Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA), Government of Punjab
The Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA) has announced software development jobs at its headquarters in Lahore for 2026. The Authority is hiring an Additional Director Software Development, four Deputy Directors Software Development and eight Assistant Directors Software Development, all on three-year contracts that may be extended on satisfactory performance. The posts carry monthly salaries from Rs. 149,500 to Rs. 303,100, plus a separate technical expert allowance of up to Rs. 200,000 a month.
These are full-stack .NET development posts, so the work covers the software that runs Punjab’s land records system — the same system that digitised the province’s land ownership records and serves citizens through the Arazi Record Centres. For software developers who want high public-sector pay without leaving Lahore, this is one of the best-paying government technology openings of the year.
| Organization | Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA), Government of Punjab |
|---|---|
| Total Posts | 13 |
| Location | PLRA Headquarters, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Employment Type | Contract, 3 years (extendable on satisfactory performance) |
| Advertisement Date | 10 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 28 November 2026 (by 4:00 PM) |
| Apply Method | Online through the Punjab Job Portal, plus hard copy to the Director (Human Resource), PLRA |
| Official Portal | jobs.punjab.gov.pk |
Last Date to Apply: 28 November 2026, by 4:00 PM. Submit your application on the Punjab Job Portal and send the hard copy before this time, because late applications are not accepted.
PLRA Software Development Jobs 2026 – Vacancy Details
The advertisement divides the 13 posts into three grades. The Additional Director leads the software development work, the Deputy Directors run development teams, and the Assistant Directors work as full-stack .NET developers. Every post is based at PLRA headquarters in Lahore.
| Post Name | Posts | Monthly Salary | Technical Allowance | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Additional Director Software Development | 1 | Rs. 303,100 | Rs. 200,000 | 30 to 45 years |
| Deputy Director Software Development (Full Stack .NET) | 4 | Rs. 241,000 | Rs. 150,000 | 25 to 40 years |
| Assistant Director Software Development (Full Stack .NET) | 8 | Rs. 149,500 | Rs. 100,000 | 24 to 34 years |
| Total | 13 |
The technical expert allowance is paid on top of the monthly salary, so the total monthly package reaches Rs. 503,100 for the Additional Director, Rs. 391,000 for a Deputy Director and Rs. 249,500 for an Assistant Director. That puts the senior post among the highest-paid contract roles in any Punjab government department this year.
Eligibility Criteria for PLRA Software Development Jobs
The Additional Director post needs a Master’s degree or 16 years of education in IT or Computer Science from an HEC-recognised university or institution, along with at least eight years of relevant experience. The age limit for this post is 30 to 45 years, and upper age relaxation applies under PLRA rules and policy.
The Deputy Director posts need a BSCS, MCS or four-year BCS degree, along with at least five years of relevant experience. The age limit is 25 to 40 years. The Assistant Director posts need the same BSCS, MCS or four-year BCS degree, along with at least three years of relevant experience, and the age limit is 24 to 34 years.
All three grades are full-stack .NET development roles, so candidates should have real experience building and maintaining software systems, not only academic knowledge. The advertisement does not name specific frameworks or tools beyond full-stack .NET development, so candidates should present their project work clearly in the application. Government employees should apply through the proper channel, and females, transgender individuals and differently-abled candidates are encouraged to apply.
Important Dates for PLRA Software Development Jobs 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published | 10 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 28 November 2026 (by 4:00 PM) |
| Screening test and interview | Shortlisted candidates will be called; dates to be announced |
This software development advertisement is separate from the Authority’s Assistant Director (Procurement) advertisement, IPL-11890, which is already covered in a separate post on this site. Candidates should not confuse the two advertisements: this post covers only the 13 software development posts.
How to Apply for PLRA Software Development Jobs 2026
- Complete your application through the Punjab Job Portal at jobs.punjab.gov.pk.
- Also send a hard copy of your application, with attested copies of educational degrees, certificates and mark sheets, experience letters, domicile and CNIC, and two recent passport-size photographs, to the Director (Human Resource), PLRA, Lahore.
- Submit a separate application for each post if you are applying for more than one post, and write the post name clearly on the envelope for hard-copy submissions.
- Submit the complete application by 4:00 PM on 28 November 2026.
Documents Checklist for Applicants
Keep these documents ready before you apply:
- Copy of your CNIC and Punjab domicile
- Attested copies of your degree, certificates and mark sheets (BSCS, MCS, four-year BCS or Master’s, as the post requires)
- Experience letters that prove your relevant experience (8, 5 or 3 years, depending on the post)
- Updated CV showing your software development projects, especially full-stack .NET work
- Two recent passport-size photographs
- No Objection Certificate from your current employer, if you work in government service
Why Apply for PLRA Software Development Jobs 2026
The pay is the first reason. With the technical allowance added, even the Assistant Director post pays Rs. 249,500 a month, and the Additional Director post reaches Rs. 503,100. Few government technology jobs in Punjab pay at this level, and the three-year contract with extension on satisfactory performance gives stability that short project contracts do not offer.
The work itself is the second reason. PLRA runs the digital land records system for the whole province, so its software serves millions of citizens and handles the most sensitive public data in Punjab — land ownership. Developers who join this team work on a live, large-scale system rather than a pilot project, and that experience is valuable anywhere in the software industry afterwards.
The third reason is the career path. The three grades form a clear ladder: Assistant Director, Deputy Director and Additional Director. A developer who joins at the Assistant Director grade can see exactly what the next two steps require, and the Authority’s own rules allow the contract to be extended on satisfactory performance.
Selection Process for PLRA Software Development Jobs
PLRA will conduct a screening test for shortlisted applicants before interviews. Only candidates who qualify in the screening test will be called for an interview. The Authority will provide no travel or daily allowance for the test or interview, so candidates should plan their travel to Lahore accordingly. The Authority may increase or decrease the number of posts or cancel the recruitment process at any stage, as is standard in Punjab government contract recruitment.
Verification Note – Read Before You Apply
Two independent reproductions of this advertisement were checked for this post, and they agree on the organisation, the three posts, the Lahore location, the three-year contract, the Punjab Job Portal route and the salary and allowance figures. Two points differ between them, and they are stated here honestly. One bundled reproduction lists six Assistant Director posts instead of eight, giving 11 software posts instead of 13; this post follows the dedicated software-advertisement reproduction, which lists eight Assistant Director posts and 13 in total. The 25 November figure that appears in the bundled reproduction belongs to the Authority’s separate procurement advertisement (IPL-11890), which is already covered in a separate post on this site; the software advertisement’s own figure is 28 November 2026 by 4:00 PM, and candidates should apply by that time. In every case, the Punjab Job Portal listing is the final authority.
FAQs – PLRA Software Development Jobs 2026
What is the last date to apply for PLRA Software Development jobs?
The last date to apply is 28 November 2026, by 4:00 PM. Submit your online application and your hard copy before that time.
How many software development posts has PLRA announced?
PLRA has announced 13 software development posts: one Additional Director, four Deputy Directors and eight Assistant Directors. One bundled reproduction lists six Assistant Director posts instead of eight; this post follows the dedicated software advertisement, which lists eight.
What is the salary for PLRA Software Development jobs?
The Additional Director post pays Rs. 303,100 a month plus a Rs. 200,000 technical allowance. Deputy Directors get Rs. 241,000 plus Rs. 150,000, and Assistant Directors get Rs. 149,500 plus Rs. 100,000.
Is this the same as the PLRA Assistant Director (Procurement) job?
No. The procurement post is a separate advertisement, IPL-11890, and it is covered in a separate post on this site. This post covers only the 13 software development posts.
How do I apply for PLRA Software Development jobs?
Apply online through the Punjab Job Portal at jobs.punjab.gov.pk and also send a hard copy of your application with attested documents to the Director (Human Resource), PLRA, Lahore. Submit a separate application for each post you apply for.
Fraud Warning: Never pay anyone for a government job. PLRA accepts applications only through the official Punjab Job Portal and the prescribed hard-copy route, and no agent or middleman can secure selection. If someone asks for money for an appointment, a test pass or an interview call, it is fraud — report it to the Authority and to the police. Always verify job details on the official portal before you apply.
To apply for this job please visit jobs.punjab.gov.pk.