The Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) has announced several job vacancies on a contract basis for a major government project. The project, titled “Accelerated Geological Mapping of Unmapped Outcrop Areas of Pakistan at 1:50,000 Scale (350 Toposheets) & Geological Investigations for Resource Mapping of Gemstones & Metallic Minerals in Potential Blocks of Gilgit-Baltistan 2024,” is expected to be completed by June 30, 2026.
This presents a great opportunity for professionals in the field of geology, remote sensing, GIS, and space sciences to contribute to a significant national initiative.
Available Job Positions
The Ministry of Energy is offering the following positions:
1. Deputy Director (Field Geology) (PPS-8 / BPS-18)
- Qualification: M.Sc./BS in Geology or equivalent
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
- Age Limit: 35 years (plus 5 years of general age relaxation)
- Vacancies: 5 (Open Merit)
- Salary Range: Rs. 218,750 – Rs. 350,030
2. Assistant Director (Field Geology) (PPS-7 / BPS-17)
- Qualification: M.Sc./BS in Geology or equivalent
- Experience: Preferably 3 years of relevant experience
- Age Limit: 30 years (plus 5 years of general age relaxation)
- Vacancies: 20 (Open Merit)
- Salary Range: Rs. 157,500 – Rs. 252,000
3. Deputy Director (GIS / Image Processing) (PPS-8 / BPS-18)
- Qualification: M.Sc./BS in Geology, Remote Sensing, GIS, Space Science, Geography, Environmental Sciences, or equivalent
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
- Age Limit: 35 years (plus 5 years of general age relaxation)
- Vacancies: 2 (Open Merit)
- Salary Range: Rs. 218,750 – Rs. 350,030
4. Assistant Director (GIS / Image Processing) (PPS-7 / BPS-17)
- Qualification: M.Sc./BS in Geology, Remote Sensing, GIS, Space Science, Geography, Environmental Sciences, or equivalent
- Experience: Preferably 3 years of relevant experience
- Age Limit: 30 years (plus 5 years of general age relaxation)
- Vacancies: 5 (Open Merit)
- Salary Range: Rs. 157,500 – Rs. 252,000
Important Details About the Positions
- The positions are contract-based and will not be regularized or extended beyond the project duration unless the project itself is extended.
- The maximum contract period is until June 30, 2026.
- Age and experience will be counted as of the closing date of applications.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates must apply through the National Job Portal (NJP) at www.njp.gov.pk within 15 days of the job advertisement’s publication. Other methods of application will not be accepted.
Selection & Interview Process
- Original degrees, experience certificates, and other required documents must be presented at the time of the interview.
- Government employees and those working in autonomous/semi-autonomous bodies must provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer.
- Selected candidates must join within 30 days of receiving their offer letter; otherwise, the position will be given to the next eligible candidate.
- Degrees must be verified by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) before joining.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for tests and interviews.
- No TA/DA will be provided for the test/interview.
- The Project Management reserves the right to accept or reject applications without providing reasons.
