How to apply
- Last date to apply: 31 October 2026
- Pakistani citizen, not more than 61 years of age at the time of the last date of submission of application.
- Government Servants may apply through proper channel. (In case of selection, the candidate working in Government Departments or Autonomous or Semi-Autonomous bodies will have to resign or seek retirement before joining the new assignment.)
- Result-oriented persons, willing to work under a demanding time schedule and high standards of performance, are encouraged to apply for the above position on the National Job Portal (njp.gov.pk) within fifteen days of the publication of this advertisement.
Last date to apply: 31 October 2026
Organisation: Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority OGRA
| Post | Posts |
|---|---|
| Chairman | 1 |
Location: Islamabad
GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN - CABINET DIVISION
URAAN PAKISTAN
Vacancy Position: CHAIRMAN
Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA)
The Cabinet Division invites applications for the post of Chairman, Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA).
Key Responsibilities & Accountability
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Achieve both goals and targets as set by the OGRA Board.
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Manage all operations of the OGRA in a goal-oriented, seamless, and transparent manner in accordance with policies, procedures, and statutes.
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Set and implement strategies, policies, programs, and goals - both short and long-term - to regulate the mid-stream and down-stream Oil & Gas Sector in Petroleum.
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Maintain working relationships with all stakeholders, both internal and external.
Education, Skills & Experience
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Education: At least a Master's Degree (minimum 16 years of education) from a renowned and HEC-recognized university or institution, in any combination of the following disciplines: law, business, engineering, finance, accounting, economics, petroleum, technology, public administration, or management. Sector regulation along with a demonstrable track record of senior-level policy and strategy formulation will be desirable. A degree from a recognized foreign institution will be an advantage.
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Experience: Minimum 20 years of experience in a large public sector organization(s) and/or national/multinational private sector organization(s), with at least 3 years' experience as head of a public and/or private sector organization(s).
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Skills: Excellent leadership, team building, analytical, and inter-personal skills.
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Track Record: Proven track record of successful performance in a competitive environment.
Citizenship & Age Band
Pakistani citizen, not more than 61 years of age at the time of the last date of submission of application.
Criteria
The applicant should be an eminent professional of known integrity and competence with a minimum of twenty years of related experience in law, business, engineering, finance, accounting, economics, petroleum, technology, public administration, or management. Experience of sector regulation along with a demonstrable track record of senior-level policy and strategy formulation will be an advantage.
Pay Scale and Fringe Benefits
Equivalent to Special Professional Pay Scale (SPPS-I).
Tenure
The Chairman shall be appointed by the Federal Government for an initial term of four years and shall be eligible for reappointment for a similar term or till the attainment of 65 years of age, whichever is earlier.
Government Servants may apply through proper channel. (In case of selection, the candidate working in Government Departments or Autonomous or Semi-Autonomous bodies will have to resign or seek retirement before joining the new assignment.)
Ineligibility
No person shall be appointed by the Federal Government as a Chairman if he has any direct or indirect financial interest in, or has any connection which might reasonably be viewed as giving rise to a conflict of interest with, any person involved in any regulated activity in the Oil and Gas sector.
How to Apply
OGRA provides a professionally challenging work environment. Result-oriented persons, willing to work under a demanding time schedule and high standards of performance, are encouraged to apply for the above position on the National Job Portal (njp.gov.pk) within fifteen days of the publication of this advertisement.
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Applications submitted in hard copy or by other means will not be entertained.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interview/selection process.
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No TA/DA will be admissible for the interview.
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This advertisement along with ToRs is also available on the Cabinet Division's website: www.cabinet.gov.pk
Contact
Sheheryar Abbasi
Deputy Secretary (RA)
Cabinet Division, Cabinet Secretariat, Islamabad.
Ph: 9223451
PID (1) 3508/26
Posted on 16 October 2026
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- Category
- Business & Management
- Location
- Islamabad
- Province
- Islamabad
- Posted
- Oct 16, 2026
- Last date
- Oct 31, 2026
- Listing
- #7118
