The Government of Punjab officially announced the flagship Punjab Shrimp Internship Program for the session 2026–2027. This department of Aquaculture & Fisheries, Punjab, directly managed program provides educated youth with a competitive opportunity of Rs. 100,000 monthly stipend alongside one year of specialized, hands-on field training in commercial aquaculture.
Designed to bolster Pakistan’s emerging blue economy, the program transforms underutilized saline and brackish lands across the province into productive aquaculture hubs.
Punjab Shrimp Internship Program Overview & Key Highlights
| Program Detail | Specification |
| Host Organization | Department of Aquaculture & Fisheries, Government of Punjab |
| Monthly Stipend | Rs. 100,000 |
| Program Duration | 1 Year (Full-time) |
| Total Available Seats | 70 Positions |
| Primary Location | State-of-the-art Shrimp Estate, Chak 58NB, Sargodha |
| Application Deadline | August 7, 2026 |
Punjab Shrimp Internship Program Available Fields & Vacancy Breakdown
| Specialty Role | Available Positions | Target Degree Backgrounds |
| Shrimp Farms & Hatchery Interns | 18 | Zoology, Aquaculture, Marine Biology |
| Feed Mill Interns | 10 | Food Technology, Animal Nutrition |
| Chemist Interns | 8 | Chemistry, Applied Chemistry |
| Pathologist Interns | 8 | Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology |
| Microbiologist Interns | 8 | Microbiology, Biotechnology |
| Processing Plant Interns | 6 | Food Engineering, Food Science |
| Farm Designing Interns | 3 | Civil Engineering, Architecture |
| Quantity Surveyor Interns | 3 | Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying |
| Electrification Design Interns | 3 | Electrical Engineering |
| Aqua Marketing & Trading Interns | 3 | Marketing, Business Administration, Commerce |
Punjab Shrimp Internship Program Practical Skills & Field Training Curriculum
The interns are deployed at the modern hub at Sargodha and are exposed to intensive lessons on the working of the commercial ecosystem:
Hatchery Operations: Production, growth cycles, and breeding control systems of post-larvae (PL).
Water Quality Management: Monitoring of salinity, pH, dissolved oxygen and temperature for the best aquatic safety.
Disease Prevention & Biosecurity: Use of Pathology protocols, diagnostic tracking and farm sanitation.
Feed Formulation & Processing: Managing commercial nutrition programs and high efficiency feed mills.
Value Chain & Export Logistics: Exporting shrimp to international markets and processing shrimp for export.
Punjab Shrimp Internship Program Eligibility Criteria & Required Documents
| Category | Requirement Details |
| Eligibility Criteria | • Valid Domicile of Punjab Province • Relevant degree (BS / MS / MPhil / PhD) from an HEC-recognized university |
| Required Documents | • Attested copies of academic degrees and official transcripts • Valid Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) • Punjab Domicile Certificate • One recent passport-size photograph |
How to Apply Online for Punjab Shrimp Internship Program
Applications are processed strictly through the official digital portal of the provincial government.
1.Access the Punjab Job Portal:
Visit the official portal at jobs.punjab.gov.pk on your computer or mobile browser.
2.Create or Log In to Your Account:
Register a new candidate profile or log in using your existing credentials.
3.Select Your Internship Category:
Locate the Punjab Shrimp Internship Program listing and choose the position matching your qualification.
4.Fill Out Academic & Personal Details:
Complete all form fields accurately, ensuring your degree details match your transcripts.
5.Upload Required Documents:
Attach scanned copies of your CNIC, domicile, photograph, and degree documents.
6.Pay Fee & Submit Application:
Pay the processing fee of Rs. 350 through the designated digital payment channel, review your submission, and submit before August 7, 2026.
