Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) Jobs — Deputy Director & Assistant Directors (Islamabad)
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has announced fresh vacancies forDeputy Director (Cartels & Trade Abuse),Assistant Director (Legal/Adjudication),Assistant Director (Exemptions), andAssistant Director (Office of Fair Trade). These arecontract-basedgovernment jobsinIslamabadwith a strong focus on competition law, market regulation, consumer protection, and fair trade. If you hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree inEconomics, Business Administration, Law, or Financefrom an HEC-recognized institution and possess the required experience, this is a compelling opportunity to build a rewarding public-sector career in a nationally significant regulator. The roles are merit-based, aligned with CCP’s mission tocreate a level playing fieldacross Pakistan’s economy, and are open to professionals who meet the eligibility criteria.
| Posted On | October 12, 2025 |
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| Organization | Competition Commission of Pakistan |
| Location: | Islamabad |
| Address | Assistant Director (HR) Competition Commission of Pakistan 7th Floor South ISE Towers 55-B, Jinnah Avenue, Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Last Date: | October 27, 2025 |
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Job Position Details
| Post Title | Minimum Qualification & Age | Minimum Experience | Preferred Experience / Skills | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director (Cartels & Trade Abuse) | Bachelor’s/Master’s inEconomics, Business Administration, Law, or Financefrom an HEC-recognized institution.Age limit: 32 years. | 7 years(Bachelor’s) or5 years(Master’s) | Strong grasp ofCompetition Lawand regulatory frameworks; experience assisting inplanning, analysis, and executionof investigations into suspected cartels, collusive practices, abuse of dominance; ability to interpret and apply competition law in line witheconomic evidence; prepareinvestigation reports, legal briefs, and recommendations. | 1 |
| Assistant Director (Legal/Adjudication) | Bachelor’s inLaw(or equivalent) from an HEC-recognized institution.Age limit: 30 years. | 3 years | Drafting, reviewing, and vettingcontracts, MoUs, agreements; preparinglegal documents, opinions, regulatory filings; conducting thoroughlegal researchon statutes, case law, and precedents; ability toliaisewith internal departments, external counsel, regulators, and government agencies; assist CCP inlitigation, hearings, and negotiations. | 1 |
| Assistant Director (Exemptions) | Bachelor’s (or equivalent) inLaw, Economics, or Financefrom an HEC-recognized institution.Age limit: 30 years. | 3 years | Sound understanding ofcompetition lawandexemption regulations; capability to analyzeexemption requests and conduct assessments; maintain and updateofficial records, case documentation, and evidence from diverse sources; strong command ofregulatory frameworks, especially inexemptions; experience with otherregulatory bodiespreferred. | 1 |
| Assistant Director (Office of Fair Trade) | Bachelor’s (or equivalent) inLaw, Economics, or Financefrom an HEC-recognized institution.Age limit: 30 years. | 3 years | Knowledge ofconsumer protection, deceptive marketing practices, and market analytics; ability to interpret and applylegal and economic concepts; assessmarket dynamicsand potentialanti-competitive behavior; preference for candidates withrelevant experience. | 2 |
Terms & Conditions (as per advertisement)
- Initialcontract: 02 years, extendable on satisfactory performance; may be considered for regularization per rules. 🕒
- Merit-based selection; only shortlisted candidates will be called for test/interview.
- General age relaxation:up to5 yearsin the upper age limit, as admissible under rules. ✅
- Government employees should applythrough proper channelafter obtainingNOCfrom the parent department. 📝
- Incompleteorlateapplications willnotbe considered.
- Any attempt toinfluencethe process will lead todisqualification.
- The Commission mayaccept, reject, or postponeappointments under applicable rules.
What each role involves (expanded overview)
Deputy Director — Cartels & Trade Abuse
This role supports and often leads investigation streams intocartel behavior, bid-rigging, price-fixing, market allocation, and abuse of dominance. Daily tasks can include:
- Designinginvestigation plansand evidence matrices
- Conductingdawn-raid preparation support(as required by law), data analysis, andinterview frameworks
- Evaluatingmarket structure, concentration metrics (e.g., HHI), andbarriers to entry
- Draftingshow-cause notices,orders, andrecommendationsfor Commission consideration
- Coordinating withlegal, economics, and researchteams to ensure procedurally robust and economically sound outcomes Strong written advocacy and the ability to convert complex evidence intoclear, legally defensible findingsare crucial.
Assistant Director — Legal/Adjudication
The Legal/Adjudication stream focuses oncase drafting, pleadings, legal vetting, and adjudicatory support. You will:
- Preparelegal opinions, draftagreements/MoUs, andregulatory filings
- Conductstatutory and case-law research, distilling principles from precedents
- Assist inhearings,litigation, and settlement processes
- Liaise withexternal counsel, government stakeholders, and internal directorates Meticulous drafting, procedural discipline, and persuasive legal writing are essential.
Assistant Director — Exemptions
Certain agreements or collaborations may qualify forexemptionsif they yieldefficiency gainsorconsumer benefitswithout unduly restricting competition. You will:
- Assessexemption applications, verifying data, claims, and supporting analyses
- Maintaincase recordsand ensure transparent, auditable processes
- Draft memos outliningeconomic rationale,consumer impact, andcompetition safeguards
- Coordinate with other regulatory bodies and sector experts as needed This role suits professionals who canbalance legal standards with economic reasoning.
Assistant Director — Office of Fair Trade
At the consumer-facing edge of CCP’s mandate, the Office of Fair Trade examinesdeceptive marketing practices, misleading claims, and unfair competition. You will:
- Investigateadvertising and promotional claims, packaging, andconsumer complaints
- Conductmarket surveillanceandtrend analysis
- Preparecompliance guidance, warnings, and case briefs for enforcement
- Collaborate onawareness campaignsto encourage fair marketing Candidates with an eye fordetail, consumer law, and evidence-based assessmentswill excel here.
Documents you may need 📝
While applications areonline only, keep scanned copies of the following ready (as commonly required by public-sector portals):
- RecentCV/Resumewith accurate employment dates and responsibilities
- Degree(s)/Transcript(s)from HEC-recognized institutions
- Experience certificatesdetailing roles and durations
- CNICandrecent photograph
- NOCfor government/semi-government employees applying through proper channel
(Exact document upload requirements appear on the CCP portal at the time of submission.)
How to Apply: Step-by-Step Process
- Visit the official website:Applyonline onlyviawww.cc.gov.pk. 🌐
- Create/Log into your applicant profile and choose the relevant post (Deputy Director or Assistant Director stream).
- Fill out the formcarefully: personal details, education, experience, and achievements.
- Upload documentsas specified by the portal. Ensure file names are clear and file sizes meet portal limits. 🗂️
- Total Jobs 6 Jobs
- Category Accounting / Finance, Computer, DAE, Education, Management, Other
- Location Islamabad