Punjab Wildlife Department Announces 11 Vacancies at Changa Manga Research Center

The Punjab Wildlife and Parks Department has announced new employment opportunities for qualified professionals, offering 11 contract-based positions at the Changa Manga Research Center. According to the official recruitment advertisement, the vacancies span ten different roles and are part of the development project titled “Eco-tourism at Changa Manga and Wetlands, Uchhali & Chashma.”

The available positions include Senior Scientific Officer, Biodiversity Specialist, Geneticist, Microbial Data Analyst, Plant Biologist, Plant Genomics Specialist, Research Collaboration Coordinator, IT Support Specialist, Geospatial Analyst, and Lab Technician. Among these, two vacancies are for Lab Technician, while each of the remaining nine positions has one opening.

All roles fall under Project Pay Scales (PPS) 6 to 9 and are based at the Changa Manga Research Center. However, selected candidates may be required to travel to other project locations. Interested applicants must hold a Punjab domicile and submit their applications by November 22, 2026.

Educational and experience requirements vary by position. For the Senior Scientific Officer role, candidates must possess an MS or MPhil degree in Zoology, Wildlife, Veterinary Sciences, or a related field, along with at least seven years of relevant experience and three research publications in wildlife. For the Biodiversity Specialist, Geneticist, Microbial Data Analyst, Plant Biologist, Plant Genomics Specialist, and Research Collaboration Coordinator positions, applicants need at least 16 years of education in the relevant field and a minimum of five years of professional experience.

The department has indicated that preference will be given to candidates with publications in international peer-reviewed journals. This recruitment drive is expected to strengthen research and eco-tourism initiatives at Changa Manga and associated wetlands.