NAFSA Jobs 2026 – 21 Director, Deputy Director & Inspector Posts, Apply by 23 November

The National Agri-Trade and Food Safety Authority (NAFSA) has announced 21 new posts for its offices in Islamabad, Karachi, Multan and Gilgit-Baltistan. The advertisement appeared in the Daily The News on 8 November 2026, and applications are open online only. This is a fresh round from a new federal authority, and it is separate from an earlier NAFSA advertisement that has already closed.

Last date to apply: 23 November 2026.

NAFSA Jobs 2026 – 21 Posts at a Glance

NAFSA is a statutory authority set up under the NAFSA Act, 2026, with its headquarters in Islamabad and work across Pakistan. It brings plant protection and animal quarantine regulation under one roof, so that farm goods, food and farm chemicals moving in and out of the country meet world safety rules. The authority works through three wings: the Scientific Advisory and Policy Wing, the Operations Wing and the Corporate Services Wing, plus a secretariat. This round fills 21 roles across those wings.

That is 2 Directors, 11 Deputy Directors, 4 Assistant Directors, 2 Personal Secretaries and 2 Inspectors, adding up to 21 roles. The two Inspector posts are field posts, so the officers will work at different stations across Pakistan rather than from one fixed office.

Who Can Apply for NAFSA Jobs 2026

Each post has its own detailed job description on the NAFSA careers portal, and that description is the final word on the education and experience needed for the post. The newspaper summary does not print the qualification for every post, so no applicant should guess. Open the portal, pick your post, and read its full description before you apply.

NAFSA is an equal opportunity employer, and women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The advertisement does not print an age limit in its summary, so the age rule for your post is in the portal description. Recruitment is on merit, and only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Important Dates for NAFSA Jobs 2026

The closing date is 23 November 2026, which is 15 days after the advertisement. Apply early. The portal can get slow in the last hours, and late forms are not accepted.

How to Apply for NAFSA Jobs 2026

• Open the NAFSA careers portal and find the post you want.
• Read the detailed job description for that post, including the education and experience it asks for.
• Fill in the online form and submit it before the closing date.
• You can also scan the QR code printed in the newspaper advertisement, which opens the same portal.
• Keep a copy of your submitted form. NAFSA will contact only shortlisted applicants, and no travel allowance is paid for any test or interview.

Documents Checklist for NAFSA Applicants

Keep these ready before you start the online form, so nothing holds you up. You will need your CNIC, your educational degrees and certificates, your experience certificates if the post asks for experience, your domicile certificate, and a recent passport-size photograph. The portal may ask you to upload scanned copies, so keep clear scans on your phone or computer. If you are already in government service, be ready to apply through the proper channel, as federal rules require.

Why Apply for NAFSA Jobs 2026

NAFSA is a new authority, and this round is part of building its first full team. Its work is central to how Pakistan trades farm goods with the world: it checks food safety, plant health and animal health at borders, registers farm businesses and testing labs, and speaks for Pakistan in world trade and food safety forums. The posts cover real professional ground, from finance and audit to veterinary science, food safety risk work and field inspection. The advertisement prints no salary figure, so pay and terms are in the portal job description for each post. The authority’s human resources office can be reached on 051-9245587.

FAQs – NAFSA Jobs 2026

What is the last date to apply for NAFSA jobs 2026?
The last date is 23 November 2026. Apply online before that day.

How many posts are announced in this NAFSA round?
21 roles: 2 Directors, 11 Deputy Directors, 4 Assistant Directors, 2 Personal Secretaries and 2 Inspectors.

Where are the NAFSA posts located?
Most posts are in Islamabad and Karachi, with one Assistant Director post each in Multan and Gilgit-Baltistan. The two Inspector posts cover different stations across Pakistan.

How do I apply for NAFSA jobs?
Apply online only, through the NAFSA careers portal, or by scanning the QR code in the newspaper advertisement. No application by post is needed for this round.

Is this the same as the earlier NAFSA advertisement?
No. An earlier NAFSA advertisement from late October has already closed. This post covers only the new advertisement in The News, and its closing date is 23 November 2026.

What qualification do I need?
It depends on the post. The newspaper summary does not print every qualification, so read the detailed job description for your post on the careers portal before you apply.

Fraud warning: NAFSA accepts applications only through its official careers portal. Nobody can sell you a NAFSA job, a test pass or a posting. Never pay any person who promises you selection, and never share your CNIC, bank details or portal password with anyone claiming to be a recruiter.