Punjab Agriculture Research Board (PARB) Jobs 2025

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Apply To: Chief Scientist, Wheat Research Institute, AARI, Faisalabad | Deadline: 18 August 2025
Contact: 041-9201684 | Locations: Faisalabad (Wheat/Maize Research Stations)

Institutional Profile

Parent Body: Punjab Agriculture Research Board (PARB)
Research Focus: Climate-resilient crops • Biofortification • Rust/lodging resistance
Key Facilities: Advanced genomics labs • Field trial zones • Farmer training centers

Enhanced Position Analysis

1. Research Associate (Project 23-277)

Parameter	Requirements
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
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
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

Submission Method
- Address:
  Chief Scientist/Project Manager,
  PARB Projects 23-277 & 23-357,
  Wheat Research Institute, AARI, Faisalabad
- Format: Plain paper application
Document Checklist (Attested copies)
- CV with passport photo
- Academic degrees/certificates
- CNIC + Punjab domicile
- Experience testimonials
- Contact details (phone/email)
Selection Process
- Phase 1: Shortlisting based on academic merit
- Phase 2: Interview with original documents
- Note: No TA/DA provided

Research Scope Comparison

Project	Scientific Focus	Output Targets
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
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
Application Deadline	18 August 2025

Contact Information

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

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