PPSC Jobs 2025 Agricultural Economist (BS-18) Agriculture Department (Water Management Wing) Lahore

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PPSC Jobs 2025 Agricultural Economist (BS-18) Agriculture Department (Water Management Wing) Lahore

PPSC Jobs 2025 Agricultural Economist — Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) invites applications for 01 post of Agricultural Economist (BS-18 + Special Pay) in the Water Management Wing, Agriculture Department on contract for 3 years (extendable up to 5 years) — Case No. 57-RG/2025 — Posting: Directorate, Water Management Training Institute, Lahore.

Quick Facts

  • Department/Unit: Water Management Wing, Agriculture Department
  • Post: Agricultural Economist (BS-18 + Rs.165/SP) — Contract: 03 years (extendable to 05)
  • Vacancies: 01 (Open Merit)
  • Domicile: All Punjab basis
  • Age Limits: Male 25–35 + 5 = 40; Female 25–35 + 8 = 43; Transgender as per CNIC.
  • Place of Posting: Directorate, Water Management Training Institute, Lahore
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Eligibility (as per service rules)

  • Qualification (Option 1): Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from a recognized university; OR
  • Qualification (Option 2): M.Sc. (Agri.) with Agricultural Economics as major + 5 years’ experience in the field of Water Management.
  • Test Syllabus: One paper MCQ, 100 marks, 90 minutes — Qualification-related questions (100%).
  • Experience Acceptance Notes: Only Practical/Administrative experience in Water Management Wing, prequalified supply & service/consulting firms (OFWM) after prescribed qualification; experience from private entities acceptable if registered with SECP/Registrar of Firms/other authority.

Skills Requirements

  • Applied Agricultural Economics: cost–benefit analyses of irrigation/OFWM schemes; on-farm water use efficiency metrics.
  • Data & Modeling: econometric/statistical analysis; budgeting and forecasting for development schemes; report writing.
  • Project Appraisal: PC-I/PC-II inputs, monitoring & evaluation frameworks, and compliance documentation.
  • Stakeholder Coordination: liaison with Directorate staff, district formations, and prequalified private partners.
  • IT Proficiency: spreadsheets, presentation tools, and document management aligned with departmental templates.

Responsibilities

  • Lead economic evaluations of Water Management initiatives (OFWM) and recommend interventions based on cost-effectiveness.
  • Prepare analytical reports, dashboards, and PC-I/PC-II economic sections for development schemes.
  • Support Smart Monitoring/departmental portals with validated economic indicators and periodic progress reviews.
  • Coordinate with technical wings, field teams, and approved consulting firms for data collection and validation.
  • Contribute to policy inputs, training content, and capacity-building within the Directorate.

Written Test (if held)

  • Format: One paper MCQ, 100 marks, 90 minutes.
  • Coverage: Qualification-related questions (100%) in Agricultural Economics/Water Management.

What We Verify (at scrutiny/interview)

  • Original CNIC, domicile, and recent photographs.
  • Degrees/Transcripts with marks/percentage (CGPA not acceptable).
  • Experience letters meeting the post-qualification and entity registration requirements (SECP/Registrar of Firms/other regulator).
  • Any claimed equivalence certified by HEC/QEDC (where applicable).

FAQs

Q1. Is the post permanent?
A. No. It’s contract-based for 03 years, extendable up to 05 years per rules.

Q2. Who can apply with an M.Sc. Agri. (Agricultural Economics)?
A. Those with M.Sc. Agri. (Agri. Economics major) plus 5 years’ experience in Water Management after the prescribed qualification.

Q3. What is the test syllabus?
A. Qualification-related questions (100%), one paper MCQ, 100 marks, 90 minutes.

Q4. Will experience from private firms be counted?
A. Yes, if the firm was registered with SECP/Registrar of Firms/other regulator and experience is after the prescribed qualification.