The Petroleum Division of the Ministry of Energy, Government of Pakistan, has announced four contract-based positions in its Policy Wing in Islamabad. The vacancies — two Technical Consultants (Minerals), one Oil Refining and Marketing Expert and one Financial Analyst (Gas) — were advertised on 25 October 2026, and applications are invited through the National Job Portal. With a 15-day application window from publication, the calculated closing date is 9 November 2026, so interested professionals should apply well before the deadline.
Detail
Information
Organisation
Ministry of Energy, Petroleum Division
Wing
Policy Wing, Islamabad
Total posts
4
Job type
Contract — initial period 2 years
Pay scales
SPPS-II, SPPS-III and SPPS-IV (post-wise)
Advertised
25 October 2026
Last date to apply
9 November 2026 (calculated from the 15-day window)
How to apply
Online through the National Job Portal, plus hard-copy documents as per the advertisement
Vacancy Breakdown: 4 Specialist Posts
The Petroleum Division is hiring for four distinct specialist roles in its Policy Wing, all based in Islamabad:
Technical Consultant (Minerals), SPPS-II — 1 post: the senior minerals advisory role in the Policy Wing.
Technical Consultant (Minerals), SPPS-III — 1 post: a second minerals consultancy role at the next pay scale.
Oil Refining & Marketing Expert, SPPS-III — 1 post: a specialist role covering refining operations and petroleum marketing.
Financial Analyst (Gas), SPPS-IV — 1 post: a finance-focused role on gas-sector analysis.
Total: 4 posts, all on contract for an initial period of two years.
Pay scales: the Special Professional Pay Scales (SPPS) apply — SPPS-II for one minerals consultant, SPPS-III for the second minerals consultant and the refining expert, and SPPS-IV for the financial analyst.
These are specialist, not generalist, posts: each one is tied to a specific slice of the petroleum and minerals portfolio, so applicants should match their own sector experience to the role before applying.
Who These Posts Are For
The Petroleum Division’s Policy Wing works on the policy, regulatory and commercial questions behind Pakistan’s petroleum, minerals and gas sectors. The four roles therefore suit professionals already working in or around those industries:
Minerals professionals: candidates with backgrounds in mineral sciences, geology or mining-sector policy for the two Technical Consultant (Minerals) posts.
Petroleum-sector engineers and managers: candidates with oil refining, petroleum marketing or downstream operations experience for the Oil Refining & Marketing Expert post.
Finance professionals: candidates with financial analysis experience, ideally in energy or gas, for the Financial Analyst (Gas) post.
Policy experience: because the posts sit in the Policy Wing, experience in policy analysis, sector regulation or government advisory work is directly relevant.
Applicants should treat the official advertisement and the detailed job descriptions on the National Job Portal as the final word on eligibility, because the public summary of this advertisement does not publish post-wise qualification and experience tables.
Eligibility: What Is Confirmed and What to Check
To stay accurate, this article separates what the advertisement confirms from what applicants must verify themselves:
Confirmed: 4 posts, Policy Wing, Islamabad, contract for an initial 2 years, SPPS-II/III/IV scales, and application through the National Job Portal.
Confirmed: the posts are specialised — relevant academic backgrounds include mineral sciences, geology, engineering, petroleum-related disciplines and finance, depending on the post.
Not published in the public summary: the exact degree requirement, years of experience and age limit for each individual post. These are stated in the official advertisement and the detailed job descriptions.
Action for applicants: open the Petroleum Division vacancy on the National Job Portal and read the detailed job description for your chosen post before applying — do not rely on summaries alone.
Government employees: as with other federal recruitments, government servants should apply through the proper channel where the advertisement requires it.
Stating this plainly matters: applying for the wrong post, or with the wrong experience, is the most common reason specialist applications are rejected at screening.
Contract Terms and Pay Scales
All four positions are contract-based, and applicants should understand the terms before applying:
Initial contract: two years.
Not permanent service: contractual employment should not be assumed to carry permanent government service status.
Pay scales: SPPS-II, SPPS-III and SPPS-IV, depending on the position. Exact salary figures are not published in the public summary of the advertisement.
Workplace: the Policy Wing of the Petroleum Division, Islamabad.
Extension: any extension beyond the initial contract depends on the terms stated in the official appointment documents.
Candidates comparing this opening with other federal specialist posts should note that SPPS scales are the federal government’s professional pay structure for specialist contract roles, distinct from the regular Basic Pay Scales.
How to Apply for Petroleum Division Jobs 2026
Follow the application instructions issued by the Petroleum Division:
Step 1: Visit the National Job Portal at njp.gov.pk.
Step 2: Search for the relevant Ministry of Energy, Petroleum Division vacancy.
Step 3: Review the detailed job description and eligibility requirements for your chosen post.
Step 4: Complete the online application process with accurate personal, educational and professional information.
Step 5: Follow the advertisement’s additional instructions for submitting a hard-copy application and supporting documents to the designated office.
Step 6: Make sure all required application materials reach the designated office within the prescribed deadline — do not wait until the final day, particularly where hard-copy documents are required.
For departmental announcements, applicants can also visit the official Petroleum Division website at petroleum.gov.pk.
Selection Process and Important Dates
Advertisement published: 25 October 2026.
Application deadline: 9 November 2026, calculated from the 15-day application period. Applicants should verify the closing date on the National Job Portal listing itself.
Assessment: the Petroleum Division will assess applications according to the eligibility requirements and recruitment procedures applicable to these posts; shortlisted applicants may be called for interviews or other assessments.
No guarantee: meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not automatically guarantee selection.
Hard-copy caution: where the advertisement requires hard-copy documents in addition to the online application, the postal timeline counts — an online submission alone may not be enough.
Accuracy: use accurate personal, educational and professional information; incorrect or incomplete applications can be rejected.
Because this advertisement gives a calculated rather than printed closing date, the safest approach is to complete both the online and hard-copy steps several days before 9 November 2026.
The Petroleum Division’s four Policy Wing posts are a focused opportunity for minerals, refining and gas-sector specialists who want to work on federal energy policy in Islamabad. The headline facts are clear — four posts, two-year contracts, SPPS pay scales and a 9 November 2026 calculated deadline — but the detailed eligibility for each post lives in the official National Job Portal listing, and that is where applicants should verify their fit before applying. Complete the online application and any required hard-copy submission early, and do not let the short 15-day window catch you out.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for Petroleum Division jobs 2026?
9 November 2026, calculated from the 15-day application period starting with publication on 25 October 2026. Verify the closing date on the National Job Portal listing.
How many posts are announced?
Four posts: two Technical Consultants (Minerals), one Oil Refining & Marketing Expert and one Financial Analyst (Gas).
Where are the posts located?
All four posts are in the Policy Wing of the Petroleum Division, Islamabad.
Are these permanent government jobs?
No. They are contract-based positions with an initial contract period of two years.
What are the pay scales?
SPPS-II, SPPS-III and SPPS-IV, depending on the post. Exact salary figures are not published in the public summary of the advertisement.
How do I apply?
Apply online through the National Job Portal (njp.gov.pk) and follow the advertisement’s instructions for any additional hard-copy submission.
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.
