Director / Principal Meteorologist

Case No.F.4-164/2026-R (3/2026). Director / Principal Meteorologist (BS-19), Temporary but likely to be continued for an indefinite period, Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), Ministry of Defence. Domicile / Quota: Punjab (Open Merit)=One, Sindh (Rural) (Open Merit)=One, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Open Merit)=One and Balochistan (Open Merit)=One. Place of posting: Anywhere in Pakistan. Ministry of Defence has advertised 4 posts of Director / Principal Meteorologist in Punjab in BPS-19. The recruitment is conducted by FPSC on behalf of Ministry of Defence. Place of posting: Punjab; Sindh; Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; Balochistan; Federal; Gilgit Baltistan; Azad Jammu & Kashmir.

Post

Director / Principal Meteorologist

Department

Ministry of Defence

Recruitment conducted by

FPSC

Total posts

4

Pay scale

BPS-19

Employment type

Full Time

Job nature

Temporary

Category

Meteorology

Region

Punjab

Unit / wing

Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD)

Last date to apply

31 Aug 2026

• PhD|M.Phil|MS|Master|Bachelor - Ph.D, M.Phil, MS, Master, Bachelor (16 years education), in Meteorology, Seismology, Hydro Meteorology, Hydrology, Geophysics, Geology, Geography, Physical Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Environmental Sciences, Climate Sciences, Atmospheric Sciences, Earth Sciences, Satellite Meteorology, Remote Sensing & Geographical Information System Geo Information, Space Sciences, Agriculture Meteorology, recognised by HEC
• Ph.D. or M.Phil / MS or Second Class or Grade 'C' Master's / Bachelor's (16 years education) degree in Meteorology / Seismology / Hydro-Meteorology / Hydrology / Geophysics / Geology / Geography / Physical Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics / Environmental Sciences / Climate Sciences / Atmospheric Sciences / Earth Sciences / Satellite Meteorology / Remote Sensing & GIS - Geo Information / Space Sciences / Agriculture Meteorology or equivalent qualification from a University recognized by HEC
• Eight (8) years post qualification experience in case of Ph.D., Ten (10) years in case of M.Phil. / MS, or Twelve (12) years in case of Master's / Bachelor's degree, in BS-17 and / or above or equivalent

• Required experience: At least 8 years
• Eight (8) years post qualification experience in case of Ph.D. or Ten (10) years in case of M.Phil. / MS, or Twelve (12) years in case of aforesaid Master's / Bachelors' degree, in the field of relevant educational subject / qualification in BS-17 and / or above or equivalent from a Public / Private Sector organization
• Experience accepted from: Public Sector Organization, Private Sector Organization

• Male: 32 – 40 years (+5 years relaxation)
• Female: 32 – 40 years (+5 years relaxation)
• Transgender: 32 – 40 years (+5 years relaxation)

Age is normally counted as at the closing date given in the official advertisement. Any relaxation shown above applies only where the advertisement allows it - it is never automatic.

1. Written or screening test
2. Interview

• Paper type: Mcqs

Written test comprising objective type MCQs paper(s) will be held tentatively with effect from 10-10-2026. Schedule of test and syllabus shall be issued on FPSC website www.fpsc.gov.pk after publication of the advertisement.

The test is conducted by FPSC. Roll number slips and test dates are announced on their official website - check it rather than waiting to be contacted.

• Two Photographs
• Matric Certificate
• Intermediate Certificate
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• M.Phil / Ph.D Degree
• CNIC
• Experience Certificate
• Domicile Certificate
• Departmental Permission Certificate (DPC)

1. Apply Online at www.fpsc.gov.pk
2. Deposit Application Fee through dedicated PSID using 1-Link facility
3. Appear in Written Screening Test (MCQs)
4. Submit Attested Copies of Required Documents
5. Appear in Interview