About the role
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), under the Ministry of Defence (Defence Division), invites applications for 24 vacancies reserved under the Balochistan quota. Recruitment will be conducted through walk-in interviews.
Posts and vacancies
| Post | Grade | Vacancies | Qualifications |
|---|
| Meteorological Assistant | BS-14 | 2 | Second-class B.Sc. degree or equivalent with Meteorology, Environment, Space Science, Agro-meteorology, Hydrology, Geophysics, Geology, Geography, Physical Chemistry, Physics or Electronics as a subject. Mathematics up to Intermediate level is essential. |
| Sub-Engineer (Electronics) | BS-13 | 1 | Three-year post-Matric Diploma of Associate Engineer from a recognized institution in Electronics, Electronic Instrument, or Radio and Communication. |
| Senior Observer | BS-09 | 3 | Second-division F.Sc. in Pre-Engineering or Non-Medical. Computer literacy is preferred. |
| Observer | BS-07 | 1 | Second-division Matric in the Science Group. Computer literacy is preferred. |
| Radio Mechanic | BS-07 | 1 | Matric in the Science Group and three years of experience repairing radios or televisions. Computer literacy is preferred. |
| Balloon Maker | BS-01 | 6 | Primary pass. |
| Naib Qasid | BS-01 | 3 | Primary pass. |
| Chowkidar | BS-01 | 4 | Primary pass. |
| Sweeper | BS-01 | 2 | Primary pass. |
| Mali | BS-01 | 1 | Primary pass. |
The location allocations for the support posts are:
- Balloon Maker: Quetta, 3; Barkhan, 2; Zhob, 1.
- Naib Qasid: Turbat, 1; Zhob, 1; Gwadar, 1.
- Sweeper: Quetta, 1; Sibbi, 1.
Eligibility
All vacancies are reserved under the Balochistan quota. The age range for every post is 18–25 years, with five years of general upper-age relaxation shown in the vacancy table, bringing the upper limit to 30 years. The terms also allow an additional five years of upper-age relaxation, instead of the existing three years, for this special recruitment exercise. Maximum age will be calculated as of the last date for submitting applications.
Applicants already serving in government must apply through the proper channel and produce a No Objection Certificate or Departmental Permission Certificate at the walk-in interview.
Recruitment will follow Establishment Division recruitment policy under O.M. No. 53/1/2008-SP dated 22 October 2014, O.M. No. 2/5/2026-BEFC/001 dated 22 October 2026, and O.M. No. 2/5/2026-BEFC/001 dated 27 October 2026, as amended from time to time.
How to apply
Apply online through the National Job Portal at https://njp.gov.pk within the 15-day application period. Applicants should also attend a walk-in interview at their nearest designated station, reporting at 8:00 a.m. on the relevant date.
Bring your original CNIC, domicile and all educational credentials, together with one set of document copies. Government employees must also bring their NOC or Departmental Permission Certificate.
Visit the PMD website at https://weather.gov.pk frequently for updates. Applicants will not receive paper-based communications or notifications. Mobile phones and electronic gadgets are prohibited at interview venues. No travel or daily allowance will be admissible for attending the interview.
For contact, use 051-9250717. The administrative address is: Chief Administrative Officer, Pakistan Meteorological Department, Sector H-8/2, Islamabad.
Important dates
- Online application deadline: 13 November 2026, calculated as 15 days after the publication date.
- 17 November 2026, Tuesday: Pilot Balloon Observatory, Sheikmanda Airport Road, Quetta.
- 19 November 2026, Thursday: Pilot Balloon Observatory, Zhob City.
- 21 November 2026, Saturday: Meteorological Observatory, Barkhan City.
- 23 November 2026, Monday: Meteorological Observatory, Allahabad, Sibbi.
- 27 November 2026, Friday: Meteorological Office, CPEC Road, Gwadar City.
- 29 November 2026, Sunday: Aero-Meteorological Observatory, Turbat Airport.
The interview schedule applies to all advertised posts. Report at 8:00 a.m. at the nearest designated station.
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