LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (MARKET COMPETITIVE)
Active Prep Private / Market Competitive AD-EXPRESS-1102/2026-930 Daily Express Dated 2026-11-02Official recruitment notification, eligibility criteria, pay scale (Private / Market Competitive), quota allocation, and written screening test syllabus for LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (MARKET COMPETITIVE) in the Octa Contracting Islamabad.
💼 Job Specifications & Posting Details
🎓 Minimum Qualifications & Experience
📋 Job Description & Position Overview
The Laboratory Technician at Management is responsible for performing a wide range of laboratory tasks to support the organization's health and safety initiatives. This role involves conducting tests, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring accurate data recording and reporting.
Daily responsibilities include preparing samples, operating laboratory instruments, and analyzing results. The technician must maintain detailed records and ensure compliance with safety protocols. Career progression may involve supervisory roles or specialized training in specific laboratory areas.
Selection begins with a 100-MCQ written screening examination followed by merit shortlisting. Candidates then undergo document verification and a Departmental Selection Committee interview to assess their suitability for the position.
🎯 Key Responsibilities & Professional Duties
💡 Required Skills & Domain Competencies
📖 Official Screening Test Syllabus & Topics
Official SchemeWritten examination comprises 100 MCQs (90 minutes): Intelligence Tests (40%), English Language Comprehension (25%), General Knowledge (20%), Pakistan Affairs (15%).
🏢 About Department / Ministry
Octa Contracting is a distinguished private sector civil engineering and infrastructure development firm headquartered in Islamabad, executing prime commercial, residential, and industrial construction projects across Pakistan. The company delivers end-to-end engineering solutions, structural project execution, material procurement, and rigorous quality assurance.
Operating under ISO-certified engineering and workplace health and safety protocols, Octa Contracting fosters a dynamic corporate culture emphasizing technical precision, modern project management methodologies, and career advancement with market-competitive remuneration packages for civil engineers, site managers, safety officers, and technical supervisors.
📊 Official Test Syllabus & Weightage Breakdown
Total Verified Question Pool: 9278 questions available across all mapped subjects.
| Syllabus Subject / Area | Official Weightage | Available Question Pool | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligence Tests | 40% | 784 MCQs | |
| English Language Comprehension | 25% | 2736 MCQs | |
| General Knowledge | 20% | 2666 MCQs | |
| Pakistan Affairs | 15% | 3092 MCQs |
📝 Official Application Procedure & Submission Guidelines
Official application steps and submission channel prescribed for Laboratory Technician (Market Competitive).
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