The Punjab Wildlife and Parks Department has announced 11 jobs across 10 positions at its Changa Manga Research Centre, inviting applications from qualified professionals.
The recruitment is part of a development project titled “Eco-tourism at Changa Manga and Wetlands, Uchhali & Chashma”.
According to the official advertisement, all positions will be offered on a contract basis under Project Pay Scales (PPS) 6 to 9. Applicants must hold a Punjab domicile and submit their applications by November 22, 2026.
List of Punjab Wildlife department jobs 2026
The department is recruiting professionals for the following positions:
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Position
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Vacancies
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Senior Scientific Officer
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1
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Biodiversity Specialist
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1
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Geneticist
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1
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Microbial Data Analyst
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1
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Plant Biologist
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1
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Plant Genomics Specialist
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1
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Research Collaboration Coordinator
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1
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IT Support Specialist
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1
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Geospatial Analyst
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1
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Lab Technician
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2
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Total
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11
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All positions are based at the Changa Manga Research Centre. However, selected candidates may also be required to travel to other project locations.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the educational and professional experience requirements for their chosen positions.
Candidates applying for Senior Scientific Officer must hold an MS or MPhil degree in Zoology, Wildlife, Veterinary Sciences or a related field. They must also have at least seven years of relevant experience and three research publications in wildlife.
For Biodiversity Specialist, Geneticist, Microbial Data Analyst, Plant Biologist, Plant Genomics Specialist and Research Collaboration Coordinator positions, applicants must have at least 16 years of education in the relevant discipline and five years of professional experience.
Candidates with publications in international peer-reviewed journals will be given preference.
Meanwhile, applicants for IT Support Specialist and Geospatial Analyst positions must have at least 16 years of education and three years of relevant experience.
For Lab Technician positions, candidates must hold at least 16 years of education in Wildlife, Zoology, Botany, Environmental Science or a related discipline, along with two years of relevant experience.
The department has specified different age limits depending on the position.
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Position
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Maximum age
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Senior Scientific Officer
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45 years
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Biodiversity Specialist
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40 years
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Geneticist
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40 years
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Microbial Data Analyst
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40 years
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Plant Biologist
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40 years
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Plant Genomics Specialist
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40 years
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Research Collaboration Coordinator
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40 years
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IT Support Specialist
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40 years
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Geospatial Analyst
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40 years
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Lab Technician
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35 years
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All applicants must have a valid Punjab domicile.
How to apply for Punjab Wildlife department jobs 2026
Interested candidates must submit their applications on plain paper through registered post or courier service.
Applications should be sent to:
Punjab Wildlife and Parks Department
Central Tower 03, 35-B, Hali Road, Gulberg II, Lahore.
Applicants must attach attested copies of their educational degrees, certificates, transcripts, experience certificates and CNIC, along with two recent passport-size photographs.
Candidates applying for more than one position must submit separate applications for each post.
The department will not accept applications submitted by hand.
Government and semi-government employees must apply through the proper channel and attach a No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued by their respective departments.
The deadline for submitting applications is November 22, 2026.
