Punjab Agriculture Research Board (PARB) Jobs 2025
Apply To: Chief Scientist, Wheat Research Institute, AARI, Faisalabad | Deadline: 18 August 2025
Contact: 041-9201684 | Locations: Faisalabad (Wheat/Maize Research Stations)
🌾 Institutional Profile
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Parent Body: Punjab Agriculture Research Board (PARB)
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Research Focus: Climate-resilient crops • Biofortification • Rust/lodging resistance
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Key Facilities: Advanced genomics labs • Field trial zones • Farmer training centers
📋 Enhanced Position Analysis
1. Research Associate (Project 23-277)
| Parameter | Requirements |
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| Project Title | Integration of Novel Approaches for Rust/Lodging Tolerant Wheat Lines |
| Qualification | M.Sc/M.Phil Agriculture (Plant Pathology or Plant Breeding & Genetics) |
| Specialization | Wheat genomics • Stress tolerance mechanisms • Commercialization pathways |
| Field Focus | Harsh climate adaptation in Punjab |
| Contract | 5 years (Initial 1-year contract, extendable) |
| Salary | ₨75,000/month + 7% annual increment |
2. Research Associate (Project 23-357)
| Parameter | Requirements |
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| Project Title | Breeding & Commercialization of Biofortified Wheat/Rice/Maize |
| Qualification | M.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture (Plant Breeding & Genetics) |
| Specialization | Nutrient biofortification • Climate-smart breeding • Farmer capacity building |
| Post Locations | Wheat Research Institute OR Maize Research Station (Faisalabad) |
| Contract | Same as Project 23-277 |
| Salary | Identical package with annual increment |
⚠️ Compliance Matrix
| Requirement | Both Positions | Verification |
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| Domicile | Punjab residency mandatory | CNIC + domicile certificate |
| Academic Record | No third division | Transcript verification |
| Experience Proof | Field research preferred | Attested certificates |
| Disqualifiers | • Late applications • Incomplete documentation • Non-Punjab domicile |
Automatic rejection |
📝 Application Protocol
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Submission Method
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Address:
Chief Scientist/Project Manager,
PARB Projects 23-277 & 23-357,
Wheat Research Institute, AARI, Faisalabad -
Format: Plain paper application
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Document Checklist (Attested copies)
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CV with passport photo
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Academic degrees/certificates
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CNIC + Punjab domicile
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Experience testimonials
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Contact details (phone/email)
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Selection Process
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Phase 1: Shortlisting based on academic merit
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Phase 2: Interview with original documents
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Note: No TA/DA provided
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🔬 Research Scope Comparison
| Project | Scientific Focus | Output Targets |
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| 23-277 | Rust/lodging resistance in wheat | 3+ commercialized climate-tolerant varieties |
| 23-357 | Biofortification of wheat/rice/maize | Nutrient-enriched cultivars for 500+ farmers |
💼 Career Advancement & Perks
| Benefit | Details |
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| Research Exposure | • Genomics sequencing projects • International journal publications |
| Field Access | 100+ acre trial fields • Climate-controlled labs |
| Training | Farmer workshop leadership • PARB technical skill-building |
| Growth Path | → Senior Research Officer → Project Lead (upon performance) |
📌 Critical Timeline
| Activity | Date |
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| Application Deadline | 18 August 2025 |
🏷️ Advertisement
ℹ️ Contact Information
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Institute Address:
📍 Wheat Research Institute, AARI, Faisalabad
📞 041-9201684 (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM) -
Application Queries:
✉️ aari.wheat@parb.punjab.gov.pk (Subject: “PARB Project Inquiry”)
“Government employees must apply through proper channel. Academic transcripts must show no third division.”
Chief Scientist, Wheat Research Institute