Punjab Education Department Opens Eight IT Vacancies

The Punjab School Education Department is hiring eight IT professionals for its PMIU under the ASPIRE project, with applications due by November 8, 2026.

NationPulse Desk

Oct 26, 2026 · 2:07 PM 2 min read

Key takeaways

Eight IT vacancies were announced by the Punjab School Education Department under the PMIU.

Positions span PPS-8, PPS-9 and PPS-10 pay scales and include roles such as Software Team Lead and Network/System Administrator.

Applications must be submitted online at jobs.pesrp.edu.pk by November 8, 2026.

Candidates need a Master's or Bachelor's (Honours) degree in a relevant field recognized by HEC.

Preferred certifications include Scrum, Agile, PMP, PRINCE2, Certified DevOps Engineer and networking credentials.

The Punjab School Education Department has released eight vacancies for IT roles within its Program Monitoring and Implementation Unit (PMIU), seeking applications online for various technical posts in Lahore.

These openings are part of the Actions to Strengthen Performance for Inclusive and Responsive Education (ASPIRE) project, which operates through the Punjab Education Sector Reforms Program (PESRP), according to the official recruitment notice.

Positions include software engineers, database administrators, cybersecurity experts and other technical staff, offered under PPS-8, PPS-9 and PPS-10 pay scales.

Candidates may submit their applications via the PMIU-PESRP jobs portal until November 8, 2026.

Which Positions Are Available

Eight posts are listed, each with a single vacancy.

Three roles fall under the PPS-10 scale: Software Team Lead, Database Administrator, and DevOps Engineer + Cyber Security.

Another three positions are on the PPS-9 scale: Senior Software Engineer, Senior Software Developer (UI/UX) and QA/Test Engineer.

The remaining two jobs are under PPS-8: Network/System Administrator and Junior Software Engineer.

The notice mentions the pay scales but does not disclose fixed monthly salaries.

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must possess a Master's or Bachelor's (Honours) degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field from a university recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).

Additional qualifications and preferred certifications are outlined for specific roles.

For the Software Team Lead, knowledge of Scrum and Agile development is preferred, as are PMP or PRINCE2 certifications.

Database Administrator candidates with relevant database administration certifications will be favoured.

DevOps Engineer + Cyber Security applicants with a Certified DevOps Engineer qualification are preferred.

Senior Software Engineer applicants with qualifications in Artificial Intelligence (AI) will receive preference.

QA/Test Engineer candidates should be familiar with SQL injection and load testing; professional certifications are advantageous.

Network/System Administrator applicants should hold professional networking certifications.

How to Apply for Punjab School Education Department Jobs

Interested individuals must apply online through the official PMIU-PESRP recruitment portal at jobs.pesrp.edu.pk.

Applicants should open the form, select their desired position, and enter personal details, education, experience and other required information.

The system also asks for employment history and the upload of supporting documents.

All entries should be reviewed carefully before submission.

The department stresses that only applications submitted via the online portal will be considered; paper, courier or other submissions will be rejected.