Subject: Recruitment to 01 Post of Deputy Director (Strategy & Policy) (BS-18)
On Contract Basis for a Period of Three (03) Years
In the Punjab Environment Protection and Climate Change Department (55G2025)
Syllabus of Written Test
Type of Test: One paper, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 90 minutes
Division of Syllabus
1. General Knowledge and Related Subjects (50%)
This section will cover questions from the following topics:
General Knowledge
Pakistan Studies
Current Affairs
Islamic Studies (General Knowledge for Non-Muslim Candidates)
Geography
Basic Mathematics
English
Urdu
Every-day Science
Basic Computer Studies
2. Acts, Laws, Rules, and Regulations (50%)
Candidates will be examined on the following environmental laws and policies:
i. The Punjab Environmental Protection (Amendment) Act, 2017
ii. The Punjab Prohibition on Manufacture, Sale, Use and Import of Polythene Bags (Black or Any Other Polythene Bag below Fifteen Micron Thickness) Ordinance, 2002
iii. Punjab Clean Air Policy (with Phased Action Plan)
iv. Policy on Controlling Smog, 2017
v. National Climate Change Policy
vi. The Punjab Environmental Protection (Delegation of Powers for Environmental Approvals) Rules, 2017
vii. The Punjab Hospital Waste Management Rules, 2014
viii. Punjab Environmental Protection (Motor Vehicles) Rules, 2013
ix. The National Environmental Quality Standards (Self-Monitoring and Reporting by Industry) Rules, 2001
PUNJAB PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PPSC)
ADVERTISEMENT NO. 55-RG/2025
POST DETAILS
Post Title: Deputy Director (Strategy & Policy)
Department: Environment Policy Centre, Environment Protection Department
Pay Scale: BS-18
Nature of Post: On Contract Basis for a period of 03 Years
Place of Posting: Lahore
Domicile: All Punjab Basis
Gender: Male, Female & Transgender
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Option 1:
i) M.Phil. in Public Policy, Environmental Sciences, or Geo-Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Development from a university recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC); and
ii) Seven (07) yearsβ experience in the relevant field from a public or private sector organization.
OR
Option 2:
i) M.Sc. (Second Division) in Environmental Engineering or Chemical Engineering from a university recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC); and
ii) Five (05) yearsβ experience in the relevant field from a public or private sector organization.
NOTE
Only practical experience acquired after the prescribed qualification will be considered.
Experience in private entities shall be accepted only if the entity is registered with the SECP, Registrar of Firms, or any other regulatory authority.
AGE LIMIT
| Category | Age Limit | General Age Relaxation | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 28 to 35 years | +05 years | 40 years |
| Female | 28 to 35 years | +08 years | 43 years |
| Transgender | As per contents of their CNIC | β | β |
OTHER INFORMATION
Place of Posting: Lahore
Domicile: All Punjab Basis
Gender Eligibility: Male, Female, and Transgender candidates are eligible to apply.
Syllabus: The syllabus for the written test will be uploaded later on the PPSC official website.