Research Associate – Agriculture Economics

About This Job

The Urban Unit (Urban Sector Planning & Management Services Unit), Planning & Development Board, Government of the Punjab has invited applications for the position of Research Associate – Agriculture Economics (2 vacancies) through the Punjab Job Portal, the official online recruitment aggregator of the Government of the Punjab that lists vacancies across provincial departments, autonomous bodies and Section-42 companies. The Urban Unit has been playing a pivotal role in re-shaping the urban culture by assisting governments in making urban areas functional and attractive, and has been developing sustainable urban solutions for cities in Pakistan since 2019. This role is based in Lahore (posts cover All Pakistan per project scope), and forms part of the organisation's current effort to fill this position with a qualified, experienced professional from the open market.

Eligible candidates must hold 16 years of qualification in Economics from an HEC-recognized institution, along with 0–1 years of relevant experience in agriculture research, planning and policy. The advertised age limit for this post is up to 35 years. The position is open to both male and female candidates. As per the advertisement's general terms, applicants already serving in a government or semi-government organisation are expected to apply through the proper channel, and the employer reserves the right to increase, decrease, or cancel any of the advertised posts without assigning any reason, and to adjust the recruitment process at any stage. Duties include conducting research on the agriculture sector to identify key crops per region, identifying value-chain gaps, analyzing agriculture-related policies and reforms, coordinating with government departments, and reviewing data to propose recommendations for the sector. Candidates who do not fully meet the stated qualification and experience criteria are unlikely to be shortlisted, so applicants are encouraged to review their own eligibility carefully before applying.

No application fee is stated on this advertisement. Interested candidates should apply online at jobs.punjab.gov.pk; applications submitted by hand, courier, or email will not be entertained, and government servants should apply through the proper channel. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the recruitment process (test and/or interview), and no TA/DA will be admissible for appearing at any stage. The closing date for submission of applications for Research Associate – Agriculture Economics is 22 September 2026; incomplete applications, or those missing required attachments, are liable to be rejected without further notice. Interested and eligible candidates are therefore advised to carefully review the complete eligibility criteria, prepare all required documents in advance, and submit a complete application on the Punjab Job Portal well ahead of the stated deadline to avoid any last-minute technical difficulties.

Job Information

Commission / Board

Punjab Job Portal

Place of posting

Lahore

City

Lahore

Postal Code

54000

Domicile

Punjab domicile required.

Age (Male)

18–35 years

Age (Female)

18–35 years

Salary / BPS

Contract basis - salary as per project terms (specific figure not disclosed in the advertisement)

Contract duration

Contract basis (duration not further specified in the advertisement)

Advt. No.

IPL-9140

Advt. date

4 September 2026

Fee note

No application fee is stated on this advertisement.

Last date

22 September 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: 16 years of qualification in Economics from an HEC-recognized institution
• Experience: 0–1 years of relevant experience in agriculture research, planning and policy

Posts Breakdown

Important Dates

Advertisement date

4 September 2026

How to Apply

1. Visit official website at official website
2. Create account or login with your CNIC number
3. Fill online application form with CNIC, domicile and education details
4. Upload required documents and submit before last date — 22 September 2026

Additional Details

Contact

042-99205316-22 Ext: 202; Fax: 042-99205323

Employer

The Urban Unit (Urban Sector Planning & Management Services Unit), Planning & Development Board, Government of the Punjab

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