Program Monitoring and Implementation Unit (PMIU), School Education Department, Government of Punjab
Eight new information technology jobs have opened in Punjab’s School Education Department, and they are aimed squarely at experienced software and systems professionals. The Program Monitoring and Implementation Unit (PMIU), working under the ASPIRE project of the Punjab Education Sector Reform Programme (PESRP), is hiring a small, senior team: a software team lead, a database administrator, a DevOps and cyber security engineer, senior software engineers and developers, a QA engineer, a network administrator and a junior software engineer. The last date to apply online is 8 November 2026.
What makes this round attractive is the mix. Every post asks for five or six years of experience, so this is not a fresh-graduate drive — it is a team of practitioners who will build and run education-sector software used across Punjab. The pay scales run from PPS-08 to PPS-10, and the appointments continue until the project ends. If you have spent years shipping software, managing databases or running infrastructure, and you want that work to serve the public education system, this is worth a serious look.
PMIU ASPIRE IT Jobs 2026 — Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Program Monitoring and Implementation Unit (PMIU), School Education Department, Government of Punjab — ASPIRE project, Punjab Education Sector Reform Programme (PESRP) |
| Total posts | 8 (one post each) |
| Location | Punjab (PMIU programme offices, Lahore — confirm duty station on the portal) |
| Pay scales | PPS-08, PPS-09 and PPS-10 (project pay scales) |
| Job type | Project-based, until the project ends |
| Last date to apply | 8 November 2026 |
| How to apply | Online only through the official PESRP website (pesrp.edu.pk) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Announcement reported | 26 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 8 November 2026 |
| Test / interview | Shortlisted candidates only, informed after screening |
All 8 Posts, With Pay Scale and Experience
| Post | Pay Scale | Posts | Experience Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Team Lead | PPS-10 | 1 | 6 years |
| Database Administrator | PPS-10 | 1 | 6 years |
| DevOps Engineer + Cyber Security | PPS-10 | 1 | 5 years |
| Senior Software Engineer | PPS-09 | 1 | 5 years |
| Senior Software Developer (UI/UX) | PPS-09 | 1 | 5 years |
| QA / Test Engineer | PPS-09 | 1 | 5 years |
| Network / System Administrator | PPS-08 | 1 | 5 years |
| Junior Software Engineer | PPS-08 | 1 | 5 years |
The senior end of the team — the team lead and the database administrator — carries the highest scale, PPS-10, with six years of experience each. The DevOps and cyber security role is also PPS-10, which reflects how seriously the programme takes system security. The middle band, PPS-09, covers senior engineering, UI/UX development and quality assurance. The PPS-08 band covers network and systems administration and the junior software engineer post, though even the junior post asks for five years of experience, so “junior” here means junior within this senior team, not a fresh graduate.
Who Can Apply — Eligibility Criteria
- Education: A bachelor’s degree (Hons.) or a master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence or a related field, from a local or foreign university recognised by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
- Experience: Five years of relevant experience for most posts; six years for the Software Team Lead and Database Administrator posts.
- Preferred certifications: Depending on the post, relevant professional certificates are preferred — including PMP, PRINCE2, DBA, DevOps, CCNP, HCNP or JCNP. These are preferred, not a substitute for the degree and experience requirements.
- Other conditions: Government, semi-government and autonomous-body employees must apply through the proper channel and upload a valid No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current employer.
- Age limit and salary figures: Exact age limits and rupee salary amounts are not printed in the announcement summary seen for this post — confirm both on the PESRP portal before applying.
What Each Role Will Do
The Software Team Lead will guide the engineering team and own delivery of the programme’s software. The Database Administrator will look after the programme’s databases — performance, safety and reliability of education data. The DevOps and Cyber Security Engineer will run deployment pipelines and protect systems from security threats. Senior engineers and the UI/UX developer will build the applications that schools, districts and programme managers use every day. The QA/Test Engineer will test releases before they reach users. The Network/System Administrator will keep the underlying systems and networks running. Together, the eight posts form one complete product team rather than eight separate jobs.
Documents You Will Need
- Updated CV
- Educational degrees and certificates (HEC-recognised)
- Experience certificates covering the required 5–6 years
- Valid CNIC
- Relevant professional certifications, if held (PMP, DBA, DevOps, CCNP or similar)
- NOC, for applicants already in government, semi-government or autonomous-body service
Why These Posts Are Worth Applying For
Education-sector technology in Punjab works at a scale few private jobs can match — systems used by thousands of schools and millions of students. The PPS-10 posts in particular pay at a senior project level, and the team structure means your work will be reviewed by, and will influence, experienced peers. For engineers who want public impact without leaving hands-on technical work, a programme unit like PMIU is a strong fit. Note also that PMIU reserves the right to suspend or cancel the recruitment at any stage, so apply early rather than waiting for the last day.
How to Apply
- Visit the official PESRP website at pesrp.edu.pk.
- Open the PMIU ASPIRE jobs section and choose the post that matches your experience.
- Fill in the online application and upload your CV, degrees, experience certificates and CNIC.
- Government employees must also upload a valid NOC.
- Submit before 8 November 2026. Applications by hand, courier or any other method will not be accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many PMIU ASPIRE IT posts are open?
Eight posts, one each: Software Team Lead, Database Administrator, DevOps Engineer + Cyber Security, Senior Software Engineer, Senior Software Developer (UI/UX), QA/Test Engineer, Network/System Administrator and Junior Software Engineer.
What is the last date to apply?
8 November 2026, online only through pesrp.edu.pk.
What qualification do I need?
A bachelor’s (Hons.) or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence or a related field from an HEC-recognised university, plus 5–6 years of relevant experience depending on the post.
Are these permanent government jobs?
No. These are project posts under the ASPIRE project, and appointments continue until the project ends.
Can fresh graduates apply?
No — even the Junior Software Engineer post requires five years of relevant experience. This round is for experienced professionals only.
Where can I check the exact salary and age limit?
On the official PESRP portal (pesrp.edu.pk) in the detailed advertisement for each post. The summary announcement gives pay scales (PPS-08 to PPS-10) but not rupee figures or age limits.
Fraud warning: PMIU and PESRP do not charge any fee for applications, tests or interviews. Apply only through the official PESRP website (pesrp.edu.pk). Anyone asking for money to secure shortlisting or appointment is a fraud — do not pay, and report them.
To apply for this job please visit pesrp.edu.pk.