Baba Guru Nanak University Nankana Sahib Jobs August 2026 | Associate Professor, Assistant Professor & Lecturer
Baba Guru Nanak University Nankana Sahib has announced Advertisement No. 1-2026 for 35 post types covering Associate Professor (BS-20), Assistant Professor (BS-19), Lecturer (BS-18) and various regular and contract non-teaching posts. Apply online at careers.bgnu.edu.pk. Last date for online applications is 26 August 2026.
All non-teaching posts (regular and contract basis) are open to Punjab domicile holders only. Applicants for Associate Professor must also submit a soft copy of degrees/certificates and a complete research file in PDF on USB along with the hard copy. Applications submitted without the deposited fee challan will not be entertained, and deposited fees are non-refundable/non-transferable.
📌 Source: Business Recorder ePaper — 7 August 2026 (LHR, Page 3) | More Government Jobs on Educativz
Baba Guru Nanak University Nankana Sahib Jobs August 2026 — Overview
Quick summary of this recruitment.
Baba Guru Nanak University Nankana Sahib has invited applications under Advertisement No. 1-2026 for teaching posts at Associate Professor, Assistant Professor and Lecturer level, along with several regular and contract-basis non-teaching posts. Teaching posts are open to candidates nationwide, while all non-teaching posts are reserved for candidates holding Punjab domicile only. The advertisement was published in Business Recorder on 7 August 2026.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Organization | Baba Guru Nanak University, Nankana Sahib |
| Advertisement No. | 1-2026 |
| Location | Faculty Hostels Building, Danish School, Opposite District Courts, Nankana Sahib |
| Employment Type | Regular (Teaching & Non-Teaching) and Contract Basis (2 years, extendable) |
| Total Post Types | 35 |
| Apply At | careers.bgnu.edu.pk |
| Newspaper | Business Recorder — 7 August 2026 |
| Last Date | 26 August 2026 (Online) / 28 August 2026 (Hard Copy) |
All Available Posts — BGNU Nankana Sahib 2026
Complete list of all 35 post types with vacancies, age limit and qualification.
Associate Professor (BS-20, Regular) — Age Limit: 30-50 Years
| # | Post | Vacancies | Qualification / Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Punjabi | 01 | Ph.D. in Punjabi or equivalent from an HEC recognized institute/university; 10 years teaching/research experience or 5 years post-Ph.D. experience; 10 HEC-recognized research publications (1 within last 5 years) |
| 02 | Physics | 01 | Ph.D. in Physics or equivalent, same experience and publication requirements as above |
| 03 | Islamic Studies | 01 | Ph.D. in Islamic Studies or equivalent, same experience and publication requirements as above |
| 04 | Metallurgy & Materials Engineering | 01 | Ph.D. in Metallurgy & Materials Engineering or equivalent; same experience norms; 10 research publications recognized by HEC/PEC (4 within last 5 years) |
| 05 | Computer Science & IT | 01 (HJRS Policy) | Ph.D. in Information Technology/Computing or equivalent; same experience norms; 10 research publications recognized by HEC/PEC (4 within last 5 years), original research quota |
| Total Vacancies | 05 | Ph.D. (all posts) | |
Assistant Professor (BS-19, Regular) — Age Limit: 25-45 Years
| # | Post | Vacancies | Qualification / Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | Punjabi | 01 | Ph.D. in the relevant subject (Punjabi, Zoology, Food Science & Technology, Mathematics, Accounting & Finance, English Literature, Physics, Botany or Supply Chain Management) or equivalent qualification from an HEC recognized institute/university |
| 07 | Zoology | 01 | |
| 08 | Food Science & Technology | 01 | |
| 09 | Mathematics | 01 | |
| 10 | Accounting & Finance | 01 | |
| 11 | English (Literature) | 01 | |
| 12 | Physics | 01 | |
| 13 | Botany | 01 | |
| 14 | Supply Chain Management | 01 | |
| 15 | Computer Science & IT | 02 | Ph.D. in Information Technology/Computing or equivalent from an HEC recognized institute/university |
| 16 | Metallurgy & Materials Engineering | 01 | Ph.D. in Metallurgy & Materials Engineering or equivalent from an HEC recognized institute/university |
| Total Vacancies | 13 | Ph.D. (all posts) | |
Lecturer (BS-18, Regular) — Age Limit: 21-35 Years
| # | Post | Vacancies | Qualification / Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Food Science & Technology | 02 | MS/M.Phil in Food Science & Technology, English, Information Technology/Computing or Environmental Sciences (as applicable) or equivalent from an HEC recognized institute/university. Applicants with more than one third division in their academic career are not eligible, unless they hold a Ph.D. in the relevant field. |
| 18 | Computer Science & IT | 03 | |
| 19 | English | 02 | |
| 20 | Environmental Sciences | 01 | |
| 21 | Fashion Design | 02 | Bachelor in Designing (four years, first division) or equivalent from an HEC recognized institute/university. Same third-division restriction applies. |
| Total Vacancies | 10 | MS/M.Phil or Bachelor (Design) | |
Non-Teaching Posts — Regular Basis (Punjab Domicile Only)
| # | Post (BPS) | Vacancies | Age Limit | Qualification / Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Legal Advisor Retainership Basis | 01 | — | LLM/LLB with 10 years professional experience (LLM) or 15 years (LLB); Advocate Supreme Court with reported judgements preferred. Retainership fee Rs. 100,000/month, 10% annual increment; initial 3-year term extendable to 5 years. |
| 02 | Assistant Registrar BS-17 | 02 | 21-35 Years | Master's degree or ACCA/ACMA/BS (second division) or equivalent from an HEC recognized institute/university |
| 03 | Computer Programmer BS-17 | 02 | 21-35 Years | Master's degree or BS (second division) in Computer Science, Information Technology or Telecommunication Systems or equivalent |
| 04 | Security Officer BS-17 | 01 | 21-35 Years | Bachelor's degree (second division) or equivalent; or a retired commissioned officer from the Forces, not retired on medical/disciplinary grounds, within two years of retirement |
| 05 | Horticulture Officer BS-17 | 01 | 21-35 Years | M.Sc (second division) in Botany, Horticulture or Forestry; or B.Sc (second division) in the same fields plus two years' post-qualification experience |
| 06 | Assistant BS-16 | 03 | 21-35 Years | Master's degree or BS (second division) or equivalent, plus five years' experience in Microsoft Office |
| Total Vacancies | 10 | Punjab Domicile Only | ||
Non-Teaching Posts — Contract Basis, Punjab Domicile Only (2 Years, Extendable by 1 Year)
| # | Post (BPS) | Vacancies | Age Limit | Qualification / Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | Security Guard (Male) BS-05 | 10 | 30-35 Years | Ex-serviceman (not below Lance Naik or equivalent) or HSSC (second division) or equivalent; height 5'6", chest 32"-34" |
| 08 | Bus Driver BS-04 | 06 | 30-45 Years | SSC (second division) or equivalent, valid HTV and PSV driving license, five years' relevant experience |
| 09 | Driver (LTV) BS-04 | 04 | 18-30 Years | SSC (second division) or equivalent, valid LTV and PSV driving license, five years' relevant experience |
| 10 | Plumber BS-04 | 01 | 18-30 Years | SSC (second division) or equivalent, valid LTV and PSV driving license, five years' relevant experience (as specified in the advertisement) |
| 11 | Carpenter BS-04 | 01 | 18-30 Years | SSC (second division) or equivalent, plus a diploma in the relevant field from a recognized institute |
| 12 | Mali BS-05 | 01 | 18-25 Years | Literate |
| 13 | Bus Conductor BS-01 | 06 | 18-25 Years | Literate |
| 14 | Sweeper BS-01 | 10 | 18-25 Years | Literate |
| Total Vacancies | 39 | Punjab Domicile Only | ||
Who Can Apply — Terms & Conditions
Key eligibility and application conditions from the advertisement.
- Foreign degree holders must produce an equivalence certificate issued by HEC along with the application.
- Degrees are accepted only from HEC-recognized universities and degree-awarding bodies.
- Candidates presently working in Government, Semi-Government or Autonomous Bodies must apply through proper channel and produce a Departmental Permission Certificate/NOC issued by their competent authority; applications without it will be rejected.
- Research papers must be published in HEC-recognized journals indexed in JCR and Scopus (SCIE, SSCI, AHCI) or HJRS-recognized journals; review articles, case studies, translations, briefs and conference presentations are not admissible as research publications.
- All non-teaching posts (regular and contract basis) are for Punjab domicile candidates only.
- Relaxation in upper age limit will be granted to suitable candidates as per Government of Punjab rules; quota for disabled persons, minorities and women will be observed per Punjab Government policy.
- Any information the candidate provides in the application form that is found incorrect or false at any stage will lead to disqualification, and action may be taken under the rules.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview/test; no TA/DA will be admissible.
- Incomplete applications, or those submitted after the closing date (even if dispatched through courier before the deadline), will not be accepted.
- Candidates applying for more than one post must submit separate applications with separate fee for each post.
- The University may conduct a written/typing/screening test for 10 or more eligible candidates against a post, in accordance with the University's approved Recruitment Policy; test marks may not be included in the initial or final merit list.
- Pension and retirement benefits will be applicable in accordance with Government of Punjab rules.
How to Apply — Step by Step
Simple steps to apply for Baba Guru Nanak University Nankana Sahib Jobs August 2026.
- Apply online through the university's job portal at careers.bgnu.edu.pk.
- Pay the prescribed, non-refundable application fee before the closing date via any 1-Link member bank's ATM, mobile banking, internet banking, or over-the-counter at a 1-Link member bank branch: Rs. 4,000/- for BS-19 & BS-20; Rs. 2,500/- for BS-17 & BS-18; Rs. 1,000/- for BS-16; Rs. 500/- for BS-01 to BS-05.
- Print and sign the completed, pre-filled online application form.
- Send the signed hardcopy through courier only, along with a recent passport-size photograph and attested copies of CNIC, domicile, all educational documents (transcripts & certificates) and experience certificates, to the Office of Registrar, Baba Guru Nanak University, Faculty Hostels Building, Danish School, Opposite District Courts, Nankana Sahib — on or before 28 August 2026.
- Candidates applying for Associate Professor must additionally submit a soft copy of their degrees/certificates/testimonials and a complete research file in PDF, on a USB, along with the hard copy.
- Applications for more than one post must be submitted separately, each with its own fee.
- Complete the online submission and fee payment before the last date — 26 August 2026.
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Original advertisement published in Business Recorder on 7 August 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions about BGNU Jobs August 2026.
What is the last date for Baba Guru Nanak University Nankana Sahib Jobs August 2026?
The last date for online application submission is 26 August 2026 (Wednesday). Signed hardcopy documents must reach the Registrar's office by courier on or before 28 August 2026.
How do I apply for these jobs?
Apply online at careers.bgnu.edu.pk, pay the prescribed fee through a 1-Link member bank, then courier the signed printout with attested documents to the Registrar's office before the deadline.
How many posts are available?
There are 35 post types with 77 total vacancies, spanning Associate Professor (BS-20), Assistant Professor (BS-19), Lecturer (BS-18), and regular and contract-basis non-teaching posts.
Are non-teaching posts open to candidates from all provinces?
No. All non-teaching posts, both regular and contract basis, are reserved exclusively for candidates holding Punjab domicile.
What is the application fee?
The fee ranges from Rs. 500/- to Rs. 4,000/- depending on the pay scale of the post, payable via 1-Link ATM, mobile/internet banking, or over-the-counter at a 1-Link member bank branch.
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