The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has announced vacancies for the post of Microbiologist (BS-16) in the Punjab Food Authority, Food Safety and Consumer Protection Department under Case No. 38J2026. The post was announced through PPSC Advertisement No. 08/2026, and the closing date is 03 September 2026. PPSC listings confirm 3 posts for this case. 

Job Details

• Post Name: Microbiologist

• Basic Pay Scale: BS-16

• Department: Punjab Food Authority, Food Safety and Consumer Protection Department

• Case No.: 38J2026

• Advertisement No.: 08/2026

• Number of Posts: 3

• Application Fee: Rs. 600

• Advertisement Date: 18 August 2026

• Closing Date: 03 September 2026

• Job Type: Government Job

• Recruiting Organization: Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) 

Age Limit

Male: 23 to 30 + 05 = 35 Years

Female: 23 to 30 + 08 = 38 Years

Eligibility Criteria

MS / M.Sc. (Hons) / M.Phil. in Microbiology / Food Microbiology / Industrial Microbiology / Microbiology and Molecular Genetics or equivalent degree from an HEC-recognized University. OR Master's / B.Sc. (Hons) / BS in Microbiology / Food Microbiology / Industrial Microbiology / Microbiology and Molecular Genetics or equivalent degree from an HEC-recognized University with 02 years of relevant experience after qualifying.

Preparation Tips

Candidates preparing for the Microbiologist post should focus on:

• General Microbiology

• Bacteriology

• Virology

• Mycology

• Parasitology

• Immunology

• Microbial genetics

• Food microbiology

• Food-borne microorganisms

• Food contamination

• Food safety

• Food spoilage

• Sterilization and disinfection

• Microbiological testing methods

• Culture and identification of microorganisms

• Laboratory techniques

• Public health microbiology

• Quality control

• Food safety standards

Since the post is under the Punjab Food Authority, candidates should give particular attention to food microbiology, food contamination, food-borne diseases, and microbiological food testing.

How to Apply?

1. Visit the official PPSC website.

2. Open the Jobs/Advertisement section.

3. Locate Case No. 38J2026 – Microbiologist.

4. Read the complete advertisement and eligibility requirements.

5. Pay the prescribed Rs. 600 application fee through the available payment method.

6. Complete the online application form.

7. Enter your personal, educational, and professional information accurately.

8. Provide/upload any required information or documents as instructed by PPSC.

9. Review all information carefully.

10. Submit the application before 03 September 2026.

11. Save or print the submitted application and payment record for future reference.