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Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) Jobs 2026

The Punjab Education Foundation (PEF), an autonomous body under the School Education Department, Government of the Punjab, providing free quality education to approximately 04 million children across the province, has announced exciting career opportunities for ambitious, qualified, and experienced professionals. Applications are being processed through the Central Testing Services (CTS) portal. Below is the complete breakdown of positions, eligibility criteria, salary structure, and application instructions.

Detailed Breakdown of All Vacancies

Here is the full position-by-position breakdown including post count, salary details, age limits, required qualifications, and post-qualification experience as per the official recruitment notice:

1. Deputy Director (Audit)

• No. of Posts: 1 (Open Merit)
• Max Age Limit: 40 Years
• Monthly Salary: Rs. 198,250
• Educational Qualification: Chartered Accountant / ACCA / ACMA OR Relevant Master’s/M.Com/MBA Finance, MS Finance, MS (Accounting & Finance)/BBA (Hons.) Finance.
• Experience Required: At least 06 years post-qualification experience in a medium-sized organization in the field of Audit/Finance. Must have experience dealing with Financial/Internal/Commercial Government Audits.

2. Deputy Director IT (Software Development)

• No. of Posts: 1 (Open Merit)
• Max Age Limit: 40 Years
• Monthly Salary: Rs. 198,250 + IT Allowance Rs. 50,000
• Educational Qualification: Minimum 16 years of education in Computer Science / Information Technology.
• Experience Required: At least 06 years post-qualification experience. Experience in web application development using core .NET and related technologies. Must be skilled in designing, developing, and documenting complex multi-tier distributed web-based applications, well-versed in ASP.NET, VB.NET, C#, AJAX, web services, web references, LINQ, XML, SQL Server 2005/2008, Oracle 11g, JavaScript/jQuery, and CSS. Strong concepts of object-oriented programming & relational databases.

3. Deputy Director IT (Android Application Developer)

• No. of Posts: 1 (Open Merit)
• Max Age Limit: 40 Years
• Monthly Salary: Rs. 198,250 + IT Allowance Rs. 50,000
• Educational Qualification: Minimum 16 years of education in Computer Science or Computer Engineering from an HEC-recognized university.
• Experience Required: At least 06 years post-qualification experience in a medium-sized organization, out of which 2 years must be solid development experience with Android Studio, Microsoft .NET, MS SQL Server, SQLite databases, Java, XML, JSON, and Web Services/APIs.

4. Deputy Director (Law)

• No. of Posts: 1 (Open Merit)
• Max Age Limit: 40 Years
• Monthly Salary: Rs. 198,250
• Educational Qualification: Minimum LL.B from an HEC-recognized university.
• Experience Required: At least 06 years post-qualification experience as a practicing Advocate in the High Court.

5. Assistant Director (Finance)

• No. of Posts: 2 (Open Merit)
• Max Age Limit: 35 Years
• Monthly Salary: Rs. 131,250
• Educational Qualification: Minimum 16 years relevant education / MBA Finance / MS Finance / MS (Accounting & Finance) / BBA (Hons.) Finance from an HEC-recognized university.
• Experience Required: At least 04 years experience in accounts and finance. Good analytical and interpersonal communication skills, proficiency in MS Office, and experience handling Computerized Accounting Software.

6. Assistant Director (Audit)

• No. of Posts: 1 (Open Merit)
• Max Age Limit: 35 Years
• Monthly Salary: Rs. 131,250
• Educational Qualification: CA-Finalist / ACMA / ACCA / 16 years education in Finance, Public Finance, Banking/Finance Management, Commerce, MBA Finance, MS Finance, or BBA (Hons.) Finance.
• Experience Required: At least 04 years post-qualification experience in finance and audit.

7. Assistant Director IT (Network Support Engineer)

• No. of Posts: 1 (Open Merit)
• Max Age Limit: 35 Years
• Monthly Salary: Rs. 131,250 + IT Allowance Rs. 40,000
• Educational Qualification: Minimum 16 years of education in Computer Science / Information Technology.
• Experience Required: At least 04 years post-qualification experience. Experience in hardware/software troubleshooting. Strong knowledge in implementation and administration of network devices, setting and maintaining policies/rights/security within a Windows Server 2003/2008 environment. Thorough understanding of OSI network model, Ethernet, TCP/IP networking, and services (DNS, DHCP, HTTP, FTP, SSH, SMTP).

8. Assistant Director IT (Software Development)

• No. of Posts: 1 (Open Merit)
• Max Age Limit: 35 Years
• Monthly Salary: Rs. 131,250 + IT Allowance Rs. 40,000
• Educational Qualification: Minimum 16 years of education in Computer Science / Information Technology.
• Experience Required: At least 04 years post-qualification experience in web development and design. Working knowledge of ASP.NET, VB.NET, AJAX, web services, web references, XML, Oracle 11g/SQL Server 2008, .NET Framework 2.0/3.5+, and JavaScript/jQuery. Strong concepts of object-oriented programming & relational databases.

9. Assistant Director (Content Writer)

• No. of Posts: 1 (Open Merit)
• Max Age Limit: 35 Years
• Monthly Salary: Rs. 131,250
• Educational Qualification: Minimum 16 years of education in Journalism, Mass Communication, Digital Media, Communication Studies, Computer Sciences, or relevant degree from an HEC-recognized university. (Proficiency in English & Urdu content writing preferred).
• Experience Required: At least 04 years post-qualification experience in an advertising agency, magazine, public, or private organization. Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

10. Subject Specialist (English)

• No. of Posts: 1 (Open Merit)
• Max Age Limit: 35 Years
• Monthly Salary: Rs. 131,250
• Educational Qualification: Minimum 18 years of relevant education with B.Ed / M.Ed from an HEC-recognized university.
• Experience Required: At least 04 years post-qualification experience in teaching, academic development, curriculum designing, and trainings.

11. Subject Specialist (Physics)

• No. of Posts: 1 (Open Merit)
• Max Age Limit: 35 Years
• Monthly Salary: Rs. 131,250
• Educational Qualification: Minimum 18 years of relevant education with B.Ed / M.Ed from an HEC-recognized university.
• Experience Required: At least 04 years post-qualification experience in teaching, academic development, curriculum designing, and trainings.

12. Subject Specialist (Computer Science)

• No. of Posts: 2 (Open Merit)
• Max Age Limit: 35 Years
• Monthly Salary: Rs. 131,250
• Educational Qualification: Minimum 18 years of relevant education with B.Ed / M.Ed from an HEC-recognized university.
• Experience Required: At least 04 years post-qualification experience in teaching, academic development, curriculum designing, and trainings.

13. Subject Specialist (Urdu)

• No. of Posts: 1 (Open Merit)
• Max Age Limit: 35 Years
• Monthly Salary: Rs. 131,250
• Educational Qualification: Minimum 18 years of relevant education with B.Ed / M.Ed from an HEC-recognized university.
• Experience Required: At least 04 years post-qualification experience in teaching, academic development, curriculum designing, and trainings.

14. Officer

• No. of Posts: 12 (Open Merit)
• Max Age Limit: 33 Years
• Monthly Salary: Rs. 93,750
• Educational Qualification: Minimum 16 years of education in Sciences, Social Sciences, Business Education, Arts & Humanities from an HEC-recognized university.
• Experience Required: 01 year post-qualification relevant experience.

15. Officer (Finance)

• No. of Posts: 1 (Open Merit)
• Max Age Limit: 33 Years
• Monthly Salary: Rs. 93,750
• Educational Qualification: Minimum 16 years relevant education / MBA Finance / MS Finance / MS (Accounting & Finance) / BBA (Hons.) Finance / CA-Finalist.
• Experience Required: 01 year post-qualification relevant experience.

16. Officer (Mechanical)

• No. of Posts: 1 (Open Merit)
• Max Age Limit: 33 Years
• Monthly Salary: Rs. 93,750
• Educational Qualification: 03-year DAE in Mechanical from Punjab Board of Technical Education.
• Experience Required: At least 03 years post-qualification experience.

17. Officer (Civil)

• No. of Posts: 1 (Open Merit)
• Max Age Limit: 33 Years
• Monthly Salary: Rs. 93,750
• Educational Qualification: 03-year DAE in Civil from Punjab Board of Technical Education.
• Experience Required: At least 03 years post-qualification experience.

18. Officer (Electrical)

• No. of Posts: 1 (Open Merit)
• Max Age Limit: 33 Years
• Monthly Salary: Rs. 93,750
• Educational Qualification: 03-year DAE in Electrical from Punjab Board of Technical Education.
• Experience Required: At least 03 years post-qualification experience.

19. Officer IT (Network Support Engineer)

• No. of Posts: 1 (Open Merit)
• Max Age Limit: 33 Years
• Monthly Salary: Rs. 93,750
• Educational Qualification: Minimum 16 years of education in Computer Science / Information Technology.
• Experience Required: 01 year post-qualification experience. Hands-on experience in hardware/software troubleshooting, knowledge of network devices, topologies, and operating systems.

20. Officer IT (Software Development)

• No. of Posts: 1 (Open Merit)
• Max Age Limit: 33 Years
• Monthly Salary: Rs. 93,750
• Educational Qualification: Minimum 16 years of education in Computer Science / Information Technology.
• Experience Required: 01 year post-qualification experience. Hands-on experience in ASP.NET, MVC, C#, VB.NET, AJAX, web services, web references, XML, MS SQL Server 2008+, .NET Framework 2.0/3.5+, JavaScript/jQuery, Angular, and Bootstrap.

21. Executive Assistant

• No. of Posts: 17 (Open Merit = 11, Women Quota = 3, Minority Quota = 2, Person with Different Abilities = 1)
• Max Age Limit: 33 Years
• Monthly Salary: Rs. 66,250
• Educational Qualification: Fresh education (14/16 years) in Sciences, Social Sciences, Business Education, Arts & Humanities from an HEC-recognized university.
• Experience Required: Fresh candidates are eligible. Typing speed must be at least 35 wpm.

22. Executive Assistant (Photographer)

• No. of Posts: 1 (Open Merit)
• Max Age Limit: 33 Years
• Monthly Salary: Rs. 66,250
• Educational Qualification: Minimum 16 years of education in Mass Communication, Journalism, Digital Media, or Visual Arts (with focus on photography & videography).
• Experience Required: 01 year post-qualification relevant experience. (Note: Candidates applying for this post will not undergo a typing test).

23. Driver

• No. of Posts: 3 (Open Merit)
• Max Age Limit: 33 Years
• Monthly Salary: Rs. 50,000
• Educational Qualification: Matriculation.
• Experience Required: Valid LTV license and at least 3 years driving experience.

Terms & General Guidelines

• Contract Basis: Initial appointment is on a 1-year contract basis, extendable subject to satisfactory performance.
• Government Servants: Must apply through proper channels with an attached NOC. Salary for government servants will be fixed as per PEF policy.
• Non-Eligible Experience: Unpaid experience, freelance work, internships, part-time teaching, or work experience required for degree programs will not be accepted.
• Testing & Qualifying Criteria: Central Testing Services (CTSPAK) will conduct the written test. Candidates securing at least 50% marks will be eligible for shortlisting.
• Age Relaxation: General upper age relaxation is already included in the age limit stated against each post.
• TA/DA: No TA/DA will be paid for the test or interview.

How to Apply Step-by-Step

1. Fee Payment: Download the official deposit fee challan from the CTS portal at ctspak.com. Deposit the non-refundable processing fee at any online branch of The Bank of Punjab
2. Submit Online Form: Complete the online application form on the CTS portal at https://ctspak.com before September 17, 2026 (05:00 PM).
3. Print Application Form: After online submission, download and print out the completed application form. Sign every page of the printed form.
4. Prepare Document Packet: Attach the following documents with the signed application form:
   • Updated CV
   • Original paid bank deposit slip
   • Departmental NOC (if applicable for government employees)
   • Attested copy of Domicile Certificate (Punjab Province only)
   • Two attested recent passport-size photographs
   • Attested copies of CNIC and all academic credentials (Matriculation to highest degree, transcripts, equivalence certificates, etc.)
   • Attested copies of experience certificates
5. Post/Courier Submission: Write the Name of the Post Applied For on the top right corner of the envelope. Mail the complete hard-copy application dossier via post or courier service to reach the CTS office on or before September 21, 2026 (05:00 PM).

Submission Address & Helpline

Central Testing Services Pakistan (CTSPAK)

Office #14, Floor F2, Jeff Heights, Main Boulevard Gulberg III, Lahore, Pakistan

Website:www.ctspak.com