FIELD OFFICER (BS-17)

Apex Rankers; Peshawar City Tehsil; Vor Ort; PKR 670.000 - 1.060.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

All Pakistan Solvent Extractors Association APSEA seeks a Field Officer (BS-17) in Peshawar to inspect solvent extraction plants, verify compliance with standards, collect plant data, and generate NCRs using the MIS portal.

The role involves travel, data logging, and coordinating with regulatory bodies to uphold quality, safety, and environmental norms across Pakistan.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor or Master degree (16 years education) required.
• 1–2 years relevant professional experience preferred.
• Knowledge of PSQCA and NEQS regulations desirable.

Aufgaben

• Conduct scheduled and surprise inspections of member solvent extraction units to verify compliance with PSQCA standards for crude oil and oilseed meal.
• Monitor hexane inventory, consumption norms, and recovery efficiency to minimize solvent losses and ensure safety compliance.
• Collect and authenticate oilseed arrival data at weighbridges for APSEA MIS database.
• Prepare and submit FIRs with corrective action timelines via MIS portal.
• Liaise with Provincial Food Authorities, EPA, and PSQCA during joint sampling visits and regulatory hearings.
• Organize on-site GMP/HACCP and energy conservation trainings.

Kenntnisse

Solvent extraction

Lab analysis interpretation

KoBoToolbox

GPS mapping

MS Office

NEQS/PEPA knowledge

Negotiation

Driving license

Ausbildung

Bachelor/Master (16 years)

Tools

KoBoToolbox

APSEA MIS portal

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

# FIELD OFFICER (BS-17)Active PrepBS-17AD-THENEWS-1111/2026-011The News Dated 2026-11-11Official recruitment notification, eligibility criteria, pay scale (BS-17), quota allocation, and written screening test syllabus for **FIELD OFFICER (BS-17)** in the **All Pakistan Solvent Extractors Association APSEA**.### Job Specifications & Posting DetailsCase Number**AD-THENEWS-1111/2026-011**Pay Scale / BPS**BS-17**Department / Ministry**All Pakistan Solvent Extractors Association APSEA**Total Positions**1 Post**Job Type / Status**Regular / Permanent**Place of Posting**Peshawar**Age Limit**18 - 35 Years**Gender Eligibility**Male / Female / Transgender** Estimated Base Salary Package**PKR 60,000 - 95,000 / month (BS-17)** Credential Category**Bachelor Degree / Professional** Experience Required**12 Months** Street & Office Address**Main Regional Office / Operational Facility, Peshawar** Province / Region**Federal / Provincial Jurisdiction** Postal Code**74000**Posting Date**November 11, 2026**Apply Before**November 26, 2026** Domicile & Regional Quota AllocationOpen Merit / Provincial Quota### Minimum Qualifications & ExperienceEducational QualificationBachelor / Master (16 Years Education)Prescribed Experience & Eligibility Criteria1 to 2 Years Relevant Professional Experience### Job Description & Position OverviewThe Field Officer (BS-17) at All Pakistan Solvent Extractors Association (APSEA) serves as the primary technical and regulatory link between the association's secretariat and its member solvent extraction units across Pakistan. The role exists to ensure member plants adhere to national quality standards (PSQCA), environmental regulations (NEQS), and international best practices in oilseed crushing, solvent recovery, and meal/oil quality. The officer conducts periodic field inspections, verifies procurement data, and facilitates capacity-building initiatives for the edible oil sector.Daily workflows involve traveling to designated zones to audit solvent extraction plants using standardized checklists covering hexane consumption ratios, meal protein/fiber specs, and effluent treatment plant (ETP) performance. The officer utilizes the APSEA Management Information System (MIS) to log inspection findings, upload geotagged photographic evidence, and generate non-conformance reports (NCRs). They maintain the Member Compliance Register, coordinate with provincial food authorities for sampling, and organize farmer-field days for oilseed varietal promotion. Career progression leads to Senior Field Officer (BS-18) and Zonal Manager (BS-19) based on performance evaluations and advanced certifications in food safety (ISO 22000/HACCP).Selection follows a transparent merit-based pathway: a 100-mark Written Screening Examination (100 MCQs covering Oilseed Technology, General Agriculture, Environmental Science, Pakistan Affairs, and English/Analytical Reasoning) conducted by a designated testing service. Candidates securing the qualifying percentile are shortlisted for Document Verification (domicile, degrees, experience certificates). Final merit is determined by combined written score (70%) and Departmental Selection Committee (DSC) Interview/Viva Voce (30%), assessing technical knowledge, field aptitude, and communication skills.### Key Responsibilities & Professional Duties* ✓Conduct scheduled and surprise inspections of member solvent extraction units to verify compliance with PSQCA standards for crude oil and oilseed meal* ✓Monitor hexane inventory, consumption norms, and recovery efficiency to minimize solvent losses and ensure occupational safety compliance* ✓Collect and authenticate oilseed arrival data (moisture, foreign matter, oil content) at plant weighbridges for the APSEA central database* ✓Prepare and submit detailed Field Inspection Reports (FIRs) with corrective action timelines for non-compliant units via the APSEA MIS portal* ✓Liaise with Provincial Food Authorities, EPA, and PSQCA officials during joint sampling visits and regulatory hearings* ✓Organize and deliver on-site training sessions for plant operators on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), HACCP, and energy conservation### Required Skills & Domain Competencies* In-depth knowledge of solvent extraction process flow: preparation, extraction, desolventizing, distillation, and solvent recovery* Proficiency in interpreting lab analysis certificates (FFA, moisture, protein, residual hexane, aflatoxin) against PSQCA/CODEX limits* Competence in using digital field data collection tools (KoBoToolbox/APSEA App), GPS mapping, and MS Office for technical reporting* Understanding of Pakistan Environmental Protection Act (PEPA 1997) and National Environmental Quality Standards (NEQS) for industrial effluent* Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills for handling non-compliance disputes with plant management and regulatory bodies* Valid driving license (motorcycle/vehicle) and physical fitness for extensive inter-district travel to remote industrial zones### Official Screening Test Syllabus & TopicsOfficial SchemeWritten examination comprises 100 MCQs (90 minutes): Intelligence Tests (40%), English Language Comprehension (25%), General Knowledge (20%), Pakistan Affairs (15%).### About Department / MinistryAll Pakistan Solvent Extractors Association (APSEA) is the apex national trade body registered under the Trade Organizations Act, 2013, representing the solvent extraction industry of Pakistan. It operates under the administrative oversight of the Ministry of Commerce and works closely with the Ministry of National Food Security & Research, Pakistan Standards & Quality Control Authority (PSQCA), and provincial food departments. APSEA's mandate includes policy advocacy for the edible oil sector, standardization of oilseed processing practices, dissemination of technology for yield improvement, and ensuring sustainable supply of protein meal for the livestock and poultry feed industry.## Official Test Syllabus & Weightage BreakdownTotal Verified Question Pool: **9278 questions** available across all mapped subjects. Postal Application Prepare Syllabus Practice Full Syllabus (9278 MCQs) Official Mock Test (90m)| Syllabus Subject / Area | Official Weightage | Available Question Pool | Action || --- | --- | --- | --- || Intelligence Tests | 40% | 784 MCQs | Prepare Practice (784) || English Language Comprehension | 25% | 2736 MCQs | Prepare Practice (2736) || General Knowledge | 20% | 2666 MCQs | Prepare Practice (2666) || Pakistan Affairs | 15% | 3092 MCQs | Prepare Practice (3092) |### Official Application Procedure & Submission GuidelinesOfficial application steps and submission channel prescribed for Field Officer (BS-17). Postal / Courier ApplicationInterested candidates should submit their application along with attested copies of educational certificates, CNIC, domicile, and two recent passport-size photographs to the administrative office at All Pakistan Solvent Extractors Association APSEA, Peshawar before the closing date 2026-11-26. Incomplete or late submissions will not be entertained. Mailing / Physical Submission Address**All Pakistan Solvent Extractors Association APSEA**Main Regional Office / Operational Facility, PeshawarPeshawar, Federal / Provincial Jurisdiction - 74000 **Document Checklist:** Ensure all applications include attested copies of CNIC, educational transcripts, experience certificates, domicile certificate, and recent passport-sized photographs. Incomplete applications or submissions received after the closing deadline (**November 26, 2026**) will not be entertained.**Job Aggregator & Publisher Disclaimer**Apex Rankers portal operates strictly as an educational content platform and aggregator of employment opportunities. Apex Rankers has no official relationship, partnership, or agency endorsement with **All Pakistan Solvent Extractors Association APSEA** or any publishing newspaper. For official validity, authenticity, fee schedules, eligibility verification, and application submissions, candidates must contact and apply directly through the concerned department, commission, or hiring company.