PPSC Child Protection Officer Jobs August 2026 | Punjab Public Service Commission — 26 Posts BS-17, Home Department
Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) Lahore has announced a partial modification to Advertisement No.06/2026 — 26 posts of Child Protection Officer (BS-17) in the Child Protection & Welfare Bureau, Home Department, on contract basis for 3 years. Master's degree in Social Sciences required. Apply at ppsc.gov.pk by 21 August 2026.
This is a partial modification of Case No.07-RB/2026 (Advertisement No.06/2026) originally published on 31-05-2026. The Government of Punjab, Home Department has clarified eligible subjects under Social Sciences as per HEC Notification (DD/SS&H/CDSSHP/List/2015 dated 03-02-2015). Candidates who already applied need not apply again. Fresh candidates may apply on or before 21-08-2026. All other conditions of the advertisement remain unchanged.
📌 Source: Dunya Newspaper — 5 August 2026 | More Government Jobs on Educativz
PPSC Child Protection Officer Jobs August 2026 — Overview
Quick summary of this Punjab Public Service Commission recruitment.
The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC), Lahore has issued a partial modification to its Advertisement No.06/2026, inviting fresh applications for 26 posts of Child Protection Officer (BS-17) in the Child Protection & Welfare Bureau, Home Department, Government of Punjab on a contract basis for three years. The advertisement (Case No.07-RB/2026) was published in Dunya Newspaper on 5 August 2026, clarifying the list of 40 eligible Social Sciences subjects as notified by the Higher Education Commission. Fresh candidates who did not previously apply must submit their applications at ppsc.gov.pk on or before 21 August 2026.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Organization | Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC), Lahore |
| Advertisement | Partial Modification — Case No.07-RB/2026 of Advertisement No.06/2026 |
| Department | Child Protection & Welfare Bureau, Home Department, Government of Punjab |
| Post | Child Protection Officer |
| Pay Scale | BS-17 |
| Total Vacancies | 26 (Contract Basis — 3 Years) |
| Education | Master's Degree in Social Sciences (2nd Division) — HEC Recognised University |
| Apply At | www.ppsc.gov.pk |
| UAN | 042-111-988-722 | Tel: 042-99200161, 99200162 |
| Newspaper | Dunya Newspaper — 5 August 2026 |
| Last Date | 21 August 2026 |
Child Protection Officer — Post Details
Qualification, department and key conditions for this post.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Child Protection Officer |
| Pay Scale | BS-17 |
| Total Posts | 26 |
| Employment Type | Contract basis — 3 years |
| Department | Child Protection & Welfare Bureau, Home Department, Punjab |
| Minimum Qualification | Master's Degree in Social Sciences (Second Division) from a HEC recognised university |
| Eligible Disciplines | Any of the 40 HEC-notified Social Sciences subjects (see Section 3 below) |
| HEC Notification | DD/SS&H/CDSSHP/List/2015 dated 03-02-2015 |
| Applicable Rules | Child Protection & Welfare Bureau (Appointment & Conditions of Service) Rules-2015 |
| Previous Applicants | Need NOT apply again — only fresh/new candidates should apply |
Eligible Social Sciences Subjects (HEC List — 40 Subjects)
Full list of HEC-notified subjects qualifying for this post.
As per HEC Notification No.DD/SS&H/CDSSHP/List/2015 dated 03-02-2015, candidates with a Master's degree in any of the following 40 subjects under the discipline of Social Sciences are eligible to apply:
| # | Subject | # | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Archaeology | 21 | Ethnography |
| 2 | Anthropology | 22 | Conservation Studies |
| 3 | Archival Studies | 23 | Religious Studies / Comparative Religion |
| 4 | Economics | 24 | Islamic Studies / Arabic Studies |
| 5 | Econometrics | 25 | Education |
| 6 | Disaster Economics | 26 | Special Education |
| 7 | Political Science | 27 | Law and Legislature |
| 8 | Public Administration | 28 | Home Economics |
| 9 | Defence & Strategic Studies | 29 | Pakistan Studies |
| 10 | International Relations | 30 | Peace & Conflict Studies |
| 11 | Psychology incl. Clinical, Industrial, Developmental Psychology | 31 | Behavioral Sciences |
| 12 | Philosophy | 32 | Women and Gender Studies |
| 13 | Sociology | 33 | American Studies |
| 14 | Iqbal Studies / Iqbaliyat | 34 | Area Studies |
| 15 | Rural Development Studies | 35 | Development Studies |
| 16 | Social Work | 36 | Journalism |
| 17 | Criminology | 37 | Mass Communication |
| 18 | Library and Information Sciences | 38 | Media Studies |
| 19 | History | 39 | Rural / Urban Studies |
| 20 | Demography and Population Studies | 40 | Women Studies |
How to Apply — Step by Step
Simple steps for fresh candidates to apply for PPSC Child Protection Officer Jobs 2026.
- Visit www.ppsc.gov.pk and find Advertisement No.06/2026 — Case No.07-RB/2026 (Child Protection Officer).
- Register or log in to your PPSC account and fill the online application form carefully.
- Ensure your Master's degree is in one of the 40 HEC-notified Social Sciences subjects listed above.
- Upload attested copies of your degree, CNIC, domicile, experience certificates and recent passport photo.
- Pay the prescribed application fee through the PPSC online payment method.
- Submit the application before the closing date and save your confirmation slip.
- Government employees must apply through proper channel with department NOC.
- Application deadline: 21 August 2026.
Useful Resources on Educativz
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Official Job Advertisement
Original PPSC advertisement published in Dunya Newspaper on 5 August 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about PPSC Child Protection Officer Jobs August 2026.
What is the last date for PPSC Child Protection Officer Jobs August 2026?
Fresh candidates must apply online at ppsc.gov.pk on or before 21 August 2026.
How many posts are available for Child Protection Officer?
There are 26 posts of Child Protection Officer (BS-17) in the Child Protection & Welfare Bureau, Home Department, Punjab — on contract basis for 3 years.
What qualification is required for PPSC Child Protection Officer?
A Master's degree (2nd Division) in any of the 40 HEC-notified Social Sciences subjects from an HEC-recognised university is required. This includes disciplines like Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Public Administration, Criminology, Mass Communication and more.
If I already applied, do I need to apply again?
No. Candidates who already submitted applications for this post under Advertisement No.06/2026 do not need to apply again. Only fresh candidates should apply by 21-08-2026.
How do I apply for PPSC Child Protection Officer Jobs?
Apply online through the official PPSC website — www.ppsc.gov.pk. Fill in the form accurately, upload required documents and submit before the closing date.
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