📋 Job Summary
Posted on: October 16, 2026
Location: Not stated separately in NJP listing (OGRA, Pakistan)
Education: Master's Degree (16 years) in a relevant discipline
Vacancies: 01 Post (Chairman, OGRA)
Apply Method: Online only via National Job Portal (njp.gov.pk)
Organization: Cabinet Division, Government of Pakistan (OGRA)
Official Source:https://njp.gov.pk/index.php/jobs/9831
Last Checked: October 28, 2026
📅Last Date to Apply: October 30, 2026
You have 2 days remaining to submit your application.
1. Job Description
The Cabinet Division, Government of Pakistan, has invited applications from Pakistani citizens for the position of Chairman, Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA). OGRA is Pakistan's regulatory authority for the oil and gas sector, and its Chairman leads the authority's regulatory work.
The appointment is offered on Special Professional Pay Scale-I (SPPS-I) for an initial term of four years, with reappointment for a similar term or until the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. Applications must be submitted online only through the National Job Portal by October 30, 2026.
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2. Who Can Apply
Pakistani citizens who hold at least a Master's degree (minimum 16 years of education) in a relevant discipline from a renowned, HEC-recognized university or institution, and who have at least 20 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years as head of a public or private-sector organization, are eligible to apply. The applicant must be not more than 61 years of age on the last date for submission of applications. A person with any direct or indirect financial interest or connection that could give rise to a conflict of interest with a regulated activity in the oil and gas sector will not be appointed.
3. Eligibility Criteria
- Chairman, OGRA: At least a Master's degree (minimum 16 years of education) from a renowned and HEC-recognized university or institution in law, business, engineering, finance, accounting, economics, petroleum, technology, public administration, management or sector regulation. A demonstrable track record of senior-level policy and strategy formulation is desirable, and a degree from a recognized foreign institution will be an advantage.
- Experience: Minimum 20 years of experience in a large public-sector organization and/or national or multinational private-sector organization, including at least 3 years as head of a public and/or private-sector organization.
- Age: Not more than 61 years on the last date for submission of applications.
- Other conditions: Government servants must apply through the proper channel; on selection, appointees from autonomous bodies will have to resign or seek retirement before joining, as stated in the advertisement.
4. Vacant Positions
| Sr # | Position Title | Vacancies | Education | Scale | Location | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chairman, OGRA | 01 | Master's (16 years) in a relevant discipline | SPPS-I | Not stated separately in NJP listing | Max 61 years |
5. Documents Required
The NJP listing does not publish a separate documents list. Candidates should keep the following ready for the online application and confirm any further requirement from the official listing before applying:
- ✔ Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC)
- ✔ Educational degrees and transcripts supporting the Master's qualification
- ✔ Experience certificates proving 20 years of experience, including 3 years as head of an organization
- ✔ Updated CV / profile on the National Job Portal
- ✔ NOC through the proper channel (for government servants)
6. Application Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not submit your application after the closing date (October 30, 2026) — the NJP listing itself shows this deadline, even though some secondary pages quote October 31.
- Do not send hard copies: applications are accepted only through the National Job Portal.
- Government servants must apply through the proper channel; do not skip this step.
- Do not claim experience you cannot document — the post requires 20 years, including 3 years as head of an organization.
- Do not ignore the conflict-of-interest condition: a person with a financial interest in a regulated oil and gas activity cannot be appointed.
7. Official Selection Process
- Online application through the National Job Portal (njp.gov.pk, job 9831) by October 30, 2026.
- Scrutiny of applications against the prescribed qualification, experience and age conditions.
- Shortlisting of candidates who meet the eligibility requirements.
- Interview / selection by the competent authority as per the Cabinet Division's process (further steps are as announced by the Division; no test date is stated in the listing).
- Appointment by the Federal Government on SPPS-I for an initial term of four years.
8. How to Applyدرخواست جمع کروانے کا طریقہ
- سب سے پہلے نیشنل جاب پورٹل www.njp.gov.pk پر جائیں اور چیئرمین اوگرا کی آسامی (جاب 9831) کھولیں۔
- پورٹل پر لاگ ان کریں یا نیا اکاؤنٹ بنائیں اور اپنی تعلیمی اور پیشہ ورانہ تفصیلات درست طریقے سے درج کریں۔
- اپنی درخواست مکمل کریں اور 30 اکتوبر 2026 سے پہلے آن لائن جمع کروائیں۔ ہارڈ کاپی بھیجنے کی ضرورت نہیں ہے۔
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- درخواست جمع کروانے کے بعد اس کی تصدیق محفوظ رکھیں اور مزید ہدایات کے لیے نیشنل جاب پورٹل چیک کرتے رہیں۔
9. Official Job Advertisement
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10. Official Source & Verification
Official listing: https://njp.gov.pk/index.php/jobs/9831
Details in this article were checked directly against the National Job Portal listing on October 28, 2026. Note: the NJP listing shows the deadline as October 30, 2026 (2 days left on October 28); some secondary pages quote October 31, 2026. This article uses the NJP date, so readers should apply by October 30. The NJP listing does not state a separate work-location field, so no city is claimed as the official posting location here.
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