A former Chief Election Commissioner cannot hold any office of profit in Pakistan until after:

A former Chief Election Commissioner cannot hold any office of profit in Pakistan until after 2 years. This is stipulated in Article 215(4) of the Constitution of Pakistan. This provision is crucial for maintaining the independence and impartiality of the Election Commission, preventing any potential for conflict of interest or the perception that decisions made during their tenure could be influenced by future employment prospects.

• 1 year is incorrect as the constitutional bar is longer.
• 3 years and 5 years are also incorrect, as the specific period mandated by the constitution is two years.