Ministry of Law and Justice Jobs 2026 – Legal Aid and Justice Authority (LAJA) Islamabad
Legal Aid and Justice Authority (LAJA), under the Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of Pakistan, has announced Situation Vacant 2026. Multiple PPS-based contract jobs are available at the Head Office in Islamabad.
Introduction
The Legal Aid and Justice Authority (LAJA), Islamabad, under the Ministry of Law and Justice, has announced multiple PPS-based contract jobs for 2026. These positions are open to eligible Pakistani nationals who want to contribute to legal aid, human rights, and justice reform initiatives.
All vacancies are based at the Head Office in Islamabad. The recruitment is being handled through the National Jobs Portal (NJP), ensuring a transparent and merit-based process.
Even though the application period has ended, the details below will help you understand the process for future similar vacancies in LAJA or other federal ministries.
Job Advertisement
Available Vacancies & Posts
The following positions were announced:
- Deputy Director Finance (PPS-8) – 1 Post
- Deputy Director Legal Aid (PPS-8) – 1 Post
- IT / Network Administrator (PPS-8) – 1 Post
- Private Secretary (PPS-7) – 1 Post
- Assistant (PPS-6) – 2 Posts
- Assistant-cum-Cashier (PPS-6) – 1 Post
- Sub-Assistant (PPS-5) – 1 Post
- Data Entry Operator (PPS-5) – 1 Post
- Driver (PPS-2) – 1 Post
- Office Boy (PPS-1) – 1 Post
- Dispatch Rider (PPS-1) – 1 Post
- Sweeper / Cleaner (PPS-1) – 1 Post
- Consultant – 1 Post
Qualification Required
Qualification varies by post:
- Master’s Degree (Grade “B”) in Finance, Economics, MBA, IT, Computer Science, LLB for senior positions
- Bachelor’s Degree (Second Class / Grade “C”) for mid-level roles
- Intermediate for clerical positions
- Matric / Middle / Literate for lower support staff
- Degrees must be from HEC-recognized institutes
Experience Required
Experience requirements:
- Senior posts (PPS-8): 7–10 years post-qualification experience
- Assistant & clerical posts (PPS-5 to PPS-7): 3 years experience
- Consultant: LLB + minimum 7 years experience in human rights / legal aid / multilateral organizations
- Lower staff: Relevant experience preferred
Age Limit
Maximum age: 30 to 50 years (varies by post). Age is calculated up to the closing date.
Tips for Ministry of Law & Justice (LAJA) Applicants (For Future Reference)
- Apply early on NJP – portals slow down near deadline; submit at least 2–3 days before closing.
- Highlight relevant experience – especially legal aid, finance, IT, or human rights work in your application.
- Get documents ready – keep attested copies of degrees, experience certificates, and CNIC.
- Check exact eligibility – senior posts need higher experience; lower posts accept basic qualification.
- Avoid agents – only use official NJP portal (www.njp.gov.pk) to stay safe from fraud.
- Double-check form – make sure all details match your documents before submission.
Looking for Similar Federal Government Jobs?
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- Ministry of Planning Commission Jobs 2026
- National Defence University Jobs 2026
- Punjab Police Jobs 2026
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How to Apply (Reference Only - Process Expired)
Applications were accepted only online through the National Jobs Portal (NJP). Here is how candidates applied (for understanding future similar processes):
- Visit National Jobs Portal: https://www.njp.gov.pk
- Complete the online application form
- Submit correct and complete information
Hard copy applications were not accepted.
About Legal Aid & Justice Authority
Legal Aid and Justice Authority (LAJA) is an important federal institution under the Government of Pakistan. It works for legal aid, human rights, and justice reforms. The Head Office is located in Islamabad.
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