Zoological Survey of Pakistan (Ministry of Climate Change)| Research Assistant (02) & Field Observer (01)

Zoological Survey of Pakistan Jobs 2026 – Ministry of Climate Change Apply Online

Published on www.pkjobsbank.com | Quota: Balochistan | Posting: Islamabad | Deadline: Within 15 Days

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The Zoological Survey of Pakistan (ZSP), under the Ministry of Climate Change & Environmental Coordination, Government of Pakistan, has announced regular employment opportunities for eligible candidates possessing Balochistan domicile. Applications are invited through the National Job Portal (NJP) for the regular posts of Research Assistant (BPS-10) and Field Observer (BPS-10) stationed in Islamabad.

Job Overview Table

Hiring Department	Zoological Survey of Pakistan (Ministry of Climate Change)
Available Positions	Research Assistant (02) & Field Observer (01)
Pay Scale	Basic Pay Scale BPS-10 (Regular Basis)
Total Vacancies	03 Posts
Domicile Quota	Balochistan Province
Place of Posting	Islamabad, Pakistan
Required Qualification	B.Sc with Zoology, OR F.Sc with 02 years relevant experience
Age Limit	18 to 26 Years (+5 years general + 5 years Balochistan relaxation)
Application Mode	Online via National Job Portal (njp.gov.pk)
Application Deadline	Within 15 days of advertisement publication

Available Positions & Eligibility Breakdown

1. Research Assistant (BPS-10) – 02 Posts

Quota: Balochistan | Posting: Islamabad | Age: 18–26 Years

Qualifications: Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) with Zoology from a recognized institution, OR Faculty of Science (F.Sc) with 02 years practical experience in the relevant zoological research/survey field.

2. Field Observer (BPS-10) – 01 Post

Quota: Balochistan | Posting: Islamabad | Age: 18–26 Years

Qualifications: B.Sc with Zoology, OR F.Sc with 02 years experience in biological field observation, fauna mapping, and wildlife data collection.

How to Apply Online at National Job Portal (Step-by-Step)

1. Visit the official National Job Portal website: http://www.njp.gov.pk/.
2. Search for "Zoological Survey of Pakistan" or job titles Research Assistant / Field Observer.
3. Create or log into your candidate account using your CNIC.
4. Fill in your educational details, Balochistan domicile verification, and experience.
5. Submit the online application within 15 days from the advertisement publication date.
6. In-service government employees must apply through proper channel and produce an official NOC.

10 Sample Interview Questions & Answers for Research Assistant & Field Observer (ZSP)

Exam & walk-in interview preparation for Balochistan candidates applying to the Zoological Survey of Pakistan

1. Mandate of the Zoological Survey of Pakistan (ZSP)

ZSP is the national departmental authority under the Ministry of Climate Change tasked with surveying, cataloging, researching, and monitoring wild animal fauna across Pakistan's ecological zones.

2. Biodiversity Conservation in Balochistan

Candidates should be familiar with Balochistan's unique biodiversity, including endangered species like the Balochistan Black Bear, Chiltan Ibex, Suleiman Markhor, and migratory waterbirds at Hingol and Astola Island.

3. Wildlife Survey & Census Methodologies

Line transect, point counts, camera trapping, dung/pellet counts, and GPS mapping techniques used to estimate population densities in rugged mountainous terrain.

4. Preservation of Biological Specimens

Dry preservation (herbarium/insects), wet preservation (alcohol/formalin solutions), taxidermy, and scientific labeling protocols for museum reference collections.

5. Role of CITES & Biodiversity Conventions

Understanding Pakistan's commitments under CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) and the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to prevent illicit wildlife trafficking.

6. Ecological Threat Identification

Assessing human-wildlife conflict, overgrazing, desertification, habitat fragmentation, and climate extremes on vulnerable wildlife populations in arid ecosystems.

7. Field Safety & Data Logging

Using GPS receivers, field binoculars, spotting scopes, compasses, and maintaining waterproof field journals during remote multi-day expeditions.

8. National Job Portal (NJP) Verification

Awareness of federal recruitment criteria, Establishment Division O.M rules, civil service medical fitness standards (Rule 17), and departmental NOC protocols.

9. Taxonomy and Zoological Nomenclature

Understanding binomial nomenclature (Genus species), classification of chordates and invertebrates, and distinguishing native from invasive wildlife.

10. Wetland Ecology & Migratory Flyways

Explaining the Indus Flyway (Flyway #4) and the significance of Ramsar wetland sites in Pakistan for seasonal bird conservation.

Apply Online on National Job Portal (NJP) →

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Official Contact: Altaf Hussain Khuhro, Director ZSP / HoD, Zoological Survey of Pakistan, Simly Dam Road, Kalma Chowk, Bhara Kahu, Islamabad. Office Phone: 051-9330480. PID(I)3945/26.

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