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MICROBIOLOGIST - BPS-17

PUNJAB FOOD AUTHORITY FOOD SAFETY AND CONSUMER PROTECTION DEPARTMENT • Lahore / All Punjab Districts
100% Authentic Official Listing
Source Reference: PPSC Advertisement No. 08/2026 (Case No. 38J2026)
Last verified against official commission portal on September 2, 2026.

Key Position Specifications

🏢 Authority / DeptPUNJAB FOOD AUTHORITY FOOD SAFETY AND CONSUMER PROTECTION DEPARTMENT
📍 Job LocationLahore / All Punjab Districts
⏳ Application Deadline2026-09-03
🎓 Minimum QualificationM.Sc. / BS (Hons) (16 Years) in Microbiology / Food Technology / Food Safety & Quality Management (2nd Division) from a recognized University.
⚖️ Pay ScaleBPS-17
👥 Total Openings7 Posts
🎂 Age LimitMale: 21 to 30 + 5 = 35 Years | Female: 21 to 30 + 8 = 38 Years
💳 Application / Challan FeePKR 600 (Paid online via 1Link / 1Bill / ATM / Mobile Banking / JazzCash)

Job Description & Official Scope

Microbiologist in Punjab Food Authority central reference laboratories testing commercial food samples, detecting bacterial pathogens, issuing certified analysis reports, and supporting food safety raids.

Provincial Quota Distribution

Open Merit: 5, Women Quota: 1, Minorities Quota: 1

Official Examination Syllabus & Pattern

100-mark single paper MCQ (90 mins): 80% Microbiology, Foodborne Pathogens, Food Testing Standards (ISO 17025, Codex), Lab Biosafety + 20% General Knowledge.
Full Details Verified: PPSC Advertisement No. 08/2026 (Case No. 38J2026)
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Step-by-Step How to Apply

  1. 1
    Verify Eligibility: Ensure your degree, CNIC, and domicile credentials match the official criteria.
  2. 2
    Pay Challan / PSID Fee: Deposit the required test fee via 1Link, ATM, JazzCash, EasyPaisa, or State Bank treasury slip.
  3. 3
    Submit Online Application: Visit the official portal link below and complete your submission prior to 2026-09-03.
Official Recruitment Portal:
https://www.ppsc.gop.pk/Jobs.aspx