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]]> Apply Online: NJP Portal | Deadline: 26 August 2025
Contact: 09204423-24 | Location: Sector F-5/2, Islamabad

🏛 Institutional Profile

  • Mandate: National security policy research • Geopolitical analysis • Strategic foresight

  • Focus Areas: South Asian dynamics • Conflict resolution • Diplomatic studies

  • Global Engagement: Collaborations with international think tanks (e.g., Chatham House, SIPRI)

📋 Enhanced Position Analysis: Research Associate (BPS-17)

Parameter Requirements
Qualification Master’s (16 yrs) in:
• International Relations • Political Science
• Peace & Conflict Studies • Defence & Diplomatic Studies
Specialization Priority: India/South Asia regional expertise
Age Limit Max 35 years (incl. 5-year general relaxation)
Publications 2+ research papers in HEC-recognized journals
Experience 2+ years at a reputable university/think tank
Core Competencies Policy drafting • Geopolitical risk analysis • Primary source research

⚠ Compliance Matrix

Requirement Criteria Verification
Age Proof CNIC-based calculation NADRA record
Publications HEC-recognized journals ISSN/Impact factor verification
Experience Institutional research only Employer attestation + appointment letters
Disqualifiers • Hand-delivered applications
• Non-HEC publications		 Automatic rejection

📝 Application Protocol

  1. Online Submission

    • Portal: National Job Portal (NJP)

    • Deadline: 26 August 2025 (11:59 PM PKT)

    • Steps: Registration → Profile creation → Application form

  2. Document Requirements

    • HEC-attested degree

    • Publication PDFs (with journal credentials)

    • Experience certificates

    • CNIC copy

  3. Selection Process

    • Phase 1: Document screening

    • Phase 2: Written test (geopolitical scenario analysis)

    • Phase 3: Research presentation + interview

    • Note: No TA/DA for interviews

💼 Employment Package & Career Growth

Benefit Details
Scale BPS-17 (Federal Government Pay Scale)
Professional Development • Access to classified archives
• International conference sponsorship
Research Support Dedicated research allowance • Policy-brief publishing opportunities
Probation 6 months (regularization subject to performance)

🔍 Publication Requirements Deep Dive

Journal Tier Acceptability Examples
HEC “Y” Category Minimum requirement Pakistan Horizon, Strategic Studies
HEC “X” Category Competitive advantage International Affairs, Contemporary South Asia
Non-Qualifying Blogs • Newspapers • Predatory journals Immediate disqualification

📌 Critical Timeline

Activity Date
Ad Publication 11 August 2025
Application Window 11–26 August 2025

🏷 Advertisement

ℹ Contact Information

  • Address:
    📍 Institute of Strategic Studies, Sector F-5/2, Islamabad

  • HR Contact:
    📞 09204423-24 (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM)

  • Application Queries:
    ✉ hr@issi.org.pk (Subject: “Research Associate Query – NJP ID”)

“Candidates with peer-reviewed publications on Indo-Pak relations will be prioritized. No physical applications accepted.”
Assistant Director (HR), ISSI

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