The Directorate General of Wildlife & Parks, Punjab, has opened three specialized research posts under a project called “Punjab Wildlife Census (Phase-II): From Baseline to Action.” The advertisement appeared in Business Recorder on August 26, 2026, and unlike the general admin or clerical roles that dominate most government hiring, these three positions require serious field research credentials.
What “From Baseline to Action” Actually Means
The project name tells you something useful about the work itself. A wildlife census typically runs in stages: first, a baseline survey establishes how many animals of which species exist where (the data-gathering phase), and only after that baseline is solid does a project move into “action” — meaning conservation interventions, habitat management, or policy recommendations built on that data. Phase-II positions like these usually sit closer to the analysis-and-action side of that pipeline rather than pure fieldwork, which is worth knowing if you’re deciding whether your background fits.
Positions & Eligibility
| Post | Scale | Posts | Max Age | Path 1 (Experience Route) | Path 2 (PhD Route) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Ecologist | PPS-08 | 1 | 45 | M.Phil/MS (18 years) in Ecology, Environmental Sciences, or related field + 7–10 years in habitat assessment or ecological census/surveys | PhD in Ecology, Zoology, Environmental Sciences, or Wildlife Management |
| Senior Biodiversity Specialist | PPS-08 | 1 | 45 | M.Phil/MS (18 years) in Zoology, Wildlife Management, Biodiversity Conservation, or Ecology + 7–10 years in biodiversity research or conservation projects | PhD in Zoology, Wildlife Management, Biodiversity Conservation, or Ecology |
| Senior Conservation Biologist | PPS-08 | 2 | 35 | MSc Zoology (1st Division) or BS (Hons) Zoology with CGPA 3.5+ | 2 years’ experience in wildlife/biodiversity/conservation monitoring under government projects of international importance, at BPS-17/PPS-7 or above |
The “Either/Or” Qualification Structure Is Worth Understanding
For the two Senior-level posts, notice the two separate paths: a master’s-plus-experience route, or a standalone PhD route with no minimum years specified. If you hold a PhD in a relevant field but have limited post-qualification field experience, you may still be eligible — the ad doesn’t require PhD holders to separately meet the 7–10 year experience bar that applies to the master’s-level applicants. Worth double-checking with the department if your case sits right at that boundary.
If you’re weighing a research-based contract role like this against a standard government post, it’s worth browsing Consultant Jobs to see how similar project-based positions structure their pay and contract terms.
How to Apply — By Post or Courier Only
As with other current Wildlife & Parks Department postings, hand-delivered applications will not be accepted or considered. Everything — application, attested academic records, CNIC, domicile certificate, and a recent passport-size photo — must reach the Project In-Charge’s office by post or courier service.
Address: Project In-Charge, Punjab Wildlife Census (Phase-II) From Baseline to Action, Directorate General of Wildlife & Parks, Punjab, 2-Sanda Road, Lahore
Deadline: September 10, 2026.
Contract Terms and Other Conditions
- These are contract positions tied to the project’s gestation period, extendable based on satisfactory performance — not permanent appointments
- Positions are Lahore-based, but the department can deploy selected staff anywhere in Punjab
- Government/semi-government employees must apply through proper channel with an NOC
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test/interview, via letter, SMS, or call — no TA/DA is paid
- Original documents (CNIC, domicile, transcripts, experience certificates) must be produced at interview
- The department can increase, decrease, or decide not to fill any advertised post, and can postpone or cancel the test/interview process at any stage without giving a reason
For more current openings from Punjab government departments and projects, check Lahore Jobs
Based on a newspaper advertisement published August 26, 2026 (IPL No. 8865). Confirm complete eligibility and submission requirements directly with the Project In-Charge’s office before applying.
