The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jobs 2026 Apply Online advertisement has been announced by the Government of Pakistan for the recruitment of Deputy Legal Advisor (MP-II) and Assistant Legal Advisor (MP-III) in Islamabad. These positions are being offered on a contract basis under the MP Scales Policy 2020 for an initial period of three years, extendable based on satisfactory performance. Eligible candidates holding a Ph.D. or Master’s degree in International Law along with the required experience as licensed practicing advocates in Pakistan are encouraged to apply within 15 days of the publication of the advertisement.
Job Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Government of Pakistan |
| Job Type | Contract |
| Scale | MP-II & MP-III |
| Location | Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Posted Date | June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | Within 15 days of advertisement publication |
| Age Limit | Maximum 62 Years |
| Contract Duration | 3 Years (Extendable up to 2 Years on Annual Basis) |
| Merit Basis | Open Merit |
| Website | www.mofa.gov.pk |
| Application Mode | By Post / Courier |
| dgp@mofa.gov.pk | |
| Contact Number | 051-9202362 |
Vacant Positions
1. Deputy Legal Advisor (MP-II)
Required Qualification & Experience
Option 1
- Ph.D. in any field of International Law.
- Minimum 05 years of experience as a licensed practicing Advocate in Pakistan.
OR
Option 2
- Master’s degree in any field of International Law.
- Minimum 07 years of experience as a licensed practicing Advocate in Pakistan.
Pay Package (MP-II)
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | Rs. 263,180/- |
| Annual Increment | Rs. 39,480/- |
| House Rent | Rs. 95,700/- |
| Transport Monetization | Rs. 77,430/- |
| Utilities Charges | Rs. 11,970/- |
2. Assistant Legal Advisor (MP-III)
Required Qualification & Experience
Option 1
- Ph.D. in any field of International Law.
- Minimum 03 years of experience as a licensed practicing Advocate in Pakistan.
OR
Option 2
- Master’s degree in any field of International Law.
- Minimum 05 years of experience as a licensed practicing Advocate in Pakistan.
Pay Package (MP-III)
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | Rs. 184,230/- |
| Annual Increment | Rs. 26,320/- |
| House Rent | Rs. 47,850/- |
| Transport Monetization | Rs. 65,060/- |
| Utilities Charges | Rs. 8,380/- |
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be licensed practicing Advocates in Pakistan.
- Candidates must possess the required educational qualifications in International Law.
- Maximum age limit is 62 years as of the closing date of application submission.
- Recruitment will be made strictly on open merit basis.
Contract Duration
- Initial appointment will be made for three (03) years.
- The contract may be extended for a maximum of two (02) additional years on an annual basis.
- Extension will be subject to satisfactory performance.
How to Apply
- Download the detailed Terms of Reference (TORs) and Job Description from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website: www.mofa.gov.pk.
- Prepare the application with the following documents:
- Complete Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Copies of educational certificates/degrees
- Experience certificates
- Copy of CNIC
- One recent passport-size photograph
- Submit the complete application package within 15 days of the publication of the advertisement.
- Send applications to the address below:
Ali Anser Zaidi
Director General (HR & CP)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Constitution Avenue, G-5, Islamabad
Tel: 051-9202362
Fax: 051-9204059
Email: dgp@mofa.gov.pk
Terms and Conditions
- Applications received after the closing date will not be entertained.
- Only eligible candidates meeting the prescribed criteria will be considered.
- The positions will be filled on an open merit basis.
- Age will be calculated on the closing date of application submission.
- Detailed Terms of Reference and Job Descriptions are available on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
- The contract is initially for three years and may be extended based on performance.
- Applicants must provide complete and accurate information along with all required documents.
- Incomplete applications may be rejected.
- The Ministry reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning any reason.
