PARC Whole Time Member Jobs 2026 – Natural Resources & Animal Sciences | Archived Recruitment
This page preserves verified reference information about the 2026 recruitment for Whole Time Member (Natural Resources) and Whole Time Member (Animal Sciences) positions at the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC), under the Ministry of National Food Security & Research, Government of Pakistan.
These were senior MP-II contract positions intended for highly experienced agricultural scientists and research managers with a relevant Ph.D., substantial research and development experience, a strong publication record and demonstrated leadership in multidisciplinary agricultural research.
Written & Verified By: Job Nora Editorial Team
Verification Standard: Key positions, dates, qualification, experience, publications, age limit and application status were checked against official Government of Pakistan recruitment records.
Job Snapshot
| Field | Verified Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Status | 01 July 2026 — Archived Recruitment |
| Official Listing Date | 18 June 2026 |
| Hiring Organization | Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) |
| Administrative Ministry | Ministry of National Food Security & Research, Government of Pakistan |
| Positions | Whole Time Member (Natural Resources) and Whole Time Member (Animal Sciences) |
| Number of Posts | 01 post in each discipline — 02 posts in total |
| Qualification | Ph.D. in a relevant discipline from an HEC-recognized university |
| Experience | At least 20 years of relevant professional experience as described in the official recruitment requirements |
| Research Publications | Minimum 15 research publications in HEC-recognized refereed journals or books |
| Age Limit | Maximum 62 years |
| Grade / Scale | MP-II |
| Employment Type | Contract |
| Job Location | Islamabad, Pakistan; official listings noted that selected candidates could be posted elsewhere in Pakistan |
| Remuneration | Applicable MP-II terms. An exact monthly salary amount was not stated on the official NJP listings reviewed and is therefore not estimated here. |
| Application Route | Government of Pakistan National Jobs Portal (NJP), subject to the application instructions applicable to the recruitment notice. |
| Closing Date | 01 July 2026 — Applications Closed |
Available Positions
Employment Type: Contract
Number of vacancies: 01
Employment Type: Contract
Number of vacancies: 01
Who This Recruitment Was For
This recruitment was intended for senior professionals rather than entry-level applicants. The Whole Time Member positions required a combination of advanced academic qualifications, long-term research experience, publication history and leadership experience.
Applicants were expected to have experience in research and development organizations, recognized research or higher-learning institutions, or relevant public/private sector organizations, including experience managing multidisciplinary groups of scientists and researchers.
Eligibility Criteria
Academic & Experience Requirements
Academic Requirement
Applicants were required to hold a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline from an HEC-recognized university. This was therefore a senior specialist recruitment and not a Matric, Intermediate or Bachelor's-level vacancy.
Academic Record
Candidates were required to have First Division or a CGPA of at least 3.00 in the highest degree, with not more than one Second Division or Grade C during the academic career.
Experience Requirement
At least 20 years of proven experience was required in R&D organizations, recognized research institutions, higher-learning institutions or relevant public/private sector organizations.
The experience profile also included management of multidisciplinary groups of scientists and researchers.
Publication Requirement
Candidates needed at least 15 research publications in HEC-recognized refereed journals or books.
Leadership Profile
The official requirements emphasized strategic planning, implementation and management of multidisciplinary agricultural research programs, effective use of financial and human resources, and strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Supporting Documents — Refer to Original Notice
Applicants were required to follow the supporting-document instructions in the applicable official recruitment notice. Document requirements may vary between recruitment cycles, so readers should not treat additional documents as mandatory unless they were specifically requested by the recruiting authority.
How Applications Were Submitted
When this recruitment was active, candidates could access the vacancies through the Government of Pakistan National Jobs Portal (NJP). Any additional submission requirements were governed by the official recruitment notice applicable at that time.
Candidates already serving in government were required to follow any applicable proper-channel requirements stated by the recruiting authority.
Appointment & Tenure Terms
The Whole Time Member positions were advertised as MP-II contract appointments.
Detailed tenure, extension, remuneration, resignation, retirement and other service conditions should be interpreted according to the original official recruitment notice and applicable Management Position rules.
No unofficial monthly salary estimate is included on this page.
Official Advertisement
Official recruitment advertisement for PARC Whole Time Member positions, 2026.
Important Conditions
- The maximum advertised age limit was 62 years.
- At least 20 years of qualifying professional experience was required.
- At least 15 research publications in HEC-recognized refereed journals or books were required.
- Candidates were expected to demonstrate leadership in multidisciplinary agricultural research programs.
- The official NJP listings stated that candidates must not hold dual nationality.
- Government employees were required to follow applicable proper-channel requirements.
- Selection and interview procedures remained subject to the recruiting authority's official terms.
Application Preparation Checklist
For readers using this archived recruitment as a reference for similar senior federal research vacancies:
- Match your Ph.D. discipline against the exact disciplines accepted in the current official vacancy.
- Check the full academic-record condition rather than only the highest degree.
- Calculate professional experience according to the wording used by the recruiting authority.
- Maintain a clear publication record showing which publications meet the specified journal or book requirement.
- Document experience managing multidisciplinary researchers and research programs.
- Recheck every requirement whenever a fresh PARC recruitment notice is issued, because future criteria may differ.
Application Safety
Verify government recruitment information through official sources such as the National Jobs Portal, PARC or the relevant Government of Pakistan ministry. Do not pay unauthorized individuals who claim that they can guarantee recruitment or selection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Official Sources & Verification
Primary Source 1: Government of Pakistan National Jobs Portal listing for Whole Time Member (Natural Resources).
Primary Source 2: Government of Pakistan National Jobs Portal listing for Whole Time Member (Animal Sciences).
Supporting Official Source: Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC).
Verification Date: 18 June 2026
Verification Scope: Recruitment status, listing date, closing date, number of posts, qualification, experience, publications, MP-II grade, contract type, age limit and location.
Editorial Verification
Written & Verified By: Job Nora Editorial Team
Last Reviewed: 18 June 2026
This page was reviewed after the application deadline passed. Unsupported salary estimates and misleading active-application wording were removed, while key recruitment details were checked against official government recruitment records.
If the recruiting authority publishes a corrigendum, fresh advertisement, cancellation or new recruitment notice, the newer official publication should take precedence over this archived article.
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