SECP Jobs 2026 – Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan Vacancies

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), the apex regulator of Pakistan's Capital Markets and Corporate Sector, is inviting applications from qualified, result-oriented, and dynamic professionals. These Islamabad-based positions are vacant within SECP's specialized Adjudication Division, requiring candidates with impeccable integrity and robust analytical capabilities.

Available Positions & Detailed Criteria

1. Additional Director (Adjudication Division)

• Total Positions: 01 Position

• Educational Qualification:

  • LL.B or LL.M from a Higher Education Commission (HEC) recognized university.

  • Must be actively enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court.

  • Preference: Candidates who have completed a Bar-at-Law qualification or possess an LL.M degree will be prioritized.

• Post-Qualification Experience:

  • Minimum of 12 years of relevant post-qualification professional experience.

  • Experience in corporate law, the financial sector, or working as an adjudicating officer in a regulatory framework is highly preferred.

• Age Limit: Maximum age must not exceed 45 years on the closing date of application submission.

2. Deputy Director (Adjudication Division)

• Total Positions: 02 Positions

• Educational Qualification:

  • LL.B or LL.M from an HEC-recognized university.

  • Must be actively enrolled as an Advocate of the High Court.

  • Preference: Candidates who have completed a Bar-at-Law qualification or hold an LL.M degree will be prioritized.

• Post-Qualification Experience:

  • Minimum of 06 years of relevant post-qualification professional experience.

  • Experience in corporate law, the financial sector, or working as an adjudicating officer in a regulatory framework is preferred.

• Age Limit:

  • Maximum age must not exceed 40 years on the closing date of application submission.

  • Age Relaxation: Candidates holding at least 3 years of work experience with a regulator will receive an age relaxation of 5 years.

General Terms & Instructions

• Employment Nature: All appointments will be carried out on a contractual basis for an initial term of three (3) years. Extensions are possible based on organizational demand and performance metrics.

• Regularization: The Commission may consider the regularization of these roles after the successful completion of three years, subject to meeting the established evaluation criteria.

• Diversity & Inclusion: Applications are strongly encouraged from female candidates, minorities, persons with different abilities, and candidates from Balochistan, Ex-FATA districts, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK).

• Selection Process: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a multi-stage evaluation process. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for further assessment phases.

• Commission Prerogative: SECP reserves the right to cancel the hiring or selection workflow at any stage without prior notice.

Application Cutoff Timeline

• Deadline: Applications must be submitted within fifteen (15) days of the official publication date of the advertisement.

• Note: Applications received after the designated deadline will not be entertained.