Applications are invited for contract-based recruitment under the development project titled “Productivity Enhancement in Mango Sector of Punjab” (2025-26 to 2027-28) at Mango Research Institute, Multan. The project aims to enhance productivity in the mango sector.

Research Associate Horticulture Jobs at Mango Research Institute, Multan – March 2026
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Positions
M.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture, M. Sc (Hons.) Agriculture (Horticulture)
Eligibility Creteria
1. Research Associate Horticulture
Terms & Conditions
- Relaxation in upper age limit is not admissible.
- Equivalence certificate issued by the HEC/Competent Forum will be provided by the candidate in case of other relevant degrees.
- Retired Government servants are not eligible. Contract appointments are temporary, non-transferable, job/post specific, and non-pensionable.
- The contract appointment will be initially for 01 year, extendable up to the project period with the approval of competent authority.
- In case of reduced/enhanced project period, contract order will be amended accordingly with approval of competent authority.
- Recruitments will be made strictly on merit as per PC-I eligibility criteria.
- Late and incomplete applications will not be considered.
- No TA/DA shall be paid for test/interview.
- List of eligible candidates will be displayed on the Notice Board 03 days prior to interview call letters.
- Candidates may approach the Principal Scientist (Horticulture), Mango Research Institute, Multan at least two days prior to interview date for any query/clarification.
- Lists of successful candidates shall be displayed on the Notice Board in addition to issuance of offer letters after approval of recommendations by the Department Selection/Recruitment Committee.
- The competent authority has the right to increase or decrease the number of posts.
- Selected candidates under the project are not entitled for any pay protection and regularization.
- No posts fall under the quota reserved for Women, Minorities and Disabled persons.
How to apply
- Download the prescribed application form from mrimultan@yahoo.com.
- Address the application to the Principal Scientist-Horticulture, Mango Research Institute, Agriculture Complex Old Shujabad Road, Multan.
- Include curriculum vitae (CV), three passport-size recent photographs, and attested copies of CNIC/certificates/degrees (including CGPA, Hafiz-e-Quran Certificate), position in Board/University, issued by the authorized Institute/Madrassa duly recognized by the Wafaq-ul-Madaras.
- Applications must reach by 24.03.2026.
- Candidates can also apply online at www.jobs.punjab.gov.pk, but hard copy of application form along with complete attested relevant documents is mandatory to submit within the due date.
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FAQs
Job vacancies for government research positions at the Mango Research Institute (MRI) are typically advertised in major national newspapers and listed on the official website of the Agriculture Department Punjab. Interested candidates should regularly check these sources for announcements regarding available positions.
For research positions such as Scientific Officer or Research Associate, candidates usually need a master’s degree (MSc) or higher in agriculture, horticulture, or a related field, with relevant experience in research methodology and specific expertise in fruit science or pest management, depending on the role requirements specified in the job advertisement.






































