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Deputy Director (LAB/NEQS)

BS-18 · Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA), Ministry of Climate Change and Environmental Coordination · F.4-119/2026-R

The Deputy Director (LAB/NEQS) test is a 200-mark MCQ paper of 200 minutes, with negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer. The pass rule for this post is 40% in each individual part. The paper structure, part by part, is below.

At a glance

Total marks

200

Duration (minutes)

200

Negative marking

0.25

per wrong answer

Sections

Pass mark: 40% in each individual part.

Paper structure

Part-I

100 marks · 50% of the paper

English

40 marks

Comprehension
Grammar Usage
Vocabulary
Sentence Structuring
Sentence Correction
Grouping of Words
Pairs of Words
Idiomatic Phrases
Synonyms/Antonyms
Translation

General Intelligence/Ability

60 marks

Basic Arithmetic/Quantitative Ability (Algebra, Ratios, Percentages, Arithmetic Means)
Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
Current Affairs (Developments at National and International Levels in last 2 years)
Pakistan Affairs (Basic Level knowledge)
Basic IT (Hardware and Software)

Part-II

100 marks · 50% of the paper

Professional Test

100 marks

PhotosynthesisPlant pigments; Light reaction; CO2 fixation; Mechanism of photophosphorylation
RespirationGlycolysis, Kreb cycle, Mechanism of oxidative phosphorylation
Molecular BiologyNucleic acids; DNA as hereditary material; DNA replication; Transcription; Genetic code; Protein synthesis; Genetic engineering and its application; Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO)
Inorganic Chemical IndustriesSulphuric Acid; Fixation of Nitrogen; Chemical Fertilizers; Semi-conductivity devices; Cement, Glass and Ceramics
Chemical KineticsRate law and its determination Order of reaction; Experimental methods; Temperature Dependence of rate constants; Study of mechanism of a few selected reactions (1st and 2nd under reaction only)
Surface Chemistry and CatalysisPhysical adsorption and chemisorption; Surface area determination; Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis; Acid-base and Enzyme Catalysis
Physical Organic ChemistryElements of Organic reaction mechanism; Optical and Geometric Isomerism; Conformational analysis; Resonance; H—Bond and its effects on the properties of Organic Compounds
Aromatic ChemistryStructure of Benzene with particular reference to Mechanism of Electrophilic Substitution Reactions
Chemistry of Natural ProductsElementary study of Carbohydrates; Oils and Fats; Alkaloids and Vitamins
Industrial Organic ChemistryOrganic Polymers; Fermentation processes including preparation of Anti-Biotics; Petro-Chemical Industry
Environmental PollutionAir Pollution, Water Pollution, Soil Pollution, Noise Pollution, Solid Waste, Water Logging & Salinity, Deforestation, Desertification, Eutrophication, Global and regional air pollution problems (Greenhouse effect, Global Warming/Climate Change, Ozone Depletion, Acid Rain)
Climate ChangeClimate Pattern at local, regional and global scale; Different types of climate including tropical and mid latitude climate, polar climates; Climate change processes, Drivers and Indicators of Climate Change, Effects of Climate Change on natural and societal systems; Carbon foot print; Climate change adaptation and mitigation, Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), REDD+. Global environmental politics on climate change: role of India, China and USA (Copenhagen Accord 2009)
Environmental Laws

About the post

Case number: F.4-119/2026-R
Vacancies: 1
Employment: Permanent
Age limit: 25-35 years plus five (5) years general relaxation in upper age limit
Domicile quota: Punjab (Open Merit)
Place of posting: Anywhere in Pakistan
Qualifications: i. Second Class or Grade 'C' M.Sc. in Botany / Zoology / Chemistry / Bio-Chemistry / Chemical Technology / Bio-Informatics / Molecular-Biology / Environmental Sciences from a University recognized by HEC. ii. Five (5) years' environment related experience in BPS-16 or above or equivalent in any of the prescribed educational qualification in Govt. / Semi-Govt. / Reputable Organization.

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