EXTENSION WING (ANIMAL HEALTH CADRE)
1. POST NAME
Senior Veterinary Officer / Assistant Director (HQR)
2. BASIC SCALE
BS-18
3. NATURE OF APPOINTMENT
Contract Basis for a Period of 05 Years
4. CASE NO.
04-RK/2026
5. TOTAL NUMBER OF POSTS
Total Posts: 61
Open Merit: 56
Special Person Quota: 02
Minority Quota: 03
6. GENDER
Male, Female & Transgender
7. DOMICILE
Punjab
8. PLACE OF POSTING
All Punjab
9. AGE LIMIT
Male: 30 to 45 Years + 05 Years General Age Relaxation = Maximum 50 Years
Female: 30 to 45 Years + 08 Years General Age Relaxation = Maximum 53 Years
Transgender: Age and sex will be determined on the basis of the information mentioned on the CNIC.
10. PRESCRIBED QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
Candidates must fulfill any one of the following qualification and experience requirements:
Option 1 — Ph.D.
Ph.D. in Veterinary Sciences or Animal Husbandry with a basic degree in Veterinary Sciences from a recognized university.
Option 2 — M.Phil / M.Sc. (Hons.)
M.Phil or M.Sc. (Hons.) — Second Division in Veterinary Sciences or Animal Husbandry with a basic degree in Veterinary Sciences from a recognized university.
Experience: Minimum 03 years experience in BS-17 and above OR equivalent private-sector experience duly accredited by the Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council (PVMC) as per SOP laid down by the L&DD Department.
Option 3 — Master’s Degree
Master’s Degree — Second Division in any of the following subjects:
Project Management / Management Sciences / Policy Studies / Economics / Development / Business Administration
The candidate must also possess a basic degree in Veterinary Sciences from a recognized university.
Experience: Minimum 04 years experience in BS-17 and above OR equivalent private-sector experience duly accredited by PVMC as per SOP laid down by the L&DD Department.
Option 4 — DVM
DVM Degree from a recognized university.
Experience: Minimum 05 years experience in BS-17 OR equivalent private-sector experience duly accredited by PVMC as per SOP laid down by the L&DD Department.
11. PVMC REGISTRATION
Candidate must have a valid registration with Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council (PVMC).
12. IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING PVMC
Note 1: Valid Registration Certificate from Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council (PVMC) issued on or before the closing date is required.
Note 2: Candidates who applied for initial registration before the closing date, but their PVMC Certificate was issued after the closing date, shall also be considered eligible.
Note 3: Candidates who applied for renewal of their expired registration after the closing date shall also be considered eligible, according to the provided advertisement.
Note 4: Practical and Administrative Experience will be accepted after obtaining the prescribed qualification.
13. WRITTEN TEST PATTERN
Type of Test: MCQ-Based Written Test
Total Marks: 100 Marks
Duration: 90 Minutes
Subject Portion: 100%
14. WRITTEN TEST SYLLABUS
Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry — 100%
The entire written test will consist of questions related to Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry.
15. QUICK JOB SUMMARY
Department: Livestock & Dairy Development Department
Wing: Extension Wing (Animal Health Cadre)
Basic Scale: BS-18
Case No.: 04-RK/2026
Total Vacancies: 61
Job Type: 05 Years Contract
Domicile: Punjab
Gender: Male, Female & Transgender
Posting: Anywhere in Punjab
Qualification: Ph.D. / M.Phil / M.Sc. (Hons.) / Relevant Master’s + Veterinary basic degree / DVM, subject to applicable experience requirements
Registration: PVMC Required
Test: 100 Marks MCQs
Duration: 90 Minutes
Syllabus: Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry — 100%