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Senior Veterinary Officer / Assistant Director (Livestock)

Livestock & Dairy Development Department • via Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)

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Open. Applications are accepted until , Pakistan time.

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Last date to apply
26 Oct 2026
Advertised on
9 Oct 2026
Total posts
61
Pay scale
BPS-18
Employment type
Contract
Job nature
Contract
Shift
Morning
Category
Government
Region
Punjab
Office / unit
Extension Wing (Animal Health Cadre)

Location

  • Punjab

Posts and quota

61 posts in total.

Open Merit
56 posts
Special Persons
2 posts
Minority
3 posts

About this vacancy

Contract basis for a period of 05 years. Advertisement No. 11/2026, Case No. 04-RK/2026. Domicile: Punjab. Place of posting: All Punjab. The recruitment is conducted by Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) on behalf of Livestock & Dairy Development Department.

Eligibility criteria

  • PhD or MPhil or Master's or Bachelor's - Ph.D Veterinary Sciences, Ph.D Animal Husbandry, M.Phil Veterinary Sciences, M.Sc (Hons) Veterinary Sciences, M.Sc (Hons) Animal Husbandry, Master Project Management, Master Management Sciences, Master Policy Studies, Master Economics, Master Business Administration, DVM, in Veterinary Sciences, Project Management, Business Administration, Economics, Social Sciences, recognised by Recognized University, Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council
  • Ph.D in Veterinary Sciences or Animal Husbandry with basic veterinary degree; OR M.Phil/M.Sc (Hons) second division with 3 years experience; OR Master's second division in Project Management/Management Sciences/Policy Studies/Economics/Business Administration with basic veterinary degree and 4 years experience; OR DVM with 5 years experience
  • Valid registration with Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council
  • Registration certificate must be valid on or before closing date
  • Punjab domicile

Experience required

  • Ph.D route: no experience required. M.Phil/M.Sc (Hons) route: 3 years experience in BS-17 or equivalent private sector experience accredited by PVMC as per L&DD SOP. Master's (Project Management/Management Sciences/Policy Studies/Economics/Business Administration) with basic veterinary degree: 4 years experience in BS-17 or equivalent. DVM route: 5 years experience in BS-17 or equivalent. Practical and administrative experience accepted after prescribed qualification.
  • Experience accepted from: Government (BS-17 or equivalent), Private sector accredited by Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council

Age limit

  • Male: 30 – 45 years (+5 years relaxation)
  • Female: 30 – 45 years (+8 years relaxation)
  • Transgender: 30 – 45 years (+5 years relaxation)
  • Age is counted on the closing date, 26 Oct 2026.

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Selection process and test pattern

  1. Written or screening test
  2. Interview
  • Paper type: Mcqs
  • Total marks: 100
  • Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry - 100%

One MCQ type written test of 100 marks, 90 minutes. Questions related to Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (100%).

The test is conducted by Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC). Roll number slips and test dates are announced on their official website - check it rather than waiting to be contacted.

Required documents

  • PVMC Registration Certificate

How to apply

  1. Read Important Instructions on PPSC website
  2. Apply Online at www.ppsc.gop.pk
  3. Deposit application fee via 1Link member banks/Jazz Cash/Easy Paisa/U Paisa
  4. Appear in written test (if held)
  5. Appear in interview

Official source

Advertised by
Livestock & Dairy Development Department
Recruitment conducted by
Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)
Application link
ppsc.gop.pk
Added to this site
9 Oct 2026

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