The Punjab School Education Department has announced eight IT vacancies under its Program Monitoring and Implementation Unit, offering opportunities for software, database, cybersecurity, network and quality-assurance professionals.
The jobs are part of the Actions to Strengthen Performance for Inclusive and Responsive Education (ASPIRE) project being implemented through the Punjab Education Sector Reforms Program.
Applications are being accepted online until November 8, 2026.
Which IT Jobs Are Available?
The department has announced one vacancy for each of the following positions:
PPS-10
- Software Team Lead
- Database Administrator
- DevOps Engineer + Cyber Security
PPS-9
- Senior Software Engineer
- Senior Software Developer — UI/UX
- QA/Test Engineer
PPS-8
- Network/System Administrator
- Junior Software Engineer
A total of eight positions are available.
What Qualifications Are Required?
Applicants generally need a:
Bachelor’s (Honours) or Master’s degree
in:
- Computer Science;
- Information Technology; or
- another relevant discipline
from a local or foreign institution recognised by HEC.
Each role may carry additional technical requirements.
Preferred Certifications and Skills
The recruitment notice gives preference to certain specialised qualifications.
For example:
Software Team Lead: knowledge of Scrum and Agile is preferred, along with PMP or PRINCE2 certifications.
Database Administrator: relevant database certifications are preferred.
DevOps Engineer + Cyber Security: Certified DevOps Engineer credentials are preferred.
Senior Software Engineer: relevant AI qualifications may be accepted.
QA/Test Engineer: knowledge of SQL injection and load testing is expected.
Network/System Administrator: professional networking certifications can strengthen an application.
Are Salaries Mentioned?
No fixed monthly salary amounts were specified in the recruitment details reviewed.
The vacancies are instead advertised under:
PPS-8, PPS-9 and PPS-10
project pay scales.
Applicants should therefore avoid assuming a salary from unrelated Punjab government recruitment advertisements.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the official PMIU-PESRP online jobs portal.
The current application form asks candidates to select the position and enter:
- personal details;
- CNIC;
- educational qualifications;
- employment history;
- relevant experience; and
- supporting documents.
The portal also accepts uploads including a CV, CNIC copies and educational certificates.
Applications sent by hand or courier will not be considered under the advertised process.
Last Date to Apply
The application deadline is:
November 8, 2026
Candidates should complete their application before the closing date rather than waiting until the final day.
Where Are the Jobs Located?
The advertised IT positions are based in:
Lahore
under the Program Monitoring and Implementation Unit of the Punjab School Education Department.
Why These Jobs Are Relevant
The vacancies span several high-demand technology areas including:
- software engineering;
- cybersecurity;
- database administration;
- DevOps;
- UI/UX;
- QA/testing;
- networking; and
- systems administration.
That makes the recruitment relevant to both experienced IT professionals and candidates specialising in government digital-transformation projects.
Punjab Education IT Jobs FAQs
How many vacancies are available?
Eight.
What is the deadline?
November 8, 2026.
Where are the jobs located?
Lahore.
How do I apply?
Through the official PMIU-PESRP online application portal.
Are salaries mentioned?
No fixed salary amounts were given in the advertisement; the posts use PPS-8, PPS-9 and PPS-10 project scales.
Is a Computer Science degree required?
Most roles require a degree in Computer Science, IT or another relevant technical field from an HEC-recognised institution.
Punjab’s latest education-sector recruitment offers eight specialised IT positions covering software development, cybersecurity, databases, networking and quality assurance.
Qualified applicants should review the requirements for their selected role and complete the PMIU-PESRP online application before November 8, 2026.
