Agriculture Department Punjab Jobs 2026 – Latest Vacancies
The Government of the Punjab, Agriculture Department, has announced multiple high-level career opportunities under the development project titled “Revamping of Agricultural Research in Punjab (2025-26 to 2027-28)”. These positions are based in Lahore and Faisalabad (AARI) and are open to candidates with a Punjab domicile.
Organization Introduction
The Agriculture Department of Punjab is a vital provincial institution dedicated to improving agricultural productivity, ensuring food security, and modernizing research facilities. This specific project under the Chief Scientist Agriculture (Research) aims to advance genomic selection and germplasm research to support the province’s farming community.
Basic Information Table
| Detail | Description |
| Organization | Agriculture Department, Punjab |
| Project | Revamping of Agricultural Research in Punjab |
| Job Type | Contract (Initial 1 Year, Extendable) |
| Location | Lahore / Faisalabad, Punjab |
| Education | MSc (Hons), MBA, PhD |
| Posted Date | February 1, 2026 |
| Last Date | February 25, 2026 |
Available Positions (Table Format)
| Sr. No | Name of Post | Project Scale | No. of Posts | Max Age |
| 1 | Chief Technical Advisor / PD | PPS-12 | 01 | 62 Years |
| 2 | Research Associate (Genomic Selection) | PPS-09 | 01 | 40 Years |
| 3 | Research Associate (Germplasm) | PPS-09 | 01 | 40 Years |
| 4 | Finance Expert | PPS-08 | 01 | 40 Years |
Eligibility Criteria
- Chief Technical Advisor/PD: PhD in Agricultural Sciences with minimum 25 years of research and 10 years of administration experience. Must have 10+ HEC recognized publications.
- Research Associate (Genomic Selection): PhD or MSc (Hons) in Molecular Biology, Genomics, or Agri-Biotechnology. Requires 3 years of experience in genome editing.
- Research Associate (Germplasm): PhD or MSc (Hons) in Plant Breeding & Genetics (PBG) with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
- Finance Expert: MBA Finance or equivalent with at least 5 years of experience in the relevant field.
Salary Information
The salary will be paid according to the Project Pay Scales (PPS) of the Government of Punjab. For these scales, the monthly package is approximately PKR 100,000 to PKR 350,000 depending on the specific PPS level and project budget.
Application Procedure
- Prescribed Form: Download the application form from www.agripunjab.gov.pk.
- Online Application: Candidates can also apply via the Punjab Job Portal at www.jobs.punjab.gov.pk.
- Hard Copy Submission: It is mandatory to submit a hard copy of the application form along with CV, three passport-size photos, and attested copies of CNIC, degrees, and experience certificates.
- Address: Send applications to: Secretary Agriculture, Government of the Punjab, 21-Davis Road, Lahore.
Important Instructions
Incomplete or late applications will be rejected.
Recruitment is strictly on merit for candidates with a Punjab domicile.
Relaxation in the upper age limit is not admissible.
No quota is reserved for women, minorities, or disabled persons for these specific project posts.
