Tribal Areas Electric Supply Company has announced one vacancy for Deputy Director Legal. The position is based on a one year contract, with a lump sum salary equal to the BPS 18 pay package.
Applicants need an LLB degree and at least five years of relevant professional experience. TESCO will give preference to candidates with an LLM or Bar at Law qualification, as well as those who have worked in regulatory matters or the power sector.
Applications must reach the TESCO office in Peshawar through courier by 7 October 2026.
TESCO Job Details
| Job information | Details |
|---|---|
| Hiring organization | Tribal Areas Electric Supply Company |
| Position | Deputy Director Legal |
| Number of vacancies | One |
| Equivalent scale | BPS 18 |
| Quota | Open merit |
| Job location | Peshawar |
| Minimum education | LLB |
| Required experience | Five years |
| Maximum age | 50 years |
| Employment type | Contract |
| Initial contract period | One year |
| Application method | Courier |
| Application deadline | 7 October 2026 |
| Official website | www.tesco.gov.pk |
Available Position
| Position | Posts | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director Legal | One | Minimum LLB. Preference for LLM or Bar at Law | At least five years in corporate law, regulatory matters or commercial affairs |
This is an open merit position. The advertisement does not mention a separate gender, provincial or district quota.
Education and Experience
The minimum academic requirement is an LLB degree. Candidates with an LLM or Bar at Law qualification will receive preference, but these qualifications are not listed as compulsory.
Applicants must have at least five years of experience in corporate law, regulatory work or commercial affairs. Experience related to regulation and the power sector will be preferred.
Age Limit
Candidates must not be older than 50 years on the closing date for applications.
The notice does not mention any general or category based age relaxation. Applicants above the stated limit should not assume that relaxation will be available unless TESCO issues a separate clarification.
Contract and Salary
The successful candidate will initially be appointed for one year. TESCO may extend the contract if the employee’s performance is satisfactory.
The advertisement describes the salary as a lump sum amount equal to the BPS 18 pay package. It does not provide a minimum or maximum monthly figure.
Who Cannot Apply?
TESCO states that incomplete applications will not be considered.
A person who has been dismissed or screened out from an organization is not eligible. The same restriction applies to candidates with a criminal record.
Employees of government, semigovernment and autonomous public organizations must apply through the proper channel.
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. TESCO will not pay travel or daily allowance for attending any stage of the selection process.
Documents Required
The application package should include:
- Completed TESCO application form
- Detailed curriculum vitae
- Attested copies of educational and professional documents
- Three references
- A recent photograph
- Declaration form, where required by TESCO
Candidates should arrange the documents in a clear order.
Job Advertisement
How to Apply for the TESCO Legal Job
Download the application and declaration forms from the official TESCO Job Opportunities page.
Complete the form and attach your detailed CV, attested copies of testimonials, three references and one recent photograph.
Send the complete application through courier to:
Director General, HR and Administration
TESCO
Room No. 201, WAPDA House
Shami Road, Peshawar
Applications delivered by hand will not be accepted.
Important Note for Previous Applicants
Candidates who already applied against the TESCO advertisement published on 9 August 2026 do not need to send another application.
TESCO will consider their earlier applications. The current notice allows new candidates to apply within the fresh deadline.
Application Deadline
The complete application must reach TESCO by 7 October 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which position has been announced by TESCO?
TESCO has announced one Deputy Director Legal position.
What qualification is required?
The minimum qualification is LLB. Candidates with LLM or Bar at Law will be preferred.
How much experience is required?
Applicants need at least five years of experience in corporate law, regulatory work or commercial affairs.
Can the application be submitted online?
No. The application form is available online, but the completed documents must be sent through courier.
Can candidates submit the application by hand?
No. The advertisement clearly states that applications delivered by hand will not be accepted.
What is the last date?
The last date for this job is 7 October 2026.
