The Department of Aquaculture & Fisheries, Government of the Punjab invites applications from qualified candidates for the position of Fisheries Supervisor (PPS-2) on a one-year contract basis. The appointment is under the development project "Establishment of Hatchery Facilities for Pangasius and Other High Value Fish Species (2024-25 to 2026-28)" with the duty station based in Dera Ghazi Khan. This opening is suitable for individuals with an intermediate science background in Pre-Medical who are keen to contribute to modern aquaculture and fish hatchery management.
Role Overview & Project Scope
The Fisheries Supervisor will support technical operations at the specialized Pangasius and high-value fish hatchery facility. Key duties include:
- Supervising daily hatchery pond management, water quality testing, and nursery rearing operations.
- Assisting fisheries research officers in fish breeding cycles, seed production, and feeding protocols.
- Maintaining accurate logs of hatchery inputs, fingerling stock inventory, and mortality reports.
- Ensuring farm hygiene, biosecurity standards, and disease monitoring across breeding tanks.
Eligibility & Candidate Profile
Applicants must possess an F.Sc. in Pre-Medical (minimum second division) from a recognized Board. Only candidates holding a valid Punjab domicile are eligible. In-service government employees must secure and produce a departmental No Objection Certificate (NOC/DPC) at the time of interview.
Age Limit & General Age Relaxation
The prescribed age bracket is 18 to 25 years. As per Government of the Punjab, S&GAD Notification No. SORI(S&GAD)9-36/81 dated 08-08-2016, a general age relaxation in upper age limit is applicable: up to +5 years for male candidates (up to 30 years) and up to +8 years for female candidates (up to 33 years).
Contract Terms & Compensation
The appointment will be made on a one-year contract under Project Pay Scale (PPS-2), with performance-based extensions up to the project gestation period (2026-28). The post carries an initial lump-sum monthly salary of Rs. 45,000, and annual increments will be applied according to approved government criteria. The appointment is project-based and confers no entitlement to permanent absorption.
How to Apply (Online & Hard Copy Submission)
Applicants must complete a two-step application process before the closing date:
- Online Application: Submit your application online through the official Punjab Job Portal at http://jobs.punjab.gov.pk/.
- Hard Copy Submission: Print a copy of the online-submitted application form and attach attested photocopies of CNIC, Domicile certificate, academic degrees/certificates, experience certificates, detailed CV, and two recent passport-size photographs.
- Dispatch / Delivery: Send the complete dossier in an envelope clearly marked with the post title "Fisheries Supervisor (PPS-2)" to: Director Fisheries (HM), Punjab, 9-A Bahawalpur Road, Chauburji, Lahore so that it reaches within office hours on or before 06 October 2026.
Important Instructions
- Applicants must submit both the online application and the hard-copy document package; applications lacking either will be rejected as incomplete.
- Incomplete applications or dossiers received after the deadline (06-10-2026) will not be entertained.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for the test/interview via provided email or phone contact.
- No traveling allowance or daily allowance (TA/DA) is admissible for appearing in the test or interview.
- Candidates must present original academic degrees, CNIC, domicile, and experience certificates during the interview.