National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority Jobs 2026 – Apply Before 8 November 2026

National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority Jobs 2026 are open for 37 posts, and this is one of the largest federal rounds of the week. The National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA), Pakistan, a new federal regulatory authority established under the NAFSA Act, 2026, is hiring energetic and motivated professionals on a contract basis. The posts sit in four wings: the Scientific Advisory and Policy Wing, the Operations Wing, the Corporate Services Wing and the NAFSA Secretariat, in Islamabad, Karachi and Peshawar, with Inspector posts in the provinces. Applications go online through the NAFSA careers portal within 15 days of the advertisement, which counts to 8 November 2026.

Job Details

Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

The advertisement lists the posts by wing and location, and it directs applicants to the online portal for the detailed job description of each post. The advertisement confirms the qualification and experience for only two posts in full. For all other posts, the exact qualification, experience and age limit are given in the job description on the official portal, and candidates must check the portal before applying. Do not assume a qualification that the advertisement does not state.

Scientific Advisory and Policy Wing (SAPW) — Islamabad (9 Posts)

• Assistant Director (Plant Health Risk) — Islamabad.
• Director (Standards and Regulatory Division) — Islamabad.
• Assistant Director (SRD Plant) — Islamabad.
• Deputy Director (SRD Pesticide) — Islamabad.
• Assistant Director (SRD Pesticide) — Islamabad.
• Deputy Director (SRD Provincial Coordination) — Islamabad.
• Assistant Director (SRD Provincial Coordination) — Islamabad.
• Assistant Director (MAIC Plant) — Islamabad.
• Market Access Officer – Plant — Islamabad.

Operations Wing (OW) — Karachi and Peshawar (15 Posts)

• Assistant Director (ITC Plant Peshawar) — Peshawar.
• Director (Pesticide Registration and Certification) — Karachi.
• Deputy Director (Pesticide Testing and Analysis) — Karachi.
• Deputy Director (Pesticide Studies) — Karachi.
• Assistant Director (Business Registration – Pesticides) — Karachi.
• Assistant Director (Product Registration – Pesticides) — Karachi.
• Assistant Director (Pesticide Analysis) — Karachi.
• Assistant Director (Pesticide Studies) — Karachi.
• Chemist (Pesticides) — Karachi.
• Office Assistant (Pesticide Registration and Certification) — Karachi.
• Director (Surveillance, Diagnostics, Business Registration and Coordination) — Karachi.
• Deputy Director (Business Registration – Plant) — Karachi.
• Office Assistant (SDBRC) — Karachi.
• Inspector (SDBRC) — Punjab, Sindh (Rural), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
• Inspector (Pesticides) — Balochistan, Sindh (Rural), Sindh (Urban), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Corporate Services Wing (CSW) — Islamabad (11 Posts)

• Deputy Director (Training and Development) — Islamabad.
• Deputy Director (Organization Development) — Islamabad.
• Assistant Director (Organizational Development) — Islamabad.
• Deputy Director (Revenue and Fees) — Islamabad.
• Assistant Director (Budget and Accounts) — Islamabad.
• Assistant Director (Procurement) — Islamabad.
• Budget Officer / Financial Analyst — Islamabad.
• Procurement Officer — Islamabad.
• Revenue Officer — Islamabad.
• Office Assistant (Legal) — Islamabad.
• Director Communications — Islamabad.

NAFSA Secretariat — Islamabad (2 Posts)

• Assistant Director (Committee Management and Compliance) — Islamabad.
• Committee Coordination and Compliance Officer — Islamabad.

Assistant Director (Plant Health Risk) — Islamabad

• Vacancies: The advertisement does not state the number of vacancies for this post.
• Qualification: Minimum 16 years of education, B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture with specialisation in Entomology, Plant Protection, Plant Pathology, Weed Science or a related field, from an HEC-recognized university.
• Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience in plant protection, quarantine, pest surveillance or SPS analytical work.
• Age Limit: As per the job description on the official portal; the advertisement does not state an age limit.

Assistant Director (ITC Plant Peshawar) — Peshawar

• Vacancies: The advertisement does not state the number of vacancies for this post.
• Qualification: B.Sc. (Hons) (16 years) Agriculture with specialisation in Entomology, Plant Protection, Plant Pathology, Weed Science or a related field, from an HEC-recognized university.
• Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience in plant quarantine, border inspection, export-import compliance or field operations.
• Age Limit: As per the job description on the official portal; the advertisement does not state an age limit.

General Requirements

• Portal Job Descriptions: For all posts except the two listed above, the advertisement does not print the qualification, experience or age limit. Candidates must read the detailed job description for their post on the official NAFSA careers portal before applying.
• Equal Opportunity: NAFSA is an equal opportunity employer. Females are encouraged to apply, and persons with special needs are persuaded to apply.
• No TA/DA: No TA/DA will be admissible.
• Shortlisting: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Merit: All candidates are treated strictly on merit.
• Right to Change: NAFSA and Pakistan Single Window (PSW) reserve the right to accept or reject any application or to cancel the recruitment process at any stage.
• Government Rules: Recruitment will be subject to the applicable directives and guidelines of the Federal Government.
• Contact: HR Department, NAFSA Pakistan, telephone 051-9245587, email hr.support@psw.gov.pk.

How to Apply Online

1. Open the NAFSA careers portal (or scan the QR code printed on the advertisement, or visit www.nafsa.gov.pk).
2. Find the post that matches your qualifications and read its detailed job description, including the required qualification and experience.
3. Check the wing, office and location of the post before you apply, because the posts are spread across Islamabad, Karachi, Peshawar and the provinces.
4. Complete the online application with accurate personal, academic and experience details.
5. Review the form carefully and submit it within 15 days of the advertisement, on or before 8 November 2026. Late applications will not be considered.

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Shahzad Sahil

Shahzad Sahil is the editor of punjabjobscenter.com, covering Punjab government and private jobs, education news and results for students, with information verified from official sources.