The University of the Punjab has announced 23 teaching vacancies for 2026 at its Institute of Education and Research (IER), Quaid-i-Azam Campus, Lahore. Published in the Express Tribune on 16 September 2026 (advertisement IPL-9667), the Punjab University Jobs 2026 announcement invites applications from qualified Pakistani nationals for Professor of Education (BS-21), Associate Professor of Education (BS-20), Assistant Professor of Education (BS-19) and Lecturer (BS-18) posts. Applications are online only via jobs.pu.edu.pk, followed by hard copies sent by registered post, and the last date to apply is 30 November 2026 at 04:00 PM.
This is one of the most significant academic recruitment drives of the year — five Professor, eight Associate Professor, six Assistant Professor and four Lecturer posts, all governed by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) eligibility criteria for teaching staff. Because the online portal closes firmly at 4:00 PM on the closing date, prepare your documents early. Below is the complete breakdown of all 23 posts, statutory qualifications, experience and publication requirements, the application procedure, important dates and FAQs.
About University of the Punjab
The University of the Punjab (PU), established in 1882, is Pakistan’s oldest and one of its largest public-sector universities. Its Institute of Education and Research is the country’s pioneering education faculty, training teachers, educational planners and researchers under strict HEC statutory criteria. A faculty position at PU carries the prestige of a federal-recognised public university, a regular government pay scale, and research opportunities within one of the largest academic communities in Pakistan. The advertisement is issued by the Director, IER, Prof. Dr. Abdul Qayyum Ch.
Vacant Positions in Punjab University Jobs 2026
The advertisement lists 23 teaching posts at the Institute of Education and Research, Quaid-i-Azam Campus, Lahore:
| Position | Details |
|---|---|
| Professor of Education (BS-21) | 05 posts — PhD in Education (HEC-recognized); 15 years teaching/research experience OR 10 years post-PhD; 15 HEC-recognized publications (at least 5 in last 5 years) |
| Associate Professor of Education (BS-20) | 08 posts — PhD in Education (HEC-recognized); 10 years experience OR 5 years post-PhD; 10 HEC-recognized publications (at least 4 in last 5 years) |
| Assistant Professor of Education (BS-19) | 06 posts — PhD in Education (HEC-recognized); no experience or publications required |
| Lecturer in Business Education – Marketing (BS-18) | 01 post — BS/Master in Business Education with Marketing specialization + first class MS/MPhil (18 years education), no 3rd division in academic career |
| Lecturer in Technology Education (BS-18) | 01 post — BS/Master in Technology Education + first class MS/MPhil (18 years education), no 3rd division in academic career |
| Lecturer in English Language Teaching & Linguistics (BS-18) | 01 post — BS/Master in ELTL/Applied Linguistics/Linguistics + first class MS/MPhil (18 years education), no 3rd division in academic career |
| Lecturer in Education (BS-18) | 01 post — first class MS/MPhil (18 years education) in Education from HEC-recognized university, no 3rd division in academic career |
Total: 23 posts. Read the detailed mandatory instructions on the University of the Punjab careers page (pu.edu.pk/careers) before applying.
Eligibility Criteria for Punjab University Jobs 2026
The advertisement lays down statutory requirements for teaching staff in line with HEC policy. Experience and publication counts are assessed strictly for the senior posts.
Educational Qualification
Professor / Associate Professor / Assistant Professor: A PhD in Education from an HEC-recognized university or institution is mandatory for all three senior categories.
Lecturer: A first class MS/MPhil or equivalent degree awarded after 18 years of education in the relevant field from an HEC-recognized university, with no third division in the entire academic career. The three specialized Lecturer categories additionally require a BS/Master degree (16 years of education) in the relevant specialization — Business Education with Marketing/Marketing Management, Technology Education, or ELTL/Applied Linguistics/Linguistics.
Experience Required
Professor (BS-21): 15 years of teaching/research experience in an HEC-recognized university or post-graduate institution, or professional experience in the relevant field in a national or international organization — OR 10 years of post-PhD teaching/research or professional experience.
Associate Professor (BS-20): 10 years of teaching/research or professional experience — OR 5 years of post-PhD teaching/research or professional experience.
Assistant Professor (BS-19) and Lecturer (BS-18): No experience required, as stated in the advertisement.
Age Limit
The advertisement does not publish a specific age limit. Candidates should read the detailed mandatory instructions on pu.edu.pk/careers — standard government age relaxation rules apply where relevant, but confirm from the official instructions rather than unofficial sources.
Gender
The advertisement invites applications from Pakistani nationals generally. No gender restriction is stated — male and female candidates meeting the criteria may apply.
Salary and Benefits
The posts carry BS-18 to BS-21 under the government Basic Pay Scales. The advertisement does not publish a monthly salary figure — treat figures on unofficial blogs with caution. Regular Punjab University faculty appointments carry the standard government benefits: medical allowance, annual increments, pension/gratuity under the applicable rules, research grants and conference support. Check the official PU instructions for the exact terms of appointment.
How to Apply for Punjab University Jobs 2026
Applications are submitted online through the Punjab University recruitment portal, followed by hard copies. Follow these steps:
- Read the detailed mandatory instructions on the careers page at pu.edu.pk/careers — the advertisement directs all applicants there.
- Open the online portal at jobs.pu.edu.pk and select your post (Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor or the relevant Lecturer category).
- Complete the online form with accurate academic and professional information. The portal opened on 14 September 2026 and closes on 30 November 2026 at 04:00 PM.
- Attach scanned copies of degrees, transcripts, experience certificates and research publications as required.
- Submit the online application well before the deadline — late submissions are not accepted.
- Print the submitted application and prepare two signed hard copies, as required by the advertisement.
- Send the hard copies by registered post to the Director, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Quaid-i-Azam Campus, Lahore 54590, so they reach before the deadline. Applications submitted by hand will not be accepted.
Apply only through the official channels — jobs.pu.edu.pk and registered post to the Director, IER. Beware of agents claiming to process PU applications.
Required Documents Checklist
- CNIC (valid, with clear details)
- All educational degrees and transcripts (HEC-recognized) — PhD for senior posts; MS/MPhil plus BS/Master degrees for Lecturer posts
- HEC attestation/verification of degrees (as required by the instructions)
- Experience certificates covering the full claimed period (for Professor and Associate Professor posts)
- Research publications — 15 for Professor, 10 for Associate Professor — in HEC-recognized journals, with the required recent-publication counts
- USB containing PDF copies of the application and research publications, where required
- Two signed hard copies of the submitted online application
- Domicile certificate and recent passport-size photographs (as required)
Selection Procedure
The advertisement states that HEC eligibility criteria shall be observed, and appointments follow the university’s statutory selection process: scrutiny of applications against the advertised qualifications, experience and publication counts; shortlisting of eligible candidates; and interview before the Selection Board, assessing research publications, teaching record and subject command. Only shortlisted candidates are contacted.
Important Dates
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| 16 September 2026 | Advertisement published in the Express Tribune (IPL-9667) |
| 14 September 2026 | Online application portal opened (jobs.pu.edu.pk) |
| 30 November 2026, 04:00 PM | Last date for submission of applications — online portal closes |
Why Consider a Career at Punjab University
A faculty position at the University of the Punjab is among the most respected academic appointments in Pakistan. Beyond the regular government pay scale, PU offers a research ecosystem — libraries, journals, funded projects and PhD supervision — that few institutions can match, and the Institute of Education and Research shapes teacher training and education policy nationwide. For other teaching openings, explore the Punjab College Teaching Interns (CTI) jobs 2026 or the University of Health Sciences Lahore jobs 2026.
FAQs – Punjab University Jobs 2026
- How many posts are announced? 23 teaching posts — 5 Professors, 8 Associate Professors, 6 Assistant Professors and 4 Lecturers — at the Institute of Education and Research, Lahore.
- What is the last date to apply? 30 November 2026 at 04:00 PM. The online portal closes at that time, so apply early.
- How do I apply? Apply online at jobs.pu.edu.pk, then send two signed hard copies by registered post to the Director, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Quaid-i-Azam Campus, Lahore 54590.
- Is a PhD required for all posts? A PhD in Education is mandatory for Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor posts. Lecturer posts require a first class MS/MPhil (18 years education) in the relevant field instead.
- Are research publications required? For senior posts: 15 publications (5 in the last 5 years) for Professor, 10 publications (4 in the last 5 years) for Associate Professor, all in HEC-recognized journals. Assistant Professor and Lecturer posts require none.
- What is the pay scale? BS-18 to BS-21 under the government Basic Pay Scales.
- Can I apply by hand? No — applications submitted by hand will not be accepted. Use registered post for the hard copies.
- Where are the detailed instructions? On the University of the Punjab careers page at pu.edu.pk/careers, as directed by the advertisement.
Contact Information
Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab
Quaid-i-Azam Campus, Lahore 54590
Phone: 042-99231265
Director: Prof. Dr. Abdul Qayyum Ch. (advertisement signatory)
Official website: pu.edu.pk — careers page: pu.edu.pk/careers — online applications: jobs.pu.edu.pk
Final Word
The Punjab University Jobs 2026 advertisement is a rare chance to join the faculty of Pakistan’s oldest university — 23 teaching posts from Lecturer (BS-18) to Professor (BS-21) at the Institute of Education and Research. The HEC criteria are strict, especially the publication counts for senior posts, so verify your eligibility and complete both steps: the online application on jobs.pu.edu.pk and the registered-post hard copies to the Director, IER, before 30 November 2026, 04:00 PM.
For any query about this post, contact us at contact@jobzrio.com. This article summarizes the official advertisement (IPL-9667, Express Tribune, 16 September 2026); always confirm details from pu.edu.pk/careers before applying.