i.     PhD in Genetics or Entomology or Plant Pathology or Horticulture or Soil Science or Analytical Chemistry or Plant Physiology from a university/institute recognized by Higher Education Commission. 

ii.   Minimum 7 years’ experience as analyst in relevant field for forensic examination or testing of fertilizers, pesticides including supervision/management experience of laboratory activities in 17025 accredited laboratory. 

OR

iii.   MS/MPhil or MSc. (Hons.) in Genetics or Entomology or Plant Pathology or Horticulture or Soil Science or Analytical Chemistry or Plant Physiology (minimum 45 percent marks) from a university/institute recognized by Higher Education Commission. 

iv.   Minimum 10 years’ experience as analyst in relevant field for forensic examination or testing of fertilizers, pesticides including supervision/ management experience of laboratory activities in 17025 accredited laboratory.

v.  In addition to online submission of application on the job portal the candidate must submit a hard copy of job application form (available at the PAFDA website), along with demand draft/pay order, CV/resume, two recent photographs, attested copies of degrees/certificates, experience certificates, CNIC copy and NOC (if applicable).

vi.  Application forms along with processing fee with all relevant documents, must be submitted in hard-form by 17.04.2026 (Friday), to the “Director General, Punjab Agriculture Food and Drug Authority, Multan Road Lahore – 53700” before closing of office i.e. 04:00pm.