The NIH Jobs 2026 offer 3 government posts at the National Institute of Health in Islamabad and Quetta under the Balochistan quota, and applications close on 16 November 2026. The posts are Assistant Scientific Officer at BPS-16, Junior Technician at BPS-09 and Assistant at BPS-15, one seat each. The National Institute of Health is Pakistan’s public health institute, covering scientific research, laboratory services, disease surveillance and technical programmes, so the three posts cover laboratory science, laboratory technology and office administration.
Only Balochistan domicile holders can apply, and applications go online through the National Job Portal only — applications submitted by hand will not be accepted. The advertisement reference is PID(I)4061/26, published on 2 November 2026. The two scientific and technical posts are based in Islamabad, while the Assistant post is listed in Quetta, so candidates should check the place of posting for their own post before applying.
Summary card prepared from the official National Institute of Health advertisement (PID(I)4061/26). The full advertisement is available on the National Jobs Portal. This card is a summary, not a scan of the newspaper advertisement.
Job Details
The table below gives the headline facts. All three posts are regular vacancies on the National Jobs Portal, and the advertisement states that the positions fall under a contributory fund arrangement, with detailed terms communicated in the appointment letter.
Detail
National Institute of Health Jobs 2026
Organisation
National Institute of Health (NIH), Islamabad, Government of Pakistan
Why National Institute of Health Jobs 2026 Are Worth Applying For
Three posts is a small round, but the grades and the institute make it worth attention. A BPS-16 scientific post and a BPS-15 assistant post are both strong federal posts, and the quota keeps the competition inside Balochistan.
Federal regular posts: the National Jobs Portal classifies all three posts as regular vacancies, not contract or project posts.
A scientific career path: the Assistant Scientific Officer post suits MSc and BS graduates in microbiology, biochemistry, biotechnology or pharmacy, and leads into public health laboratory work.
A technician route without a degree: the Junior Technician post needs only FSc in Medical Laboratory Technology, so diploma-level laboratory candidates have a direct route.
An office post in Quetta: the Assistant post is listed in Quetta, which suits Balochistan candidates who want to work in the province.
Simple online process: there is no hard-copy form and no fee mentioned in the advertisement — the whole application is completed on the portal.
Clear age bands: each post prints its own age range, and government relaxation rules apply on top, so candidates can check eligibility in a minute.
Each post has its own qualification and age rule. The Assistant Scientific Officer post is the most demanding, while the other two posts are open to FSc and graduation holders.
Qualification: MSc or BS in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or Pharmacy from an institution recognised by the Higher Education Commission.
Age limit: 18 to 28 years, with applicable government age relaxation.
Work: supporting scientific and laboratory operations, including laboratory procedures, scientific records, sample handling and technical reporting, as assigned by NIH.
Junior Technician — BPS-09, 1 seat, Islamabad
Qualification: FSc in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT). The advertisement specifies no additional professional experience for this post.
Age limit: 18 to 25 years, with government age relaxation under the applicable rules.
Work: supporting laboratory operations and technical activities, including equipment support, laboratory documentation and assistance with routine procedures.
Assistant — BPS-15, 1 seat, Quetta
Qualification: graduation from a recognised institution, plus a six-week basic IT training course including MS Office, conducted by the National Information Technology Board (NITB).
Age limit: 18 to 28 years, with applicable government age relaxation.
Work: office administration, including maintaining records, preparing correspondence, managing documents and files, supporting data entry and using MS Office applications.
Posting note: this post relates to the Health Research Institute, which was merged with NIH, and the portal lists Quetta as its location.
General Requirements
Domicile: only candidates holding a valid Balochistan domicile are eligible under this quota.
Age calculation: age is calculated with reference to the last date for submitting applications, which is 16 November 2026.
Age relaxation caution: the advertisement gives 5 years of general relaxation and an additional Balochistan concession, but the rules do not simply add every provision together — confirm the final limit on your portal listing before assuming eligibility.
Government servants: must apply through the proper channel, and government employees with two years of continuous service by the closing date may qualify for relaxation under the stated rules.
No hand applications: applications submitted by hand will not be accepted, and incomplete applications will not be entertained.
Documents: shortlisted candidates will need original educational certificates, CNIC, domicile and other relevant documents at the test or interview stage.
NIH accepts applications only through the National Jobs Portal. The portal’s Balochistan jobs section carries the three listings, and candidates should read their own post’s listing before submitting.
Step 2: Search for the National Institute of Health vacancies and open the post that matches your qualification.
Step 3: Log in to your portal account, or register a new account with your CNIC and email if you do not have one.
Step 4: Fill in the online form with correct personal, educational and domicile details, and upload the documents the portal asks for.
Step 5: Check your domicile, qualification, age and post selection once more, then submit the application.
Step 6: Submit before 16 November 2026 and keep a record of the submitted application for future reference.
Important Dates
The advertisement was published on 2 November 2026 and the portal deadline is two weeks later. No test or interview date has been announced yet.
Event
Date
Advertisement published
2 November 2026 (PID(I)4061/26)
Last date to apply online
16 November 2026
Test or interview
Date not announced — only shortlisted candidates will be called
Document verification
At the test or interview stage, with original documents
Selection Process and Important Conditions
Selection follows the standard federal pattern: screening, shortlisting, then a test or interview for the shortlisted candidates only.
Application screening: NIH reviews every application against the eligibility criteria printed for the post.
Shortlisting: only eligible shortlisted candidates proceed to the next stage — not every applicant will be called.
Test or interview: NIH may arrange a test or interview according to the requirements of the post.
Document verification: candidates may need to present original educational certificates, CNIC, domicile and other documents at this stage.
No travel allowance: no TA/DA will be provided for the test or interview.
Authority rights: the competent authority reserves the right to cancel or postpone the recruitment process at any stage.
Employment terms: the posts fall under a contributory fund arrangement, with detailed terms communicated through the appointment letter — candidates should confirm the service conditions before accepting an appointment.
Three posts, one seat each, is a narrow round, but the NIH posts are regular federal posts in a respected public health institute, and the Balochistan quota keeps the field limited. Laboratory graduates, MLT diploma holders and graduates with the NITB course each have exactly one post to aim at. Apply on the portal before 16 November 2026, and confirm the age relaxation and place of posting on your own post’s listing.
FAQs
How many vacancies are available in NIH Jobs 2026? Three vacancies under the Balochistan quota: Assistant Scientific Officer, Junior Technician and Assistant, one seat each.
What is the last date for NIH Jobs 2026? 16 November 2026, as listed on the National Jobs Portal.
Who can apply for NIH jobs? Candidates holding a valid Balochistan domicile who meet the educational and age requirements of the post.
What qualification is required for Assistant Scientific Officer? An MSc or BS in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or Pharmacy from an HEC-recognised institution.
What qualification is required for Junior Technician? FSc in Medical Laboratory Technology. The advertisement specifies no additional experience.
What qualification is required for Assistant? Graduation from a recognised institution, plus a six-week basic IT training course including MS Office, conducted by NITB.
Are all three NIH jobs based in Islamabad? No. The portal lists the Assistant post in Quetta, while the other two posts are based in Islamabad.
Can candidates submit applications by hand? No. NIH requires online applications through the National Jobs Portal only.
Shahzad Sahil is the editor of lahorejobs24.com, covering government jobs, private jobs, bank jobs, results and education news for Lahore and Punjab, with information verified from official sources.
