Role & Responsibilities
An Assistant Director (BPS-17) usually operates within a federal or provincial government department. This mid-level officer often leads program implementation, policy coordination, administrative oversight, and serves as a key liaison between senior leadership and operational staff.
Typical responsibilities may include:
- Coordinating departmental initiatives and managing project timelines.
- Leading staff teams and ensuring effective task execution.
- Drafting policy briefs, reports, and official correspondence.
- Liaising with stakeholders, other government bodies, and the public.
- Upholding compliance with regulations and internal standards.
1. Eligibility Criteria
Here’s a commonly observed framework for such appointments:
Educational Background
- A Master’s degree (16 years of education) in a relevant discipline (Public Administration, Management, Economics, Social Sciences, Law, or specialized technical fields), from an HEC-recognized university.
- Some roles may accept a Bachelor’s degree plus significant experience or require professional qualifications.
Relevant Experience
- Generally, at least two to four years of post-qualification experience in administration, project management, or leadership roles—particularly within government, NGOs, or policy work.
- Prior exposure to program execution, coordination, or regulatory frameworks is a strong advantage.
Age Limit
- Usually 21–30 years for fresh entrants, with up to 5 years’ relaxation under government rules (e.g., for existing government servants, minorities, etc.).
Skill Set
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency in official documentation and reporting.
- Basic IT literacy—comfort with tools such as MS Office, spreadsheets, and email systems.
- Leadership, teamwork, and analytical abilities.
- Policy drafting and planning competencies for some roles.
2. How to Apply
A. Through Public Service Commissions (FPSC/PPSC, etc.)
- Visit the official website of the appropriate Commission (e.g., FPSC for federal, PPSC for Punjab, etc.).
- Seek “Assistant Director (BPS-17)” vacancies under relevant cadres.
- Submit the online application, along with scanned documents (degree, CNIC, experience certificates) and apply fee.
- Prepare for the written exam (subject knowledge, general awareness, English) and subsequent interview.
B. Departmental or Ad-Hoc Recruitment
- Some departments post vacancies on their official website or in national newspapers.
- Applications may be submitted online or via post, including a CV, degrees, CNIC, and any supporting documents. Interviews or practical assessments may follow.
3. Where to Apply
- FPSC – for federal roles.
- Provincial Public Service Commissions like PPSC, SPSC, KPPSC, etc.
- Departmental portals, depending on the specific cadre (e.g., Planning & Development, Health, Education, etc.).
- Regular national newspapers like Dawn, The News, or official gazettes also frequently carry alerts.
4. Application Tips
- Clearly highlight administrative or project coordination experience in your CV.
- If you’ve contributed to policy drafting, mention specifics: e.g., official documents, memos, or reports.
- Carefully tailor your cover letter and CV to align with the department’s mandate.
- Keep your documents—especially CNIC, degrees, and experience certificates—ready and properly scanned for online submissions.
- Prepare thoroughly for written exams by brushing up on general knowledge, current affairs, and any technical content aligned with the department’s focus.