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UNIVERSITY OF OKARA
A Public Sector University Established under Government of Punjab Act X111 of 2016

ADVERTISEMENT NO. 2/2019

University of Okara was established under Government of the Punjab Act, 2016 (XIII of 2016).
Currently there are about 6000 students and more than 300 faculty/staff members. University of
Okara is one of the most progressive and dynamic institution of higher learning. It is situated on
204 acres of land sandwiched between Multan Road and Canal Lower Bari Doo Aab at
Renalakhurd, District Okara. In order to expand its teaching and research operations the University
is seeking highly qualified and exceptionally motivated professionals who could enrich and
strengthen academic life the campus.
Applications are invited from Pakistani Nationals for the following positions for appointment under
Basic Scale (BS)/Tenure Track System (TTS).

POSTS UNDER BASIC SCALE / TENURE TRACK SYSTEM

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (Package BS-20/TTS)
Sr. Terminal Degree No of
Institute/Department/College
No. Posts
Department of Food Sciences and 01
1. PhD in the relevant field.
Technology
2. Department of Oriental Learning PhD in the relevant field. 01
Department of Tourism & Hospitality PhD in the relevant field. 01
3.
Management
Department of Geographic Information PhD in the relevant field. 01
4.
System (GIS)
5. Department of Environmental Sciences PhD in the relevant field. 01
6. Department of Chemistry PhD in the relevant field. 02
7. Department of Molecular Biology PhD in the relevant field. 01
8. Department of Computer Science & IT PhD in the relevant field. 01

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (Package BS-19/TTS)

Sr. Terminal Degree No of
Institute/Department/College
No. Posts
Department of Microbiology and PhD in the relevant field. 01
1.
Molecular Genetics
2. Department of Plant Pathology PhD in the relevant field. 01
3. Department of Molecular Biology PhD in the relevant field. 01
4. Department of Biology PhD in the relevant field. 01
5. Department of Bio Chemistry PhD in the relevant field. 01
6. Department of Bio Informatics PhD in the relevant field. 01
7. Department of Genetics PhD in the relevant field. 01
8. Department of Fine Arts PhD in the relevant field. 01
9. Department of Public Health PhD in the relevant field. 01
10. Social Sciences Research Center PhD in the relevant field. 01
11. Department of Urdu PhD in the relevant field. 01
Department of Food Sciences and PhD in the relevant field. 02
12.
Technology
13. Department of Oriental Learning PhD in the relevant field. 02
Department of Tourism & Hospitality PhD in the relevant field. 02
14.
Management
Department of Geographic Information PhD in the relevant field. 02
15.
System (GIS)
Department of Environmental PhD in the relevant field. 02
16.
Sciences
17. Department of Mathematics PhD in the relevant field. 02
18. Department of Botany PhD in the relevant field. 01
19. Department of Biotechnology PhD in the relevant field. 01
20. Department of Management Sciences PhD in the relevant field. 02
21. Department of Zoology PhD in the relevant field. 02
22. Department of Chemistry PhD in the relevant field. 03
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Sr. Terminal Degree No of
Institute/Department/College
No. Posts
23. Department of Political Science PhD in the relevant field. 01
24. Department of International Relations PhD in the relevant field. 01
25. Department of Computer Science & IT PhD in the relevant field. 02
26. Department of Social Work PhD in the relevant field. 01

POSTS ONLY UNDER BASIC SCALE

Lecturer (Package BS-18)
Sr. Terminal Degree No of
Institute/Department/College/Centre
No. Posts
Department of Microbiology and MS/MPhil or 01
1. Molecular Genetics equivalent degree in
the relevant field
Department of Molecular Biology MS/MPhil or 02
2. equivalent degree in
the relevant field
Department of Biology MS/MPhil or 02
3. equivalent degree in
the relevant field
Department of Zoology MS/MPhil or 02
4. equivalent degree in
the relevant field
Department of Social Work MS/MPhil or 02
5. equivalent degree in
the relevant field
Department of Special Education MS/MPhil or 02
6. equivalent degree in
the relevant field
Department of Management Sciences MS/MPhil or 04
7. equivalent degree in
the relevant field
Department of English MS/MPhil or 04
8. equivalent degree in
the relevant field
Department of Bio Chemistry MS/MPhil or 02
9. equivalent degree in
the relevant field
Department of Bio Informatics MS/MPhil or 02
10. equivalent degree in
the relevant field
Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture MS/MPhil or 01
11. equivalent degree in
the relevant field
Department of Wildlife & Ecology MS/MPhil or 01
12. equivalent degree in
the relevant field
Department of Genetics MS/MPhil or 02
13. equivalent degree in
the relevant field
Department of Fine Arts MS/MPhil or 02
14. equivalent degree in
the relevant field
Department of Public Health MS/MPhil or 02
15. equivalent degree in
the relevant field
Department of Social Sciences and MS/MPhil or 02
16. Research Center equivalent degree in
the relevant field
Department of Urdu MS/MPhil or 02
17. equivalent degree in
the relevant field
Department of Food Sciences and MS/MPhil or 02
18. Technology equivalent degree in
the relevant field
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Sr. Terminal Degree No of
Institute/Department/College/Centre
No. Posts
Department of Oriental Learning MS/MPhil or 02
19. equivalent degree in
the relevant field
Department of Tourism & Hospitality MS/MPhil or 02
20. Management equivalent degree in
the relevant field
Department of Geographic Information MS/MPhil or 02
21. System (GIS) equivalent degree in
the relevant field
Department of Mathematics MS/MPhil or 04
22. equivalent degree in
the relevant field
MS/MPhil or 01
23. Department of Botany equivalent degree in
the relevant field
MS/MPhil or 01
24. Department of Biotechnology equivalent degree in
the relevant field
MS/MPhil or 04
25. Department of Chemistry equivalent degree in
the relevant field
MS/MPhil or 01
26. Department of Political Science equivalent degree in
the relevant field
MS/MPhil or 01
27. Department of International Relations equivalent degree in
the relevant field
MS/MPhil or 04
28. Centre for English Language & Learning equivalent degree in
the relevant field
MS/MPhil or 03
29. Department of Environmental Sciences equivalent degree in
the relevant field
MS/MPhil or 03
30. Department of Computer Science & IT equivalent degree in
the relevant field
MS/MPhil or 01
31. Department of Plant Pathology equivalent degree in
the relevant field
MS/MPhil or 01
32. Department of Gender Studies equivalent degree in
the relevant field

STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS AS PER HEC CRITERIA)

1. Eligibility Conditions for appointment of the above faculty excluding Engineering, Information Technology, Computing
Sciences, Law & Art & discipline: -
Minimum Number
Position Minimum Qualifications Experience
of Publications
Lecturer First Class MS/MPhil/equivalent No experience Nil
degree awarded after 18 Years of
education in the relevant field from an
HEC recognized University/Institution
with no 3rd division in the academic
career.
Condition of no 3rd division shall not
be applicable in the qualification of
appointment as lecturer in Universities
or Degree Awarding Institutions
provided that the candidate holds a
higher degree viz PhD or equivalent
degree with not more than one 3rd
division in entire academic career.
Ph.D. in the relevant field from HEC No experience required. Nil
Assistant Professor recognized University/Institution.
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Minimum Number
Position Minimum Qualifications Experience
of Publications
Associate Professor Ph.D. in the relevant field from the 10 years teaching/research experience in the HEC The applicant must
HEC recognized University/ recognized University or a post-graduate Institution or have 10 publications
Institution. professional experience in the relevant field in a (with at least 4
National or International organization. publications in the
OR last five years) in the
5 years post-Ph.D. teaching/research experience in the HEC recognized
HEC recognized University or a post-graduate Journals.
Institution or professional experience in the relevant
field in a National or International organization.

INSTRUCTIONS
 Ph.D. degree holder will not be considered for Assistant Professor under BS system.
 University of Okara in-service (regular/permanent) Ph. D teachers may apply on BS (if the post is advertised for BS/TTS).
 Foreign degree holders must provide equivalence certificate issued by the HEC
 All rules in letter & spirit of TTS version 2.0 & BS are applicable.
 The candidates applying for the post of Associate Professors under BS/TTS should submit six copies of applications along with six complete
sets of testimonials/ research work/publications/photograph (1x1)/certificate of any distinction etc., on the relevant prescribed form.
 The candidates applying for the posts of Assistant Professors/Lecturers under BS/TTS are required to submit one copy of application on the
relevant prescribed form along with attested copies of degrees/certificates/testimonials/ photograph (1x1)/ certificate of any distinction etc.
 Candidates applying for the post of Associate Professors under BS/TTS are required to submit a crossed bank draft/deposit in HBL
(A/C No. 01527913908901) of University of Okara of Rs.6000/-. The candidates applying for the posts of Assistant Professors 4000/-
Lecturers under BS/TTS are however, required to submit a bank draft/deposit in HBL (A/C No. 01527913908901) of University of
Okara of Rs.3000/-. The bank draft should be drawn in favour of the Treasurer, University of Okara.
 Prescribed application forms can be downloaded from University website www.uo.edu.pk.
 Candidates already in service on TTS with any other University/Institution should attach an NOC clearly stating that if the candidate is
selected, the University/Intuition will relieve him/her under the rules and if such an NOC is not attached with the application, such
applications shall be rejected.
 If the candidate who has applied on TTS and selected in any other University during the process of selection, he/she would be required
to send immediately an NOC from the employer, falling which the application will be rejected ab-initio.
 Candidates applying under both systems (BS-TTS) should submit a separate application along with complete documents together with
required postal order/bank draft for each application.
 Candidates already in service should apply through proper channel by due date and submit service certificates issued by their present
and former employers, otherwise, their applications will not be entertained. Incomplete applications (in any case) or those received after
due date shall also not be entertained.
 Those who have already applied for the post of Associate Professor (Computer Science & IT) against the advertisement No. 1/2018,
published by the University of Okara, They don’t need to apply afresh. Their old applications will be entertained.
 Relaxation in upper age limit may be granted to suitable candidates as per rules.
 The quota for disable persons, minorities and women will be observed as per rules.
 The candidates should attach a separate list of attached documents with signature.
 The candidates should mention the date of Notification/Result and time period of the degree in the relevant column of prescribed form.
 In case of Assistant Professor/Lecturer only short-listed candidates will be called for interview.
 The University reserves the rights to increase/decrees the number of post, not to fill/withdraw any post, withhold the appointment
against any advertised post without assigning any reason.
 The applications (complete in all respect) should reach in the office of the Registrar (General Wing), University of Okara, 2- KM
Multan Road Renalakhurd By Pass, Okara, Pakistan.
 Last date for submission of applications is:

Associate Professors: 30-08-2019 DURING OFFICE

Assistant Professors/Lecturers: 30-07-2019 TIME
NOTE:
 The advertisement can be viewed on www.uo.edu.pk
 It must be noted that all posts will be filled according to the HEC Criteria.

(JAMIL ASIM)
ADDL. REGISTRAR (GENERAL)
UNIVERSITY OF OKARA
2- KM Main Multan Road, Renalakhurd By Pass, Okara Pakistan
044-2636072. registrar@uo.edu.pk