Research Officer Jobs 2026
Career opportunities for professional Research Officers in Pakistan
Research Officer in Pakistan — Career Overview 2026
Scientists and researchers are critical to Pakistan's agriculture, defence, pharma, and energy sectors. PCSIR, PARC, NESCOM, SUPARCO, and PAEC are major government research employers. MPhil/PhD qualification is standard for research positions.
Qualifications Required for Research Officer
Minimum Requirement: BSc/BS in relevant science (4 yrs). MPhil/MS for research positions. PhD for senior scientist. HEC-recognized university mandatory.
Registering Body: Pakistan Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (PCSIR) — pcsir.gov.pk
Research Officer Salary in Pakistan 2026
Research Officer BPS-17: PKR 45,000–75,000. Scientist-B/C BPS-18/19: PKR 75,000–130,000. Senior Scientist BPS-20+: PKR 130,000–200,000.
Career Path — Research Officer
Research Associate → Research Officer → Scientist → Senior Scientist → Principal Scientist → Chief Scientist
Research Officer Job Types — Current Openings
- Research Officer / Research Associate (BPS-17)
- Scientist-B / Scientist-C (BPS-18/19)
- Analytical Chemist / QA/QC Analyst
- Microbiologist / Biotechnologist
- Environmental Scientist / Geologist
- Food Technologist / Nutrition Scientist
- Lab Manager / Chief Chemist
Top Employers for Research Officer in Pakistan
PCSIR, PARC, NESCOM, SUPARCO, PAEC, pharma companies, universities
FAQs — Research Officer Jobs Pakistan
Research Officer ke liye Pakistan mein scientist ki career kaise shuru karein?
Relevant science mein MPhil/PhD karo HEC-recognized university se. PCSIR, PARC, NESCOM, SUPARCO, PAEC jaise federal research institutes mein positions aati hain. FPSC ya institute-level written tests qualify karo. Research publications (ISI/HEC recognized journals) aapki candidacy significantly strengthen karti hain. HEC post-doc fellowships bhi available hain.
Research Officer ke liye Pakistan mein research ka scope kya hai?
Scope growing rapidly hai — CPEC related environmental/geological research, agriculture (PARC), nuclear/space (PAEC/SUPARCO), pharma QA/QC/R&D, food science mein bhi. Private pharma companies (GSK, Abbott, Sanofi Pakistan) mein strong QA labs hain. HEC project grants bhi academia mein research funding provide karte hain.
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