Baildar (BPS-02)

Government of Pakistan; Tando Muhammad Khan, Islamabad; On-site; PKR 179,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Government of Pakistan, through its Highways Division, is seeking a Baildar (Field Laborer) to maintain irrigation channels and canal embankments essential to agricultural productivity. The role operates under BPS-02 cadre and emphasizes practical trades assessment and a direct interview process.

Daily tasks include clearing silt, inspecting embankments, planting saplings along watercourses, and ensuring proper water distribution.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily canal embankment inspections and report any structural damage or erosion
• Clear silt and debris from irrigation channels using hand tools and manual excavation methods
• Plant and care saplings along water channels to prevent encroachment and maintain vegetation
• Maintain irrigation channel flow by removing obstructions and ensuring proper water distribution
• Record channel conditions and maintenance activities in official registers
• Ensure safe working practices and follow all safety protocols while performing field tasks

Job description

The Baildar (Field Laborer) at the Highways Division is responsible for maintaining the integrity of irrigation channels, canal embankments, and other field infrastructure critical to agricultural productivity. This role ensures that water conveyance systems remain functional and free from obstructions, supporting the division's mandate to provide essential public utilities. Candidates are recruited under BPS-02 cadre for practical trade assessment and direct interview evaluation.

Baildars perform daily field maintenance including clearing silt from irrigation channels, inspecting and repairing canal embankments, planting saplings along watercourses, and ensuring proper irrigation channel operation. They maintain registers of channel conditions, use hand tools for excavation and clearing, and follow standard operating procedures for safe working conditions. Career progression is possible through skill advancement and supervisory roles within the Highways Division.

Selection for the Baildar position does not involve any written examination. Candidates are evaluated strictly through a practical skill demonstration where they showcase their ability to perform field maintenance tasks, followed by an oral viva voce interview assessing knowledge of duties, official hierarchy, and situational judgment. This role-based assessment ensures only those with proven practical competence are selected.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct daily canal embankment inspections and report any structural damage or erosion
• Clear silt and debris from irrigation channels using hand tools and manual excavation methods
• Plant and care saplings along water channels to prevent encroachment and maintain vegetation
• Maintain irrigation channel flow by removing obstructions and ensuring proper water distribution
• Record channel conditions and maintenance activities in official registers
• Ensure safe working practices and follow all safety protocols while performing field tasks