The Punjab Agriculture Food and Drug Authority (PAFDA), established under the Home Department, Government of Punjab, is offering excellent job opportunities for highly qualified and competent professionals. PAFDA plays a vital role in forensic examination and testing of fertilizers, pesticides, food, and drugs to meet international standards of quality and integrity. This Punjab Agriculture Food and Drug Authority PAFDA Jobs September 2025 Advertisement invites applications for multiple senior-level positions including Chief Operating Officer, Senior Technical Managers, and Quality Assurance Managers. The appointments will be made on a contract basis for an initial period of three (03) years, with attractive salary packages. The last date to apply is 15th September 2025.
Job Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Punjab Agriculture Food and Drug Authority (PAFDA) |
| Department | Home Department, Government of Punjab |
| Positions | COO, Senior Technical Managers, Quality Assurance Managers |
| Job Type | Contract (3 years, extendable) |
| Location | Lahore, Punjab |
| Salary | Rs. 725,000 – Rs. 1,000,000 per month (depending on position) |
| Age Limit | 35 – 55 years (as per post) |
| Qualification | PhD / MS / MPhil / MSc (Hons.) / Masters (as per relevant discipline) |
| Experience | 7–12 years (depending on post) |
| Posted Date | August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 15th September 2025 (Monday) |
| Application Mode | Online at jobs.punjab.gov.pk & hard copy submission |
| Address | Director General, Punjab Agriculture Food and Drug Authority, Punjab Science Enclave, Multan Road, Lahore – 53700 |
| Website | www.pafda.gop.pk |
Vacant Positions
1. Chief Operating Officer (COO)
- Salary: Rs. 1,000,000/- per month
- Age Limit: 35–50 years
- Posts: 01
- Qualification & Experience:
- Master’s in Finance, HR, Commerce, Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, or equivalent (minimum 45% marks) from HEC-recognized university.
- At least 12 years of experience in HRM, Finance, Accounts & Audit, and administration at managerial level.
- Experience in laboratory infrastructure development and preparation of lab-related regulations/manuals/policies.
2. Senior Technical Manager (Drug Testing Lab)
- Salary: Rs. 725,000/- per month
- Age Limit: 35–50 years
- Posts: 04
- Qualification & Experience:
- PhD in Pharmaceutics/Pharmacology/Pharmacy with 7 years’ relevant experience OR
- MS/MPhil/MSc (Hons.) in Pharmaceutics/Pharmacology with 10 years’ relevant experience.
- Must have supervised/managed laboratory activities in ISO/IEC 17025 accredited labs.
3. Senior Technical Manager (Agriculture Testing Lab)
- Salary: Rs. 725,000/- per month
- Age Limit: 35–50 years
- Posts: 04
- Qualification & Experience:
- PhD in Genetics/Entomology/Plant Pathology/Horticulture/Soil Science/Analytical Chemistry/Plant Physiology with 7 years’ relevant experience OR
- MS/MPhil/MSc (Hons.) in the same fields with 10 years’ relevant experience.
- Forensic examination/testing of fertilizers & pesticides in ISO/IEC 17025 accredited labs.
4. Senior Technical Manager (Food Testing Lab)
- Salary: Rs. 725,000/- per month
- Age Limit: 35–50 years
- Posts: 03
- Qualification & Experience:
- PhD in Human Nutrition/Animal Nutrition/Food Safety & Controls/Food Science & Technology/Microbiology/Dairy Technology/Meat Technology/Analytical Chemistry with 7 years’ relevant experience OR
- MS/MPhil/MSc (Hons.) in same fields with 10 years’ experience.
- Testing of food with management experience in ISO/IEC 17025 accredited labs.
5. Quality Assurance Manager (Drug Testing Lab)
- Salary: Rs. 725,000/- per month
- Age Limit: 35–55 years
- Posts: 01
- Qualification & Experience:
- PhD in Pharmaceutics/Pharmacology with 7 years’ post-PhD experience in ISO/IEC 17025 accredited labs (including 4 years QA management) OR
- MS/MPhil/MSc (Hons.) in Pharmaceutics/Pharmacology with 10 years’ experience (including 6 years QA management).
6. Quality Assurance Manager (Agriculture Testing Lab)
- Salary: Rs. 725,000/- per month
- Age Limit: 35–55 years
- Posts: 01
- Qualification & Experience:
- PhD in Genetics/Entomology/Plant Pathology/Horticulture/Soil Science/Analytical Chemistry/Plant Physiology with 7 years’ experience (including 4 years QA management) OR
- MS/MPhil/MSc (Hons.) with 10 years’ relevant experience (including 6 years QA management).
7. Quality Assurance Manager (Food Testing Lab)
- Salary: Rs. 725,000/- per month
- Age Limit: 35–55 years
- Posts: 01
- Qualification & Experience:
- PhD in Human Nutrition/Animal Nutrition/Food Safety & Controls/Food Science & Technology/Dairy Technology/Meat Technology/Analytical Chemistry with 7 years’ post-PhD experience (including 4 years QA management) OR
- MS/MPhil/MSc (Hons.) in same fields with 10 years’ experience (including 6 years QA management).
How to Apply
- Apply online via Punjab Job Portal: jobs.punjab.gov.pk.
- Additionally, submit a hard copy of the application form (available at www.pafda.gop.pk) along with:
- Demand draft/pay order of Rs. 5,000/- (non-refundable) in favor of Punjab Agriculture Food and Drug Authority.
- CV/Resume.
- Two recent passport-size photographs.
- Attested copies of degrees/certificates.
- Attested experience certificates.
- Copy of CNIC.
- NOC (if applicable).
- Send documents through courier to: Director General, Punjab Agriculture Food and Drug Authority, Punjab Science Enclave, Multan Road, Lahore – 53700
- Applications must reach by 15th September 2025 (Monday), before 5:00 PM.
- Separate applications and fees must be submitted for multiple positions.
Terms & Conditions
- Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Pakistan.
- Government employees must apply through proper channel.
- Only full-time, post-qualification experience will be considered.
- Incomplete or late applications will not be entertained.
- Quota will be observed as per government rules.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview/presentation.
- No TA/DA will be admissible.
- PAFDA reserves the right to reject any application without assigning reason.