Research Supervisor Jobs at Forest Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Research and Development Directorate of the Forest Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is running a project titled “Assessment, Feasibility and Restoration of Endangered Key Stone Tree Species in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa”. This Research Supervisor post is one of two announced under that project.

It is a BPS-11 contract post, initially for one year and extendable, filled through ETEA under Project Code 852. Only candidates with a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa domicile can apply, and the age bracket is 22 to 30 years. Applications close on October 10, 2026.

• Candidates are provisionally allowed into the ETEA screening test based on the credentials they provide; detailed scrutiny follows, and anyone found ineligible at any stage will be disqualified.
• These are project posts and will stand abolished automatically on completion of the project.
• Candidates qualifying the ETEA Computer Based Test (CBT) are then screened for relevance against the eligibility criteria.
• Pay follows the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Project Implementation Policy (PIP).
• Interview call letters are issued to shortlisted candidates only, and no TA/DA is admissible for the test or interview.
• Applications after the due date, incomplete applications, or applications with fake documents or information will be rejected at any stage.
• Original documents and attested copies of all testimonials must be produced at the time of interview.
• Selected incumbents must serve anywhere in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, with duties assigned as the Competent Authority sees fit.
• Errors or omissions in the number of posts are subject to rectification, and the Competent Authority reserves the right to accept, reject or cancel any application or the recruitment process.
• Candidates working in Government, Semi-Government or Autonomous bodies must apply through proper channel.

Q: How do I apply for the Research Supervisor post, and what is the last date?

Apply online only through ETEA at etea.online or www.etea.edu.pk, using Project Code 852. The online form has been available since September 20, 2026, and the last date is October 10, 2026.

Q: What degree is accepted for the Research Supervisor post?

The advertisement accepts M.Sc or BS in Forestry, or BS in Environmental Sciences, from an HEC-recognized university. If your degree is from a foreign institution, you must provide an HEC Equivalence Certificate.

Q: Is this Forest Department position permanent or contract?

It is a contract post, initially for one year and extendable as per prevalent government policy. It is a project post and will stand abolished automatically once the project ends.

Q: Is domicile required for this post?

Yes. The advertisement requires a domicile of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and eligibility must be met in all respects before or by the last date of receipt of applications.

Q: What is the age limit?

22 to 30 years, with age relaxation admissible as per existing government rules.

Q: What is the test fee and how do I pay it?

The advertisement calls it a non-refundable test fee but does not state the amount. Pay it through the EasyPaisa app, an EasyPaisa agent, or any UBL Bank branch, using the deposit slip generated after your online application.

Q: Do I need to send documents to the ETEA office?

No. After applying online, do not send documents or testimonials to the ETEA office. Copies are required only from candidates who qualify the screening test, when asked by the appointing authority.

Q: How will I know my test date and roll number?

ETEA sends an SMS telling you to download and print your Roll No. Slip from www.etea.edu.pk, which carries the test date, time and venue. No separate call letter is sent by post or courier, so do not use a ported or converted mobile number.

Q: What is the last date for the Forest Department KP Research Supervisor post?

The deadline is October 10, 2026. Note that this project also has one more post: Laboratory Supervisor.

Q: What is the pay scale (BPS) for Research Supervisor in this Forest Department project?

BPS-11, on a one-year contract that is extendable, with pay as per the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Project Implementation Policy (PIP).

Q: What is ETEA and why does it appear in this job ad?

ETEA is the Educational Testing and Evaluation Agency, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is conducting the recruitment process for this project, including the screening test and roll number slips.

Q: What is the project behind these Forest Department KP posts?

The advertisement names the project “Assessment, Feasibility and Restoration of Endangered Key Stone Tree Species in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa”, run by the Research and Development Directorate of the Forest Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Q: Can candidates from outside Khyber Pakhtunkhwa apply?

No. The advertisement requires a domicile of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for both posts under this project.

Q: Where will the selected candidate be posted?

Selected incumbents must serve anywhere in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, with duties assigned as the Competent Authority decides.