Job Overview
The Punjab Shrimp Internship Program 2026 is a government initiative by the Fisheries Department to build a skilled workforce for the emerging shrimp farming sector in Punjab.
Interns will work across the shrimp value chain, from hatchery operations and feed production to processing and marketing.
The program is designed to give hands-on experience in commercial shrimp aquaculture, supporting the department's efforts to promote shrimp farming as a viable enterprise in the province.
Interns will be placed in various units, including hatcheries, feed mills, processing plants, and farm design teams.
They will work alongside experienced professionals, learning the technical and operational aspects of shrimp production.
The program also covers specialized areas such as water quality management, disease control, and aqua marketing, preparing interns for careers in the aquaculture industry.
This internship is an opportunity for fresh graduates and intermediate-level candidates to gain practical skills in a growing sector.
The program is part of the department's broader mission to modernize aquaculture in Punjab and create employment opportunities in rural and peri-urban areas.
Eligibility and Qualification
Candidates must meet the following educational requirements
- Intermediate or Bachelor degree in a relevant field is preferred.
- Specific disciplines may be required for specialized internships (e.g., chemistry for Chemist Interns, microbiology for Microbiologist Interns, quantity surveying for Quantity Surveyor Interns).
Responsibilities
- Assist in hatchery operations, including larval rearing and water quality monitoring.
- Support feed mill activities, including formulation, quality control, and production.
- Participate in processing plant operations, ensuring hygiene and quality standards.
- Help in farm designing, including layout planning and construction supervision.
- Assist quantity surveyors in cost estimation and material management.
- Contribute to electrification design for farm infrastructure.
- Support aqua marketing and trading activities, including market research and sales.
- Perform laboratory tests as Chemist, Pathologist, or Microbiologist Interns.
- Assist in disease diagnosis and prevention in shrimp farms.
How to Apply
- Read the full advertisement published in the daily Express Tribune dated 23 July 2026 for detailed application instructions.
- Prepare your application as per the employer's requirements, including your CV and relevant documents.
- Submit your application to the Fisheries Department, Lahore, following the method specified in the advertisement.
- Do not use any third-party CV-upload widget; only follow the employer's instructions in the advertisement.
Important Instructions
- Applicants should bring original documents at the time of interview, if called.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for test/interview.
- The department reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process at any stage.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further process.
