PPSC Advertisement No. 11/2026: 299 Vacancies (BS-14 to BS-18) – Apply Online

The Punjab Public Service Commission has announced Advertisement No. 11/2026, opening 299 vacancies across six Punjab government departments. The advertisement appeared in the Daily Dunya on 9 October 2026, and applications are being accepted online through the official PPSC website. The last date to apply is 26 October 2026.

This is one of the larger PPSC advertisements of the year, covering veterinary services, town planning, engineering, accounts, specialized healthcare, the Punjab Police Special Branch, sports, and agriculture. If you hold a Punjab domicile and meet the eligibility for any of the advertised posts, this guide walks you through every post, the eligibility criteria, the fee process, and the exact application steps.

Quick Overview: PPSC Advertisement 11/2026

Detail	Information
Organization	Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC), Lahore
Advertisement	No. 11/2026
Announced	9 October 2026 (Daily Dunya)
Total vacancies	299
Grades	BS-14 to BS-18
Domicile	Punjab
Employment type	Contract (2, 3 or 5 years, depending on post)
How to apply	Online at ppsc.gop.pk
Last date	26 October 2026

Post-Wise Vacancy Breakdown

Livestock & Dairy Development Department — 101 posts

• Senior Veterinary Officer and related posts (BS-18) — 61 posts. Quota: Open Merit 56, Special Persons 2, Minority 3.
• Veterinary Officer and related posts (BS-17) — 40 posts.

Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department — 107 posts

• Senior Registrar Medicine (BS-18) — 53 posts
• Senior Registrar Surgery (BS-18) — 41 posts
• Senior Registrar Cardiac Anaesthesia — 7 posts
• Senior Registrar Paediatric Ophthalmology — 3 posts
• Senior Registrar Paediatric Cardiology — 3 posts

Special Branch, Punjab Police — 30 posts

• Intelligence Officer (BS-16) — 30 posts.

Youth Affairs & Sports Department — 37 posts

• Tehsil Sports Officer and related posts — 37 posts.

Housing, Urban Development & Public Health Engineering (PHATA) — 16 posts

• Deputy Director (Town Planning), BS-18 — 2 posts
• Deputy Director (Engineering), BS-18 — 2 posts
• Assistant Accounts Officer, BS-17 — 12 posts

Agriculture Department (Programme Management Unit) — 8 posts

• Assistant Regional Manager — 8 posts

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• BS-18 veterinary posts: PhD, MPhil, MSc (Hons), Master's, or DVM in Veterinary Sciences or Animal Husbandry, plus the required experience and valid registration with the Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council (PVMC).
• BS-17 veterinary posts: recognized DVM degree with valid PVMC registration.
• Senior Registrar posts: FCPS, MS, or MD specialist qualifications in the relevant discipline.
• Assistant Accounts Officer (BS-17): B.Com (Hons), M.Com, ACCA, BBA, MBA, or BS in Accounting & Finance. ACCA membership is mandatory where specified in the ad.
• Deputy Director (Town Planning), BS-18: B.Sc in City & Regional Planning with PCATP registration and 7 years of relevant experience.
• Deputy Director (Engineering), BS-18: B.Sc in Civil Engineering with PEC registration and 7 years of relevant experience.
• Intelligence Officer (BS-16): qualification as advertised in the official PPSC ad for Case 10-RH/2026.

Because eligibility varies post by post, read the official advertisement on ppsc.gop.pk carefully before applying — applying for a post you do not qualify for wastes your fee.

Age Limit

Age limits differ by post and by gender, as printed in the official advertisement:

• BS-18 veterinary: male 30–50 years, female 30–53 years (inclusive of relaxation as admissible).
• PHATA BS-17/BS-18 posts: ranges such as male 21–33/35/45 and female 21–36/38/48 depending on the post.
• Intelligence Officer (Special Branch): 21–35 years, plus 5 years of general relaxation for men and 8 years for women.

Always confirm the exact age bracket for your chosen post from the official ad, since relaxation rules are applied per government policy.

Domicile and Quota

All posts require a Punjab domicile. Quotas for open merit, women, minorities, and special persons are distributed post-wise exactly as printed in the advertisement.

How to Apply for PPSC Advertisement 11/2026 — Step by Step

1. Visit the official PPSC website at ppsc.gop.pk and open Advertisement No. 11/2026 to confirm the post you are eligible for.
2. Click "Apply Online" for your chosen post and fill in your personal, educational, and domicile details exactly as they appear on your documents.
3. Generate the PSID (fee challan) from the portal. The application fee must be deposited through ATM, mobile banking, internet banking, any 1Link member bank branch, JazzCash, Easypaisa, or UPaisa.
4. After fee payment, complete and submit the online application form before the closing date.
5. Save or print the submitted application and the fee receipt for your records — you will need them at later stages.

Applications submitted anywhere other than the official PPSC portal will not be entertained, and the fee is non-refundable, so double-check your eligibility before paying.

Documents You'll Need

• CNIC (valid)
• Punjab domicile certificate
• Academic degrees and transcripts (DVM, FCPS/MS/MD, B.Sc, B.Com/M.Com/ACCA, etc., as applicable)
• PVMC, PEC, or PCATP registration certificate (for veterinary, engineering, and town-planning posts)
• Experience certificates showing the required years of relevant work
• Recent passport-size photographs
• Fee deposit receipt (PSID)

Important Instructions Before You Apply

• The last date to apply online is 26 October 2026 — late or incomplete applications are rejected without exception.
• Read the "General Instructions" section of the official advertisement; PPSC enforces them strictly (including rules on equivalency, experience cut-off dates, and in-service candidates applying through the proper channel).
• Government employees must apply through the proper channel and produce the required NOC/permission at the interview stage.
• Only shortlisted candidates are called for the written test and interview; no TA/DA is admissible.
• PPSC reserves the right to increase, decrease, or cancel any vacancy without assigning a reason.

Should You Apply? A Practical Take

With 299 posts across six departments, Advertisement 11/2026 is unusually broad. Veterinary graduates should note the 101 livestock posts — the single largest block — while doctors with FCPS/MS/MD qualifications have 107 Senior Registrar seats, the biggest specialized-healthcare intake in recent PPSC ads. The 30 Intelligence Officer posts in the Special Branch are likely to draw the heaviest competition because BS-16 police posts always do.

A practical word of caution: PPSC's eligibility filters are unforgiving. Registration-body requirements (PVMC, PEC, PCATP) and the exact experience duration are where most applications fail at the scrutiny stage. Verify those two lines in the official ad before you pay the fee.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date to apply for PPSC Advertisement 11/2026?

The closing date is 26 October 2026. Online applications and fee payment must both be completed by then.

How many vacancies are announced in PPSC Advertisement 11/2026?

299 vacancies across 13 case numbers, in grades BS-14 to BS-18, covering six Punjab government departments.

Where do I apply for these posts?

Only through the official PPSC website at ppsc.gop.pk. Applications by post, email, or in person are not accepted.

How is the application fee paid?

Through the PSID generated on the portal, payable via ATM, mobile/internet banking, 1Link member bank branches, JazzCash, Easypaisa, or UPaisa.

Are these permanent or contract posts?

The advertisement lists these as contract appointments — 2, 3, or 5 years depending on the post — as stated in the official ad.

Can candidates from other provinces apply?

No. A Punjab domicile is required for all posts in this advertisement.

About the Punjab Public Service Commission

The Punjab Public Service Commission, headquartered in Lahore, is the provincial body responsible for recruiting officers and staff for the Government of Punjab through competitive examinations and interviews. Its advertisements are the standard route into BS-16 and above provincial posts, and all applications are processed through its online portal at ppsc.gop.pk.

Salary and Allowances

Pay is as admissible for the respective Basic Pay Scales (BS-14 to BS-18) under Punjab government rules, with allowances as applicable to contract appointments. Exact figures are governed by the current provincial pay notification.

Selection Process and Preparation Tips

PPSC's standard process applies: written test (where prescribed for the post), followed by interview for qualifying candidates, then final merit and appointment. For test-based posts, the syllabus is published with the ad — prepare from the announced syllabus rather than generic material. For interview-only posts, your academic record, experience, and subject command carry the weight.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Paying the fee before confirming eligibility — the fee is non-refundable.
• Entering a name, CNIC number, or date of birth that does not match your documents exactly.
• Missing the PVMC/PEC/PCATP registration requirement for regulated professions.
• Applying through unofficial websites or agents — PPSC accepts only its own portal.
• Waiting until the last day, when portal load and payment delays can cost you the deadline.

Why This Advertisement Matters

Advertisement 11/2026 bundles several high-demand streams — veterinary, specialized healthcare, police, and town planning — into a single window. For Punjab-domiciled professionals in these fields, it is the most significant provincial recruitment round of October 2026, and the 26 October deadline leaves only a short window to prepare documents and apply.

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