Election Commission Renames Election Officer (BS-17) as Assistant Election Commissioner-Notification

ECP Renames Election Officer Post to Assistant Election Commissioner Across Pakistan:

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has officially announced a change in the designation of one of its key field-level posts. As per the notification issued on 19^th May, 2025, the post of Election Officer (BS-17) is hereby renamed to Assistant Election Commissioner (BS-17) with immediate effect. This decision has been taken under the powers granted to the Hon’ble Chief Election Commissioner as per Rule 5(1)(b) of the Election Rules, 2017.

Furthermore, in an administrative restructuring move, the ECP has merged the positions of Assistant Election Commissioner (BS-17) in field offices and Assistant Director (BS-17) in the ECP Secretariat and PEC Headquarters into a unified General Cadre (BS-17). This integration aims to streamline service management, career progression, and postings under one consolidated service category.

This change affects all current and future postings, and officers already serving in these roles will continue to function with the revised nomenclature and unified structure. Please find notification below:

ELECTION COMMISSION OF PAKISTAN

Secretariat
Constitution Avenue, G-5/2,
Islamabad, the 19^th May, 2025

Notification

No. F. 37(1)/2023-Estt-II.– In exercise of powers vested under rule 5 (1) (b) of the Election Rules, 2017, the Hon’ble Chief Election Commissioner has been pleased to change the nomenclature of the post of Election Officer (BS-17) as Assistant Election Commissioner (BS-17) in the field offices of Election Commission of Pakistan with immediate effect and until further orders.

2.                           The positions of Assistant Election Commissioner (BS-17) while posted in field offices and Assistant Director (BS-17) while posted in ECP Secretariat, Islamabad and PEC’s Headquarters are hereby merged into a single unified service cadre, which shall be known as “General Cadre (BS-17)”.

3.                           The incumbents are hereby permitted to continue to hold or be posted against the positions bearing the revised nomenclature, with immediate effect.

Deputy Director (BL&CP)

To

The Manager,
Printing Corporation of Pakistan Press,
University Road,
Karachi [For publication in the Gazette of Pakistan (Part-1)]

Assistant Director (DL&CH)

Unified Cadre Introduced – What This Means for ECP BS-17 Officers:

This notification by the Election Commission of Pakistan is a significant step towards professionalizing and unifying the service structure for BS-17 officers within the organization. By renaming the Election Officer to Assistant Election Commissioner, the title now better reflects the roles and responsibilities associated with field operations under the ECP. Additionally, the creation of a “General Cadre (BS-17)” will allow for greater administrative flexibility, career mobility, and possibly fairer promotion opportunities.

These changes also signal a shift toward modernizing the nomenclature in line with international electoral administration standards. Officers posted either in field offices or at headquarters will now operate under a single title and cadre, reducing confusion and improving interdepartmental coordination.

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