[citation needed] Later he was promoted to the Deputy Secretary of Policy Planning Division, Ministry of Agriculture.

[citation needed] He worked with International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development based in Kathmandu, Nepal as a specialist in watershed.[when?]

In March 2008, he won a clear victory in his constituency,[6]: 241  and in April 2008 he was appointed the First Minister of Agriculture and Forest in the Democratic Government of Bhutan.

[7] In July 2013, Jigme Thinley who had been the former Prime Minister and the President of Bhutan Peace and Prosperity Party submitted his resignation for the Member of National Assembly before beginning its Legislative Session.

On 24 July 2013 Pema Gyamtsho was appointed the Opposition Leader in the National Assembly for the Second Legislative Session.