Veterinary Officer Jobs PPSC 2026 – Complete Guide, Apply Now
PPSC Livestock & Dairy BS-18 Senior Veterinary Officer Recruitment: Eligibility, Age Limit and Online Application
Veterinary Officer Jobs 2026 are open through the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC), under Advertisement No. 11/2026. The Livestock & Dairy Development Department (Extension Wing, Animal Health Cadre) needs veterinary professionals for 61 BS-18 posts. These are contract posts for a period of five years, and applications are online only. The last date is 26 October 2026.
This article sets out who can apply, which qualification and experience routes are accepted, the age limits, the test details and the documents to keep ready. Read it alongside the official PPSC advertisement.
Veterinary Officer Jobs 2026: Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC), Lahore |
| Department | Livestock & Dairy Development Department, Extension Wing (Animal Health Cadre) |
| Advertisement No. | 11/2026 (Sr. No. 178) |
| Case No. | 04-RK/2026 |
| Total posts | 61 |
| Pay scale | BS-18 |
| Nature of job | Contract basis, 5 years |
| Domicile | Punjab |
| Place of posting | All Punjab |
| Last date to apply | 26 October 2026 |
How the 61 Posts Are Distributed
The advertisement divides the posts by quota:
- Open Merit: 56
- Special Persons: 02
- Minority Quota: 03
Male, female and transgender candidates may apply. A transgender candidate’s age and sex are judged from the contents of their CNIC.
Designations Covered Under This Advertisement
PPSC has listed several designations under one case. All fall in BS-18:
- Senior Veterinary Officer
- Assistant Director (HQR)
- Deputy Director Livestock at Tehsil Level
- AI&PO
- Assistant Director (ARES)
- ARO (Animal Production)
- ARO (Milk & Marketing)
- SVO Animal Health, Punjab
- SVO Barani Areas, PVTV, Rawalpindi
- Senior Veterinary Officer Incharge of Veterinary Hospitals falling in Category-B
- Assistant Chief (P&E)
- ADIO
The advertisement does not give a separate vacancy count for each designation. Only the total of 61 is stated.
Eligibility Criteria for Senior Veterinary Officer Posts
Candidates must meet both of the following conditions.
Condition 1: Qualification and experience (any one route)
| Route | Qualification | Experience required |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PhD in Veterinary Sciences or Animal Husbandry, with a basic degree in Veterinary Sciences from a recognized university | None stated |
| 2 | M.Phil or M.Sc. (Hons.) in Veterinary Sciences or Animal Husbandry (second division), with a basic degree in Veterinary Sciences | 3 years in BS-17 or above, or equivalent private sector experience |
| 3 | Master’s (second division) in Project Management, Management Sciences, Policy Studies, Economics, Development or Business Administration, with a basic degree in Veterinary Sciences | 4 years in BS-17 or above, or equivalent private sector experience |
| 4 | DVM degree from a recognized university | 5 years in BS-17 or above, or equivalent private sector experience |
For private sector experience, the advertisement says it must be duly accredited by the Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council (PVMC) as per the SOP laid down by the L&DD Department.
Condition 2: Registration
Candidates must hold a valid registration with the Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council.
Important Notes on PVMC Registration
- A valid PVMC Registration Certificate issued on or before the closing date is required.
- Candidates who applied for initial registration before the closing date, but whose certificate is issued after it, will be held eligible.
- Candidates who applied for renewal of an expired registration after the closing date will also be held eligible.
- Practical and administrative experience will be accepted after the prescribed qualification.
Age Limit
The advertisement prints the age limit as 30 to 45 years, plus relaxation:
- Male: 30 to 45 + 05 = 50 years
- Female: 30 to 45 + 08 = 53 years
In effect, the upper limit is 50 years for men and 53 years for women. Employees of the Federal Government, semi-government and autonomous bodies of the Federal Government, and local bodies are not entitled to age concession for the period of their service in those organizations.
Written Test Pattern
Where a test is held, the advertisement states the following:
- One paper of MCQ type
- 100 marks
- 90 minutes
- Questions related to Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry: 100%
Test schedules and syllabus will be issued only on the official PPSC website, so check it regularly. The advertisement also says that a Shorthand Test and a Typing & Proficiency Test, if required, will be held only at Lahore.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official PPSC website, www.ppsc.gop.pk, and read the “Important Instructions” on application fee, written test and interview before applying.
- Apply online for this advertisement (No. 11/2026) before 26 October 2026.
- Deposit the fee through one of the accepted channels: ATMs, mobile phone banking, internet banking, over the counter at 1Link member bank branches, Jazz Cash, Easy Paisa, U Paisa, or other micro-finance banks.
- Keep your fee proof and application record safe.
The advertisement does not state the fee amount. Check it on the PPSC website. It also does not give a direct application page, only the website address above.
Documents and Conditions to Remember
The PPSC instructions say candidates should be ready with the following, usually at the time of interview:
- Marks certificates. Provide marks obtained and total marks, or a percentage certificate, for all degrees. CGPA is not acceptable.
- Equivalence certificate. If your qualification is claimed as equivalent, submit an HEC or QEDC certificate when asked. Failure to do so cancels the candidature.
- Private sector experience proof. The firm must be registered with SECP, the Registrar of Firms or another regulatory authority. You must show it held registered status during the period of your claimed experience, otherwise the application will be rejected.
- In-service candidates. Obtain or apply for an NOC/DPC from your department and provide it at the interview, if called.
- Registration certificate. Obtain or apply for registration from the relevant body (here, PVMC) on or before the closing date.
Important Warnings
- PPSC states that information shared by anyone other than the PPSC website is not authentic.
- If the number of posts is increased or decreased by the department, no fresh applications will be invited.
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Final Reminder
If you meet one of the four qualification routes and hold valid PVMC registration, check the full PPSC instructions and apply through the official channel before 26 October 2026. Do not leave the fee deposit and document preparation to the last day.
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