PARC Jobs 2026 — Research Assistant Walk-In Interview at NARC Islamabad

PARC Jobs 2026 have been advertised by the Pakistan Agricultural Research Council for a single Research Assistant position at the National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC), Park Road, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad. The post is a project appointment offered initially for six months, extendable or continuing until the project is completed, and it carries a fixed, all-inclusive remuneration of Rs. 96,000/- per month.

Candidates holding an M.Sc or B.Sc. (Hons) in Plant Pathology, Microbiology, Biotechnology or a relevant field from an HEC-recognised university or institution are eligible to apply. Recruitment is being conducted through a walk-in interview rather than a postal or online process, so there is no separate closing date: the interview itself is the deadline. The walk-in interview will be held on Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 9:00 AM in the NARC Executive Committee Room, and registration closes at 10:30 AM.

The Pakistan Agricultural Research Council is the federal body that coordinates agricultural research in Pakistan, and the National Agricultural Research Centre in Islamabad is its largest research complex. A significant share of the work at NARC is carried out through funded research projects, and those projects hire staff on contract for the duration of the study. This particular vacancy sits under the project titled “Identification of Crown Gall Causing Agrobacterium Tumefaciens Biovars, Its Management and Production of Crown Gall Free Cherry Nursery in Gilgit Baltistan”, carrying the project code CS0269. The fieldwork associated with the project relates to Gilgit Baltistan, while the duty station named in the advertisement is NARC in Islamabad.

This advertisement matters for two reasons. First, the monthly package is printed as a plain figure, Rs. 96,000/- per month, fixed and all-inclusive, with no Basic Pay Scale grade attached, which is unusually clear for a project post at this level. Second, the selection process is a walk-in interview, so the entire competition is compressed into one morning. Candidates who are used to submitting applications by post and then waiting for a call letter need to adjust their planning here: there is no shortlisting call, no separate test date announcement in the advertisement, and no second chance if the registration window closes.

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

• Academic qualification: M.Sc or B.Sc. (Hons) in Plant Pathology, Microbiology, Biotechnology or a relevant field from an HEC-recognised university or institution.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience of Crown Gall, biocontrol, molecular and microbiological techniques, and bioinformatics.
• Age limit: 18 to 35 years, relaxable in suitable cases.
• The appointment is on a project basis for six months initially, extendable or continuing until completion of the project.
• The position is attached to project CS0269, “Identification of Crown Gall Causing Agrobacterium Tumefaciens Biovars, Its Management and Production of Crown Gall Free Cherry Nursery in Gilgit Baltistan”, whose fieldwork relates to Gilgit Baltistan.
• Attendance at the walk-in interview in person is the only route of consideration; there is one vacancy only.

How to Apply

1. Read the official walk-in interview advertisement in full on the PARC jobs page at https://www.parc.gov.pk/Jobs, or open the advertisement file directly at https://www.parc.gov.pk/SiteImage/Jobs/Walk%20in%20Interview.pdf.
2. Download the prescribed application form, which is available from the PARC website at parc.gov.pk.
3. Complete the application form for the post of Research Assistant against project CS0269.
4. Reach the NARC Executive Committee Room, Park Road, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad on Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 9:00 AM with your completed application form.
5. Register on the spot before 10:30 AM. Registration closes at 10:30 AM and a candidate who arrives after that time cannot be registered for the interview.
6. Appear before the selection committee for the walk-in interview on the same day.
7. For any clarification, contact the Director (Admin), NARC, on 051-90733015.

Important Notes

• There is no separate closing date for this recruitment. The interview date, 27 August 2026, is effectively the deadline, and the registration cut-off of 10:30 AM is firm.
• The remuneration is printed as Rs. 96,000/- per month, fixed and all-inclusive. No Basic Pay Scale grade and no separate allowances are mentioned in the advertisement.
• No test or application fee is stated in the advertisement for this post.
• PARC has separately advertised a Research Fellow walk-in interview for 31 August 2026 on the same jobs page. The details of that post could not be verified, so candidates interested in it should read the notice themselves at https://www.parc.gov.pk/Jobs.
• PARC and NARC do not appoint agents or middlemen for recruitment. No one should pay any person who guarantees a job, an interview result or a favourable recommendation.
• Since the post is project-based, its continuation depends on the project, and candidates should weigh that before leaving a permanent position.

What is the last date to apply for PARC Jobs 2026?

There is no separate application deadline for this Research Assistant post because the selection is by walk-in interview. The interview is held on Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 9:00 AM, and registration on the spot closes at 10:30 AM, so 27 August 2026 is the last date in practice.

How much salary is offered for the Research Assistant post at NARC?

The advertisement prints the remuneration as Rs. 96,000/- per month, fixed and all-inclusive. No Basic Pay Scale grade is given, and no additional allowances are listed against the post.

Where will the PARC walk-in interview be held?

The interview will be held in the Executive Committee Room of the National Agricultural Research Centre, Park Road, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad. Candidates must attend in person; there is no online or postal alternative mentioned in the advertisement.

What qualification and age limit apply to this post?

Candidates need an M.Sc or B.Sc. (Hons) in Plant Pathology, Microbiology, Biotechnology or a relevant field from an HEC-recognised university or institution. The age limit is 18 to 35 years, relaxable in suitable cases, and experience of Crown Gall, biocontrol, molecular and microbiological techniques and bioinformatics is preferred.

Note: Candidates are advised to confirm every detail on the official advertisement before applying. Keep visiting futurerozgar.com for daily updates on government and private sector jobs across Pakistan.

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