The Punjab Public Service Commission has opened 299 posts under Advertisement No. 11/2026, and every single one is on contract. Published in the Daily Dunya on 9 October 2026, the ad spans 13 different posts across 7 Punjab departments, from senior registrars in teaching hospitals to tehsil sports officers and veterinary officers. Online applications close on 26 October 2026 at the official PPSC portal.
Before picking a post, understand what this ad really is. It is a bulk contract recruitment drive, with appointments of 2 to 5 years depending on the post. Candidates applying as if these were permanent pension posts will be reading the wrong advertisement.
Job Overview
| Organization | Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) |
|---|---|
| Location | Punjab, Pakistan |
| Published Date | 9 October 2026 (Daily Dunya, SPL-999) |
| Last Date | 26 October 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online only at the PPSC website |
| Official Website | www.ppsc.gop.pk |
Vacant Positions
| Post Name | Posts | Qualification | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Veterinary Officer / Assistant Director (BS-18) | 61 | DVM with PhD, M.Phil or Master’s plus 3 to 5 years experience, PVMC registration | Male 50, Female 53 |
| Senior Registrar Medicine (BS-18) | 53 | MBBS with FCPS, MS or equivalent | Male 50, Female 53 |
| Senior Registrar Surgery (BS-18) | 41 | MBBS with FCPS, MS or equivalent | Male 50, Female 53 |
| Veterinary Officer / Instructor (BS-17) | 40 | DVM with PVMC registration | Male 35, Female 38 |
| Tehsil Sports Officer (BS-16) | 37 | Master’s in Physical Education, or Bachelor’s with international player status | Male 30, Female 33 |
| Intelligence Officer, Special Branch (BS-14) | 30 | Graduation second division with computer knowledge | Male 40, Female 43 |
| Assistant Accounts Officer, PHATA (BS-17) | 12 | B.Com, M.Com, BBA, MBA or ACCA. ACCA membership mandatory | Male 35, Female 38 |
| Assistant Regional Manager, Agriculture PMU (BS-17) | 8 | B.Sc Agricultural Engineering, PEC registration | Male 40, Female 43 |
| Senior Registrar Cardiac Anaesthesia (BS-18) | 7 | MBBS with relevant postgraduate qualification | Male 50, Female 53 |
| Senior Registrar Paediatric Ophthalmology (BS-18) | 3 | MBBS with relevant postgraduate qualification | Male 50, Female 53 |
| Senior Registrar Paediatric Cardiology (BS-18) | 3 | MBBS with relevant postgraduate qualification | Male 50, Female 53 |
| Deputy Director Town Planning, PHATA (BS-18) | 2 | B.Sc City and Regional Planning, PCATP, 7 years experience | Male 33, Female 36 |
| Deputy Director Engineering, PHATA (BS-18) | 2 | B.Sc Civil Engineering, PEC, 7 years experience | Male 45, Female 48 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Punjab domicile is required for all posts, though most accept candidates from any district of Punjab. Male, female and transgender candidates can all apply.
- Qualification and professional registration (PEC, PVMC, PMDC or PCATP) must be complete by the closing date. Registration applied for before the closing date still counts.
- Marks or percentage certificates are required for all degrees. CGPA alone is not acceptable on the application.
- In-service candidates need a departmental NOC for the interview. Foreign or equivalent qualifications need an HEC or QEDC equivalence certificate.
How to Apply
- Read the Important Instructions on www.ppsc.gop.pk for the fee, written test and interview rules.
- Match your qualification, age, domicile and registration against the post you want.
- Pay the fee only through permitted channels. Use an ATM, mobile or internet banking, a 1Link member bank branch, JazzCash, Easypaisa or UPaisa, and keep the PSID receipt.
- Fill in the online form on the PPSC website and submit before 26 October 2026. Save a copy of the submitted application.
Applications Closed. The deadline for this post (26 October 2026) has passed.
Important Notes
- All 299 posts are contract appointments of 2 to 5 years. None of them is a permanent post.
- The advertisement does not state the fee amount, so confirm it on the PPSC website before paying.
- Where a written test is held, it is one MCQ paper of 100 marks in 90 minutes, with a syllabus that differs by post.
- Private sector experience must be backed by proof that the firm was registered with SECP or the Registrar of Firms.
- For questions, contact the PPSC UAN 042-111-988-722 or the Lahore office at LDA Plaza, 7-Edgerton Road.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the last date for PPSC Advertisement 11/2026?
A. Online applications close on 26 October 2026. PPSC does not accept late submissions.
Q. Are these permanent government jobs?
A. No. Every post in this advertisement is on contract, ranging from 2 years for Intelligence Officer to 5 years for the senior veterinary posts.
Q. Can candidates from other provinces apply?
A. No. Punjab domicile is required for all 299 posts, though most posts are open to every district of Punjab.
Q. What is the written test pattern?
A. Where a test is held, it is one MCQ paper of 100 marks to be solved in 90 minutes. The syllabus differs by post and will appear only on the official PPSC website.
Conclusion
Two blocks own nearly two-thirds of this advertisement, so doctors and vets should move first. Commerce graduates get 12 Assistant Accounts Officer seats, and sports graduates get 37. Pick the one post your papers truly match, pay the fee through official channels only, and submit before the 26th. Test schedules will appear only on the PPSC website.