The Engineering Development Board (EDB), Ministry of Industries & Production is hiring 16 posts — Financial Analyst, Cost Accountant, Economist, 6 Consultants, Accounts Officer/DDO and 6 Research Assistants — on contract through the National Job Portal.
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Apply online at njp.gov.pk before 21 October 2026.
| Organization | Engineering Development Board (EDB), Ministry of Industries & Production |
| Post Name | Financial Analyst / Cost Accountant / Economist / Consultants / Accounts Officer-DDO / Research Assistant |
| Total Vacancies | 16 posts |
| Location | Not stated |
| Qualification | CA/ACMA/ACCA or Master’s in Finance (analyst/accountant); Master’s/MS/PhD in Economics (economist); B.Sc/BE/MS/PhD Engineering (consultants); 16 years Finance/Accounting (accounts officer); 16 years Business/Admin/Engineering (research assistant) |
| Experience | 10 years (analyst/accountant); per post (economist/consultants); 5 years (accounts officer); 2+ years (research assistant) |
| Age Limit | Maximum 55 (PPS-11); 35 (accounts officer); 30 (research assistant) |
| Salary | Not stated (PPS-11 / PPS-7 / PPS-6, contract) |
| Ad Date | 07 October 2026 (National Job Portal) |
| Last Date | 21 October 2026 |
Details of Vacancies
Financial Analyst — 1 post (PPS-11)
- Qualification: CA/ACMA/ACCA or Master’s degree in Finance or a related field from an HEC-recognized university.
- Experience: 10–15 years post-qualification experience as a Financial Analyst.
- Age limit: Maximum 55 years.
Cost Accountant — 1 post (PPS-11)
- Qualification: CA/ACMA/ACCA or Master’s degree in Finance or a related field from an HEC-recognized university.
- Experience: 10–15 years post-qualification experience as a Cost Accountant.
- Age limit: Maximum 55 years.
Economist — 1 post (PPS-11)
- Qualification: Master’s (16 years experience) OR MS (12 years) OR PhD (8 years) in Economics / Development Economics or a related field from an HEC-recognized university.
- Age limit: Maximum 55 years.
Consultants — 6 posts (PPS-11)
- Sectors: Chemical/Petrochemicals, Steel & Other Metals, Electrical/Capital Goods, Heavy Engineering, Industrial Process Engineering, Engineering Services.
- Qualification: B.Sc/B.E. (16 years experience) OR MS (12 years) OR PhD (8 years) in the relevant field of engineering.
- Age limit: Maximum 55 years.
Accounts Officer / DDO — 1 post (PPS-7)
- Qualification: 16 years of education in Finance / Accounting / Commerce / Economics or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized university.
- Experience: 5 years post-qualification experience in financial management, budgeting, auditing and compliance with public sector accounting rules.
- Age limit: Maximum 35 years.
Research Assistant — 6 posts (PPS-6)
- Qualification: 16 years education in Business Administration, Management Sciences, Marketing/PR, Engineering, Economics or a related field.
- Experience: More than 2 years relevant; EV/battery manufacturing & evaluation experience preferred.
- Age limit: Maximum 30 years.
How to Apply
- Apply online through the National Job Portal at https://njp.gov.pk/ (search EDB).
- Submit before 21 October 2026.
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FAQs
Q: What is the last date to apply?
A: The last date is 21 October 2026.
Q: How many posts are announced?
A: 16 posts — Financial Analyst, Cost Accountant, Economist, 6 Consultants, Accounts Officer/DDO and 6 Research Assistants.
Q: What are the pay packages?
A: PPS-11, PPS-7 and PPS-6 on contract; no salary figures are stated.
Q: How do I apply?
A: Online only through the National Job Portal (njp.gov.pk).


