GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB

AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT

SITUATION VACANT

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for recruitment on a contract basis under the development project "Internship Scheme for Agriculture Graduates" (2024-25).

Position Details

• Name of Post: Financial Specialist
• Project Pay Scale (PPS): 06
• Number of Posts: 01
• Age Limit: Maximum up to 35 years

Qualification, Experience, and Eligibility Criteria

• Educational Qualification:
  • Master’s degree in Financial Services, ACMA, ACCA, M.Com, or an equivalent qualification in Accounting & Finance or Commerce from a reputable and recognized local/international educational institute.
• Experience:
  • Minimum two (02) years of work experience in financial management within a public sector organization.
  • Experience in the development sector will be an added advantage.
• Skills Required:
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  • Strong financial and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Capability to work with senior officials.

Important Notes

1. Age Relaxation: No relaxation in the upper age limit is admissible.
2. Equivalence Certificate: Candidates possessing degrees other than the specified qualifications must provide an equivalence certificate issued by the Higher Education Commission (HEC)/Competent Forum.
3. Nature of Appointment:
   • The contract appointments are temporary, non-transferable, job-specific, and non-pensionable.
   • The contract duration is until 30-06-2025.
   • If the project period is reduced or extended, the contract appointment will be adjusted accordingly with the approval of the competent authority.
4. Merit-Based Recruitment:
   • Selection will be made strictly on merit as per the eligibility criteria approved in the PC-I.
5. Application Submission Process:
   • Candidates must apply using the prescribed application form, available for download at www.agripunjab.gov.pk.
   • Applications must be addressed to:
     Director General Agriculture (Extension) Punjab, 21-Davis Road, Lahore.
   • The application must clearly mention the post applied for and be submitted along with:
     • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
     • Three (03) passport-size recent photographs
     • Attested copies of all relevant documents, including:
       • CNIC
       • Academic certificates/degrees
       • Detailed marks certificates (including CGPA)
       • Hafiz-e-Quran Certificate (if applicable)
       • Position in Board/University (if any)
       • Release orders for Ex-Servicemen (if applicable)
   • The deadline for submission is 28-03-2025.
   • Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
   • Only eligible candidates will be called for the test/interview.
6. Recruitment Process:
   • No TA/DA will be provided for test/interview.
   • Candidates can download the application form from the department’s website.
   • A hard copy of the application form, along with attested documents, must be submitted to the department.
   • The list of shortlisted candidates will be displayed on the Notice Board three (03) days prior to the interview.
   • Candidates can approach the Director Agriculture (Extension) Punjab, Lahore for any queries at least two (02) days before the interview.
   • Final appointment letters will be issued after approval by the Selection/Recruitment Committee.
7. Other Instructions:
   • The department reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts.
   • Project employees are not entitled to the benefits of regular government employment.
   • The final selection list will be displayed on the Notice Board.

For further details, visit:
🌐 www.agripunjab.gov.pk

Issued by:
Director General Agriculture (Extension), Punjab, Lahore
(Reference: IPL-)