PPSC Advertisement 11/2026: 299 Posts, Apply by 26 October

Quick answer: Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) Advertisement No. 11/2026 invites online applications for 299 contract posts in BS-14 to BS-18 across seven Punjab departments and bodies, including 107 Senior Registrars for teaching hospitals, 101 veterinary posts, 30 Intelligence Officers in the Punjab Police Special Branch and 37 Tehsil Sports Officers. Candidates with Punjab domicile apply online at ppsc.gop.pk and the closing date is 26 October 2026.

Key takeaways

PPSC Advertisement No. 11/2026 was published on 9 October 2026 and covers 13 cases with 299 posts in total.
The biggest groups are Senior Registrars (107 posts, BS-18), Senior Veterinary Officers and related livestock posts (61, BS-18), Veterinary Officers (40, BS-17), Tehsil Sports Officers (37, BS-16) and Intelligence Officers (30, BS-14).
Every case has a single 100-mark multiple-choice test lasting 90 minutes; the syllabus split differs by post.
Applications are online only through the PPSC website, and a form counts as submitted only after the fee is paid against the PSID.
All posts need Punjab domicile and most are contract appointments of two to five years.

Last updated: 15 October 2026

PPSC Advertisement 11/2026 is the Commission's latest recruitment round for Punjab government departments. It appeared in newspapers and on the PPSC jobs portal on 9 October 2026 and gives applicants just over two weeks to apply, with the online window closing on 26 October 2026. This guide breaks down every post, the age and qualification rules, the test pattern and the exact application steps, so you can decide quickly whether a case fits you and apply before the deadline.

Which posts are advertised in PPSC Advertisement 11/2026?

The advertisement contains 13 case numbers spread across the Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department, the Livestock and Dairy Development Department, the Punjab Housing and Town Planning Agency (PHATA), the Special Branch of Punjab Police, the Youth Affairs and Sports Department and the Agriculture Department's Programme Management Unit. Here is the full list with case numbers, grades and the number of posts.

Senior Registrar Medicine (Case 34-RD/2026) – BS-18 – 53 posts – Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education
Senior Registrar Surgery (Case 38-RD/2026) – BS-18 – 41 posts – Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education
Senior Registrar Cardiac Anaesthesia (Case 36-RD/2026) – BS-18 – 7 posts – Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education
Senior Registrar Paediatric Ophthalmology (Case 35-RD/2026) – BS-18 – 3 posts – Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education
Senior Registrar Paediatric Cardiology (Case 37-RD/2026) – BS-18 – 3 posts – Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education
Senior Veterinary Officer and equivalent posts (Case 04-RK/2026) – BS-18 – 61 posts – Livestock and Dairy Development (Extension Wing)
Veterinary Officer / Semen Distribution Officer / Instructor (Case 05-RK/2026) – BS-17 – 40 posts – Directorate of Breed Improvement, Livestock
Tehsil Sports Officer and equivalent posts (Case 11-RH/2026) – BS-16 – 37 posts – Youth Affairs and Sports
Intelligence Officer (Case 10-RH/2026) – BS-14 – 30 posts – Special Branch, Punjab Police
Assistant Accounts Officer (Case 27-RA/2026) – BS-17 – 12 posts – PHATA
Assistant Regional Manager (Case 59-RG/2026) – BS-17 – 8 posts – Agriculture Department (Programme Management Unit)
Deputy Director (Town Planning) (Case 25-RA/2026) – BS-18 – 2 posts – PHATA
Deputy Director (Engineering) (Case 26-RA/2026) – BS-18 – 2 posts – PHATA

Health and livestock posts dominate the round: the five Senior Registrar cases add up to 107 posts and the two livestock cases to 101. The advertisement also reserves seats under the usual Punjab quotas for women, minorities and persons with disabilities, so read the quota column for your case before applying.

Who is eligible: qualifications and age limits by post

Each case has its own qualification route, and the age brackets below already include the general age relaxation the Commission prints in the advertisement (five years for men and eight years for women). Age is counted on the closing date unless the advertisement says otherwise.

Senior Registrars (Medicine, Surgery, Cardiac Anaesthesia, Paediatric Ophthalmology, Paediatric Cardiology)

MBBS recognised by PMDC/PMC plus a postgraduate qualification in the relevant specialty, such as FCPS, MS, MD, FRCS, MRCP, FRCA, CCT or an American Board diploma, or a PMDC-recognised equivalent.
Alternative routes exist for some cases, for example a general Medicine or Surgery postgraduate qualification plus three years' practical experience after it, or a related specialty qualification plus one to two years' sub-specialty experience.
Age: 25 to 50 for men and 25 to 53 for women.
Registration with PMDC/PMC must be valid on the closing date; if it has expired, you need proof that you applied for renewal before the closing date.

Senior Veterinary Officer and equivalent (BS-18)

PhD in Veterinary Sciences or Animal Husbandry with a basic veterinary degree; or MPhil / MSc (Hons) in those fields with three years' experience in BS-17 or above; or a Master's in management-related fields with four years' experience in BS-17 or above; or a DVM with five years' experience in BS-17 or equivalent private experience.
Valid Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council (PVMC) registration is mandatory.
Age: 30 to 50 for men and 30 to 53 for women.

Veterinary Officer / Semen Distribution Officer / Instructor (BS-17)

DVM from a recognised university and valid PVMC registration.
Age: 21 to 35 for men and 21 to 38 for women.

Intelligence Officer, Special Branch (BS-14)

Graduation in at least second division from an HEC-recognised university plus basic computer knowledge; or graduation with five years' experience in the intelligence wing of a law-enforcement agency.
Age: 21 to 40 for men and 21 to 43 for women. Male, female and transgender candidates can apply, and successful candidates can be posted anywhere in Punjab on a two-year extendable contract.

Tehsil Sports Officer and equivalent (BS-16)

Master's in Physical Education or Sports Sciences in at least second division; or a second-division Bachelor's degree plus selection as an international player.
Age: 18 to 30 for men and 18 to 33 for women.

PHATA posts (Assistant Accounts Officer BS-17, Deputy Directors BS-18)

Assistant Accounts Officer: B.Com (Hons), M.Com, BBA, MBA, BS Accounting and Finance, ACCA or Intermediate CA. The advertisement lists ACCA membership as a stated condition, so check how it applies to your route before paying the fee. Age 21 to 35 for men and 21 to 38 for women.
Deputy Director (Town Planning): BSc City and Regional Planning, permanent PCATP registration and seven years' relevant experience. Age 21 to 33 for men and 21 to 36 for women.
Deputy Director (Engineering): BSc Civil Engineering with seven years' relevant experience (an MSc Engineering with three years' experience is preferred) and permanent PEC registration. Age 21 to 45 for men and 21 to 48 for women.

Assistant Regional Manager, Agriculture PMU (BS-17)

BSc Agricultural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering in at least second division from an HEC-recognised university, with PEC registration.
Age: 20 to 40 for men and 20 to 43 for women.

Two rules apply to every case. You must hold a Punjab domicile, and any foreign or equivalent qualification needs an equivalence certificate from HEC or the relevant body, produced at interview or whenever the Commission asks for it. Degrees must show marks or percentage; a CGPA on its own is not accepted.

What is the salary for these PPSC posts?

The advertisement gives pay scales rather than rupee amounts. Senior Registrars, Senior Veterinary Officers and PHATA Deputy Directors are in BS-18, Veterinary Officers, Assistant Accounts Officers and Assistant Regional Managers are in BS-17, Tehsil Sports Officers are in BS-16 and Intelligence Officers are in BS-14. To see what each scale pays after the 2026-27 revision, including house rent, medical and conveyance allowances, read our guides to BPS-18 salary, BPS-17 salary, BPS-16 salary and BPS-14 salary in Pakistan. Remember that these are contract posts, so pay and allowances follow the terms set out in the appointment letter.

What is the PPSC test pattern for Advertisement 11/2026?

Every case in this round has one written test of 100 multiple-choice questions to be completed in 90 minutes. The weighting changes with the post.

Intelligence Officer: roughly 80% general ability (General Knowledge, Pakistan Studies, Current Affairs, Islamic Studies or General Knowledge for non-Muslim candidates, Geography, Basic Mathematics, English, Urdu and Everyday Science) and roughly 20% Basic Computer Studies.
Tehsil Sports Officer: 50% qualification-related questions and 50% general ability, including Basic Computer Studies.
Assistant Regional Manager: about 60% qualification-related and 40% general ability.
Senior Veterinary Officer and Veterinary Officer: 100% Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry / DVM-related questions.
Deputy Director (Engineering): 100% Civil Engineering; Deputy Director (Town Planning): 100% qualification-related.
Assistant Accounts Officer: Accounting, Finance and Auditing.

No test dates had been announced when this article was written. PPSC publishes test schedules and roll-number slips on its website, and candidates are expected to check the portal rather than wait for a phone call or letter.

How to apply online for PPSC Advertisement 11/2026

PPSC accepts online applications only; there is no paper form. Follow these steps for each case you want to apply for, because every case needs a separate application and fee.

Open ppsc.gop.pk, go to the Jobs section and open Advertisement No. 11/2026. Download the PDF and read the full entry for your case number.
Create a candidate account with your CNIC, or log in if you already have one, and make sure your profile (personal, education, experience and professional registration details) is complete and accurate.
Click Apply Online against your case, fill in the form and submit it. The system generates a PSID (payment slip ID).
Pay the fee against the PSID through an ATM, internet or mobile banking, a 1Link member bank branch, JazzCash, Easypaisa or UPaisa. Pakera, which checked the advertisement PDF, reports the fee as Rs 600 per post; the exact amount for your case appears on the PSID challan. An application without a paid fee is treated as incomplete.
Save a copy of the submitted form and the payment confirmation, then keep checking the PPSC website for the test date, syllabus updates and interview calls.

Serving government employees must apply through proper channel and bring an NOC or departmental permission certificate when asked. Shorthand, typing and proficiency tests, where a post requires them, are held only in Lahore.

Documents you will need

CNIC and Punjab domicile certificate.
Degrees, transcripts and certificates showing obtained and total marks or percentage.
Experience certificates backed by appointment letters or office orders, stating designation, pay scale and duration.
Professional registration certificates: PMDC/PMC, PVMC, PEC or PCATP as the case requires.
HEC or QEDC equivalence certificate for any equivalent or foreign qualification.
Quota documents (disability certificate, minority status or similar) if you are applying under a reserved seat.
Proof of fee payment.

Watch out for fake advertisements and agents

Only the PPSC website and the advertisement published there and in the newspapers are authentic. PPSC itself states that information from other sources should not be treated as official. Nobody can secure a post for a fee, and no PPSC job requires payment to a personal JazzCash, Easypaisa or bank account. Pay only against the PSID generated by the portal, and report anyone promising guaranteed selection.

What this means for you

If you are a doctor with FCPS, MS or an equivalent qualification, this is one of the larger Senior Registrar rounds Punjab has run this year, with 107 posts in five specialties. Veterinary graduates have 101 posts to choose from across two grades, and fresh graduates with any second-division degree can target the 30 Intelligence Officer posts, where the test is mostly general ability. Whatever your case, confirm your age and registration status against the advertisement, apply for each case separately and complete payment before 26 October 2026. For more openings across Pakistan, browse the latest jobs on Jobsiz, and if your case needs a covering letter, our guide to writing a job application letter for government posts will help.

Frequently asked questions

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

The closing date for online applications is 26 October 2026. No extension had been announced when this article was published, so treat that date as final and pay the fee before the deadline.

How many posts are in PPSC Advertisement No. 11/2026?

There are 299 posts across 13 cases. The largest groups are 107 Senior Registrars (BS-18), 61 Senior Veterinary Officers and equivalent posts (BS-18), 40 Veterinary Officers (BS-17), 37 Tehsil Sports Officers (BS-16) and 30 Intelligence Officers (BS-14).

What is the age limit for PPSC Intelligence Officer jobs 2026?

Men can apply between 21 and 40 and women between 21 and 43; these limits include the general relaxation printed in the advertisement. A second-division graduation degree with basic computer knowledge is the main qualification route.

Can candidates from other provinces apply for PPSC Advertisement 11/2026?

No. All 13 cases require a Punjab domicile. Candidates from other provinces should watch their own commissions (FPSC, SPSC, KPPSC, BPSC or AJKPSC) for similar posts.

Is there a written test for the Senior Registrar posts?

Yes. Like every case in this advertisement, Senior Registrar posts have a single 100-mark multiple-choice test lasting 90 minutes, followed by interviews for shortlisted candidates. Test dates are announced on the PPSC website.

Sources

This article was compiled by Jobsiz from the sources listed above, with AI-assisted writing and automated fact-checking. Published 15 October 2026. We update stories when new verified information becomes available.