Chief Statistician (Chief Executive Officer) — Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, Islamabad
Chief Statistician (Chief Executive Officer) · Islamabad · The Nation,
Job advertisement published in The Nation on Sunday, 11 October 2026, listed under Islamabad. Issued by Chief Statistician (Chief Executive Officer).
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Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, invites applications for the post of Chief Statistician who will also serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Bureau.
| Employer | Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives |
|---|---|
| Position | Chief Statistician (Chief Executive Officer) |
| Location | Pak Secretariat, Islamabad |
| Qualifications | Master's or advanced university degree; Ph.D. in Statistics or Economics preferred. Degree preferably from a leading international university recognized by HEC. |
| Experience & Skills | Minimum 20 years' professional experience with at least 5 years in senior management. Demonstrated technical knowledge of statistics, national and international economic and management skills; experience managing large databases, national statistical surveys, National Income Accounts and economic statistics; ability to analyze computer-based statistical information and use advanced software; proven leadership and research record on social and economic issues. |
| Key Responsibilities | Decide methods for collection, processing and dissemination of statistical data; supervise national censuses via Provincial Census Commissioners; appraise and ensure quality of national statistics; coordinate with other statistical agencies; develop analytical and research capacity; prepare annual and five-year work plans, reports and budgets; develop and promote national statistical standards. |
| Salary | Special Professional Pay Scale-II |
| Age & Term | Maximum 60 years on closing date. Term of appointment five (5) years; eligible for reappointment through competitive process. Individual will cease to hold post on completion of term or on attaining 65 years, whichever is earlier. |
| Application | Submit application with CV, testimonials and details of additional qualifications/experience on the prescribed form available at www.pc.gov.pk and www.pbs.gov.pk. Applications to be sent by post to: Joint Secretary (PBS), Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Room No. 218, 2nd Floor, P-Block, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad. |
| Deadline | Applications must be submitted within 15 days from the date of publication of the advertisement. |
| Other | Candidates in government service should apply through proper channel. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. No TA/DA admissible. PBS reserves the right not to fill the post or to withdraw the advertisement. |
| Contact | Joint Secretary (PBS), Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives; Tel: +92(51) 9204215 |
Published in The Nation on Sunday, 11 October 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.
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