Career Opportunities: Shaikh Zayed Postgraduate Medical Institute (SZPGMI), Lahore Announces Regular Faculty Openings

Shaikh Zayed Postgraduate Medical Institute (SZPGMI) in Lahore has officially announced multiple regular job openings for the position of Senior Registrar (BPS-18) across various specialized medical and surgical departments.

According to the official advertisement, the institute is seeking highly qualified, experienced, and research-oriented medical professionals to join its regular faculty. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the available positions, eligibility criteria, and application procedure.

Vacant Positions and Quota Distribution

The institute is recruiting for 12 distinct specialties, with 1 vacant post available for each. The maximum age limit for these positions is 35 years (excluding general age relaxations).

The total 12 posts are distributed across national and provincial quotas as follows:

• Merit: 01
• Punjab: 05
• Sindh (Rural): 02
• Sindh (Urban): 01
• KPK: 01
• Balochistan: 01
• FATA: 01

Available Departments (1 Post Each):

1. Neurology
2. Pulmonology
3. Psychiatry
4. Cardiothoracic Surgery
5. ENT
6. Paeds. Medicine
7. Urology
8. Liver Transplant Surgery
9. Gastroenterology
10. Medicine
11. Gynae & Obst
12. Paeds Surgery

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the BPS-18 Senior Registrar positions, candidates must meet stringent academic, practical, and research requirements:

• Basic Qualification: An MBBS or equivalent medical qualification recognized by the PM&DC. Alternatively, an M.Sc. in a recognized university for basic sciences (for non-medical graduates).
• Postgraduate Qualification: High-tier postgraduate certifications such as FCPS, D.Sc., Ph.D., MD, MS, M.Phil, or equivalent qualifications recognized by the PM&DC in the respective subjects.
• Experience: Five years of teaching or practical experience before or after obtaining the postgraduate qualification. Preference will be given in the following order:
  1. Teaching experience
  2. Practical experience after postgraduate qualification
  3. Practical experience before postgraduate qualification
• Research: Credit will be awarded for original research work published in standard, recognized medical journals.

Important Terms & Conditions

• Government Employees: Candidates already serving in the government sector must apply through the proper channel. Provincial or Federal government employees with at least 2 years of regular, continuous service are eligible for an upper age relaxation of up to 10 years (maximum age limit of 55 years).
• General Age Relaxation: Age relaxation will be granted in accordance with Federal Government Rules. Special quotas (Disable, Minority, Women, and Transgender) will also be strictly observed.
• Application Verification: Any false or forged information provided in the application form will lead to immediate cancellation of candidature at any stage, including potential legal action.
• No TA/DA: No travel or daily allowance will be provided for tests, interviews, or joining.

How to Apply

The application process is handled online, and physical or hand-delivered applications will not be accepted.

1. Online Registration: Candidates must apply online through the National Job Portal (NJP) website at www.njp.gov.pk within fifteen (15) days from the date of the advertisement’s publication.
2. Testing Services: The entire written screening process will be managed independently by Candidate Testing Services (CTS).
3. Roll Number Slips & Results: Candidates can download roll number slips, view merit lists, and check test results on the official CTS website: www.cts.org.pk.
4. Testing Fee: CTS will charge a separate test fee for each individual post applied for.

For technical support or registration assistance, applicants can contact the CTS helpline at 051-2000109 during working hours or visit their head office at Office No. 9, 3rd Floor, United Plaza, Blue Area, Islamabad.