The University of the Punjab has announced 23 teaching vacancies at its Institute of Education and Research (IER), Lahore, for qualified Pakistani candidates. This recruitment drive includes positions ranging from Professor of Education to Lecturer, with pay scales from BS-18 to BS-21.
Candidates holding relevant qualifications in Education, Business Education, Technology Education, English Language Teaching (ELT), and Linguistics can check the eligibility criteria and prepare their applications. According to the vacancy announcement, the last date to apply is 30 November 2026 at 4:00 PM.
Applicants must complete the online application and send the required signed documents by registered post or courier. Before applying, read the qualification, experience, and research publication requirements carefully. Those interested in school-level teaching positions may also want to look at STI Jobs 2026-27, which offers School Teacher Intern positions across Punjab.
Punjab University Jobs 2026: Key Details
- University: University of the Punjab
- Department: Institute of Education and Research (IER)
- Location: Quaid-i-Azam Campus, Lahore
- Total vacancies: 23
- Job categories: Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Lecturer
- Pay scales: BS-18 to BS-21
- Eligibility: Pakistani nationals who meet the advertised criteria
- Application start: 14 September 2026
- Last date: 30 November 2026, 4:00 PM
Keep educational documents, experience certificates, and research records ready in advance so that the application is not delayed.
Teaching Vacancies in Detail
- Professor of Education (BS-21): 5 seats
- Associate Professor of Education (BS-20): 8 seats
- Assistant Professor of Education (BS-19): 6 seats
- Lecturer in Business Education – Marketing (BS-18): 1 seat
- Lecturer in Technology Education (BS-18): 1 seat
- Lecturer in ELT and Linguistics (BS-18): 1 seat
- Lecturer in Education (BS-18): 1 seat
- Total: 23
Senior faculty posts carry specific research and experience requirements, while lecturer positions focus on relevant subject qualifications and academic performance.
Eligibility for Professor of Education
There are 5 vacancies for Professor of Education in BS-21. Applicants must hold a PhD in Education from an HEC-recognized institution and meet the required experience and research publication standards:
- At least 15 years of teaching, research, or professional experience in a recognized university, postgraduate institution, or relevant national or international organization; or
- At least 10 years of post-PhD experience in the relevant academic discipline
- At least 15 research publications in HEC-recognized journals, with at least 5 published in the last 5 years
Read the official advertisement carefully to understand how qualifications, experience, and publications will be assessed.
Eligibility for Associate Professor
There are 8 vacancies for Associate Professor of Education in BS-20:
- PhD in Education from an HEC-recognized institution
- At least 10 years of teaching or research experience in a recognized university or postgraduate institution, or 5 years of post-PhD professional experience in the relevant field
- At least 10 publications in HEC-recognized journals, with at least 4 published in the last 5 years
Organize research papers and publication details in advance — incomplete academic records can create difficulties during evaluation.
Assistant Professor Jobs
There are 6 vacancies for Assistant Professor of Education in BS-19:
- A PhD in Education from an HEC-recognized institution is mandatory
- According to the announcement, previous teaching experience and a research publication record are not mandatory, provided candidates meet the applicable requirements
The PhD qualification must meet the university’s criteria by the application deadline — verify all conditions from the official advertisement.
Lecturer Jobs (IER Lahore)
There are 4 lecturer vacancies in BS-18 in specialized fields:
- Lecturer in Business Education (Marketing): 16-year degree in the relevant field (Marketing specialization) and first-class MS/MPhil (18 years of education)
- Lecturer in Technology Education: Relevant 16-year BS or master’s degree in Technology Education and first-class MS/MPhil
- Lecturer in ELT and Linguistics: 16-year degree in English Language Teaching, Applied Linguistics, or Linguistics, and first-class MS/MPhil
- Lecturer in Education: First-class MS/MPhil in Education (after 18 years of education)
Important academic condition: Applicants for lecturer positions must not have a third division anywhere in their academic career. Verify the exact wording from the official advertisement.
How to Apply
- Complete the online application on the university’s official recruitment portal by selecting the relevant teaching position — enter personal information, qualifications, experience, and research publication details accurately
- Check the application before submitting — the name, qualifications, experience, and contact information must match the supporting documents
- After the online application, print 2 hard copies and sign them
- Attach the required educational certificates, transcripts, experience certificates, research details, and documents — Professor and Associate Professor applicants must also fulfil the USB requirement (a flash drive containing PDF copies of the application and research publications)
- Send the signed application forms and documents by registered post or courier to this address: The Director, Institute of Education and Research (IER), University of the Punjab, Quaid-i-Azam Campus, Lahore
- In-person or by-hand submissions will not be accepted
- Keep the postal receipt and a copy of the application
Important Dates
- Applications open: 14 September 2026
- Deadline for online application and document submission: 30 November 2026
- Closing time: 4:00 PM
Do not wait for the last day — online problems, missing documents, or postal delays can affect the application.
Required Documents
- Completed online application form
- Signed hard copies of the application
- Educational degrees and transcripts
- HEC equivalence or recognition documents (where applicable)
- Experience certificates
- Research publication details and copies (where required)
- National identity documentation and photographs (if requested)
- Any further documents listed in the advertisement
FAQs
What is the last date for Punjab University Jobs 2026? 30 November 2026, 4:00 PM.
How many vacancies are there in total? 23 teaching vacancies at IER Lahore.
What are the pay scales? BS-18 to BS-21, according to the post.
Is the online application alone enough? No. Along with the online application, sending signed hard copies by registered post or courier is mandatory.
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