The CCRA Jobs 2026 have been announced by the Cannabis Control and Regulatory Authority, a federal government regulatory body, for 11 regular posts in Islamabad. The vacancies are offered on open merit in pay scales from BPS-12 to BPS-19, and applications are being accepted through the government’s National Job Portal (NJP). The posts include Additional Director, Assistant Director, PA, Computer Operator, Steno-typist, Upper Division Clerk and Data Entry Operator. The last date to apply is 20 November 2026, as shown on the National Job Portal listings, and candidates must also send their documents by post to the authority in Islamabad.
Official source: the recruitment is advertised under advertisement reference PID(I)4173/26, and applications are accepted online through the Prime Minister’s National Job Portal at njp.gov.pk. No newspaper advertisement image was available for this batch; all post details below are taken from the ProPakistani report of 9 November 2026, which cites the advertisement and the National Job Portal listings. This is a separate announcement from the authority’s six-month paid internship programme advertised in the Express on 25 October 2026.
Job Details
Detail
Information
Organization
Cannabis Control and Regulatory Authority (CCRA), Government of Pakistan
Total posts
11 posts under 7 job titles
Job location
Islamabad
Pay scales
BPS-12 to BPS-19
Advertisement reference
PID(I)4173/26
Qualification
Intermediate to master’s degree, depending on the post, from an HEC-recognized university or institution
Experience
No experience for clerical posts; 2 years for Assistant Director; 5 years for Additional Director
Age limit
Maximum 30 to 43 years, depending on the post; age relaxation under applicable federal rules
Application method
Online through the National Job Portal, plus documents by post to the Director General, CCRA
20 November 2026 (as shown on the National Job Portal listings)
Application fee
No fee is stated in the advertisement
Available Posts
The authority is hiring for 11 posts across 7 job titles. The senior-most post is Additional Director (Operations and Vigilance) in BPS-19, while the largest number of openings is at the Assistant Director, PA, Computer Operator and Upper Division Clerk levels. The full list, with pay scales, vacancies and maximum age limits, is given below.
Additional Director (Operations and Vigilance): BPS-19; 1 post; maximum age 43 years.
Assistant Director: BPS-17; 2 posts; maximum age 33 years.
PA: BPS-16; 2 posts; maximum age 35 years.
Steno-typist: BPS-14; 1 post; maximum age 30 years.
Computer Operator: BPS-14; 2 posts; maximum age 30 years.
Upper Division Clerk: BPS-14; 2 posts; maximum age 30 years.
Data Entry Operator: BPS-12; 1 post; maximum age 30 years.
Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
Each post has its own qualification and experience requirement. Candidates should check the requirement for the exact post they are applying for, because the same advertisement covers posts from Intermediate to master’s level.
Additional Director (Operations and Vigilance) — BPS-19
Vacancies: 1 post.
Qualification: relevant master’s degree with a minimum 3.30 CGPA in fields such as development studies, public policy or sociology, with relevant specialization; the advertisement also requires a bachelor’s-level academic background covering specified subjects in botany and chemistry.
Experience: at least 5 years of cumulative professional experience in the government, semi-government, private sector or educational consultancy.
Specialized experience: specific experience in cannabis policy, cannabis licensing rules and regulations, regulatory framework development, strategic planning or institutional development involving cannabis and hemp.
Field experience: experience in operations and enforcement in designated hard or remote areas in the government sector is mandatory.
Experience relaxation: higher qualifications may reduce the experience requirement by up to 2 years.
Age limit: maximum 43 years.
Assistant Director — BPS-17
Vacancies: 2 posts.
Qualification: 16-year or BS degree with at least second division in Criminology, Public Administration, Public Policy, Law, Political Science, Natural Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Management Sciences, Business Administration or Studies, Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent field.
Experience: 2 years of relevant experience.
Preference: higher qualifications will be preferred.
Age limit: maximum 33 years.
PA — BPS-16
Vacancies: 2 posts.
Qualification: at least a 14-year university degree with a minimum second division from an HEC-recognized university.
Shorthand speed: 100 words per minute.
Typing speed: 50 words per minute.
Preference: higher qualifications and computer literacy will be preferred.
Age limit: maximum 35 years.
Steno-typist — BPS-14
Vacancies: 1 post.
Qualification: minimum 14-year university degree with at least second division from an HEC-recognized institution.
Shorthand speed: 80 words per minute.
Typing speed: 40 words per minute.
Preference: higher qualifications and computer literacy will be preferred.
Age limit: maximum 30 years.
Computer Operator — BPS-14
Vacancies: 2 posts.
Qualification: minimum 14-year university degree in Computer Science, with at least second division, from an HEC-recognized university.
Diploma: a Diploma in Information Technology (DIT) is also required.
Preference: candidates with higher qualifications in IT will receive preference.
Age limit: maximum 30 years.
Upper Division Clerk — BPS-14
Vacancies: 2 posts.
Qualification: Intermediate with at least second division.
Typing: candidates must demonstrate typing proficiency at the speeds specified in the recruitment notice.
Preference: candidates with higher qualifications and computer literacy will be preferred.
Age limit: maximum 30 years.
Data Entry Operator — BPS-12
Vacancies: 1 post.
Qualification: Intermediate with at least second division.
Typing speed: 10,000 key depressions per hour on a computer.
Age limit: maximum 30 years.
General Requirements
Open merit: the vacancies are offered on open merit, and selection will be made on merit according to government recruitment rules.
Recognized qualifications: degrees must be from HEC-recognized universities or institutions.
Age relaxation: age relaxation will be available under applicable federal rules.
Government employees: government employees must apply through the proper channel.
Shortlisting: only shortlisted candidates will be called for a test or interview, and no TA/DA will be provided.
Authority’s right: the recruiting authority reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies or cancel the recruitment process without assigning a reason.
No application fee is stated in the recruitment advertisement for these posts. Candidates should not pay any fee to any person or account claiming to process CCRA applications, and should apply only through the official National Job Portal and the postal address given in the advertisement.
How to Apply Online
Applications must be submitted online first, and supporting documents must then be sent by post. Follow these steps to apply for CCRA Jobs 2026:
Search for the Cannabis Control and Regulatory Authority jobs and open the post you want to apply for.
Read the qualification, experience and age requirements for that post carefully.
Create your profile on the portal if you do not already have one, and fill in your personal, educational and experience details.
Submit the online application before the last date, 20 November 2026, and keep proof that you applied through the National Job Portal.
Prepare your documents: an updated CV, attested copies of educational certificates and degrees, relevant experience or service certificates, a copy of your CNIC, recent passport-size photographs, and proof of your National Job Portal application.
Send the complete set of documents by post to: Director General, P.O. Box No. 1341, GPO, Islamabad.
Wait for the authority to contact you if you are shortlisted for the test or interview.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Jobs announced
9 November 2026 (reported by ProPakistani; advertisement reference PID(I)4173/26)
Last date to apply
20 November 2026 (as shown on the National Job Portal listings; treat 20 November as the safer closing date)
Test / interview date
Not announced yet — only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Conclusion
The CCRA Jobs 2026 offer 11 regular federal government posts in Islamabad, from BPS-12 to BPS-19, with the last date to apply on 20 November 2026. The single most senior post is Additional Director (Operations and Vigilance) in BPS-19, which needs a master’s degree with 3.30 CGPA, five years of experience and specialized work in cannabis policy and regulation. Candidates with Intermediate or a bachelor’s degree can apply for the clerical and computer posts, but they must meet the exact shorthand, typing or key-depression speeds given in the advertisement. Apply online through the National Job Portal first, then send the attested documents by post to P.O. Box No. 1341, GPO Islamabad, before the deadline.
How many posts are announced in CCRA Jobs 2026? There are 11 posts under 7 job titles: Additional Director (1), Assistant Director (2), PA (2), Steno-typist (1), Computer Operator (2), Upper Division Clerk (2) and Data Entry Operator (1).
What is the last date to apply for CCRA Jobs 2026? The last date is 20 November 2026, as shown on the National Job Portal listings. Candidates should treat 20 November as the closing date and submit before then.
How do I apply for CCRA Jobs 2026? Apply online first through the National Job Portal at njp.gov.pk, then send your CV, attested educational documents, experience certificates, CNIC copy, photographs and proof of your portal application by post to Director General, P.O. Box No. 1341, GPO, Islamabad.
What is the qualification for Assistant Director in CCRA? A 16-year or BS degree with at least second division in Criminology, Public Administration, Public Policy, Law, Political Science, Natural Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Management Sciences, Business Administration or Studies, Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent field, with 2 years of experience.
What typing speed is required for the PA and Steno-typist posts? PA needs shorthand 100 words per minute and typing 50 words per minute. Steno-typist needs shorthand 80 words per minute and typing 40 words per minute.
Is there an application fee for CCRA Jobs 2026? No. No application fee is stated in the recruitment advertisement.
Are these CCRA jobs the same as the internship programme? No. The internship is a separate six-month paid programme advertised in the Express on 25 October 2026. These are 11 regular posts advertised under reference PID(I)4173/26.
Shahzad Sahil is the editor of lahorejobs24.com, covering government jobs, private jobs, bank jobs, results and education news for Lahore and Punjab, with information verified from official sources.
