The Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Department of the Government of Punjab has announced four information technology posts in Lahore, offering experienced professionals a chance to lead the department's analytics and digital work. The recruitment covers two senior management roles and two software development roles, all on a contract basis.

The two senior posts are General Manager Analytics and General Manager Digitalization, both placed on the MPS-II pay scale with a monthly salary of Rs 726,290 and an annual increase of Rs 26,760. The maximum age for both posts is 50 years. Candidates can qualify with a PhD in information technology, artificial intelligence, computer science, ICT, software engineering, data analytics or an equivalent discipline from a university recognised by the Higher Education Commission, together with at least eight years of relevant professional experience. Candidates with sixteen years of education in the same fields can also apply if they have at least ten years of relevant experience.

The two junior posts are Assistant Manager Full Stack Developer and Assistant Manager Backend Developer, each carrying a lump-sum monthly salary of Rs 145,000 with a 10 per cent annual increase. The maximum age for both posts is 40 years. Applicants need sixteen years of education from an HEC-recognised university in computer science, information technology, artificial intelligence, ICT, software engineering or an equivalent discipline. The backend developer post also accepts degrees in economics and engineering.

The advertisement sets out the technical skills expected of the two developer roles. The full stack developer should be able to work with full-stack architecture, system integration, SQL-based database systems including PostgreSQL and MySQL, and NoSQL databases including MongoDB. The backend developer should have core competence in backend architecture, database optimisation, security-first design and scalability engineering, using the same database technologies.

All four posts are based in Lahore. The advertisement, published on 7 November 2026 under reference IPL No. 11687, does not state the total number of vacancies or the length of the contracts, so candidates should read the detailed job descriptions on the official portal before applying.

Applications are accepted only through the official Punjab Job Portal at jobs.punjab.gov.pk. The advertisement states that applications sent by email, fax, post or courier, or handed in person, will not be entertained. Government and semi-government employees must apply through the proper channel.

The department will observe the applicable recruitment quotas for women, persons with disabilities and minorities, and age relaxation will follow the relevant Government of Punjab notifications. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for further recruitment proceedings, and no travel or daily allowance will be paid.

The last date to apply for all four posts is 19 November 2026. Candidates are advised to submit their applications early and to check the complete job descriptions, eligibility criteria and selection conditions on the Punjab Job Portal before applying.