PCSIR Jobs 2026 Advertisement 3: 9 Balochistan Quota Posts, Walk-in Interviews in Quetta on 21 and 22 November
PCSIR Advertisement 3/2026 has 9 jobs for Balochistan domicile, age up to 35: Instructor, Research Assistant, Driver, Gardener. Walk-in in Quetta 21 to 22 Nov.
PCSIR, the Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, has 9 jobs for Balochistan domicile holders under Advertisement No. 3/2026, from Instructor in BS-16 to Gardener and Cook. Walk-in interviews are on 21 and 22 November 2026 at PCSIR Laboratories, Mastung Road, Quetta, and the National Job Portal closes on 21 November.
The posts are temporary but "likely to be permanent", in PCSIR's own words. The age limit is 35 for every post under a one time special dispensation. Five of the nine seats need only a Primary pass or Matric.
PCSIR jobs 2026 at a glance
PCSIR is filling 9 posts in six job titles for candidates with a Balochistan local or domicile certificate. The maximum age is 35. You apply on njp.gov.pk or through your district employment cell, then attend the walk-in interview in Quetta on 21 or 22 November 2026.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Employer | PCSIR, Ministry of Science and Technology |
| Advertisement | No. 3/2026 |
| Vacancies | 9 in 6 job titles |
| Who can apply | Balochistan local or domicile certificate holders |
| Age | Up to 35, further relaxation as per rules |
| Job type | Temporary, likely to be permanent |
| Apply | njp.gov.pk or a Balochistan employment cell |
| Portal last date | 21 November 2026 |
| Walk-in interviews | 21 and 22 November 2026, PCSIR Laboratories, Quetta |
All nine PCSIR posts and their qualifications
The two technical posts need a degree or diploma: Instructor needs a 16 year science or engineering degree, and Research Assistant needs a BSc or a DAE. Driver, Naib Qasid, Gardener and Cook need Primary or Matric. All nine are on Balochistan merit.
| Post | BS | Posts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | 16 | 1 | BS or BSc (Sciences or Engineering), BTech or MTech, or equivalent 16 year degree from an HEC recognised institution |
| Research Assistant | 14 | 1 | BSc (Natural Sciences) or equivalent 14 years, or DAE in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic Engineering (TEVTA recognised) |
| Driver | 4 | 2 | Primary pass, valid driving licence, knows traffic rules |
| Naib Qasid | 1 | 1 | Matric |
| Gardener | 1 | 3 | Primary pass; experience or certificate preferred |
| Cook | 1 | 1 | Primary pass; experience or certificate preferred |
The Instructor post is at PCSIR's Precision System Training Center on Mastung Road, Mian Ghundi, Quetta, according to its portal listing. Candidates with higher qualifications and a strong academic record are preferred, so attach every certificate you hold.
Age, domicile and who else can apply
The maximum age is 35 for every post, as a one time special dispensation, with any further relaxation under government rules. You must hold a valid Balochistan local or domicile certificate. PCSIR encourages women, disabled persons and transgender persons to apply.
Transgender candidates apply under their self-perceived gender identity, in line with the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2018, and the gender on their CNIC. Disabled candidates can apply against the quota reserved under government rules. People already in government service apply through proper channel.
How to apply and attend the PCSIR walk-in
Apply on njp.gov.pk using the tab PCSIR created for this recruitment, or through your district employment cell in Balochistan. The portal listings close on 21 November 2026, the first interview day. Then attend the walk-in interview at PCSIR Laboratories, near Mian Ghundi, Mastung Road, Quetta.
- Log in to the National Job Portal with your CNIC. First time users need NJP registration with a CNIC, mobile number and email.
- Search for PCSIR and open the post you qualify for.
- Submit your application before 21 November 2026, or apply through your district employment cell.
- Collect original degrees and certificates, CNIC and domicile or local certificate, with one attested copy set.
- Go to PCSIR Laboratories, Mastung Road, Quetta, on 21 or 22 November 2026.
The selection committee judges candidates on education, subject knowledge, general knowledge and its own assessment. Fake or bogus documents cancel the candidacy at any stage, even after joining, and can lead to legal action. PCSIR pays no travel or daily allowance.
The Urdu line at the foot of the advert asks applicants who send a paper application to write the post name and "PCSIR" clearly on the envelope. If you go through an employment cell, make sure the post name is written on your form.
Plan the trip to Mastung Road early
The interviews are at PCSIR Laboratories near Mian Ghundi on Mastung Road, not at a city office. Plan your transport the day before, and arrive early on 21 or 22 November with your file in order. PCSIR can change post numbers or stop the process at any stage.
Arrange your papers in the order of the advert: degree or certificates, CNIC, domicile or local certificate, then any experience or trade certificate. For the Gardener and Cook posts, a letter from a past employer counts in your favour, because the advert says experience or a certificate will be preferred.
For questions, the advert gives the Director (Establishment), PCSIR Head Office, 1-Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad, on 051-9225395 to 99 or 051-9217639. Another walk-in round on the same quota is the PMD jobs in Balochistan. The federal drive behind these rounds follows a Senate finding of about 30,000 unfilled Balochistan posts.
Common questions
When are the PCSIR walk-in interviews?
On 21 and 22 November 2026, at PCSIR Laboratories near Mian Ghundi, Mastung Road, Quetta.
What is the last date to apply for PCSIR jobs on NJP?
The portal listings close on 21 November 2026.
How many posts are in PCSIR Advertisement 3/2026?
Nine: Instructor 1, Research Assistant 1, Driver 2, Naib Qasid 1, Gardener 3 and Cook 1.
What is the age limit for PCSIR jobs?
35 years for all posts, as a one time special dispensation, with further relaxation under rules.
Are the PCSIR jobs permanent?
They are temporary posts that PCSIR describes as likely to be permanent.
Can transgender persons apply?
Yes, under their self-perceived gender identity and the gender on their CNIC.
How we verified this
What we checked and where we read it.
We read PCSIR Advertisement No. 3/2026, linked as "Recruitment under Balochistan Quota (Special Initiatives)" on the PCSIR jobs page, on 15 November 2026, and matched it with PCSIR's six listings on the National Job Portal (posted 8 November, closing 21 November 2026). The advert gives the deadline as 15 days from publication and does not print a calendar date for it.
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