Special Education Punjab Autism Centre Lahore Jobs 2026 – 11 Therapist & Counsellor Posts, Salaries up to Rs 220,000

Special Education Punjab Autism Centre Jobs 2026 – Key Highlights

• 11 posts across 7 professional titles at one Lahore centre
• Monthly salaries from Rs 70,000 to Rs 220,000 on a lump-sum basis
• Three-year contract, extendable on good performance
• Apply online only through the Punjab Jobs Portal
• Last date: 6 November 2026

The Special Education Department of the Government of Punjab is hiring professional staff for the Maryam Nawaz School and Resource Centre for Autism in Township, Lahore. The centre serves autistic and neurodiverse children with therapy, counselling, life-skills coaching and communication support.

Last Date to Apply: 6 November 2026 – apply online before this date.

Special Education Department Punjab Jobs 2026 – Post-Wise Vacancies

The advertisement (IPL-11173) lists 11 vacancies under 7 titles, as broken up below.

Counting note: one listing describes the round as 10 vacancies, while the post-wise table in the detailed listings sums to 11, and two other listings also say 11. We use 11 because that is what the seat-by-seat table adds up to; still, confirm the count on the portal listing for your own post.

Eligibility Criteria for Autism Centre Jobs in Lahore

Every post asks for a relevant degree plus hands-on experience with children who have special educational needs. The requirements below come from the advertisement summaries; the portal listing for each post is the final authority.

Occupational Therapists need a BS or MS in Occupational Therapy (licensed or registered) or Rehabilitation from an HEC-recognized university, with five years of paediatric occupational therapy and autism practice.

The School Counsellor needs a BS in Applied, Behavioural or Educational Psychology, with five years of counselling children with special educational needs.

Life Skills Coaches need a BS in Occupational Therapy or Rehabilitation Sciences, with five years of life-skills coaching or rehabilitation experience.

The Music Therapist needs a graduate qualification with three years of experience in instrumental and vocal music from a recognized organization.

Sensory Integration Therapists need a BS in Occupational Therapy with a sensory therapy specialization, or Rehabilitation from an HEC-recognized university (licensed or registered), with five years of sensory integration therapy for neurodiverse children.

The AAC Specialist needs a BS in Speech and Language Therapy or Pathology (registered), with five years of experience with autistic children. AAC means Augmentative and Alternative Communication — tools and methods that help children who struggle with speech to communicate.

Receptionists fill the two front-desk seats at the lower salary band; their detailed qualification is given on the portal listing.

Age limits are reported as 25 to 40 years for most posts, while one listing gives 25 to 42 years for the therapist and counsellor posts. Applicants near either edge of the range should check the age printed on their own portal listing.

Salary, Contract and Place of Work

All posts are contract appointments for an initial term of three years, extendable on performance. Salaries are monthly lump sums: Rs 220,000 for Occupational Therapists, Rs 100,000 for the five professional titles in the middle band, and Rs 70,000 for Receptionists. The place of work is the Maryam Nawaz School and Resource Centre for Autism, 1-D1 Township, Lahore. Government and semi-government employees must apply through the proper channel with a no-objection certificate.

How to Apply Online for Special Education Punjab Jobs 2026

Applications go only through the Punjab Jobs Portal:

• Open jobs.punjab.gov.pk and find the Special Education Department’s Autism Centre listing.
• Open the listing for your own post and read its full eligibility, age limit and experience conditions.
• Fill the form, upload documents, and submit before 6 November 2026.
• Keep a copy of the submitted application.

For queries, the centre’s principal office can be reached at (042) 99332395 and (042) 99332396, and by email at care@autism.punjab.gov.pk. Note that one listing also carries a stray line giving 2 November as the last date, which conflicts with its own header and with every other listing’s 6 November date. Treat 6 November as the deadline and apply early in any case.

Why These Autism Centre Jobs 2026 Matter

Therapy and support roles for autistic children are specialist jobs, and this round is unusual because it hires a full team at once rather than a single vacancy. For experienced paediatric therapists, the Rs 220,000 occupational therapy salary is well above typical public-sector therapy pay. Because the experience bar is high (five years for most titles), a strong application shows autism-specific experience clearly, not just a general therapy background.

Important Dates for Special Education Punjab Jobs 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How many posts are open at the Lahore Autism Centre?

Eleven posts across seven titles: Occupational Therapist (2), School Counsellor (1), Life Skills Coach (2), Music Therapist (1), Sensory Integration Therapist (2), AAC Specialist (1) and Receptionist (2).

What is the last date to apply?

The last date is 6 November 2026, for online applications through the Punjab Jobs Portal.

What is the salary for these posts?

Monthly lump sums: Rs 220,000 for Occupational Therapists, Rs 100,000 for the counsellor, coaches, therapists and AAC Specialist, and Rs 70,000 for Receptionists.

Do I need autism-specific experience?

Yes, for the professional posts. Most titles require five years of experience with children with special educational needs or autism, not just a general qualification.

Fraud warning: never pay anyone who claims they can secure you a post at the Autism Centre, arrange your interview, or speed up your application. The only official route is the Punjab Jobs Portal, and the department charges no fee through any agent. Anyone demanding money for selection is a fraud — keep your documents and your money safe, and report the attempt.