📋 Job Summary
Posted on: November 3, 2026
Location: Islamabad & Quetta (as listed on the National Job Portal)
Education: MSc / BS / Graduation / FSc (MLT)
Vacancies: 3 Posts (Balochistan Quota)
Apply Method: Online via National Job Portal (NJP), Balochistan tab only
Organization: National Institute of Health (NIH), Islamabad
Official Source:https://njp.gov.pk
Last Checked: November 5, 2026
📅Last Date to Apply: November 16, 2026
You have 11 days remaining to submit your application.
1. Job Description
The National Institute of Health (NIH), Islamabad, has announced 3 vacant posts under the Balochistan quota: Assistant Scientific Officer (BPS-16), Junior Technician (BPS-09) and Assistant (BPS-15). The Assistant post is for the Health Research Institute (HRI), which has been merged with NIH. The advertisement (PID(I)4061/26) was published in the Express Tribune on November 3, 2026.
Applications must be submitted online through the National Job Portal (NJP) using the dedicated Balochistan tab. Applications submitted by hand will not be entertained. These are contributory fund (CP fund) posts, and the detailed terms and conditions will be communicated with the offer of appointment. Related Balochistan-quota posts are also listed in our PARC Jobs 2026 and FBR Jobs 2026 posts, and all new openings are on our Jobs category page.
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2. Who Can Apply
Only candidates holding a valid Balochistan domicile can apply, as all 3 vacancies are reserved for the Balochistan quota. Applicants must hold the exact academic qualification stated for the post they choose, as eligibility is determined on the basis of the academic qualification given against each post. Age limits are 18–28 years for the Assistant Scientific Officer and Assistant posts and 18–25 years for the Junior Technician post, calculated with effect from the last date of submitting applications. Age relaxation applies under government policy, including a 5-year relaxation in the maximum age limit for all candidates for these posts and a 5-year upper-age relaxation for Balochistan candidates for this special exercise instead of the existing 3 years; government servants with 2 years of continuous government service on the closing date are admissible a 10-year relaxation up to the age of 55 years. Candidates should confirm the final applicable limit from the official advertisement before applying.
3. Eligibility Criteria
- Assistant Scientific Officer, BPS-16: MSc or BS in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or Pharmacy from an institution recognized by HEC.
- Junior Technician, BPS-09: FSc in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT).
- Assistant, BPS-15 (Health Research Institute, merged with NIH): Graduation, plus a 6-week basic IT training course (including MS Office) conducted by NITB.
4. Vacant Positions
| Sr # | Position Title | Vacancies | Education | Scale | Location | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Scientific Officer | 1 | MSc / BS in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or Pharmacy (HEC-recognized) | BPS-16 | Islamabad | 18–28 years |
| 2 | Junior Technician | 1 | FSc (MLT) | BPS-09 | Islamabad | 18–25 years |
| 3 | Assistant (Health Research Institute, merged with NIH) | 1 | Graduation + 6-week NITB basic IT training course (including MS Office) | BPS-15 | Quetta (as listed on NJP) | 18–28 years |
5. Documents Required
The official advertisement does not publish a separate documents list; shortlisted candidates will need the following for the test/interview. Candidates should confirm the final list from the official advertisement before applying:
- ✔ Original educational certificates and degrees
- ✔ Balochistan domicile certificate
- ✔ CNIC
- ✔ NITB basic IT training certificate (Assistant post)
- ✔ Applications of candidates already in service must be sent through the proper channel
6. Application Mistakes to Avoid
- Do not apply if you do not hold a Balochistan domicile — all 3 vacancies are reserved for the Balochistan quota.
- Do not submit applications by hand — hand-submitted applications will not be entertained; apply online only, using the Balochistan tab on the National Job Portal.
- Do not submit applications after the closing date (November 16, 2026, as listed on the National Job Portal).
- Do not send an advance copy of the application — advance copies will not be entertained.
- Candidates already in service must send their applications through the proper channel.
- Do not assume a test/interview call — only shortlisted applicants will be called.
7. Official Selection Process
- Online application through the National Job Portal (njp.gov.pk) using the dedicated Balochistan tab, by November 16, 2026.
- Determination of eligibility on the basis of the academic qualification stated against each post.
- Shortlisting of eligible applicants.
- Test/interview for shortlisted applicants only.
- Final selection by NIH. No TA/DA is admissible for the test/interview, and the competent authority reserves the right to cancel or postpone the recruitment process at any stage.
8. How to Applyدرخواست جمع کروانے کا طریقہ
- سب سے پہلے نیشنل جاب پورٹل njp.gov.pk پر جائیں اور بلوچستان ٹیب کھولیں۔
- نیشنل انسٹیٹیوٹ آف ہیلتھ کی آسامی کا انتخاب کریں اور آن لائن درخواست مکمل کریں۔
- ہاتھ سے درخواست جمع نہ کروائیں — ہاتھ سے بھیجی گئی درخواست قبول نہیں کی جائے گی۔
- آن لائن درخواست جمع کروانے کی آخری تاریخ 16 نومبر 2026 ہے (نیشنل جاب پورٹل کے مطابق)۔
- صرف شارٹ لسٹ شدہ امیدواروں کو ٹیسٹ / انٹرویو کے لیے بلایا جائے گا۔
- ٹیسٹ / انٹرویو کے لیے کوئی ٹی اے / ڈی اے نہیں دیا جائے گا۔
9. Official Job Advertisement
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10. Official Source & Verification
Official application portal: https://njp.gov.pk — NIH official website: https://www.nih.org.pk
Advertisement published in the Express Tribune on November 3, 2026 (PID(I)4061/26). Deadline note: the advertisement text says the last date is 15 days from the date of publication, while the National Job Portal listing gives November 16, 2026 as the closing date. This article uses the earlier portal date (November 16, 2026) so that readers do not miss the portal closing; candidates should confirm the closing date on the portal before applying. One secondary page gives November 2, 2026 as the publication date; the advertisement reproduction used here states November 3, 2026.
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