Director / Principal Meteorologist

About This Job

The Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) has announced 4 vacancies for the post of Director / Principal Meteorologist (BS-19) under its Consolidated Advertisement No. 3/2026, issued in Islamabad on 11 August 2026 and carrying the case reference F.4-164/2026-R. The position falls under Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), functioning within the Ministry of Defence, and is offered on a temporary but may continue for an indefinite period basis. Selected candidates should be prepared for a posting anywhere in Pakistan, as determined by the department. As the country's premier federal recruiting body, FPSC has grouped this opening alongside 67 other posts in the same consolidated notification, spanning defence, health, education, environment and administrative departments across the federal government, which makes this a notable hiring round for job seekers tracking federal opportunities this year.

Eligibility for the post rests on PhD or MPhil/MS or 2nd Division Master's/Bachelor's degree (16-year) in Meteorology/Seismology/Hydro-Meteorology/Hydrology/Geophysics/Geology/Geography/Physical Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics/Environmental Sciences/Climate Sciences/Atmospheric Sciences/Earth Sciences/Satellite Meteorology/Remote Sensing & GIS-Geo-Information/Space Sciences/Agriculture Meteorology or equivalent from an HEC-recognized university. In terms of experience, the advertisement calls for 8 years (PhD) or 10 years (MPhil/MS) or 12 years (Master's/Bachelor's) post-qualification experience in a relevant field at BS-17 and above, in the public or private sector. The age limit prescribed in the advertisement is 32 to 40 years, further relaxable by five years under the standard federal age-relaxation rules of 1993. The post is open to both male and female candidates, subject to the domicile and quota conditions below. Among the 4 seats notified for this post, allocation runs against Punjab (1), Sindh (Rural) (1), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (1), Balochistan (1). Government servants intending to apply must first obtain a Departmental Permission Certificate (DPC) from their employer, and all candidates should note that experience gained with private firms is credited only where the organization is well established, properly registered, and maintains verifiable office records. As with all 68 posts in Consolidated Advertisement No. 3/2026, applicants for Director / Principal Meteorologist are expected to submit complete, verifiable documentation matching the domicile and category claimed at the time of application, since discrepancies discovered later in the process can lead to rejection even after an initial shortlist is issued.

To apply, candidates must submit their application online at www.fpsc.gov.pk before the closing date of 31 August 2026; FPSC does not accept manual applications under this advertisement, and only one edit to the submitted form is allowed prior to closing. A fee of Rs. 2500/- applies for this BS-19 post and can be paid online via PSID through 1-Link (ATM/mobile banking/Easypaisa/JazzCash) or at a bank branch. Government employees must obtain a Departmental Permission Certificate before applying and quote its reference number in the form, while candidates relying on foreign or unusual qualifications should first secure an HEC equivalence certificate. Following the closing date, a written MCQ-based test is tentatively expected around 10 October 2026, with shortlisted candidates proceeding to interview per FPSC policy; candidates are encouraged to complete their online application promptly, keep watch on www.fpsc.gov.pk for the test schedule and admission certificate, and arrive at the centre with original CNIC and no electronic devices, since none are permitted inside the exam hall.

Job Information

Commission / Board

Federal Public Service Commission

Place of posting

Anywhere in Pakistan

City

Islamabad

Postal Code

44000

Domicile

Punjab (1), Sindh (Rural) (1), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (1), Balochistan (1)

Age (Male)

32–40 years

Age (Female)

32–40 years

Age note

Base age limit as stated (32-40 years) plus 5 years general relaxation in upper age limit as per the Initial Appointment to Civil Posts (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit) Rules 1993 (as amended).

Salary / BPS

BPS-19

Case No.

F.4-164/2026-R

Advt. No.

3/2026

Advt. date

11 August 2026

Sr. No.

57

Application fee

₨ 2500

Fee note

Fee payable online via PSID generated on the FPSC portal, through 1-Link (ATM/Mobile Banking/Easypaisa/JazzCash) or over the bank counter. Applicable fee for BS-19 (BS-19): Rs. 2500/-.

Last date

31 August 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification:PhD or MPhil/MS or 2nd Division Master's/Bachelor's degree (16-year) in Meteorology/Seismology/Hydro-Meteorology/Hydrology/Geophysics/Geology/Geography/Physical Chemistry/Physics/Mathematics/Environmental Sciences/Climate Sciences/Atmospheric Sciences/Earth Sciences/Satellite Meteorology/Remote Sensing & GIS-Geo-Information/Space Sciences/Agriculture Meteorology or equivalent from an HEC-recognized university.
• Experience:8 years (PhD) or 10 years (MPhil/MS) or 12 years (Master's/Bachelor's) post-qualification experience in a relevant field at BS-17 and above, in the public or private sector.

Posts Breakdown

Province-wise Seats

Test / Selection Process

Written Test (Objective MCQs)

Important Dates

1. Advertisement Published11 August 2026
2. Last Date to Apply31 August 2026

How to Apply

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Additional Details

Advt No

3/2026

Case No

F.4-164/2026-R

Dpc Note

Government servants must obtain a Departmental Permission Certificate (DPC) before applying and quote the DPC reference number in the online application.

Test Note

Written test (objective MCQs) tentatively w.e.f. 10-10-2026; test schedule, syllabus and Admission Certificate to be published later on www.fpsc.gov.pk.

Special Notes

Nature Literal

Temporary but may continue for an indefinite period

Fee Payment Note

Fee payable online via PSID generated on the FPSC portal, through 1-Link (ATM/Mobile Banking/Easypaisa/JazzCash) or over the bank counter.

Vacancy Check Total

4

General Instructions

Apply online only via www.fpsc.gov.pk,Must provide a valid, active email address; all communication from FPSC is via email/SMS only,Candidates can edit their online application once before the closing date,Government servants must obtain a Departmental Permission Certificate (DPC) before applying and quote the DPC reference number in the online application,No manual/hardcopy applications are accepted,Age relaxation: as per the Initial Appointment to Civil Posts (Relaxation of Upper Age Limit) Rules 1993 (as amended) -- a general relaxation of 5 years in the upper age limit applies in addition to the base age bracket stated for each post,Shortlisting for interview is carried out per FPSC policy set out in the General Instructions on the FPSC website,Documents required after the test, if shortlisted: 2 photographs, Matric/Intermediate certificates, Bachelor's/Master's/M.Phil/PhD degrees, CNIC, Experience Certificate (where required) issued by an authorized officer showing the nature of job, Domicile Certificate, and DPC (if a government servant),HEC equivalence certificate is required if claiming equivalence of a degree,Experience from firms/companies/NGOs is accepted only if nationally/internationally known, registered with government, maintaining offices, and having a proper registration number,Change of test centre is allowed only if requested within 10 days of the closing date,Candidates must bring their original CNIC and downloaded Admission Certificate to the test; no cell phones or electronic devices are allowed in the exam hall (permanent debarment if found),Test schedule, syllabus, and Admission Certificate will be published later on www.fpsc.gov.pk -- no postal notice will be issued

Posting Location Raw

Anywhere in Pakistan

Fee Schedule All Grades

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Domicile Quota Breakdown

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