Big Relief for University Faculty Across Pakistan:

The Ministry of Finance has approved a 35% salary increase for Tenure Track System (TTS) faculty in Pakistan, effective 1st July 2026.

Faculty members serving under Pakistan’s Tenure Track System (TTS) have reason to celebrate. The Ministry of Finance has officially approved a 35% increase in TTS salaries, revising the pay package for Professors, Associate Professors, and Assistant Professors at public universities. This move, effective from 1st July 2026, follows years of advocacy from the academic community for better compensation in line with rising living costs and the need to retain top research talent in Pakistan’s higher education sector. The Notification Describes;

No.F. NO. 4(6)R-4/2016-PT                                                                

Government of Pakistan
Ministry of Finance

Islamabad, the 10th July, 2026

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

SUBJECT:             INCREASE IN THE SALARY OF TENURE TRACK SYSTEM (TTS) FACULTY.

The undersigned is directed to refer to the subject cited above and to convey that the Federal Government, in case No. 487/Rule-19/2026/556 dated 02-07-2026, has ratified the Prime Minister’s decision dated 20-09-2021 to allow a 35% increase in TTS salary, and has approved the revision of the Tenure Track System (TTS) Pay Package with effect from 01-07-2026, as follows:

Category	Min (Rs.)	Increment	Max (Rs.)	Stages	Increase
Professor	407,230	20,320	712,030	15	35%
Associate Professor	370,810	18,320	645,610	15	35%
Assistant Professor	288,020	17,720	553,820	15	35%

2. The basic pay of an employee in service on 30-06-2026 shall be fixed in the TTS-2026 on a point-to-point basis, i.e., at the stage corresponding to that occupied by him/her above the minimum of the existing TTS.

3. The financial impact of the proposed revision may be met by universities from their own resources. The Federal Government shall not assume any additional liability which may occur on account of the revision of TTS.

4. All other terms and conditions shall remain the same.ale.

SO (Regulation-IV)

What This Salary Revision Means for Higher Education in Pakistan:

This 35% pay revision is one of the most significant financial gestures toward TTS faculty in recent years. For Assistant Professors, the minimum salary has risen from Rs. 175,500 to Rs. 288,020, while Professors now start at a minimum of Rs. 407,230 instead of Rs. 394,875, with the maximum ceiling climbing to Rs. 712,030. These figures signal a genuine attempt to make academic careers in Pakistan more financially sustainable, especially for early- and mid-career researchers who often consider opportunities abroad.

However, the notification also places the financial burden squarely on individual universities, stating that the Federal Government will not assume additional liability for the revision. This means implementation will depend heavily on each university’s own budget and resource allocation, and faculty members may see variation in how quickly the new scales are rolled out across institutions.

For current TTS faculty, the memorandum clarifies that existing employees will be fitted into the new scale on a point-to-point basis, protecting their relative seniority within the pay structure. As universities begin implementing this notification, faculty associations and administrations alike will be watching closely to see how smoothly the transition unfolds, and whether it helps stem the ongoing exodus of qualified academics from Pakistan’s public sector universities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does the new TTS salary increase take effect?

The revised TTS pay package takes effect from 1st July 2026, as stated in the Ministry of Finance notification.

Who will pay for the TTS salary increase?

Universities must fund the increase from their own resources, as the Federal Government has stated it will not assume additional liability.