Punjab University Announces Faculty Recruitment in Punjabi Studies Under New Pension Scheme
The University of the Punjab has officially published Advertisement No. 1/2026, inviting applications from qualified Pakistani nationals for two faculty positions within the Institute of Punjabi & Cultural Studies. The recruitment drive, announced for the basic scale (BS) pay package, seeks candidates for the roles of Associate Professor and Assistant Professor in the subject of Punjabi.
Key Positions and Pay Scales
According to the advertisement, the university is looking to fill the following posts:
· Associate Professor (Pay Package BS-20): 01 post in Punjabi.
· Assistant Professor (Package BS-19): 01 post in Punjabi.
Eligibility criteria will follow the standards set by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), which are available on both the HEC and Punjab University websites.
Major Change: New Pension Scheme for Fresh Recruits
In a significant policy shift, the advertisement emphasizes that all fresh recruitments will now be governed under the Punjab Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Rules 2025. This decision, approved by the university’s Syndicate and Senate, marks a departure from the old BPS pension rules.
However, the notice clarifies that individuals already working on BPS scales (either within or outside the university) who apply through the proper channel will remain under the old pension system. The detailed document of the new pension scheme is available on the university’s website.
Application Timeline and Process
The application process opens on May 14, 2026, and the deadline for submissions is June 25, 2026.
The university has mandated an online application process. Applicants must apply through the official job portal at http://jobs.pu.edu.pk. Hard copies of the online application form, complete with the applicant’s signature, must also be sent via registered post to the Registrar’s office (Human Resource Branch, Admin. Block, Room No. 19) at the Quaid-i-Azam Campus, Lahore.
Special instructions for Associate Professor applicants: They are required to submit a soft copy of their applications and research publications in PDF format, saved on a USB drive, along with the hard copy.
Important Conditions for Applicants
· No hand-delivered applications will be accepted. All submissions must be through registered post.
· All correspondence during the selection procedure will be conducted via email.
· Candidates are advised to review the complete terms, conditions, and mandatory instructions available on the university’s online job portal.
For further details and to access the online application form, candidates can visit the University of the Punjab’s website at www.pu.edu.pk.
– Registrar, University of the Punjab, Lahore
