Research Assistant Business Development Jobs 2026 MNS University of Agriculture Multan
MNS University of Agriculture, Multan
Posted Jun 24, 2026
About the Job
MNS University of Agriculture, Multan (MNSUAM) invites applications from Pakistani Nationals who are not married to a Foreign National for the position of Research Assistant (Business Development) (BPS-16) on a regular basis. Applications must be submitted online through the University website at www.mnsuam.edu.pk. The University seeks a qualified research professional with a Master's degree to support business development research activities within the University.
Job Details
| Organization | MNS University of Agriculture, Multan (MNSUAM) |
| Position | Research Assistant (Business Development) (BPS-16) on Regular Basis |
| No. of Seats | 01 |
| Nature of Post | Regular |
| Application Fee | Rs. 2,000/- (Bank Draft in favour of Treasurer, MNSUAM) |
| Online Last Date | 20th July 2026 |
| Hard Form Deadline | 22nd July 2026 |
| Location | Old Shujabad Road, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan |
Qualification
- Master's Degree at least 2nd division (16 Years of education) in the relevant field from an HEC recognized University.
- Applications are invited from Pakistani Nationals who are not married to a Foreign National.
General Conditions
- The candidates are advised to apply on-line by visiting the website www.mnsuam.edu.pk after reading all terms and conditions (Applications other than On-line shall not be accepted by the University).
- Contribution to Pension Scheme shall be a part of initial / direct appointment.
- The candidates may apply separately for each post with application fee, who are intended to apply for more than one positions.
- Last date to apply ONLINE is 20.07.2026 and to submit the applications in hard form till 22.07.2026 four sets (dossier) for teaching positions and two sets for non-teaching positions with attested copies of all certificates, degrees, testimonials, detailed marks certificates, experience certificates, publications/research, transcripts and Bank Draft.
- Original Bank Draft of fee amounting to rupees indicated below, in favour of Treasurer, Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan: (i) BPS-19 and above: Rs. 5,000/- (ii) BPS-17 and 18: Rs. 3,500/- (iii) BPS-16: Rs. 2,000/-
- Age limit: No person who is less than 18 years and not more than 35 years shall be appointed to a post by initial/direct recruitment, to be reckoned as on the last date of advertisement. Relaxation in upper age limit will be considered as per rules.
- The female candidates must attach equality/gender statement certificate from Government of Pakistan Commission for Human Rights.
- 3% quota is reserved for disabled persons, 5% quota for Minorities (Non-Muslims) and 15% quota for women. Transgender can apply, if eligible for the post advertised for.
- Candidates already in service should apply through proper channel/NOC issued by the authority by due date.
- The Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs) and forwarding for the last five years may also be required for the candidate.
- Applications will be short-listed according to the University prescribed criteria.
- The University has the right to increase or decrease the number of posts.
- The University reserves the right not to fill or withhold appointment against any post without assigning any reason.
- Candidates already on contract/daily basis/removed/dismissed from the service by any of the Government / Semi-Government / Autonomous bodies are not eligible to apply.
- Applications received after due date shall not be entertained.
- In case of any query or technical issue, contact at hr@mnsuam.edu.pk.
How to Apply
- Apply online at: www.mnsuam.edu.pk
- Online application last date: 20th July 2026
- Hard form submission deadline: 22nd July 2026
- Submit two sets (dossier) for non-teaching positions with attested copies of all required documents
- Attach Original Bank Draft of Rs. 2,000/- in favour of Treasurer, Muhammad Nawaz Shareef University of Agriculture, Multan
- For queries or technical issues: hr@mnsuam.edu.pk | Phone: 061-9201541
How to Prepare for This Role
The Research Assistant (Business Development) (BPS-16) position at MNS University of Agriculture Multan is a regular post requiring a Master's degree (at least 2nd division) with 16 years of education in the relevant field from an HEC recognized University. The role supports the business development function of the University. There is no listed experience requirement, making academic strength and subject knowledge central to the selection process. The four areas below outline what the interview panel will assess most closely.
The qualification requires a Master's degree with at least 2nd division from an HEC recognized University, awarded after 16 years of education. The phrase "in the relevant field" means your degree must be in a discipline related to business development, such as Business Administration, Management Sciences, Economics, Commerce, Marketing, or a closely related field. At interview, bring attested copies of all your degrees and Detailed Marks Certificates (DMCs) from Matriculation onward. Confirm your Master's result clearly shows 2nd division or better. Ensure your university is listed as HEC recognized; if it is a private university, verify its recognition status on the HEC website before applying.
The 16 years of education requirement corresponds to a standard postgraduate degree (Matric 10 + FSc/FA 12 + Bachelor's 14 + Master's 16). A two-year Master's after a four-year Bachelor's also satisfies this. Bring your academic year breakdown if there is any ambiguity about whether your degree represents 16 years.
The interview panel will assess your understanding of business development as it applies to a public sector university. This could include linkages with industry and corporate partners, commercialization of research outputs, development of training programs, consultancy services, and mobilization of external funding. Be ready to discuss how universities generate non-government revenue through business development activities, how industry-academia linkages work in Pakistan, and what the role of an ORIC (Office of Research, Innovation and Commercialization) is. If your Master's thesis or coursework covered any of these areas, prepare a brief summary of what you studied and how it connects to the University's business development needs.
MNS University of Agriculture Multan is an agriculture-focused institution, so business development in this context likely involves agribusiness, value chain development, agricultural enterprise linkages, and research commercialization. Prepare examples or discussion points that connect your subject knowledge to an agricultural university setting.
As a Research Assistant, you will be expected to support data collection, literature reviews, report preparation, and analysis tasks. The interview may include questions on research methodologies, data analysis tools such as Excel or SPSS, and your ability to prepare structured research reports. If your Master's dissertation involved quantitative or qualitative research in a business or economics-related field, describe the methodology used, what data you collected, and what conclusions you drew. Demonstrating that you can independently conduct desk research, synthesize information from multiple sources, and write clearly in both Urdu and English will strengthen your candidacy for this role at BPS-16.
If you have any published work, a conference paper, a research report, or even a well-scored thesis, bring a copy or summary to the interview. At BPS-16 entry level, demonstrating initiative in research beyond the classroom sets you apart from other candidates with comparable academic records.
For non-teaching positions, the University requires two complete sets (dossiers), each containing attested copies of all certificates, degrees, testimonials, detailed marks certificates, experience certificates where applicable, and the Original Bank Draft of Rs. 2,000/-. Confirm the Bank Draft amount is Rs. 2,000/- as applicable to BPS-16 posts. Prepare both dossier sets well in advance and verify every document is properly attested and organized consistently across both sets. The online application must be submitted by 20th July 2026, and the hard form dossiers must reach the University by 22nd July 2026.
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