SECP jobs 2026 are open at the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan, and the Commission is hiring legal professionals for its Prosecution and Civil Litigation Department. Overall, there are 7 contractual positions on open merit, from Director down to Deputy Director. In particular, all four titles sit in one department, so one application round covers the whole ladder.
Every post needs a law degree plus enrolment as an Advocate of the High Court, so this round is for experienced litigators only. Applications close on Friday, 6 November 2026.
SECP jobs 2026 overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) |
| Department | Prosecution & Civil Litigation Department |
| Posts | Director; Additional Director; Joint Director; Deputy Director |
| Total positions | 7 |
| Locations | Karachi (1); Islamabad (5); Lahore (1) |
| Qualification | LL.B. or LL.M. (HEC-recognized) plus enrolment as an Advocate of the High Court |
| Job type | Contract, 3 years, extendable |
| Apply method | Online at secp.gov.pk/careers |
| Last date | Friday, 6 November 2026 |
| Newspaper | Daily Business Recorder, 22 October 2026 |
| Advertisement reference | PID (I) 3599/26 |
| Queries | Deputy Director HR&TD, +92 51 919 5444 |
About the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is the apex regulator of Pakistan’s capital markets and corporate sector, as the ad itself puts it. Its Prosecution and Civil Litigation Department handles the Commission’s court work, including corporate and white-collar crime prosecution. In fact, this department is the hiring unit for all seven posts in this round.
Most of these posts sit in the capital, so also check Islamabad jobs and other government jobs on ixjob.pk.
Vacancies, experience and age limits
The four titles form a clear ladder, because the enrolment and experience bars rise with each step. So read your row first, then open the detailed section below it.
| Post | Location | Positions | Advocate High Court | Post-qualification experience | Maximum age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Karachi | 1 | 13 years | 15 years | 50 years |
| Additional Director | Islamabad | 1 | 10 years | 12 years | 45 years |
| Joint Director | Islamabad | 2 | 8 years | 10 years | 45 years |
| Deputy Director | Islamabad (2), Lahore (1) | 3 | 4 years | 6 years | 40 years |
Director, Prosecution and Civil Litigation, Karachi
The Director post is the senior role in this round, and it sits in Karachi. You need an LL.B. or LL.M. from an HEC-recognized university, plus enrolment as an Advocate of the High Court for at least 13 years with an active practice.
Your post-qualification experience must reach at least 15 years. SECP prefers 13 years as an Advocate of the High Court with proven experience of independently handling corporate and criminal prosecution (white-collar crime) and advisory work. The maximum age is 50 years on the closing date. Above all, the white-collar prosecution record matters most at this level.
Additional Director, Prosecution and Civil Litigation, Islamabad
Meanwhile, the Additional Director sits one step below, in Islamabad. The degree requirement is the same LL.B. or LL.M. from an HEC-recognized university, while the enrolment bar drops to at least 10 years as an Advocate of the High Court with an active practice.
You need at least 12 years of relevant post-qualification experience. Again, SECP prefers candidates who have independently handled corporate and criminal prosecution (white-collar crime) and advisory work. The maximum age is 45 years on the closing date.
Joint Director, Prosecution and Civil Litigation, Islamabad
Similarly, two Joint Director posts are open in Islamabad. You need the same law degree, plus at least 8 years of enrolment as an Advocate of the High Court with an active practice.
The experience bar is at least 10 years of relevant post-qualification experience. Proven independent handling of corporate and criminal prosecution (white-collar crime) and advisory work is preferred, as with the senior posts. The maximum age is 45 years on the closing date. In short, a proven prosecution record strengthens the application here too.
Deputy Director, Prosecution and Civil Litigation, Islamabad and Lahore
By contrast, the Deputy Director tier carries three posts: two in Islamabad and one in Lahore. You need an LL.B. or LL.M. from an HEC-recognized university and at least 4 years of enrolment as an Advocate of the High Court with an active practice.
You also need at least 6 years of relevant post-qualification experience in corporate-related litigation and prosecution, including those 4 years as an Advocate of the High Court. The maximum age is 40 years on the closing date. However, candidates with at least 3 years of work experience with a regulator receive an age relaxation of 5 years, so their effective cap is 45. As a result, this post is the realistic entry point for most applicants in this round.
Common eligibility and preferences
The same preference pattern repeats at every level, so read these points once for all four posts.
- For every post, the university must be HEC-recognized and the High Court enrolment must come with an active practice.
- Preference goes to candidates who completed the Bar-at-Law qualification after LL.B. or who hold an LL.M. degree.
- Similarly, experience in regulatory bodies, companies, corporate litigation and practice earns preference at every level.
- SECP counts the age on the closing date for submission of applications.
- The ad encourages applications from female candidates, minorities, persons with special abilities, and candidates from Balochistan, Ex-FATA districts, Gilgit-Baltistan and AJK.
Contract terms and selection process
The ad prints one set of terms for all seven positions. Therefore, the contract, selection and cancellation rules below apply equally to Karachi, Islamabad and Lahore.
- All appointments are contractual for a term of 3 years, extendable on organizational need and performance.
- After completion of 3 years, the Commission may consider regularization of these positions, subject to fulfilment of the prescribed criteria.
- SECP will run selection through a multi-stage evaluation process.
- SECP will contact only shortlisted candidates for further assessment.
- SECP reserves the right to cancel the recruitment and selection process at any stage.
- Late applications will not be considered, so submit well before the closing date.
How to apply for SECP jobs 2026
- Firstly, open the SECP careers page at secp.gov.pk/careers.
- Next, read the detailed TORs for your post on that page, because the ad points applicants there for the full terms.
- Then submit your application through the careers page for the post that matches your enrolment and experience.
- Finally, complete the submission before Friday, 6 November 2026, since the ad allows fifteen days from publication.
If a query remains, contact the Deputy Director HR&TD at +92 51 919 5444, as the ad directs.
Frequently asked questions
Posts and last date
What are SECP jobs 2026?
They are 7 contractual legal positions in SECP’s Prosecution and Civil Litigation Department: Director (Karachi), Additional Director (Islamabad), Joint Director (Islamabad, 2 posts) and Deputy Director (Islamabad 2, Lahore 1).
What is the last date for SECP jobs 2026?
The last date is Friday, 6 November 2026. The ad requires applications within 15 days of its publication on 22 October 2026, and late applications will not be considered.
How do I apply for SECP jobs online?
Apply online through the SECP careers page at secp.gov.pk/careers, where the detailed TORs for each post are also published.
Qualification, experience and age
What qualification do SECP legal posts need?
Every post needs an LL.B. or LL.M. from an HEC-recognized university plus enrolment as an Advocate of the High Court: 13 years for Director, 10 for Additional Director, 8 for Joint Director and 4 for Deputy Director.
How much experience do the SECP posts need?
Post-qualification experience is 15 years for Director, 12 for Additional Director, 10 for Joint Director and 6 for Deputy Director. The Deputy Director experience must include 4 years as an Advocate of the High Court in corporate-related litigation and prosecution.
What are the age limits for SECP jobs?
Maximum age is 50 years for Director, 45 for Additional Director and Joint Director, and 40 for Deputy Director, counted on the closing date. Deputy Director candidates with at least 3 years of work experience with a regulator get a 5-year age relaxation.
Is Bar-at-Law required for SECP jobs?
No, it is a preference, not a requirement. SECP gives preference to candidates who completed Bar-at-Law after LL.B. or hold an LL.M., with experience in regulatory bodies, companies and corporate litigation.
Contract and selection
Are SECP jobs permanent?
No. Appointments are contractual for a term of 3 years, extendable on organizational need and performance. SECP may consider regularization after completion of 3 years, subject to fulfilment of its prescribed criteria.
How does SECP select candidates?
SECP runs selection through a multi-stage evaluation process and contacts only shortlisted candidates for further assessment. SECP also reserves the right to cancel the recruitment and selection process at any stage.
Who does SECP encourage to apply?
The ad encourages applications from female candidates, minorities, persons with special abilities, and candidates from Balochistan, Ex-FATA districts, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).
SECP jobs last date and next step
The last date is Friday, 6 November 2026, fifteen days after the ad’s publication, and SECP will not consider late applications. Therefore, read the TORs for your post on the careers page today and submit early. Meanwhile, you can compare PPSC jobs 2026 or browse the latest jobs on ixjob.pk.
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The details in this article come from the SECP advertisement (PID (I) 3599/26) published on 22 October 2026. Always confirm the eligibility and the closing date on the original advertisement and the SECP careers page before applying. ixjob.pk only shares job information and takes no part in hiring.
