Director General (BPS-20) – Balochistan Forensic Science Agency 2026
Original Job Description
QUICK FACTS
- Organization: Home Department, Government of Balochistan
- Job Title: Director General, Balochistan Forensic Science Agency (BFSA)
- Location: Balochistan Forensic Science Agency, Zarghun Road, Quetta, Balochistan
- Number of Posts: 01
- BPS / Pay Scale: BPS-20
- Age Limit: 45 to 65 years
- Education Required: M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Forensic Science, Forensic Pathology, Forensic Medicine, Toxicology, Forensic Immunology, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry, Physics, Biotechnology, Genetics, Biological Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Computer Forensics, Molecular Biology, or Masters in Administrative/Management Sciences from a HEC-recognized university (foreign qualification preferred)
- Experience Required: Minimum 12 years as a Bench Analyst (hands-on lab work) in a forensic laboratory of international repute, OR administrative/supervisory experience in a forensic laboratory, OR administrative/management experience in MNCs in OD, MIS Implementation, Operations Management, HR Recruitment and Selection, Process Reengineering, or QCA Implementation accredited with ISO-9001 or 17025
- Application Deadline: 22 May 2026 (or as per closing date in newspaper ad)
- Application Method: Submit detailed CV with bio-data, education, qualifications, relevant experience documents, four recent photographs, and contact details by post (registered mail preferred) or by email to Homedepartment.gob@gmail.com
- Submit To: The Section Officer (Police), Home Department, Block No. 11 Civil Secretariat, Zarghun Road, Quetta — Phone: 081-9202824
- Advertisement No: PRQ No. 4982/08-05-2026
- Published Date: 09 May 2026
- Source: Daily Intekhab Newspaper
The Government of Balochistan’s Home Department is hiring a Director General for the Balochistan Forensic Science Agency (BFSA) on a permanent basis at BPS-20. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all technical, administrative, and operational functions of the agency. The application window closes on 22 May 2026, giving you less than two weeks to get your file in order.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Balochistan Home Department is filling the top post at the Balochistan Forensic Science Agency — Director General at BPS-20, on a permanent appointment basis. The person selected will lead all technical, administrative, and operational functions of the BFSA, as explicitly stated in the advertisement.
This is a single post, and the eligibility criteria are deliberately specific. The role is designed for someone who combines strong scientific credentials in forensic or related sciences with serious hands-on laboratory or senior management experience. The organization wants someone who can not only run the agency administratively but also bring professional credibility to its forensic functions.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to appear before a Selection Committee and give a presentation covering their approach, methodology, understanding of the task, and deliverables. This is not a routine interview — it requires preparation.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Education: M.Sc. or Ph.D. in one of the following fields from a HEC-recognized university — Forensic Science, Forensic Pathology, Forensic Medicine, Toxicology, Forensic Immunology, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry, Physics, Biotechnology, Genetics, Biological Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Computer Forensics, Molecular Biology — OR a Masters in Administrative or Management Sciences. A foreign qualification is preferred but not exclusively required.
Age: 45 to 65 years. No age relaxation is permissible for this post, as explicitly stated in the advertisement.
Experience: Minimum 12 years as a Bench Analyst with hands-on lab work in a forensic laboratory of international repute, OR administrative or supervisory experience in a forensic laboratory, OR administrative and management experience in MNCs covering any of the following areas: Organizational Development (OD), Management Information Systems (MIS) Implementation, Operations Management, HR Recruitment and Selection, Process Reengineering, or QCA Implementation in a facility accredited with ISO-9001 or ISO-17025.
Domicile / Nationality: Not specified in source advertisement.
Gender: Not specified in source advertisement.
Other Requirements: Government servants must apply through the proper channel. Candidates who previously applied for this post and submitted all required documents are not required to apply again. Incomplete applications will not be entertained. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview or presentation.
HOW TO APPLY
- Prepare a detailed CV that includes complete bio-data, educational qualifications, relevant experience, and contact details.
- Attach all supporting documents for education and experience, along with four recent passport-sized photographs.
- Send the complete application package by registered mail (preferred) or in hard copy to: The Section Officer (Police), Home Department, Block No. 11 Civil Secretariat, Zarghun Road, Quetta. Phone: 081-9202824.
- You may also submit by email at Homedepartment.gob@gmail.com.
- Ensure your application reaches by 22 May 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- If you are a government servant, route your application through the proper channel.
- If you have previously applied and submitted all required documents, the advertisement states you do not need to apply again.
Always verify the latest instructions on the official advertisement before applying.
Nawa Verdict (archived)
Our original analysis of this role
WORTH APPLYING?
Conditional — Only if you hold an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in one of the specified science fields and have at least 12 years of relevant bench or management experience. This role is not for generalists.
COMPETITION LEVEL:
Low to Medium — Only one post is available, and the eligibility bar is genuinely high. The combination of a senior scientific degree, a specific age band of 45 to 65 years, and 12 years of very particular experience will naturally filter out the vast majority of applicants. Those who do qualify, however, should expect a competitive shortlist of serious professionals.
PAY AND BENEFITS:
The post is at BPS-20, which is a senior government pay scale. The exact salary amount is not mentioned in the source advertisement. The appointment is on a permanent basis, which is a meaningful benefit compared to contract roles. Verify the current BPS-20 pay from official government sources before applying.
RED FLAGS:
The advertisement does not specify domicile requirements, which is unusual for a Balochistan government post where local domicile often matters in practice. No TA/DA is provided for the interview or presentation — candidates travelling from outside Quetta bear the full cost themselves. The source lists an email address at Gmail (Homedepartment.gob@gmail.com) rather than an official government domain, which is worth noting. The advertisement also relies partly on a newspaper source, and the instruction "or as per closing date in newspaper ad" introduces some ambiguity around the actual deadline.
HIDDEN BENEFITS:
The position is permanent, not contractual — a meaningful distinction in Pakistan's government hiring landscape. The advertisement also states that candidates who have previously applied and submitted documents do not need to reapply, suggesting this post has been advertised before and the department is actively trying to fill it.
BEST FOR:
A senior scientist or forensic professional aged 45 to 65 with a Ph.D. or M.Sc. in a forensic or allied science and over a decade of credible laboratory or institutional leadership experience. Also suitable for someone with strong management credentials in an ISO-certified environment who can credibly lead a technical agency.