Lahore, July 2026: The Punjab government has launched the CM Punjab Agriculture Graduates Internship Scheme 2026, a major initiative aimed at providing practical training and employment opportunities to young agriculture graduates across the province.
Under the program, 1,500 agriculture graduates will be selected for internships and will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 70,000. The scheme has been introduced under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz as part of the government’s broader efforts to modernize the agriculture sector and engage educated youth in agricultural development.
Eligibility Criteria
According to the official advertisement, applicants must meet the following conditions:
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Hold a BSc (Hons.) Agriculture degree or an equivalent qualification.
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Possess a Punjab domicile.
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Be 27 years of age or younger on the closing date for applications.
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Be unemployed at the time of applying.
District-Wise Internship Allocation
The 1,500 internships have been distributed among all districts of Punjab. Some of the larger allocations include:
|
District |
Seats |
|---|---|
|
Rahim Yar Khan |
93 |
|
Bahawalnagar |
86 |
|
Jhang |
69 |
|
Bahawalpur |
63 |
|
Gujranwala |
62 |
|
Muzaffargarh |
59 |
|
Lodhran |
58 |
|
Faisalabad |
56 |
|
Sargodha |
56 |
|
Sahiwal |
33 |
Other districts including Lahore, Rawalpindi, Multan, Kasur, Okara, Narowal, Mianwali, Chiniot, and Gujrat have also been allocated seats under the scheme.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit their applications to the office of the Deputy Director Agriculture (Extension) in their respective districts. Application forms can be downloaded from the official Agriculture Department website:
Official Website
www.agripunjab.gov.pk
Open Website
Application Deadline
Last date to apply: July 30, 2026. Officials have advised eligible graduates to submit their applications well before the deadline to avoid any inconvenience.
Government’s Objectives
The Punjab government says the internship program is designed to:
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Provide practical field experience to fresh agriculture graduates.
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Strengthen agricultural extension services across Punjab.
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Promote the adoption of modern farming techniques.
A Major Opportunity for Agriculture Graduates
Education and agriculture experts have described the scheme as one of the largest paid internship programs launched for agriculture graduates in Punjab. The combination of hands-on training and a Rs. 70,000 monthly stipend is expected to attract a large number of applicants from universities across the province.
Officials believe the initiative will not only help young graduates gain valuable professional experience but also contribute to improving agricultural productivity and advisory services for farmers throughout Punjab.
