Junior Scientific Officer

About This Job

Junior Scientific Officer is advertised by the Federal Public Service Commission in Consolidated Advertisement No. 3/2026 under case F.4-117/2026-R. The official notice lists 1 vacancy at BS-16 in Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, GHQ, Ministry of Defence. The appointment is described as regular, and the stated place of posting is Rawalpindi. Eligibility is tied to the advertised domicile and quota distribution: Sindh (Urban) (Open Merit).. The post is open to eligible male and female candidates subject to the quota wording in the notice. The advertised age condition is 20-28 years plus five (5) years Applicants should calculate age on the closing date and should not assume any relaxation beyond what FPSC permits. The minimum qualification transcribed from the official case page is: Second Class or Grade *C* Master's or BS / Bachelor's (16 years education) degree in Molecular Biology / Bioinformatics / Biochemistry or equivalent qualification from a University recognized by the HEC. The experience condition is: Second Class or Grade *C* Master's or BS / Bachelor's (16 years education) degree in Molecular Biology / Bioinformatics / Biochemistry or equivalent qualification from a University recognized by the HEC. Where the notice requires HEC recognition, professional registration or equivalence, the candidate must possess the relevant proof by the closing date.

Applications close on 31 August 2026 and must be submitted through the FPSC online recruitment system. First create or update the candidate profile, choose case F.4-117/2026-R, enter the requested education and experience, and generate the computerised PSID for the application fee. The fee for this BS-16 case is Rs 600; it should be paid through a participating 1-Link channel before final submission. FPSC states that a hard-copy application is not required at this stage. Use an active email address and mobile number, review every field carefully, and retain the application number and payment evidence. The online application may be edited only within the facility and period allowed by FPSC. Government employees should apply through proper channel and obtain departmental permission where applicable. Candidates claiming an equivalent foreign or local qualification should keep the HEC or competent authority equivalence certificate ready. Do not send original documents with the online form; FPSC normally calls for supporting records from shortlisted or test-qualified candidates.

Selection will follow the FPSC process described in the consolidated advertisement, which may include a written or screening test and a later interview, document scrutiny, medical requirements or other case-specific assessment. Tests under this phase are tentatively scheduled from 10 October 2026, so applicants should monitor the FPSC website, email and SMS after applying. Admission certificates are downloaded online and candidates must bring the original CNIC and required certificate to the test centre. Meeting the minimum qualification does not guarantee shortlisting, and inaccurate claims can lead to rejection. Before submitting, compare your degree title, subjects, division or CGPA, registration, experience dates, domicile and age directly with the case entry in the official 32-page PDF. Keep originals plus attested copies available for later scrutiny. FPSC is the authoritative source for corrections, test schedules and notices. No agent or private job website is required to complete the application.

Job Information

Commission / Board

FPSC

Place of posting

Rawalpindi

City

Rawalpindi

Postal Code

46000

Domicile

Sindh (Urban) (Open Merit).

Age (Male)

20–33 years

Age (Female)

20–33 years

Age note

20-28 years plus five (5) years

Salary / BPS

BS-16 - Federal Government pay scale with admissible allowances

Case No.

F.4-117/2026-R

Advt. No.

Consolidated Advertisement No. 3/2026

Advt. date

11 August 2026

Sr. No.

117

Application fee

₨ 600

Fee note

FPSC application fee is Rs 600 for BS-16. Generate a PSID on the FPSC portal and pay through the 1-Link participating channels before submitting the online application.

Last date

31 August 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification:Second Class or Grade *C* Master's or BS / Bachelor's (16 years education) degree in Molecular Biology / Bioinformatics / Biochemistry or equivalent qualification from a University recognized by the HEC.
• Experience:Second Class or Grade *C* Master's or BS / Bachelor's (16 years education) degree in Molecular Biology / Bioinformatics / Biochemistry or equivalent qualification from a University recognized by the HEC.

Posts Breakdown

Test / Selection Process

Important Dates

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

How to Apply

1. Register and log in at the FPSC online application portal (online.fpsc.gov.pk).
2. Select this post under the relevant FPSC advertisement and complete the online application form, uploading the required documents and photograph.
3. Pay the prescribed application fee, if applicable, via the method specified on the portal before the closing date.
4. Submit the application online and retain the system-generated confirmation/print-out; download the Roll Number Slip from the FPSC website once issued.

Additional Details

Source Verified

true

Official Case No

F.4-117/2026-R

Verification Method

Rendered official PDF and page-by-page OCR

Tentative Test Start

2026-10-10

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