Thousands of government job opportunities have opened across Punjab as the Punjab Public Service Commission announced Advertisement No. 10/2026.
The latest recruitment drive covers several provincial departments, including healthcare, livestock, housing and town planning. Moreover, the vacancies include BS-16 and BS-17 positions for eligible Punjab candidates.
Among the advertised positions are Assistant Director (Engineering), Assistant Director (Town Planning), Veterinary Officer and Charge Nurse Female.
Appointments will take place on a contract basis, with the contract duration depending on the position. Interested candidates can submit online applications until October 5, 2026.
PPSC Jobs 2026 Details
| Post | Department | Scale |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director (Engineering) | Housing, Urban Development & Public Health Engineering Department (PHATA) | BS-17 |
| Assistant Director (Town Planning) | Housing, Urban Development & Public Health Engineering Department (PHATA) | BS-17 |
| Veterinary Officer / Health / Dairy / Research / PVTV (ABAD) / Production / Livestock Production Officer | Livestock & Dairy Development Department | BS-17 |
| Charge Nurse Female | Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department | BS-16 |
Assistant Director Engineering Jobs 2026
The Punjab Housing and Town Planning Agency (PHATA) has announced three Assistant Director (Engineering) BS-17 positions.
The vacancies fall under the Housing, Urban Development and Public Health Engineering Department. Furthermore, all three posts are available on open merit.
The department will offer these positions on a three-year contract basis. Applicants must hold a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
An equivalent qualification accepted by the government will also meet the educational requirement. In addition, candidates must have permanent registration with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC).
The registration must have been issued on or before the application closing date.
Male, female and transgender candidates with Punjab domicile can apply. Selected candidates may receive postings anywhere in the province.
Male candidates must be aged between 21 and 28 years, with five years of applicable relaxation. Female candidates can apply up to 36 years after the applicable relaxation.
For transgender candidates, the age and gender will be determined according to their CNIC.
Assistant Director Town Planning Jobs 2026
PHATA has also announced three Assistant Director (Town Planning) BS-17 vacancies.
The department will fill all three positions on a three-year contract basis. The posts are available on open merit.
Applicants must possess a B.Sc. degree in City and Regional Planning from a recognized university.
The positions are open to male, female and transgender candidates with domicile in any Punjab district. However, selected candidates may be posted anywhere across the province.
Male applicants aged 21 to 35 years can apply with an additional five years of applicable relaxation. Female candidates can apply up to 43 years after the applicable relaxation.
The department will determine the age and gender of transgender candidates according to their CNIC.
Veterinary Officer Jobs 2026
The Livestock and Dairy Development Department has announced 28 BS-17 vacancies in several categories.
These include Veterinary Officer, Health, Dairy, Research, PVTV (ABAD), Production and Livestock Production Officer positions.
The department will make the appointments on a five-year contract basis. Of the total vacancies, 26 are allocated to open merit, one to special persons and one to the minority quota.
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from a recognized university.
They must also have valid registration with the Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council (PVMC). The registration must remain valid until the application closing date.
Male, female and transgender candidates with Punjab domicile can apply. Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in Punjab.
Male applicants must be aged between 21 and 30 years, with five years of applicable relaxation. Female candidates can apply up to 38 years after the applicable relaxation.
For transgender applicants, the department will determine age and gender according to their CNIC.
Charge Nurse Female Jobs 2026
The Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department has announced 1,958 Charge Nurse Female BS-16 vacancies.
The positions are available under PPSC Advertisement No. 10/2026. Furthermore, the department will offer the jobs on a three-year contract basis.
The vacancies include 1,801 open merit seats, 59 seats for special persons and 98 minority quota seats.
Applicants must have either a four-year B.Sc. Nursing degree with valid Pakistan Nursing Council (PNC) registration.
Alternatively, candidates can apply with a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery and valid PNC registration.
The department will give preference to graduates of government institutions.
The vacancies are open to female and female transgender candidates with domicile in any Punjab district. Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in the province.
Female candidates aged 21 to 28 years can apply with eight years of applicable relaxation. This allows a maximum age limit of 36 years.
For transgender candidates, age and gender will be determined according to their CNIC.
PPSC Jobs 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the educational, registration, age and domicile requirements specified for their respective positions.
Applicants must hold relevant qualifications from recognized universities or institutions. In addition, candidates for technical positions must have valid registration with the relevant regulatory body.
These bodies include PEC, PCATP, PVMC and the Pakistan Nursing Council, where applicable.
Candidates must also meet the Punjab domicile requirements for their selected positions. The advertised vacancies cover male, female and transgender applicants where specified.
However, some positions have specific gender requirements that applicants must check before submitting their forms.
How to Apply for PPSC Jobs 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official Punjab Public Service Commission website.
Applicants should first review the advertisement and carefully check the requirements for their desired position.
They should also follow the instructions regarding application submission, fee payment, written tests and interviews. Moreover, candidates must provide the required information accurately.
The completed online application must reach the commission by the closing date of October 5, 2026.
PPSC Selection Process
The Punjab Public Service Commission will conduct written tests for the advertised vacancies where required.
The written examination will consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The test will carry 100 marks, while candidates will have 90 minutes to complete it.
For Assistant Director (Engineering) and Assistant Director (Town Planning), the syllabus will cover questions related to the candidates’ qualifications.
Meanwhile, candidates applying for Veterinary Officer positions will face questions related to their DVM qualification.
Candidates seeking these Punjab government jobs should therefore check the relevant requirements carefully before applying. The application deadline remains October 5, 2026, giving eligible applicants limited time to complete the process.
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