Assistant Consultant Jobs at Ministry of Law and Justice. The Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of Pakistan, intends to hire qualified professionals on a contract basis, initially for 3 years and further extendable as per MP Scale Policy, 2020, for its legislative drafting, legal research and advisory functions.

This announcement covers 3 posts across two titles: Assistant Consultant (Contract), with two vacancies, and Assistant Consultant (Research), with one vacancy. Both share the same MP-III pay package, qualification and experience requirements. Applications close on October 15, 2026. Each title has its own page.

• Education: Foreign or Local LLB, or Barrister-at-Law, or Solicitor, from a recognized institution.
• Experience: At least 5 years of experience in legal and legislative matters.
• Age: maximum 62 years.
• Shortlisting: Candidates with public-sector experience are preferred, followed by those from state-run corporations/entities, followed by private corporations of repute.

Apply online only through the National Job Portal (NJP), within 15 days of the advertisement’s publication. NOC from your present employer is mandatory at the time of applying if you are a Government Servant.

• Appointment is on contract basis, initially for 3 years, further extendable as per MP Scale Policy, 2020.
• Apply online only through the National Job Portal (NJP) at www.njp.gov.pk, within 15 days of the advertisement’s publication.
• NOC from the present employer is mandatory at the time of applying for Government Servants.
• The Ministry reserves the right to cancel or postpone the recruitment process, or increase or decrease the number of posts, at any stage.
• Applications received by hand will not be entertained.
• Only candidates finalized by the Scrutiny Committee will be called for interview by the Selection Committee. No TA/DA is admissible for interview.
• At the time of interview, bring original and attested copies of your CNIC, educational certificates, law transcripts, experience certificates, a detailed CV, and a passport-size photo.

Q: How do I apply for Ministry of Law and Justice jobs 2026, and what is the last date?

Apply online only through the National Job Portal (NJP) at njp.gov.pk/jobs/live, within 15 days of the advertisement’s publication. The last date is October 15, 2026.

Q: Are these positions permanent or contract?

Both posts are contract-based, initially for 3 years, extendable as per MP Scale Policy, 2020.

Q: What qualification is required?

Foreign or Local LLB, or Barrister-at-Law, or Solicitor, from a recognized institution.

Q: How much experience is required?

At least 5 years of experience in legal and legislative matters.

Q: What is the age limit?

62 years for both posts.

Q: How are candidates shortlisted?

Candidates with public-sector experience are preferred, followed by those from state-run corporations/entities, followed by private corporations of repute.

Q: Can I apply by hand or courier?

No. Applications received by hand will not be entertained; only online applications through NJP are accepted.