligibility Criteria
- Tax Lawyer (SPPS-III, 01 post): LLM, preferably in taxation, from an HEC-recognized university. Solid knowledge of court procedure and legal frameworks around tax laws (civil and criminal procedures), constitutional provisions on taxation and fiscal federalism, and demonstrated ability to convert technical/policy concepts into clear, enforceable legal text. Minimum 10 years of active legal practice including legal drafting, vetting or interpretation of fiscal laws. Reported judgments in tax matters, civil/criminal proceedings experience and corporate/IP law exposure are an advantage. Reports to the Director International Tax.
- Analyst–Personal Income Tax (SPPS-III, 03 posts): CA, CFA, CMA, ACCA, LLB or equivalent foreign qualification, or BS (4-year program) / M.Com in auditing, accounting & taxation from a recognized university. Strong knowledge of Pakistani tax laws (particularly non-corporate tax filings), research and data-analytical skills including advanced Excel / Power BI, and concise technical drafting for policymakers. Minimum 10 years of post-qualification experience in taxation — preferably in salary income, capital gains and property income — gained in private practice, industry, a reputed CA firm or government. Reports to the Director Personal Income Tax.
4. Vacant Positions
| Sr # | Position Title | Vacancies | Education | Scale | Location | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tax Lawyer | 01 | LLM (preferably taxation), HEC-recognized | SPPS-III | Islamabad | Not Stated in Ad |
| 2 | Analyst–Personal Income Tax | 03 | CA / CFA / CMA / ACCA / LLB or BS / M.Com in Auditing, Accounting & Taxation | SPPS-III | Islamabad | Not Stated in Ad |
5. Documents Required
The official advertisement does not print a list of required documents. Since applications are submitted online, candidates should keep the following ready before starting the National Jobs Portal application:
- ✔ Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC)
- ✔ Educational degrees and transcripts (LLM / CA / CFA / CMA / ACCA / LLB / BS / M.Com as applicable)
- ✔ Experience certificates showing at least 10 years of relevant post-qualification experience
- ✔ Updated CV / resume
- ✔ Recent passport-size photograph
- ✔ Professional membership/registration certificates (where applicable)
6. Application Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not miss the closing date — the advertisement states 01 November 2026. Note that the National Jobs Portal listing may close earlier, so apply well in advance.
- Do not submit an incomplete application — the advertisement clearly states that incomplete applications and those with non-relevant qualifications will not be entertained.
- Do not apply without reading the detailed job description on www.finance.gov.pk — the newspaper advertisement refers you there for exact qualification and experience requirements.
- Do not apply for a position that does not match your qualification and experience — irrelevant applications are rejected outright.
- No application fee is stated in the advertisement — never pay any person or agent any money for this recruitment.
- Government employees should check whether they need to apply through proper channel before applying.
7. Official Selection Process
- Online application submission through the National Jobs Portal (njp.gov.pk) on or before 01 November 2026.
- Scrutiny of applications against the laid-down qualification and experience criteria.
- Short-listed candidates fulfilling the prescribed criteria are called for interview.
- No test is announced in the advertisement; selection is interview-based.
- No TA/DA is admissible for the interview.
- The Finance Division reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any time without assigning any reason.
8. How to Applyدرخواست جمع کروانے کا طریقہ
- سب سے پہلے فنانس ڈویژن کی آفیشل ویب سائٹ www.finance.gov.pk پر جا کر اپنی پوسٹ کی مکمل جاب ڈسکرپشن اور اہلیت کی شرائط پڑھیں۔
- اس کے بعد نیشنل جابز پورٹل njp.gov.pk پر جائیں اور اپنا اکاؤنٹ بنائیں یا لاگ اِن کریں۔
- فنانس ڈویژن کی متعلقہ آسامی (Tax Lawyer یا Analyst–Personal Income Tax) منتخب کریں اور آن لائن درخواست فارم مکمل کریں۔
- اپنی تعلیمی اسناد، تجربے کے سرٹیفکیٹس اور دیگر مطلوبہ معلومات درست طریقے سے درج کریں۔
- درخواست جمع کروانے کی آخری تاریخ 01 نومبر 2026 ہے۔ پورٹل پر تاریخ اس سے پہلے بھی ہو سکتی ہے، اس لیے جلد از جلد درخواست جمع کروائیں۔
- درخواست جمع کروانے کے بعد اس کا پرنٹ یا اسکرین شاٹ اپنے پاس محفوظ رکھیں۔ شارٹ لسٹ ہونے کی صورت میں آپ کو انٹرویو کے لیے بلایا جائے گا۔
9. Official Job Advertisement
Verify details directly on the official portal below or view the newspaper advertisement image above.
10. Official Source & Verification
Official department website: https://www.finance.gov.pk
Official vacancy announcement (PDF): Vacancies Announcement – Tax Policy Office, dated 18-10-2026
Apply online: https://njp.gov.pk (National Jobs Portal)
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