The Punjab Wildlife and Parks Department has announced 11 contract-based job vacancies across 10 different positions at the Changa Manga Research Center. The recruitment is being conducted as part of a development project titled “Eco-tourism at Changa Manga and Wetlands, Uchhali & Chashma.”
The department is seeking qualified professionals for several roles, including one Senior Scientific Officer, one Biodiversity Specialist, one Geneticist, one Microbial Data Analyst, one Plant Biologist, one Plant Genomics Specialist, one Research Collaboration Coordinator, one IT Support Specialist, one Geospatial Analyst, and two Lab Technician positions. These roles fall under Project Pay Scales (PPS) 6 to 9. While all positions are based at the Changa Manga Research Center, the department noted that selected candidates may be required to travel to other project locations.
Applicants must hold a valid Punjab domicile and submit their applications on plain paper via registered post or courier service by November 22, 2026. The department stated it will not accept applications submitted by hand. Candidates must include attested copies of degrees, certificates, transcripts, experience certificates, CNIC, and two recent passport-size photographs. Those applying for multiple positions must submit a separate application for each. Government and semi-government employees are required to apply through the proper channel and provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
The eligibility requirements vary by role. For the Senior Scientific Officer position, candidates must possess an MS or MPhil degree in Zoology, Wildlife, Veterinary Sciences, or a related field, along with at least seven years of relevant experience and three research publications in wildlife. The Biodiversity Specialist, Geneticist, Microbial Data Analyst, Plant Biologist, Plant Genomics Specialist, and Research Collaboration Coordinator roles require at least 16 years of education in the relevant field and a minimum of five years of professional experience. The department indicated a preference for candidates with publications in international peer-reviewed journals.
For the IT Support Specialist and Geospatial Analyst roles, applicants need at least 16 years of education and three years of relevant experience. Lab Technician applicants must have at least 16 years of education in Wildlife, Zoology, Botany, Environmental Science, or a related field, plus two years of relevant experience.
Age limits are set specifically for each category. Candidates for the Senior Scientific Officer position must not exceed 45 years of age. The maximum age for the Biodiversity Specialist, Geneticist, Microbial Data Analyst, Plant Biologist, Plant Genomics Specialist, Research Collaboration Coordinator, IT Support Specialist, and Geospatial Analyst positions is 40 years. The maximum age for the Lab Technician positions is 35 years.
Applications should be sent to the Punjab Wildlife and Parks Department, Central Tower 03, 35-B, Hali Road, Gulberg 2, Lahore.
