Punjab Daanish Schools Principal Jobs 2026 – 2 Posts in Kasur, Apply by 10 November

The Punjab Daanish Schools and Centres of Excellence Authority (PDS&CEA), Government of Punjab, is hiring Principals for two newly constructed Centre of Excellence (Boys) Schools — one at Phoolnagar and one at Sarai Mughal, both in District Kasur. This is a senior school-leadership appointment at OG-III, equivalent to BPS-19, on a contract basis, and applications close on 10 November 2026.

Daanish Schools are the Punjab government’s flagship residential and excellence schools for talented students, and a Centre of Excellence opening in a new building is a chance to shape a school from its early years rather than inheriting someone else’s routines. That is what makes these two posts different from an ordinary principal vacancy: the first principal sets the academic culture, the discipline standards and the community’s expectations.

What the Principal Will Lead

The principal is the academic and administrative head of the school. You will guide teachers, support their professional development, and carry responsibility for student learning outcomes. Beyond the classroom, the role covers school finances, procurement, health, safety and security, and official correspondence — the full operational weight of running a residential-style excellence school. You will also be expected to build procedures that strengthen teaching quality and overall institutional performance, and to represent the school to parents, the Authority and the local community.

Because these are newly constructed schools, the first months will involve establishing systems from scratch: timetables, assessment routines, staff expectations, student discipline frameworks and parent communication channels. Candidates who have opened a school, led a campus through its early years, or turned around a struggling institution will find that experience directly relevant.

Eligibility Criteria in Full

• Education: Master’s degree with at least second division from an HEC-recognized institution.
• Experience: Preferably 5 years of administrative experience in a school, ideally as a Principal or senior faculty member at a reputable institution.
• Age: Up to 63 years.
• Gender: Male candidates only, as both schools are Boys schools.
• Skills: Excellent English communication and computer skills, with strong interpersonal, managerial and decision-making ability.
• Contract note: The appointment is on contract, and the Authority may transfer selected principals to other Daanish Schools or Centres of Excellence in Punjab during the contract period — applicants should be open to that possibility.

Why This Post Carries Weight

OG-III, equivalent to BPS-19, places this role at the senior tier of school leadership in Punjab, with fringe benefits under PDS&CEA rules. For a head teacher or senior faculty member in a good private or public school, it is a clear step up in scale and responsibility. For retired armed forces education officers or senior administrators, the age limit of 63 keeps the door open longer than most government teaching posts. And for anyone motivated by the Daanish Schools mission — quality schooling for talented students regardless of background — leading a new Centre of Excellence is a meaningful assignment, not just a title.

How to Apply — Read This Carefully

This application method is unusual and strict, so follow it exactly:

• Prepare a handwritten application — typed applications are rejected.
• Include a handwritten write-up on public schooling, as required by the advertisement.
• Attach a detailed CV, attested educational documents, experience certificates, a CNIC copy and two passport-size photographs.
• Send the complete application by post or courier to: Manager (Admin/HR & Coordination), Punjab Daanish Schools and Centres of Excellence Authority, Japanese Cell Building, Research Station, Near Punjab University, Canal Bank, Lahore.
• Write the post and the school name — Phoolnagar or Sarai Mughal — clearly on the envelope.
• Post early enough to arrive by 10 November 2026; courier delays near the deadline are the applicant’s risk.

Last date to apply: 10 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many Principal posts are available?
A: Two — one for the Centre of Excellence (Boys) School at Phoolnagar and one at Sarai Mughal, District Kasur.

Q: What is the pay grade?
A: OG-III, equivalent to BPS-19, plus fringe benefits under PDS&CEA rules.

Q: Can women apply?
A: No — both schools are Boys schools and the advertisement invites male candidates only.

Q: Can I apply online or by email?
A: No. Applications are by post or courier only, and the application itself must be handwritten.

Q: What happens if I send a typed application?
A: The advertisement states typed applications are rejected — handwrite both the application and the public-schooling write-up.

Q: Where can I check the official advertisement?
A: On the Authority’s careers page at daanishschools.edu.pk/careers, under Advertisement No. PDS/COEPri-PS-10/2026.

Beware of Job Fraud

Fraud warning: Never pay anyone for a Principal post or for help with a Daanish Schools application. Selection is made by the Punjab Daanish Schools and Centres of Excellence Authority through its advertised process. Anyone offering a guaranteed appointment in exchange for money is a fraud — apply only by the official postal method described above.