Thursday, November 12, 2026

Punjab Education Department announces new jobs for 2026

The Punjab School Education Department has announced 11 vacancies for skilled professionals in information technology, software development, cybersecurity and project coordination.

According to the official recruitment notice, the Program Monitoring and Implementation Unit (PMIU), working under the Punjab Education Sector Reforms Program (PESRP), is hiring staff for its development project titled “Actions to Strengthen Performance for Inclusive and Responsive Education (ASPIRE).”

The department is offering project-based positions under Project Pay Scales (PPS) 8 to 10. Interested candidates can submit their applications online until November 25, 2026.

Punjab Education Department Jobs 2026

The department has announced 11 positions across various technical and administrative fields. The vacancies include Head of Technology, Database Administrator, DevOps Engineer – Cyber Security, Senior Software Engineer, Senior Software Developers (UI/UX), QA/Test Engineer, Mobile/Web Developer, System Analyst, Network/System Administrator and Junior Software Engineer.

One vacancy is also available for a Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement Officer.

Each position has one available seat. The Head of Technology role comes under PPS-10, while the remaining vacancies fall under PPS-8 and PPS-9.

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Eligibility Criteria for Punjab Education Department Jobs

Candidates must meet the required educational qualifications and professional experience for their respective positions.

Applicants for the Head of Technology position must have a bachelor’s (Hons.) or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized university.

They must also have at least seven years of relevant experience in ERP solutions, data-related systems, and software development or deployment.

For the Database Administrator and System Analyst positions, candidates need relevant qualifications in Computer Science or Information Technology, along with a minimum of six years of professional experience.

Other technical positions, including DevOps Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, UI/UX Developer, QA/Test Engineer, Mobile/Web Developer, Network/System Administrator and Junior Software Engineer, require at least five years of relevant work experience.

Candidates applying for the Coordination and Stakeholder Engagement Officer position must have at least 16 years of education in Communication Studies, Journalism, Marketing, Public Policy, Social Sciences or a related discipline.

They must also possess a minimum of five years of experience in project coordination, stakeholder engagement, communications or similar activities.

Preference will be given to applicants who have worked on donor-funded projects and are familiar with Punjab government systems.

How to Apply for Punjab School Education Department Jobs 2026

Interested candidates can apply online through the official Punjab Jobs Portal

Applicants are required to complete the online application form and upload their educational degrees, certificates and relevant experience letters.

The department will only accept applications submitted through the online portal. Applications sent by hand, courier or any other method will not be entertained.

Candidates currently working in government, semi-government or autonomous organizations must apply through the proper channel. They are also required to upload a valid No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued by their current employer.

The last date to submit applications is November 25, 2026.