Last Updated: 21 October 2026
Author: Muhammad Imran – Educativz.com
Source: Jang Lahore e-paper, 21 October 2026, page 2 (“Hiring of Professionals”, PMIU PESRP)
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⚡ Quick answer: The Programme Monitoring & Implementation Unit (PMIU), Punjab Education Sector Reforms Programme (PESRP), School Education Department, has announced 8 IT posts under the project ASPIRE (Jang Lahore, 21 October 2026): Software Team Lead, Database Administrator, DevOps Engineer + Cyber Security, Sr. Software Engineer, Sr. Software Developer (UI/UX), QA / Test Engineer, Network / System Administrator and Jr. Software Engineer. Apply exclusively online at jobs.pesrp.edu.pk by 08 November 2026.
📑 In this guide
The School Education Department, Government of the Punjab, runs the Punjab Education Sector Reforms Programme (PESRP) through its PMIU. Under the project “Actions to Strengthen Performance for Inclusive and Responsive Education (ASPIRE)”, the unit invites applications from eligible individuals for IT professional positions, to be filled until the completion of the project. If you are searching “PESRP jobs October 2026”, “ASPIRE project jobs Punjab” or “DevOps Engineer jobs Lahore 2026”, this guide gives every post, pay scale and requirement as printed.
💻 PMIU PESRP Jobs October 2026: All Posts (Full Table)
| Position | Pay scale (PPS) | Experience | Posts | Notes from the advertisement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Team Lead | PPS 10 | 6 years | 1 | Knowledge of Scrum and Agile development desirable; PMP or Prince II certification preferred |
| Database Administrator | PPS 10 | 6 years | 1 | DBA certification preferred |
| DevOps Engineer + Cyber Security | PPS 10 | 5 years | 1 | Certified DevOps Engineer preferred |
| Sr. Software Engineer | PPS 09 | 5 years | 1 | CS / IT / AI or related; preference to AI professionals |
| Sr. Software Developer (UI/UX) | PPS 09 | 5 years | 1 | CS / IT or related |
| QA / Test Engineer | PPS 09 | 5 years | 1 | Knowledge of SQL injection and load testing desirable; certified resources preferred |
| Network / System Administrator | PPS 08 | 5 years | 1 | CCNP / HCNP / JCNP resources preferred |
| Jr. Software Engineer | PPS 08 | 5 years | 1 | CS / IT or related |
Total: 8 posts (1 each). Positions are to be filled till the completion of the ASPIRE project.
📊 Job Summary
| Organization | Programme Monitoring & Implementation Unit (PMIU), PESRP, School Education Department, Government of the Punjab |
| Project | Actions to Strengthen Performance for Inclusive and Responsive Education (ASPIRE) |
| Location | 6-A, Link Wahdat Road, Asif Block, near Pilot Higher Secondary School, Lahore |
| Total posts | 8 (1 each), project-based |
| Qualification | Masters or Bachelors (Hons.) in Computer Science / IT or a related field, HEC recognized |
| Experience | 6 years (PPS 10 Team Lead and DBA); 5 years (all others) |
| Apply | Exclusively online at jobs.pesrp.edu.pk |
| Last date | 08 November 2026 |
| Detailed TORs | pesrp.edu.pk/procurement |
| Selection | Shortlisted candidates only, test / interview |
| Advertisement no. | IPL-11141 |
| Source | Jang Lahore, 21 October 2026, page 2 |
🔧 Qualification and Requirements
- ✅ Qualification (all posts): Masters or Bachelors (Hons.) in Computer Science / IT or a related field from a foreign or local university recognized by HEC.
- ✅ Software Team Lead (PPS 10): 6 years of verifiable relevant experience. Knowledge of Scrum and Agile development is desirable; PMP or Prince II certification will be preferred.
- ✅ Database Administrator (PPS 10): 6 years of experience; a DBA certification will be preferred.
- ✅ DevOps Engineer + Cyber Security (PPS 10): 5 years of experience; Certified DevOps Engineer preferred.
- ✅ Sr. Software Engineer (PPS 09): Computer Science / IT / Artificial Intelligence (AI) or related field; 5 years; preference will be given to AI professionals.
- ✅ Sr. Software Developer (UI/UX) (PPS 09): 5 years of verifiable relevant experience.
- ✅ QA / Test Engineer (PPS 09): 5 years; knowledge of SQL injection and load testing is desirable; certified resources preferred.
- ✅ Network / System Administrator (PPS 08): 5 years; CCNP / HCNP / JCNP resources are preferred.
- ✅ Jr. Software Engineer (PPS 08): 5 years of verifiable relevant experience.
- Applications submitted by hand, through courier or by any other means shall not be entertained.
- Only shortlisted candidates meeting the prescribed qualifications and experience, duly supported by documentary evidence, will be called for a test / interview.
- Government / Semi-Government / Autonomous Body employees must apply through the proper channel and upload a valid NOC from their current employer.
- PMIU-SED reserves the right to suspend or cancel the recruitment process at any stage without assigning any reason.
📝 How to Apply for PMIU PESRP Jobs
Download and read the detailed TORs for your post at pesrp.edu.pk/procurement.
Open jobs.pesrp.edu.pk and create or log in to your profile.
Select your post and fill in the application form carefully.
Upload a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of educational degrees and certificates, experience certificates and a valid CNIC (plus an NOC if you are a government / semi-government employee).
Submit before 08 November 2026. Keep a copy of your submission. For queries: Manager (Procurement & Contract), PMIU PESRP, 6-A Link Wahdat Road, Asif Block, Lahore, phone 042-99260124-25.
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🗂️ Documents Checklist
- ✅ Detailed CV (PDF)
- ✅ Degrees and certificates (Masters / Bachelors Hons.), HEC-recognized
- ✅ Experience certificates showing 5 or 6 years of relevant work
- ✅ Valid CNIC
- ✅ Professional certifications if you have them (PMP, Prince II, DBA, Certified DevOps, CCNP / HCNP / JCNP, QA certifications)
- ✅ NOC from your current employer (government / semi-government / autonomous body employees)
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📰 Official Advertisement (Jang Lahore, 21 October 2026)
Source: Jang Lahore e-paper, 21 October 2026, page 2 (“Hiring of Professionals”, PMIU PESRP) and the official PESRP jobs portal and PESRP procurement page (TORs).
🚫 Mistakes to Avoid
- ❌ Sending your application by hand or courier. Only the online portal is accepted.
- ❌ Applying without enough years of experience for the pay scale (5 or 6 years).
- ❌ Skipping the TORs. Read the detailed terms for your post first.
- ❌ Forgetting the NOC if you are a government or semi-government employee.
- ❌ Waiting for 08 November 2026. Upload documents early.
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❓ FAQs: PMIU PESRP Jobs October 2026
Q1: What is the last date for PESRP jobs October 2026? (PESRP jobs last date)
Ans: Applications must be submitted exclusively through the online portal, jobs.pesrp.edu.pk, by 08 November 2026.
Q2: How do I apply for PMIU PESRP jobs? (jobs.pesrp.edu.pk apply kaise karein)
Ans: Apply only on https://jobs.pesrp.edu.pk with a detailed CV, copies of educational degrees and certificates, experience certificates and a valid CNIC. Applications by hand, courier or any other means shall not be entertained.
Q3: How many posts are advertised?
Ans: Eight posts, one each: Software Team Lead, Database Administrator, DevOps Engineer + Cyber Security, Sr. Software Engineer, Sr. Software Developer (UI/UX), QA / Test Engineer, Network / System Administrator and Jr. Software Engineer.
Q4: What is the project pay scale (PPS) for each post?
Ans: PPS 10 for Software Team Lead, Database Administrator and DevOps Engineer + Cyber Security; PPS 09 for Sr. Software Engineer, Sr. Software Developer (UI/UX) and QA / Test Engineer; PPS 08 for Network / System Administrator and Jr. Software Engineer.
Q5: What qualification is required?
Ans: Masters or Bachelors (Hons.) in Computer Science / IT or a related field from a foreign or local university recognized by HEC. For Sr. Software Engineer the field is Computer Science / IT / Artificial Intelligence (AI) or related, with preference to AI professionals.
Q6: How much experience is needed?
Ans: Software Team Lead and Database Administrator need 6 years of verifiable relevant experience. All other six posts need 5 years.
Q7: Where can I download the detailed TORs?
Ans: The detailed Terms of Reference for all positions can be downloaded from pesrp.edu.pk/procurement.
Q8: Can government employees apply?
Ans: Yes, but Government / Semi-Government / Autonomous Body employees must apply through the proper channel and upload a valid No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued by their current employer with the online application.
✍️ About the Author
Muhammad Imran writes simple guides on jobs, admissions and scholarships at Educativz.com. All information here comes from the advertisement in Jang Lahore, 21 October 2026.
Disclaimer: Educativz.com is not the official website of PMIU PESRP / School Education Department Punjab. We only share the official advertisement in simple words. Please confirm every detail on the official portal before applying or paying any fee. We do not guarantee any job and we never charge a fee.
