NIH Jobs 2026 – Apply Before 16 November 2026
NIH Jobs 2026 are open for just three posts, and all three are reserved for Balochistan domicile holders. The National Institute of Health (NIH), Islamabad, is hiring an Assistant Scientific Officer, a Junior Technician and an Assistant under its Balochistan quota advertisement. There is no written test route by post in this round: applications go online only through the National Job Portal, and applications by hand are not accepted. The last date to apply is 16 November 2026.

Job Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | National Institute of Health (NIH), Islamabad |
| Total Posts | 3, all under the Balochistan quota |
| Job Location | Islamabad (2 posts) and Quetta (1 post) |
| Domicile | Balochistan only |
| Apply Method | Online only through National Job Portal |
| Advertisement | Situation Vacant — Balochistan Quota |
| Advertisement Reference | PID(I)4061/26 |
| Advertisement Date | 2 November 2026 |
| Last Date | 16 November 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
Assistant Scientific Officer — BPS-16
- Vacancies: 1
- Posting: Islamabad
- Qualification: MSc or BS in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or Pharmacy, from an HEC-recognized institution.
- Experience: No additional professional experience is specified in the advertisement.
- Age Limit: 18 to 28 years, before applicable relaxation.
Junior Technician — BPS-09
- Vacancies: 1
- Posting: Islamabad
- Qualification: FSc in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT).
- Experience: No additional professional experience is specified in the advertisement.
- Age Limit: 18 to 25 years, before applicable relaxation.
Assistant — BPS-15
- Vacancies: 1
- Posting: Quetta (Health Research Institute, merged with NIH)
- Qualification: Graduation from a recognized institution, plus a six-week Basic IT Training Course including MS Office, conducted by NITB.
- Experience: No experience beyond the stated IT training course is specified in the advertisement.
- Age Limit: 18 to 28 years, before applicable relaxation.
General Requirements
- Age Relaxation: Five years of general age relaxation apply, with an additional concession under the special Balochistan recruitment exercise under the applicable rules. Age is calculated with reference to the last date. Government servants with two years of continuous service by the closing date may qualify under the stated rules.
- Post-Specific Portal Links: The Assistant Scientific Officer post is listed on the National Job Portal as job 10429 and the Junior Technician post as job 10432. For the Assistant post, use the general portal Balochistan section if no post-specific link is shown.
- Fund Arrangement: These positions fall under a contributory fund arrangement, as stated in the recruitment listing.
- Online Only: Applications by hand are not accepted. Only shortlisted candidates are called for a test or interview.
- No TA/DA: No TA/DA is admissible for a test or interview.
How to Apply Online
- Open the National Job Portal and log in, or create an account if you do not have one.
- Find the National Institute of Health Balochistan quota vacancies and select the post you qualify for.
- Complete the online form with accurate personal, educational and domicile details.
- Review every entry before you submit, because incomplete applications are not entertained.
- Submit the application online before 16 November 2026 and keep your application details ready for test or interview updates.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Published | 2 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 November 2026 |
| Selection | Test or interview for shortlisted candidates only; no TA/DA is admissible |












