The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) is inviting applications for the post of Director (Administration) in BPS-20. The vacancy is a regular post based in Islamabad, and applications must be submitted online through the National Job Portal before 23 November 2026.

The post was advertised in the Daily Duniya newspaper on 7 November 2026 and is listed on the National Job Portal, the federal government's official recruitment portal. The portal shows one vacancy for the post, with more than 15 years of experience required, and lists 23 November 2026 as the last date to apply.

Who can apply

Candidates need an MBA or MS, or an equivalent qualification, in management, administration, human resources or finance, with strong analytical capabilities. The advertisement sets a maximum age limit of 50 years. The post is a senior administrative role at the institute, which is based in Sector F-5/2 in Islamabad.

ISSI is an Islamabad-based research institute whose work covers strategic and regional affairs. Its specialist centres include the Arms Control and Disarmament Centre, the Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa, the China-Pakistan Study Centre and the India Study Centre. The Director (Administration) oversees the administrative side of the institute, supporting its research programmes and events.

How to apply

Applications are accepted online only through the National Job Portal at njp.gov.pk. The portal is the federal government's recruitment platform, listing thousands of verified government vacancies from hundreds of departments. Candidates need to sign up on the portal, complete their profile and submit an application for the ISSI listing before the closing date. No other method of applying is mentioned in the advertisement.

Applicants should read the full listing on the National Job Portal before applying, as it carries the detailed terms of the post. The portal lists the post as a regular BPS-20 vacancy, and candidates should check the eligibility conditions, including the qualification, experience and age limit, against their own record before submitting.

Deadline to note

The National Job Portal lists 23 November 2026 as the last date for this post. The newspaper advertisement gives applicants 15 days from publication, so candidates should not leave their application to the final day. Applications submitted after the closing date will not be considered.

Job seekers should apply only through the official portal and should be wary of anyone asking for payment or offering to arrange the post. Government recruitment in Pakistan is conducted through the advertised official channel, and no agent or intermediary is involved in the process.