SBP Assistant Director Jobs 2026 Karachi – 13 Departments, Last Date 14 September

SBP Assistant Director Jobs 2026 Karachi

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the country’s central bank, has opened online applications for the position of Assistant Director in Officer Grade 2 (OG-2). The advertisement covers openings spread across 13 different departments at SBP’s Karachi head office, giving fresh graduates in a wide range of disciplines a shot at joining the central bank’s officer cadre.

The departments named in the advertisement include Monetary Policy, Macroeconomic Research, Financial Markets, Banking Policy, Islamic Finance, Digital Financial Services, Information Technology, Finance and Risk Management, Internal Audit, Communications, Strategic Planning and Human Resources, among others. Each department is recruiting for its own functional needs, so a candidate should read the department descriptions carefully before selecting a preference.

SBP is looking for candidates with 16 years of education — a bachelor’s or master’s degree, or an equivalent qualification, from an HEC-recognised institution — with at least 60 percent marks, or a CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.0, or 3.5 out of 5.0, depending on the grading scale used by the candidate’s university. Acceptable fields of study include Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, Finance, Statistics, Computer Sciences, Mathematics, Human Resource Management, Islamic Banking and Law, along with a number of related disciplines. The advertisement specifically states that BSc or MSc degrees in Agriculture are not accepted for this position.

The advertisement was announced toward the end of August 2026 and applications are being accepted online only, through the SBP careers portal. The last date to submit an online application is September 14, 2026. Candidates are advised not to wait until the final days, since the online system can slow down or reject last-minute submissions.

SBP Assistant Director Jobs 2026 Karachi

State Bank of Pakistan Assistant Director Jobs 2026 Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must hold 16 years of education (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or equivalent) from an HEC-recognised university or degree-awarding institution, with a minimum of 60% marks, a CGPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, or 3.5 on a 5.0 scale.
• Acceptable fields include Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, Finance, Statistics, Computer Sciences, Mathematics, Human Resource Management, Islamic Banking, Law and closely related disciplines named against each department in the advertisement.
• BSc or MSc degrees in Agriculture are explicitly not accepted for this recruitment.
• Foreign degree holders must have an HEC equivalence certificate at the time of application or interview.
• Maximum age is 26 years as of August 30, 2026. A three-year age relaxation applies to female and transgender candidates, minorities, and applicants from Balochistan, Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
• Only online applications submitted through the official SBP careers portal will be considered; no manual or emailed applications are accepted.
• Candidates already in government or semi-government service should check whether a No Objection Certificate is required and apply through proper channel where applicable.

State Bank of Pakistan Assistant Director Jobs 2026 How to Apply

1. Visit the official SBP careers page at sbp.org.pk/careers and locate the Assistant Director (OG-2) advertisement.
2. Register or log in on the SBP online recruitment portal.
3. Select the department(s) for which you meet the eligibility criteria and complete the online application form.
4. Upload scanned copies of your CNIC, educational transcripts/degrees, HEC equivalence certificate (if applicable), domicile and a recent photograph.
5. Review all entered information carefully, then submit the application online on or before September 14, 2026. Keep a printout or screenshot of the submission confirmation for your records.

Important Notes

• State Bank of Pakistan does not charge candidates any fee to secure an interview call or an appointment. Treat any demand for money as fraud and report it to SBP directly.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a written test and/or interview. No TA/DA is admissible for appearing in the recruitment process unless stated otherwise.
• SBP reserves the right to increase, decrease or withhold any of the advertised posts without assigning a reason.
• Applications submitted after the closing date, or with incomplete documentation, are liable to be rejected.
• Since the exact vacancy count per department was not published in the summary sources reviewed, candidates should confirm the specific number of seats in their chosen department on the official SBP portal before applying.

What is the last date for SBP Assistant Director jobs 2026?

The last date to submit the online application for the State Bank of Pakistan Assistant Director (OG-2) positions is September 14, 2026. Applications are accepted only through the official SBP careers portal at sbp.org.pk/careers.

How many posts are available in the SBP Assistant Director jobs 2026?

The advertisement covers Assistant Director (OG-2) openings across 13 departments at SBP’s Karachi head office, including Monetary Policy, Macroeconomic Research, Financial Markets, Banking Policy, Islamic Finance, Digital Financial Services, IT, Finance and Risk Management, Internal Audit, Communications, Strategic Planning and Human Resources. The exact number of seats per department was not published in the sources reviewed for this article; candidates should check the official portal for department-wise vacancy counts.

What is the eligibility for SBP Assistant Director jobs 2026?

Candidates need 16 years of education from an HEC-recognised institution with at least 60% marks or equivalent CGPA, in a field such as Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, Finance, Statistics, Computer Sciences, Mathematics, HR Management, Islamic Banking or Law. The maximum age is 26 years as of August 30, 2026, with a three-year relaxation for certain categories of candidates. Agriculture degrees are not accepted.

Is there an application fee or test for SBP Assistant Director jobs 2026?

The sources reviewed for this advertisement did not state a specific application fee. Shortlisted candidates should expect a written test and/or interview as part of the selection process; candidates should confirm fee and test details on the official SBP careers portal before applying.

Note: Candidates are advised to confirm eligibility, department-wise vacancies and the closing date on the official SBP careers portal before applying, as details can change without notice.

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