Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Jobs 2025 – Additional Director General, Senior & Junior Research Roles, Android Developer

Additional Director General, Senior & Junior Research Roles, Android Developer — Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Jobs 2025

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced multiple merit-based vacancies in its Research & Development Centre and IT stream, inviting applications through the ECP Online Recruitment System. Positions include Additional Director General (R&D) (BS-20), Senior Research Associate (BS-18), Research Associate – Data Analyst (BS-17), Research Associate – Content Developer (BS-17), Research Assistant (BS-16) and Android Developer (market/industry salary). These roles are located at the ECP Secretariat, Islamabad, with the place of posting liable anywhere in Pakistan as per organizational needs. If you’re looking for ECP jobs in research, data analysis, content development, public policy, or Android developer jobs in Pakistan, this consolidated announcement is for you.

Appointments include both regular posts (BS-17, BS-16) and contract positions (BS-20, BS-18 for two years; Android Developer for one year). Age limits and merit criteria apply, with government age relaxation admissible under rules (except for the Android Developer post). The recruitment will be processed online within 20 days of advertisement publication. These roles provide nationwide impact, competitive benefits, and a platform to contribute to democratic institutional strengthening across Pakistan.

Job Position Details

Total posts: 08

Note on age relaxation: General relaxation in upper age limit is admissible as per Initial Appointment to Civil Posts (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit) Rules, 1993, except for the Android Developer post where the stated age range applies.

Eligibility & Selection Highlights

• Merit-based recruitment with quotas only where specified (Research Assistant: Punjab Rural, Sindh Rural).
• HEC-recognized degrees are mandatory; preference for MPhil/PhD and published work in research posts.
• Demonstrated expertise in statistical analysis, data visualization, policy research, and technical writing is strongly valued.
• For the Android Developer, hands-on experience with Android frameworks, multithreading, memory management, geolocation, and modern development practices is essential.
• Shortlisting is based on eligibility and relevant experience; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test/interview.
• No TA/DA will be admissible for tests or interviews.
• The Commission reserves the right to increase/decrease the number of vacancies or cancel the recruitment process without assigning reasons.

What You Will Do (Role Snapshots)

Additional Director General (R&D) (BS-20)

• Lead the research portfolio, set annual research plans, and supervise multi-disciplinary teams.
• Oversee sampling, survey design, big-data led analytics, and publication pipelines.
• Engage stakeholders across federal/provincial tiers; ensure methodological rigor and ethical compliance.

Senior Research Associate (BS-18)

• Convert strategic questions into actionable research, from instrument design to results write-ups.
• Develop dashboards and data visuals; communicate findings for senior decision-makers.
• Mentor junior researchers and coordinate with technical and operational units.

Research Associate – Data Analyst (BS-17)

• Clean, analyze, and model large datasets; build repeatable scripts in R/Python.
• Create Tableau/Power BI reports and concise briefings for non-technical audiences.
• Support impact evaluations and trend analyses on program data.

Research Associate – Content Developer (BS-17)

• Draft policy briefs, web content, manuals, brochures, and research reports in clear English.
• Collaborate with subject-matter experts to translate complex data into accessible narratives.
• Maintain editorial standards consistent with ECP’s integrity and non-partisan mandate.

Research Assistant (BS-16)

• Provide research/logistics support, data entry, and MS Office documentation.
• Assist with literature reviews, citations, and formatting of reports and presentations.
• Complete the required six-week IT training and maintain organized digital records.

Android Developer (Market/Industry Salary)

• Build and optimize Android apps; integrate REST APIs, JSON/XML, and SQLite/MySQL data layers.
• Implement geolocation, background services, and battery-efficient concurrency.
• Manage the full SDLC—requirements, design, development, testing, deployment, and documentation.
• Utilize code libraries and CASE tools to automate repetitive tasks and enforce coding standards.

How to Apply (Step-by-Step)

1. Online Submission Only:
   Apply through the ECP Online Recruitment System by visiting the official portals: ecp.gov.pk or jobs.ecp.gov.pk.
2. Application Window:
   Submit your application within 20 days from the date this advertisement appears in newspapers. Late submissions will not be entertained.
3. Documentation for Shortlisted Candidates:
   If shortlisted, be ready to provide attested copies of educational certificates, experience letters, CNIC, domicile, one recent passport-size photograph, and your CV, as and when requested by ECP.
4. Government/Semi-Government/Autonomous Body Employees:
   Apply through proper channel with a No Objection Certificate (NOC) as per rules.
5. Age Relaxation:
   Admissible under the Initial Appointment to Civil Posts (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit) Rules, 1993, except for the Android Developer post where the age band 25–40 years applies without general relaxation.
6. Right of the Authority:
   ECP may increase/decrease posts or cancel recruitment at any stage without assigning reasons.

Contact/Correspondence:
Deputy Director (Estt-I), ECP Secretariat, Islamabad
(Communications and updates will be made through the online system; check your email and application dashboard regularly.)