Introduction
The Emergency Services Department, Government of the Punjab, has announced Rescue 1122 Jobs 2026 — 239 temporary vacancies at Rescue 1122 Headquarters, the Emergency Services Academy, and District Lahore, advertised in The National on 15 October 2026. Posts range from Emergency Officers (Medical) to Fire Rescuers, Emergency Medical Technicians, and 108 Rescue Drivers. Applications go through Central Testing Services (CTS) at ctspak.com (online form plus postal dispatch to CTS Lahore), and the last date to apply is 6 November 2026. This article covers the full vacancy breakdown, eligibility, age limits, fitness standards, the application procedure, and frequently asked questions.
About the Emergency Services Department (Rescue 1122)
Rescue 1122 is the flagship emergency response service of the Government of the Punjab, responding around the clock to road accidents, fires, medical emergencies, building collapses, floods, and other disasters through a network of control rooms, rescue stations, and ambulance fleets. The Emergency Services Academy in Lahore trains rescuers to international standards. Joining Rescue 1122 means entering a disciplined, uniformed force whose work saves lives every day. Readers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa should note the separate Rescue 1122 KP Jobs 2026 recruitment (800 posts through ETEA) — this article covers only the Punjab drive.
Vacant Positions
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Post 1 | Emergency Officer (Medical) — 05 Posts, PPS-07 |
| Post 2 | Hostel Warden (Female) — 01 Post, PPS-05 |
| Post 3 | Assistant Hostel Warden (Female) — 01 Post, PPS-03 |
| Post 4 | Attendant (Female) — 04 Posts, PPS-02 |
| Post 5 | Fire DERT Rescuer (FDR) — 28 Posts, PPS-03 |
| Post 6 | Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) — 92 Posts, PPS-03 |
| Post 7 | Rescue Driver (LTV) — 108 Posts, PPS-02 |
| Total Vacancies | 239 Posts (temporary, non-transferable) |
| Quota | 5% minority and 15% female quotas; transgender candidates may also apply |
| Job Location | Headquarters, Emergency Services Academy, and District Lahore, Pakistan |
| Employment Type | Temporary (no right to regularization) |
| Published In | The National (English newspaper), 15 October 2026 |
| Apply Online | ctspak.com or rescue.gov.pk, plus application form by post to CTS Lahore |
1. Emergency Officer (Medical) — 05 Posts, PPS-07
MBBS with valid PMDC/PMC registration. Age 24–32. Posting: Rescue 1122 Headquarters. The senior-most post in this recruitment (PPS-07), suited to doctors interested in emergency medicine.
2. Hostel Warden (Female) — 01 Post, PPS-05
Bachelor’s (14 years, e.g. BS/BSc) in Social Sciences, Psychology, or Management from an HEC-recognized university, plus two years’ hostel administration or public-sector management experience. Age 24–35. Posting: Emergency Services Academy. Female-only.
3. Assistant Hostel Warden (Female) — 01 Post, PPS-03
Bachelor’s (14 years) in Social Sciences, Psychology, or Management from an HEC-recognized university; experience preferred. Age 22–30. Posting: Emergency Services Academy. Female-only.
4. Attendant (Female) — 04 Posts, PPS-02
Matric with a housekeeping certificate; experience preferred. Age 22–35. Posting: Emergency Services Academy. Female-only.
5. Fire DERT Rescuer (FDR) — 28 Posts, PPS-03
DAE (second division) in Chemical, Electronics, Mining, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Telecommunication, or Architecture from a recognized institution. Age 20–30. Posting: District Lahore.
6. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) — 92 Posts, PPS-03
Nursing or Paramedical degree/diploma (second division) from a recognized board, council, or university. Age 20–30. Posting: District Lahore — the backbone of 1122’s ambulance response.
7. Rescue Driver (LTV) — 108 Posts, PPS-02
SSC/Matric (second division) with a valid LTV driving licence issued by the Government of Pakistan (fresh-apply tokens not accepted). Age 20–30. Posting: District Lahore. Largest category — 108 posts.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Qualifications are strictly post-specific: MBBS with PMDC/PMC registration (Emergency Officer); a 14-year bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Psychology, or Management (warden posts); Matric plus a housekeeping certificate (Attendant); DAE second division in the listed technologies (Fire Rescuer); a Nursing or Paramedical degree/diploma, second division (EMT); and Matric second division with a valid LTV licence (Driver). Apply only for the post whose qualification you genuinely hold.
Experience Required
Two years’ hostel administration or public-sector management experience is mandatory only for Hostel Warden (preferred for the Assistant Warden and Attendant posts). No experience is needed for the field posts — selected candidates are trained. Emergency Officers are assessed on medical qualification and registration.
Age Limit
Rescue 1122 Jobs 2026 age limits: 20–30 (Fire Rescuer, EMT, Driver); 24–32 (Emergency Officer); 24–35 (Hostel Warden); 22–30 (Assistant Warden); 22–35 (Attendant). No general relaxation; serving department employees may get up to five years’ relaxation for administrative posts. Age is counted against the 6 November 2026 closing date.
Gender
The three Academy support posts are female-only. Other posts are open to all, with a 15% female quota across the recruitment. A 5% minority quota is reserved, and transgender candidates may also apply.
Physical and Medical Standards
Strict fitness standards apply to uniformed field staff; failures disqualify at any stage. Vision must be 6/6 in each eye without glasses (colour blindness disqualifies); BMI must be below 30; and Hepatitis B/C, HIV, and RPR screening must be negative. Male candidates need minimum height 5’6″ and chest 33″. A government teaching or DHQ hospital medical report is required at the interview stage.
Salary and Benefits
Posts carry project pay scales from PPS-02 to PPS-07 (Officer at PPS-07, Warden at PPS-05, Rescuer/EMT at PPS-03, Attendant/Driver at PPS-02). Pay follows the applicable government notification — no fixed salary figures are published. Beyond pay, you get Academy training and the honour of a uniformed service. These are temporary appointments with no right to regularization. Readers tracking other uniformed-service openings may also review the Punjab Police Jobs 2026 advertisement (1,170 constables across Punjab).
How to Apply
Applications for Rescue 1122 Jobs 2026 go through Central Testing Services (CTS), with both an online and a postal component:
- Visit ctspak.com (or rescue.gov.pk) and open the relevant recruitment advertisement and application link.
- New applicants: click “Register Yourself” and register with your name, email, mobile number, CNIC, and a password — then log in with your CNIC and password.
- Fill the online form accurately (personal, contact, academic, and experience details) and upload required documents: degrees, CNIC, experience certificates, PMDC/PMC registration (Medical post), or a valid LTV licence (Driver post).
- Download the fee challan from the CTS portal, deposit the Rs 475/- application fee in the designated bank, and keep the original deposit slip.
- Print your submitted form, attach attested certificate copies plus the deposit slip, and post the complete package to Central Testing Services, Office 414, F2, Jeff Heights, Main Boulevard, Gulberg III, Lahore, Pakistan so it reaches by 6 November 2026. The online form alone is not enough — late or incomplete applications are rejected.
Required Documents Checklist
- Printed online application form from ctspak.com
- Attested copies of degrees/diplomas and transcripts (as per the post)
- Valid PMDC/PMC registration (Emergency Officer, Medical)
- Valid LTV driving licence (Rescue Driver)
- Housekeeping certificate (Attendant)
- Experience certificates (Hostel Warden posts)
- CNIC and domicile certificate
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Original bank deposit slip for the application fee
- Medical report from a government teaching or DHQ hospital (at interview stage)
- NOC for candidates already in government service
Documents are accepted provisionally; appointment is subject to verification, police verification, training completion, and medical board clearance. False or forged information leads to cancellation at any stage.
Selection Procedure
Selection is merit-based and staged: a written test, psychological test, physical test, and skill test through CTS at designated locations (drivers face a driving skill assessment). The final interview is held at the Emergency Services Headquarters, Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore, with original documents and the medical report. Local residents (per CNIC) are given preference, no TA/DA is admissible, and the department may increase or decrease the number of posts.
Important Dates
| Date | Details |
|---|---|
| 15 October 2026 | Advertisement published in The National |
| 6 November 2026 | Last date — online form plus postal application must reach CTS Lahore |
| To be announced | Written, physical, and skill tests schedule via CTS |
| To be announced | Final interviews at Emergency Services HQ, Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore |
Why Consider a Career with Rescue 1122
When an accident happens or a fire breaks out, the 1122 ambulance is what the public calls first. Academy training gives even fresh matriculates and diploma holders a structured career path in emergency response, fire rescue, and emergency medicine — skills respected nationwide. For doctors, drivers, paramedics, and DAE holders in Lahore, these 239 vacancies are a rare chance to enter a disciplined uniformed service close to home.
FAQs
- What is the last date to apply for Rescue 1122 Jobs 2026?
6 November 2026. Both the online application on ctspak.com and the postal dispatch of the printed form to CTS Lahore must be completed by this date. - How do I apply for Rescue 1122 Jobs 2026?
Register on ctspak.com, fill the online form, deposit the Rs 475/- fee in the designated bank, then post the printed form with attested documents to Central Testing Services, Office 414, F2, Jeff Heights, Gulberg III, Lahore. - How many vacancies are available?
239: 5 Emergency Officers (Medical), 1 Hostel Warden, 1 Assistant Warden, 4 Attendants, 28 Fire Rescuers, 92 EMTs, and 108 Rescue Drivers. - What is the age limit?
20–30 for Fire Rescuer, EMT, and Driver; 24–32 for Emergency Officer (Medical); 24–35 for Hostel Warden; 22–30 for Assistant Warden; 22–35 for Attendant. No general relaxation. - Are these permanent government jobs?
No — temporary, non-transferable appointments with no right to regularization. Pay follows the applicable government notification for the relevant PPS scale.
Contact Information
Emergency Services Department, Government of the Punjab (Rescue 1122)
Official Website: rescue.gov.pk
Testing Agency: Central Testing Services — ctspak.com
CTS Postal Address: Office 414, F2, Jeff Heights, Main Boulevard, Gulberg III, Lahore, Pakistan
CTS Phone: 042-35755548 | WhatsApp: 0300-0532200
CTS Email: query@ctspak.com
Headquarters: Emergency Services Headquarters, Thokar Niaz Baig, Lahore
Final Word
Rescue 1122 Jobs 2026 brings 239 vacancies to Punjab’s Emergency Services Department — Emergency Officers (MBBS), 92 EMTs, 28 Fire Rescuers, and 108 Rescue Drivers for District Lahore, plus female-only hostel posts at the Academy. With PPS-02 to PPS-07 scales and merit-based CTS selection, apply before 6 November 2026: register at ctspak.com, deposit your fee, and dispatch your form to CTS Lahore early. For any query about this listing, contact us at contact@jobzrio.com. Disclaimer: Jobzrio is an informational platform and is not the hiring authority; always verify details from the official Rescue 1122 advertisement, ctspak.com, and rescue.gov.pk before applying.
