The Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) and the Pakistan Museum of Natural History (PMNH) have announced two regular posts in BS-16 for candidates holding a Balochistan domicile. The posts are an Assistant Programmer at the Foundation and a Taxidermist at the museum, both based in Islamabad.

The recruitment is being made under the Balochistan quota through the National Job Portal, and applications are accepted online only. The advertisement, reference PID(I)4031/26, was published on 2 November 2026.

The two posts

The Assistant Programmer post is a single BS-16 vacancy at the Pakistan Science Foundation in Islamabad. The Foundation is the federal body that funds scientific research and runs the museum and the Pakistan Scientific and Technological Information Centre.

The Taxidermist post is a single BS-16 vacancy at the Pakistan Museum of Natural History in Islamabad. The museum preserves and displays Pakistan's natural heritage, and the post calls for at least five years of experience in taxidermy.

Both posts are regular appointments in BS-16 and are open only to Pakistani citizens who hold a Balochistan domicile and meet the conditions set out in the advertisement.

Eligibility and conditions

For the Assistant Programmer post, applicants need a BS in Computer Science or Information Technology from a university recognised by the Higher Education Commission, with relevant experience and proficiency in computer operation preferred. The Taxidermist post requires a B.Sc. in Zoology from a recognised university.

The age limit for both posts is up to 40 years, including five years of general age relaxation, calculated from the closing date. Applicants must hold a Balochistan domicile certificate. Candidates already working in a public-sector department must produce a no-objection certificate from their department at the time of interview, and shortlisted candidates must bring their original documents with one set of attested copies. No travel or daily allowance is paid for the interview, and submitting an application gives no right to appointment — shortlisting and selection are on merit.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online through the National Job Portal at njp.gov.pk. Direct applications are not accepted. Candidates should open the Foundation's listing on the portal, read the detailed qualification and experience criteria for the post they are applying for, and submit their application before the closing date.

The National Job Portal lists 15 November 2026 as the closing date for the Assistant Programmer post, and the advertisement asks for applications within 15 days of its publication. Applicants should check the date shown against their own post on the portal before applying, and should not wait until the last day.

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a test or interview. The Foundation, set up in 1973, is the federal body that funds scientific research and runs the museum alongside the Pakistan Scientific and Technological Information Centre. No fee should be paid to any agent: applications go through the National Job Portal only, and the Foundation has no agent for recruitment.