** The National Institute of Health (NIH), Islamabad, has announced three vacancies under the Balochistan quota, covering scientific, technical and administrative work. Applications must be submitted online through the National Job Portal (NJP) by 16 November 2026, under advertisement reference PID(I)4061/26.

Posts on offer The posts are Assistant Scientific Officer (BPS-16) and Junior Technician (BPS-09), both in Islamabad, and Assistant (BPS-15) in Quetta. NIH is Pakistan's national public health institute, working in laboratory services, disease surveillance and scientific research.

Who can apply The Assistant Scientific Officer needs an MSc or BS in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or Pharmacy from an HEC-recognised institution, and the advertised age range is 18 to 28 years. The Junior Technician needs FSc in Medical Laboratory Technology, with an advertised age range of 18 to 25 years. The Assistant post, linked to the Health Research Institute, needs graduation plus a six-week basic IT training course including MS Office from the National Information Technology Board, with an age range of 18 to 28 years. Only Balochistan domicile holders can apply, and government age relaxation applies under the rules.

How to apply Apply online only at [njp.gov.pk](https://njp.gov.pk/) — the Assistant Scientific Officer listing is at [njp.gov.pk/jobs/10429](https://www.njp.gov.pk/jobs/10429) — and submit before 16 November 2026. Hand-delivered applications will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a test or interview, no TA/DA will be paid, and the posts fall under a contributory fund arrangement. [Source: NIH via NJP](https://njp.gov.pk/) · [NIH](https://www.nih.org.pk/)