Assistant Director (Tech), Principal Technician, Technical Assistant, Lab Attendant & Plumber/Electrician — Pak-Korea Testing Laboratory for PV Modules (Ministry of Science & Technology), Islamabad
The Ministry of Science & Technology (MoST), Government of Pakistan is hiring on a purely contract basis for its PSDP project “Establishment of Pak-Korea Testing Laboratory for PV Modules & Allied Equipment.” The laboratory operates under MoST’s administrative control in Islamabad and supports quality assurance for solar photovoltaic (PV) modules, balance-of-system components, and related electrical safety.
Openings include: Assistant Director (Tech), Principal Technician, Technical Assistant, Lab Attendant, and Plumber/Electrician. Posts are filled against regional quotas and will continue till project completion, extendable on satisfactory performance.
| Posted On | September 23, 2025 |
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| Organization | Ministry Of Science & Technology |
| Location: | Islamabad |
| Address | Project Director, Pak-Korea Lab, Plot No. 55, Street No. 7, Sector H-8/4, Islamabad |
| Last Date: | October 8, 2025 |
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These positions suit graduates of Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Refrigeration, IT/Computer Science/Software Engineering and DAE diploma holders who want to work at the intersection of renewable energy, product testing, and public-interest standards. The lab will facilitate PV reliability testing (e.g., thermal cycling, damp heat, mechanical load), electrical performance verification (flash testing, I-V curves), and safety conformance—enabling local manufacturing and import compliance.
Job Position Detail (Table)
All qualifications must be HEC-recognized (or relevant Boards). Experience is counted after the minimum qualification. Where stated, PEC registration is mandatory for engineers. Upper-age limits already include standard relaxations unless noted in rules.
| S. No. | Post / Pay Scale | No. of Posts | Qualification | Experience | Domicile Quota | Max Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Director (Tech), PPS-07 — Rs. 157,500 (all-inclusive) | 02 | MSc/BS/BE in Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Photovoltaics) or IT/Computer Science; Engineering (Electronics, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Software). PEC registration where applicable. | EITHER Final-Year Project in Renewable Energy/Web Development OR 1 year experience in Renewable Energy. | Punjab incl. ICT (01), Sindh (R) (01) | 35 |
| 2 | Principal Technician, PPS-06 — Rs. 105,000 (all-inclusive) | 01 | MSc/BS/BE in listed sciences/technologies OR DAE/BSc in Electronics, Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Refrigeration. | For MSc/BS/BE: No experience required. For DAE/BSc: 8 years relevant experience in PV installations/operation of equipment. | Punjab incl. ICT | 38 |
| 3 | Technical Assistant, PPS-05 — Rs. 70,000 (all-inclusive) | 04 | Post-Matric 3-year DAE/BSc in Physics/Chemistry or Electronics/Electrical/Chemical/Mechanical/Refrigeration. | No experience required. | Punjab incl. ICT (02), Sindh (R) (01), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (01) | 30 |
| 4 | Lab Attendant, PPS-01 — Rs. 37,000 (all-inclusive) | 02 | Matric | — | Punjab incl. ICT | 30 |
| 5 | Plumber / Electrician, PPS-01 — Rs. 37,000 (all-inclusive) | 01 | Middle | Experience of plumbing and electrical works in facilities/industrial settings. | Punjab incl. ICT | 50 |
✅ Eligibility snapshot: Pakistani nationals, degree/diploma from recognized bodies, engineers registered with PEC, only post-qualification experience counts, and quota rules will be observed. Government employees must apply through proper channel.
What You’ll Do (Role Highlights)
Assistant Director (Tech) — PPS-07
- Plan and supervise PV module and component tests, coordinate schedules, and ensure EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) compliance in high-energy labs.
- Draft SOPs, calibrate instruments with support from quality teams, and verify traceability to national/international references.
- Lead data analysis and write technical reports suitable for audits and market surveillance.
- Improve digital workflows (LIMS/MIS), dashboards, and test-result archiving; oversee vendor and AMC management.
Principal Technician — PPS-06
- Run day-to-day test benches: flash test systems, climatic chambers, load frames, IV curve tracers.
- Prepare test specimens, perform preventive maintenance, and maintain calibration logs.
- Guide Technical Assistants in safe handling, wiring, and documentation.
Technical Assistant — PPS-05
- Assist in the installation, wiring, and instrumentation of PV modules and allied equipment.
- Record readings, maintain sample registers, and support cleanroom/controlled-environment routines.
- Learn to troubleshoot typical issues (connectors, shading, temperature coefficients, insulation resistance).
Lab Attendant — PPS-01
- Maintain lab upkeep, inventory, and safety signage; facilitate movement of samples and consumables.
- Support waste disposal as per EHS SOPs and help prepare test setups under supervision.
Plumber/Electrician — PPS-01
- Maintain electrical panels, earthing, and plumbing infrastructure (cooling circuits, de-ionized water loops), ensuring safe and continuous lab operations.
How to Apply: Process
Where to apply
- For complete instructions and the online application, visit the Ministry of Science & Technology website: www.most.gov.pk. ✅
Who must apply by post
- PPS-01 (Lab Attendant & Plumber/Electrician) applicants must also send hard-copy applications to the address below within 15 days of the advertisement’s publication:
Project Director, Pak-Korea Lab, Plot No. 55, Street No. 7, Sector H-8/4, Islamabad — Ph: 051-9450099. 📨
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