Last Updated: 5 November 2026
Author: Muhammad Imran – Educativz.com
Source: Jang newspaper advertisement (Lahore edition, 5 Nov 2026, page 4, Jang e-paper), Ad No. ADV-32/2026/GCUL, issued by the Registrar, Government College University (GCU) Lahore.
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Last date: 25 November 2026. Your filled application form, processing-fee proof and attested documents must reach the Registrar Office, GC Lahore by this date. Incomplete applications and applications received after the due date will not be considered.
Quick answer: Government College University Lahore needs 10 contract staff in 5 posts for its PSDP-funded project “Centre for Advanced Studies in Physics” at the New Campus, Kala Shah Kaku: 2 Research Officers (PPS-07, Rs 212,630), 2 Research Associates (PPS-06, Rs 141,750), 4 Research Assistants (PPS-05, Rs 94,500), 1 Sub Engineer (PPS-05, Rs 94,500) and 1 Lab Assistant (PPS-04, Rs 70,880). All posts are purely on contract for six (06) months, with an all-inclusive monthly package and a 3% annual increment. Download the form from gcu.edu.pk/jobs and submit it to the Registrar Office by 25-11-2026.
10 posts 5 positions PPS-04 to PPS-07 6-month contract Last date 25 Nov 2026 Lahore / Kala Shah Kaku
In this guide
GC University Lahore Jobs November 2026: Research Officer, Research Associate, Research Assistant, Sub Engineer and Lab Assistant – Details at a Glance
| Organization | Government College University (GCU) Lahore, a public-sector university |
| Advertisement No. | ADV-32/2026/GCUL (printed at the left edge); newspaper ref. IPL-11683 |
| Project | Centre for Advanced Studies in Physics, Government College University Lahore (PSDP-funded development project) |
| Work location | The New Campus at Kala Shah Kaku; the application office is at Katchery Road, Lahore |
| Posts | Research Officer, Research Associate, Research Assistant, Sub Engineer, Lab Assistant (10 vacancies in total) |
| Nature of job | Purely contract basis for six (06) months; salary is an all-inclusive monthly package plus 3% annual increment |
| Last date | 25 November 2026 (Wednesday), during office hours |
| Apply to | Registrar Office, Government College Lahore, Katchery Road, Lahore 54000 |
| Form | Download from http://www.gcu.edu.pk/jobs (print on legal-size pages) |
| Interview TA/DA | No TA/DA for shortlisted candidates called for interview |
All 5 Posts: Salary, Age Limit and Qualification
| Sr. | Post (pay scale) | Vacancies | Monthly package (all inclusive) | Max age | Eligibility as printed |
| 1 | Research Officer (PPS-07) | 2 | Rs 212,630 | 40 years | PhD in the relevant field with experience in equipment installation and operation |
| 2 | Research Associate (PPS-06) | 2 | Rs 141,750 | 35 years | PhD student with a specialization in Material Physics |
| 3 | Research Assistant (PPS-05) | 4 | Rs 94,500 | 30 years | M.Phil. research student, specialization in Physics |
| 4 | Sub Engineer (PPS-05) | 1 | Rs 94,500 | 50 years | B.Sc. / D.A.E. in Mechanical / Electrical plus 5 years’ experience |
| 5 | Lab Assistant (PPS-04) | 1 | Rs 70,880 | 30 years | B.Sc. in Physics with 2 years of relevant experience |
All five posts carry “plus annual increment @ 03% per annum”. Because the contract is only six months, the increment is unlikely to matter during this appointment; ask the Registrar Office whether the contract can be extended with the project.
Read the age limits carefully. The ad prints a different maximum age for each post (40, 35, 30, 50 and 30 years). The general relaxation of 5 years for men and 8 years for women (Government of the Punjab S&GAD circular) is added on top of these limits, as per the ad.
How to Apply: Step by Step
Open http://www.gcu.edu.pk/jobs (GCU’s official jobs page) and print the form on legal-size pages.
Rs 1,000 for posts 1 and 2 (Research Officer, Research Associate); Rs 500 each for posts 3 to 5. It is non-refundable. See the payment options below.
Attach attested copies of all testimonials, experience certificate(s), CNIC and CV, plus the original bank challan / receipt / draft.
Address: Registrar Office, Government College University, Katchery Road, Lahore 54000. The ad says the form “shall be posted … during office hours till 25-11-2026”, so use a trackable courier or deliver it by hand early.
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview, on the basis of criteria approved by the Syndicate. No TA/DA is admissible.
Processing Fee and Bank Details
| Item | As printed in the ad |
| Fee for Sr. 1 and 2 | Rs 1,000 each (non-refundable) |
| Fee for Sr. 3, 4 and 5 | Rs 500 each (non-refundable) |
| Option 1: challan | Deposit through challan form at HBL, GC Branch |
| Option 2: online | Online to HBL A/C No. 2398-70001616-03 |
| Option 3: instrument | Bank Draft / Demand Draft / Postal Order in favour of “Vice Chancellor GC, Lahore” |
| Attach | The original bank challan / receipt / draft with the application form |
Check before you pay. The account number comes from a small newspaper image. Before transferring money, confirm it against the form on gcu.edu.pk/jobs or by calling (042) 111-000-010 ext. 325. Never pay any agent or individual; pay only into the bank account or instrument named in the official ad.
Documents Checklist
- Duly filled application form (downloaded from gcu.edu.pk/jobs)
- Original bank challan / receipt / draft for the processing fee
- Attested copies of all testimonials (degrees, transcripts, certificates)
- Experience certificate(s): needed for Research Officer (equipment installation and operation), Sub Engineer (5 years) and Lab Assistant (2 years)
- CNIC copy
- CV
- Proof of enrolment as a PhD / M.Phil. student for the Research Associate and Research Assistant posts (the ad asks for a “student”; the exact proof is not printed, so attach your enrolment letter or latest transcript)
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Who Should Apply
- PhD physicists with hands-on experience installing and operating lab equipment (Research Officer)
- PhD scholars in Material Physics (Research Associate)
- M.Phil. Physics scholars currently doing research (Research Assistant, 4 vacancies: the largest group)
- B.Sc. or D.A.E. holders in Mechanical / Electrical with 5 years’ experience, up to age 50 (Sub Engineer)
- B.Sc. Physics graduates with 2 years in a lab (Lab Assistant)
- Women candidates: the ad gives 8 years age relaxation; minorities have a 5% quota and disabled persons a 3% quota
Probably not a fit: candidates who are not currently enrolled (for posts 2 and 3), and anyone unable to work at the Kala Shah Kaku campus for six months.
What the Advertisement Does NOT Print
| Item | Status |
| Exact interview or test date | Not printed: only shortlisted candidates will be called |
| Contract extension / renewal | Not printed: the ad says six months only |
| Transport or accommodation at Kala Shah Kaku | Not printed |
| Exact proof required for “PhD / M.Phil. student” | Not printed |
| Online application link | Not printed: only form download + posting to the Registrar |
| Definition of “relevant field” for Research Officer | Not printed |
Contact the Registrar’s office for these: (042) 111-000-010, ext. 325 or jobs@gcu.edu.pk.
Karna / Nahi Karna
| Karna (Do) | Nahi Karna (Don’t) |
| Download the official form from gcu.edu.pk/jobs | Don’t use a form from any other website or from an “agent” |
| Send the application well before 25 Nov 2026 by trackable courier | Don’t wait for the last day: late applications are rejected |
| Attach the original bank challan / draft | Don’t send only a photocopy of the fee slip |
| Pay Rs 1,000 (posts 1-2) or Rs 500 (posts 3-5) and confirm the account with the office | Don’t assume one fee covers several posts: confirm with the office if you apply for more than one |
| Check your age against that post’s limit (40/35/30/50/30) | Don’t assume one age limit applies to all five posts |
| Keep a photocopy of the full file | Don’t expect TA/DA if called for interview |
GC University Lahore Physics Centre Jobs November 2026: FAQs
How many posts is GC University Lahore advertising?
Ten vacancies in five posts: 2 Research Officers, 2 Research Associates, 4 Research Assistants, 1 Sub Engineer and 1 Lab Assistant.
What is the salary of each post?
Research Officer (PPS-07) Rs 212,630; Research Associate (PPS-06) Rs 141,750; Research Assistant (PPS-05) Rs 94,500; Sub Engineer (PPS-05) Rs 94,500; Lab Assistant (PPS-04) Rs 70,880 per month, all inclusive, plus 3% annual increment.
What is the last date to apply?
25 November 2026. Applications received after the due date will not be considered.
Are these permanent jobs?
No. The ad says the posts are purely on contract basis for six (06) months under a PSDP-funded development project.
Where will I work?
The project is the Centre for Advanced Studies in Physics at the New Campus located at Kala Shah Kaku. Applications go to the Registrar Office at Katchery Road, Lahore.
How much is the processing fee?
Rs 1,000 for Sr. 1 and 2, and Rs 500 for Sr. 3 to 5. It is non-refundable and is paid by HBL challan, online to the HBL account printed in the ad, or a draft / postal order in favour of “Vice Chancellor GC, Lahore”.
Is there an online application?
No online application link is printed. You download the form from gcu.edu.pk/jobs and post or deliver it to the Registrar Office.
Is there any age relaxation?
Yes: up to 5 years for men and 8 years for women on the upper age limit, as per the Government of the Punjab S&GAD circular quoted in the ad. Quotas: 5% for minorities, 3% for the disabled.
Can a PhD or M.Phil. student apply?
Yes. The Research Associate post asks for a PhD student specialising in Material Physics, and the Research Assistant post asks for an M.Phil. research student specialising in Physics.
Will there be TA/DA for the interview?
No. Only shortlisted candidates will be called, and no TA/DA will be admissible.
Whom can I contact?
Office of the Registrar, Government College University Lahore: phone (042) 111-000-010 ext. 325, e-mail jobs@gcu.edu.pk, Katchery Road, Lahore 54000.
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Disclaimer: Educativz.com is not Government College University Lahore. We read the advertisement published in Jang (Lahore, 5 November 2026) from a small e-paper image and checked every figure at high zoom. Rules, dates and bank details can change, so confirm on gcu.edu.pk/jobs or with the Registrar’s office before applying or paying.
