Lab Technician & Screener – Provincial TB Control Program 2026
Original Job Description
QUICK FACTS
- Organization: Provincial TB Control Program, 24-Cooper Road, DGSH Punjab, Lahore
- Job Title(s): Lab Technician – Gene X-pert Site / Screener – Mobile X-Ray Van
- Location: Field postings at BSL Labs across Punjab / Mobile X-Ray Van operations
- Number of Posts: Lab Technician – Gene X-pert Site: 3 / Screener – Mobile X-Ray Van: 3 (corrected from 01 to 03)
- BPS / Pay Scale: Not specified in source advertisement.
- Age Limit: Lab Technician – Gene X-pert Site: Maximum 40 years / Screener – Mobile X-Ray Van: Not specified in source advertisement.
- Education Required: Lab Technician – Gene X-pert Site: BSc in Medical Lab Technology (relevant field) / Screener – Mobile X-Ray Van: Not specified in source advertisement.
- Experience Required: Lab Technician – Gene X-pert Site: Minimum 3 years in a clinical microbiology laboratory / Screener – Mobile X-Ray Van: Not specified in source advertisement.
- Application Deadline: 29 March 2026, or as per closing date in the original newspaper advertisement.
- Application Method: Not specified in source advertisement. Refer to the original advertisement (IPL-2581) for complete application instructions.
- Advertisement No: Corrigendum IPL-2783 (Original: IPL-2581)
- Published Date: 18 March 2026 (Corrigendum); Original ad dated 11-03-2026 and 12-03-2026
- Source: Daily Jang Newspaper
The Provincial TB Control Program in Lahore has issued a corrigendum to its earlier job advertisement, making two important corrections. The number of Screener – Mobile X-Ray Van positions has been increased from 1 to 3, and the qualifications for Lab Technician – Gene X-pert Site have been confirmed as previously advertised. If you applied or were considering applying, these updates matter — and the deadline remains 29 March 2026.
JOB OVERVIEW
The Provincial TB Control Program, operating under DGSH Punjab and headquartered at 24-Cooper Road, Lahore, is recruiting for field-based medical positions as part of its TB detection and control operations across Punjab.
The Lab Technician – Gene X-pert Site role involves working at BSL Labs across Punjab. The source advertisement specifies that selected candidates may be posted anywhere within the Provincial TB Culture/DST laboratory network after induction. The role requires a strong background in clinical microbiology, with specific advantage given to those experienced in AFB smear microscopy and Gene X-pert testing for TB.
This corrigendum also confirms that the Screener – Mobile X-Ray Van post (Serial No. 13) now has 3 available positions instead of the originally advertised 1. All other terms and conditions for both posts remain the same as stated in the original advertisement.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Lab Technician – Gene X-pert Site:
Education: BSc in Medical Lab Technology (relevant field)
Age: Maximum 40 years
Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in a clinical microbiology laboratory. Candidates must have sound knowledge of laboratory principles, practices, and quality assurance procedures. Experience in AFB smear microscopy and Gene X-pert testing for TB is listed as an advantage.
Domicile / Nationality: Not specified in source advertisement.
Gender: Not specified in source advertisement.
Other Requirements: Candidates must be willing to be posted anywhere within the Provincial TB Culture/DST laboratory network across Punjab after induction.
Screener – Mobile X-Ray Van (Serial No. 13):
Education: Not specified in source advertisement. Refer to the original advertisement (IPL-2581) for full eligibility details.
Age: Not specified in source advertisement.
Experience: Not specified in source advertisement.
Domicile / Nationality: Not specified in source advertisement.
Gender: Not specified in source advertisement.
Other Requirements: Not specified in source advertisement. All terms and conditions for this post remain as stated in the original advertisement.
HOW TO APPLY
- This is a corrigendum — the original advertisement (IPL-2581) was published in different newspapers on 11-03-2026 and 12-03-2026. Locate that original advertisement for the complete application process, required documents, and submission instructions.
- Note the two corrections issued in this corrigendum: Screener – Mobile X-Ray Van posts are now 3 (not 1), and Lab Technician – Gene X-pert Site qualifications are confirmed as originally advertised.
- Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria before applying — particularly the BSc MLT degree and 3 years of clinical microbiology experience for the Lab Technician role.
- Submit your application before 29 March 2026, or as per the closing date stated in the original newspaper advertisement.
- The application method is not specified in this corrigendum. Refer to the original advertisement or contact the Program Director, Provincial TB Control Program, 24-Cooper Road, DGSH Punjab, Lahore for guidance.
Always verify the latest instructions on the official advertisement before applying.
Nawa Verdict (archived)
Our original analysis of this role
WORTH APPLYING?
Conditional — the Lab Technician – Gene X-pert Site role has clearly stated qualifications and is worth pursuing if you hold a BSc MLT with 3 years of clinical microbiology experience. The Screener role lacks enough detail in this corrigendum alone to make a confident call.
COMPETITION LEVEL:
High — only 3 seats are available for each post, both are government positions in a well-known public health program, and the Lab Technician role requires a specific degree plus 3 years of relevant lab experience, which narrows the field but also means serious candidates will be well-qualified.
PAY AND BENEFITS:
Not mentioned anywhere in this advertisement or the corrigendum. This is a significant gap. Candidates must verify salary, pay scale, and benefits from the original advertisement or directly from the Program Director's office before investing time in the application.
RED FLAGS:
This is a corrigendum, not a full advertisement. Critical information — salary, pay scale, application method, domicile requirements, gender eligibility, and full criteria for the Screener role — is entirely absent. Candidates who rely only on this corrigendum will be missing most of what they need. The original advertisement (IPL-2581) is mandatory reading before applying. Additionally, the posting condition for Lab Technicians states candidates may be placed anywhere within the Punjab-wide laboratory network, which means geographical flexibility is required and should be considered carefully.
HIDDEN BENEFITS:
The Lab Technician role offers placement within the Provincial TB Culture/DST laboratory network, which is a specialized, nationally significant public health infrastructure. For MLT professionals seeking government placement in a specialized diagnostic environment, this is a genuine career opportunity in a meaningful field.
BEST FOR:
BSc MLT graduates with at least 3 years of hands-on clinical microbiology experience, particularly those with AFB smear and Gene X-pert exposure, who are open to being posted anywhere across Punjab and want a stable government medical role.