The National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA) has announced 21 posts for Directors, Deputy Directors, Assistant Directors, Personal Secretaries and Inspectors — a new federal regulatory authority set up under the NAFSA Act, 2026, to regulate the quality of agrochemicals, agricultural produce, plants, animals and food products moving in and out of Pakistan. The advertisement appeared in the Daily The News on 8 November 2026 (PID(I)4273/26), and applications are online only through the official NAFSA careers portal. The last date to apply is 23 November 2026.
Job Details
| Organisation | National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA) |
| Advertisement | Daily The News, 8 November 2026 (PID(I)4273/26) |
| Published Date | 8 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 23 November 2026 |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Total Vacancies | 21 posts (per-title seat counts not stated in the advertisement) |
| Posts | Director, Deputy Director, Assistant Director, Personal Secretary, Inspector |
| Employment Type | Contract, as per Federal Government directives |
| Age Limit | Not stated in the advertisement — check the job description for your post on the official NAFSA careers portal |
| Qualification | Per post — check the job description for your post on the official NAFSA careers portal |
| Domicile / Quota | Not stated in the advertisement |
| Job Location | Islamabad, Karachi, Multan, Gilgit-Baltistan and stations across Pakistan (post-wise) |
| Official Apply Portal | NAFSA Careers Portal |
Introduction
NAFSA is a new federal regulator, created under the NAFSA Act, 2026 and headquartered in Islamabad, that brings together the old Department of Plant Protection and the Animal Quarantine Department into one authority for sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) regulation — the quality and safety of agrochemicals, crops, livestock and food products traded across borders and between provinces. Its work covers registration of business operators and formulation plants, inspection and quarantine at entry and exit points, laboratory accreditation and export certification. This advertisement, placed by Pakistan Single Window (PSW) on behalf of NAFSA, opens 21 posts across the Corporate Services Wing, the Scientific Advisory and Policy Wing, the Operations Wing and the NAFSA Secretariat, in Islamabad, Karachi, Multan, Gilgit-Baltistan and other stations. The advertisement itself does not print the qualification, age limit, salary or seat count for any post — those are in the detailed job description for each post on the official NAFSA careers portal — so open the description for your own post and confirm its requirements before applying. The closing date is 23 November 2026, fifteen days after the advertisement.
Vacancy Details
NAFSA has announced 21 posts. The table below gives each post exactly as shown in the official advertisement, grouped by wing, with its station. The advertisement does not state a seat count, qualification, age limit or salary per post — those are in the detailed job description for each post on the official NAFSA careers portal, so no figure is given here. Do not confuse this with the older NAFSA advertisement of 26 October 2026 (31 titles), which closed around 9 November 2026.
| # | Post | Wing | Location |
| 1 | Director Finance & Procurement | Corporate Services Wing | Islamabad |
| 2 | Personal Secretary (SAPW) | Scientific Advisory and Policy Wing | Islamabad |
| 3 | Deputy Director (Animal Health Risk) | Scientific Advisory and Policy Wing | Islamabad |
| 4 | Deputy Director (Food Safety Risk – Animal) | Scientific Advisory and Policy Wing | Islamabad |
| 5 | Deputy Director (Food Safety Risk – Plant) | Scientific Advisory and Policy Wing | Islamabad |
| 6 | Deputy Director (SRD Food Safety – Plant) | Scientific Advisory and Policy Wing | Islamabad |
| 7 | Deputy Director (SRD Animal) | Scientific Advisory and Policy Wing | Islamabad |
| 8 | Deputy Director (SRD Food Safety – Animal) | Scientific Advisory and Policy Wing | Islamabad |
| 9 | Deputy Director (MAIC Animal) / Veterinary Officer | Scientific Advisory and Policy Wing | Islamabad |
| 10 | Personal Secretary (OW) | Operations Wing | Karachi |
| 11 | Deputy Director (ITC Food Safety) | Operations Wing | Karachi |
| 12 | Assistant Director (ITC Plant Multan) | Operations Wing | Multan |
| 13 | Assistant Director (ITC Plant GB) | Operations Wing | Gilgit-Baltistan |
| 14 | Assistant Director (ITC Food Safety) | Operations Wing | Islamabad |
| 15 | Deputy Director (ITC Animals) | Operations Wing | Karachi |
| 16 | Inspector ITC Animals | Operations Wing | Different stations across Pakistan |
| 17 | Assistant Director (SDC – Plant) | Operations Wing | Karachi |
| 18 | Deputy Director (Surveillance, Diagnostics & Coordination – Animal) | Operations Wing | Karachi |
| 19 | Deputy Director (Business Registration – Animal) | Operations Wing | Karachi |
| 20 | Inspector – SBBC Animal | Operations Wing | Different stations across Pakistan |
| 21 | Director Internal Audit & Risk | NAFSA Secretariat | Islamabad |
All 21 posts are on contract, as per Federal Government directives. NAFSA is an equal opportunity employer — females are encouraged to apply, and persons with special needs are encouraged to apply. No TA/DA will be admissible, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Eligibility
Each post has its own eligibility criteria, so the criteria for one post must not be assumed to apply to another. The advertisement does not print the qualification, experience or age limit for any post — it directs candidates to the detailed job description for each post on the official NAFSA careers portal (reached by scanning the QR code in the advertisement). Open the job description for the post you want, confirm its qualification and experience requirements, and check the age limit and any other condition it states before applying. NAFSA treats all candidates strictly on merit, and recruitment is subject to the applicable directives and guidelines of the Federal Government. NAFSA and Pakistan Single Window reserve the right to accept or reject any application, or to cancel the recruitment process at any stage.
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply for NAFSA Jobs 2026:
- Open the official NAFSA careers portal (or scan the QR code printed in the official advertisement).
- Select the post you want and read its detailed job description on the portal — qualification, experience and any age limit are stated there, post by post.
- Complete the online application form for that post with your personal information, educational qualifications and experience, and upload the documents the portal asks for.
- Submit your application before 23 November 2026. Only online applications through the official NAFSA careers portal are accepted, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For other current federal openings, see our FPSC Jobs 2026 post (278 federal vacancies, last date 23 November 2026) and our SSGC Jobs 2026 post (10 posts, last date 23 November 2026). Our CGA Junior Auditor Jobs 2026 post (39 vacancies, last date 26 November 2026) and our PBS Jobs 2026 post (67 vacancies, last date 27 November 2026) are also open this month.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for NAFSA Jobs 2026?
23 November 2026 — within 15 days of the advertisement published on 8 November 2026 in the Daily The News (PID(I)4273/26).
How many posts has NAFSA announced?
21 posts: 1 Director Finance & Procurement, 8 posts in the Scientific Advisory and Policy Wing, 11 posts in the Operations Wing and 1 Director Internal Audit & Risk in the NAFSA Secretariat. The advertisement does not state a seat count per title.
What qualification is needed for NAFSA Jobs 2026?
It differs by post. The advertisement does not print qualifications — the detailed job description for each post on the official NAFSA careers portal states the qualification and experience required. Open the description for your own post before applying.
What is the age limit for NAFSA Jobs 2026?
No age limit is stated in the advertisement. Check the job description for your post on the official NAFSA careers portal.
How do I apply for NAFSA Jobs 2026?
Online only, through the official NAFSA careers portal — scan the QR code in the official advertisement or open the portal directly, select your post, read its job description and submit the online form before 23 November 2026.
Is this the same as the earlier NAFSA advertisement?
No. This is the 8 November 2026 advertisement (PID(I)4273/26) for 21 posts, closing 23 November 2026. The older NAFSA advertisement of 26 October 2026 (PID(I)3750/26, 31 titles) closed around 9 November 2026 — do not apply under it.
Conclusion
NAFSA Jobs 2026 is a fresh opening at a brand-new federal regulator — 21 posts for Directors, Deputy Directors, Assistant Directors, Personal Secretaries and Inspectors in Islamabad, Karachi, Multan, Gilgit-Baltistan and other stations, with a 23 November 2026 deadline. Because the advertisement leaves the qualification, age and salary for each post to its online job description, open the description for your own post on the official NAFSA careers portal, confirm you meet its requirements, and apply online before the closing date.
Disclaimer: CopyEmoji is not the official recruiter for these posts. All details above are taken from the official National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority advertisement (Daily The News, 8 November 2026, PID(I)4273/26) and the official NAFSA careers portal — please verify the qualification, experience, age and deadline from the official NAFSA careers portal before applying. No fee is charged by this website for any job information.
