Usm (BS-16)

Pak Army; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspectorate of Army Stores & Clothing (IAS&C) in Pakistan seeks a Usm (BS-16) Technical Inspection Officer to perform QA inspections of textiles, clothing, leather goods, and general stores for the Pakistan Army. You will conduct stage-wise and final inspections at contractor premises and depots, verifying conformance with technical specs, sealed patterns, and NATO/PSQCA standards.

Daily duties include drawing samples per approved plans, performing visual and dimensional checks, coordinating

Qualifications

• Degree in textile/chemical/mechanical engineering or MSc in chemistry/physics/materials.
• Proven knowledge of ISO/PK-ARMY specs and testing standards.
• Experience in preparing Inspection Reports and NCRs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct stage and final inspections of uniform cloth, garments, leather boots, and equipment at factories and depots.
• Apply ISO 2859 sampling plans to draw representative samples for tests.
• Evaluate lab test reports against PK-ARMY specs and DEF STAN.
• Prepare Inspection Reports, Acceptance Certificates, and NCRs with findings.
• Coordinate with Directorate of Procurement (Army) and contractors to resolve deviations.
• Maintain records, update MIS dashboards, and contribute to the AIP plan.

Skills

Quality assurance

Inspection planning

Lab coordination

Documentation

Education

BSc Textile/Chemical/Mechanical Eng

MSc Chemistry/Physics/Materials

Tools

IAS&C MIS

ISO 2859-1 sampling

Job description

The Usm (BS-16) at Inspectorate of Army Stores & Clothing (IAS&C) serves as a Technical Inspection Officer responsible for executing quality assurance inspections of textiles, clothing, leather goods, and general stores procured for the Pakistan Army. The role involves conducting stage-wise and final inspections at contractor premises and ordnance depots, verifying conformity with approved technical specifications, sealed patterns, and NATO/PSQCA standards, and certifying acceptance or rejection of consignments.

Daily workflows include reviewing inspection call letters, drawing samples per approved sampling plans (e.g., ISO 2859-1), performing visual and dimensional checks, coordinating laboratory testing for colorfastness, tensile strength, and chemical analysis, and compiling detailed Inspection Reports (IRs) and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs). The officer uses the IAS&C Management Information System (MIS) for data entry, tracks inspection schedules via the Annual Inspection Programme (AIP), and liaises with Directorate of Procurement (Army) and contractors for technical clarification. Career progression leads to Senior Technical Officer (BS-17) and Assistant Director (BS-18) roles with expanded supervisory and policy duties.

Selection follows the Category A Written Screening Examination cadre: a 100-mark MCQ test covering Textile/Leather/Materials Science, General Knowledge, Pakistan Affairs, Islamic Studies/ Ethics, and English. Candidates scoring the qualifying merit are shortlisted for document verification of educational degrees (BSc Textile/Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or MSc Chemistry/Physics/Materials) and experience certificates. The final merit list is determined by the Departmental Selection Committee (DSC) interview assessing technical depth, situational judgment, and service motivation.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Conduct stage and final inspections of uniform cloth, made-up garments, leather boots, and equipment at vendor factories and depots
• Apply statistical sampling plans (ISO 2859) to draw representative samples for visual, dimensional, and laboratory testing
• Evaluate lab test reports against technical specifications (e.g., PK-ARMY specs, DEF STAN) and sealed pattern references
• Prepare and issue Inspection Reports (IRs), Acceptance Certificates, and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) with clear technical findings
• Coordinate with Directorate of Procurement (Army) and contractors to resolve technical deviations and approve corrective actions
• Maintain inspection records, update MIS dashboards, and contribute to the Annual Inspection Programme (AIP) planning cycle