PVMC Raises Legal & Technical Objections on PPSC Advertisement 51/2025
Veterinary Officer Position Must Be BS-17, Not BS-16, Says PVMC
Islamabad — The Veterinary News & Views (VNV)
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council (PVMC), under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Shakeeb Ullah and guidance of Dr. Arshad (Executive Committee), has formally raised significant legal and technical objections regarding the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) Advertisement No. 51/2025 for Veterinary Officer (BS-16) and Veterinary Specialist (BS-17) posts.
The objections were communicated through an official letter F.No. PVMC-11-2026/16291 dated January 8, 2026, signed by PVMC Secretary/Registrar Dr. Shabnum Firdous.
PVMA Multan President Dr. Waseem Rafiq Chaudhry raised major discrepancies in the PPSC advertisement, which he shared with The Veterinary News & Views, prompting PVMC’s official response.
PVMC clarified that it is a statutory regulatory body established under the PVMC Act, 1996 and is responsible for regulating veterinary education, professional standards, and institutional accreditation across Pakistan.
BS-16 Is Legally Incorrect — PVMC Explains
The Council emphasized that a five-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and a four-year B.Sc. (Hons) Animal Husbandry are recognized professional qualifications eligible for minimum BS-17 appointments under existing service rules.
“Only a registered veterinary practitioner is permitted to hold any veterinary position in the public or private sector.”
— Section 19(1), PVMC Act 1996
PVMC warned that allowing unregistered or non-equivalent candidates violates the Act and undermines professional standards, merit, and service structure.
PVMC’s Official Recommendations to PPSC
- Upgrade the Veterinary Officer post from BS-16 to BS-17.
- Restrict eligibility to PVMC-registered RVMPs and RAHGs only.
- Declare all non-registered candidates ineligible.
- Align advertisement with PVMC Act 1996 and PPSC service rules.
Dr. Sardar Zaraq Khan’s Technical Clarifications
Dr. Sardar Zaraq Khan (Deputy Registrar, PVMC) told VNV that the Council’s objective is not to confront any institution but to protect the legal rights, service structure, and professional dignity of registered veterinary professionals.
PVMA Multan President Dr. Waseem Rafiq Chaudhry stated that the issue concerns the future of the veterinary profession, legal rights, and the career prospects of young graduates. He appreciated PVMC’s swift response and VNV’s role in ensuring transparency.
The matter is now with the Government of Punjab and the PPSC for correction of the advertisement. The Veterinary News & Views will continue to monitor developments.