📋 Job Summary
Posted on: October 22, 2026
Location: Karachi, Islamabad & Lahore
Education: LL.B. / LL.M. (HEC-recognized) with High Court enrolment
Vacancies: 07 Positions (4 Categories)
Apply Method: Online via SECP Careers Portal
Organization: Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)
Official Source:https://www.secp.gov.pk/careers/
Last Checked: October 22, 2026
📅Last Date to Apply: November 06, 2026
You have 15 days remaining to submit your application.
1. Job Description
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), the apex regulator of Pakistan's Capital Markets and Corporate Sector, has officially announced SECP Jobs 2026 for qualified, result-oriented and dynamic legal professionals with impeccable integrity and analytical capabilities. A total of 07 contractual positions have been announced in the Prosecution and Civil Litigation Department on open merit.
All appointments shall be made on a contractual basis for a term of three (03) years, extendable on organizational need and performance, and the Commission may consider regularization of these positions after completion of three years, subject to fulfilment of the prescribed criteria. Applications must be submitted online at www.secp.gov.pk/careers/ within fifteen (15) days of the publication of the advertisement, i.e. on or before November 06, 2026. Late applications will not be considered.
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2. Who Can Apply
Legal professionals holding an LL.B. or LL.M. degree from an HEC-recognized university, who are enrolled as Advocates of the High Court with active practice and meet the post-qualification experience and age requirements of the relevant post, are eligible to apply. The positions are on open merit, and the domicile is not stated in the advertisement. Applications are encouraged from female candidates, minorities, persons with special abilities, and candidates from Balochistan, Ex-FATA districts, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).
3. Eligibility Criteria
- Director: LL.B. or LL.M. from an HEC-recognized university; enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court for at least 13 years with active practice; at least 15 years of relevant post-qualification experience. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed the Bar-at-Law qualification after LL.B. or have obtained the LL.M. degree and have experience in regulatory bodies, companies, corporate litigation and practice; 13 years experience as an Advocate of the High Court and proven experience in independently handling corporate and criminal prosecution (white-collar crime) and advisory will be preferred. Maximum age 50 years.
- Additional Director: LL.B. or LL.M. from an HEC-recognized university; enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court for at least 10 years with active practice; at least 12 years of relevant post-qualification experience, with the same preference as above for Bar-at-Law / LL.M. and regulatory and corporate litigation experience; 10 years experience as an Advocate of the High Court and proven experience in independently handling corporate and criminal prosecution (white-collar crime) and advisory will be preferred. Maximum age 45 years.
- Joint Director: LL.B. or LL.M. from an HEC-recognized university; enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court for at least 08 years with active practice; at least 10 years of relevant post-qualification experience, with the same preference as above; 08 years experience as an Advocate of the High Court and proven experience in independently handling corporate and criminal prosecution (white-collar crime) and advisory will be preferred. Maximum age 45 years.
- Deputy Director: LL.B. or LL.M. from an HEC-recognized university; enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court for at least 04 years with active practice; at least 06 years of relevant post-qualification experience in corporate-related litigation and prosecution including 04 years experience as an Advocate of the High Court, with the same preference as above. Candidates who have at least 03 years of work experience with a regulator will be given age relaxation of 05 years. Maximum age 40 years.
- The maximum age limit is calculated as on the closing date for submission of applications.
4. Vacant Positions
| Sr # | Position Title | Vacancies | Education | Scale | Location | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Director | 01 | LL.B. / LL.M. (HEC-recognized), Advocate High Court 13+ Years | Contractual (03-Year Term) | Karachi | Maximum 50 Years |
| 2 | Additional Director | 01 | LL.B. / LL.M. (HEC-recognized), Advocate High Court 10+ Years | Contractual (03-Year Term) | Islamabad | Maximum 45 Years |
| 3 | Joint Director | 02 | LL.B. / LL.M. (HEC-recognized), Advocate High Court 08+ Years | Contractual (03-Year Term) | Islamabad | Maximum 45 Years |
| 4 | Deputy Director | 03 (02 Islamabad, 01 Lahore) | LL.B. / LL.M. (HEC-recognized), Advocate High Court 04+ Years | Contractual (03-Year Term) | Islamabad & Lahore | Maximum 40 Years |
5. Documents Required
The official advertisement does not publish a separate document list; applications are submitted online through the SECP careers page, where the detailed TORs of each position are available. Candidates should confirm the final requirements from the official advertisement and TORs before applying. For preparation, keep the following ready:
- ✔ Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC)
- ✔ LL.B. / LL.M. Degree from an HEC-recognized university
- ✔ Enrolment Certificate as Advocate of the High Court
- ✔ Experience Certificates showing the required post-qualification experience
- ✔ Bar-at-Law qualification documents (where applicable)
- ✔ Recent passport-size photographs
6. Application Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not submit the application after the closing period; applications must reach within fifteen (15) days of publication of the advertisement (by November 06, 2026), and late applications will not be considered.
- Do not apply for a post without meeting its High Court enrolment years and post-qualification experience requirement.
- Do not skip reading the detailed TORs of the position on the SECP careers page before applying.
- Do not provide incomplete or incorrect information in the online application form.
- Do not assume an application fee or pay scale; neither is stated in the official advertisement.
7. Official Selection Process
- Online application submission through the SECP careers page (www.secp.gov.pk/careers) within 15 days of publication of the advertisement.
- Shortlisting of candidates against the eligibility criteria of each position.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
- Selection will be based on a multi-stage evaluation process.
- Final appointment on a three (03) year contract, extendable on organizational need and performance.
8. How to Applyدرخواست جمع کروانے کا طریقہ
- سب سے پہلے ایس ای سی پی کے کیریئرز پیج www.secp.gov.pk/careers پر جائیں۔
- اپنی مطلوبہ آسامی کے تفصیلی ٹی او آرز (TORs) غور سے پڑھیں اور اہلیت کے تقاضے چیک کریں۔
- آن لائن درخواست فارم مکمل اور درست معلومات کے ساتھ پُر کریں اور جمع کروائیں۔
- درخواست اشتہار کی اشاعت کے پندرہ (15) دن کے اندر، یعنی 06 نومبر 2026 تک جمع کروائیں؛ تاخیر سے موصول ہونے والی درخواستیں قابلِ غور نہیں ہوں گی۔
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9. Official Job Advertisement
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10. Official Source & Verification
Official department website: https://www.secp.gov.pk/careers/
Source: Official advertisement of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan published in Nawaiwaqt on October 22, 2026 (Ref: PID(I) 3599/26). All details on this page were verified against the original advertisement on October 22, 2026.
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