Last Updated: 12 November 2026
Author: Muhammad Imran – Educativz.com
Source: Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department (Medical Education Wing), Government of the Punjab, advertisement IPL No. 11960 in Business Recorder e-paper, Thursday 12 November 2026, page 8. Official portal: level4.phf.gop.pk (Punjab Health Foundation).
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Quick answer: Punjab 2nd Fellowship (Erstwhile Level-IV) admission January 2027: the Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department invites doctors who already hold a Level-III qualification to apply for the Postgraduate Residency Program in 2nd Fellowship / Super-Specialty / Vertical Programs. Apply online only at level4.phf.gop.pk until 05:00 PM (PST) on Monday, 30 November 2026. The processing fee is Rs 3,000 (non-refundable) and is paid only on the voucher generated from the portal.
Heads up: the newspaper ad does not print the list of programs, the number of seats, the eligibility rules or the stipend. It sends you to the portal for the “selection / eligibility criteria, details of the seats, Terms & Conditions and Policy and Procedure Manual”. We tell you below what the portal itself shows today, and we mark anything that is not printed.
In this guide
Punjab 2nd Fellowship (Level-IV) Admission January 2027: At a Glance
| Department | Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department (Medical Education Wing), Government of the Punjab, on behalf of the Postgraduate Admission Committee |
| Programme | Postgraduate Residency Program in Second (2nd) Fellowship (Erstwhile Level-IV) / Super-Specialty / Vertical Program (after Level-III qualification) |
| Intake | January 2027 |
| How to apply | Online only at level4.phf.gop.pk (Punjab Health Foundation portal) |
| Last date | 30 November 2026 (Monday), 05:00 PM PST |
| Processing fee | Rs 3,000, non-refundable; paid only on the voucher generated / downloaded from the portal, and deposited in the bank well before the deadline |
| Not covered | Applications for the horizontal program Level-III are not catered under this Second Fellowship |
| Helpline | 0304-1111972 (the portal lists 03041111972, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and support@phf.gop.pk) |
| Ad reference | IPL No. 11960 |
| Seats / programs list | Not printed in the ad; see the portal |
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
The ad itself says only “eligible candidates” who have completed Level-III. The department’s official Selection Criteria notification dated 4 May 2026 (for 2nd Fellowship / Level-IV super-specialty induction, “July 2026 induction and onwards till further orders”, and linked on the portal) sets these pre-qualifications:
- Age: less than 45 years on the last date of submission of the application.
- Level-III qualified (FCPS / MS / MD) recognized by PM&DC.
- Permanent practicing license from PM&DC.
- At least one research article published in a PM&DC and/or HEC recognized journal.
- A conduct certificate from the degree-awarding institution / PG training institution, signed by the head of the institution, saying no disciplinary action was taken during Level-III training and there was no involvement in political activity; plus an undertaking / affidavit to this effect at the time of applying.
Check before you apply: the 4 May 2026 notification was issued for the July 2026 induction “and onwards”. The ad for January 2027 does not repeat the criteria, so open the notice list on the portal and confirm that nothing newer has replaced it.
How Candidates Are Ranked (Scoring, 25 Marks)
| Part | Marks | Detail |
| 1. Research publications | 12 | 6 marks for HEC / PM&DC recognized journals + 6 marks for impact-factor journals. Original article: 1st author 2 marks, then lower for 2nd to 6th author; case reports score less. Credit only if the journal was recognized at the time of publication and the paper was published before the last date of submission. |
| 2. Post-fellowship experience | 3 | 2 complete years = 3 marks; 1 year or more = 2; 6 months to 1 year = 1; 3 to 6 months = 0.5. Only experience after FCPS / MS / MD, signed by the head of institution / MS, up to the last date of submission. |
| 3. Interview | 10 | Interview is mandatory; at least 5 marks are needed to stay in the selection process. |
If marks are equal, the order of preference is: regular Punjab Government employee in the host institution; regular employee in another institution; contract / ad hoc Punjab Government employee; private-sector candidates. If still equal, the older candidate is preferred.
Seats, institutions and your preferences are handled inside the portal after login. The department’s December 2025 Armed Forces training policy (for the January 2026 intake) says candidates submit preferences for the notified seats on the portal and that no change of discipline or preference is allowed after the application deadline. Treat this as a hint for January 2027 and confirm it in the current manual.
How to Apply Online (Step by Step)
The ad says applications are accepted online at level4.phf.gop.pk until 30 November 2026, 05:00 PM. The portal opens with a login box and a Register button. Use your own email or CNIC and never share your password.
Go to level4.phf.gop.pk. If the plain http link does not open on your connection, try https://level4.phf.gop.pk/ , the same portal.
Under “Announcements & Resources” download the Policy and Procedure Manual (PPM 2024), the Selection Criteria, the Undertaking / Affidavit and the Conduct Certificate form.
Click Register, make your account with your email / CNIC, then log in with the same details.
Complete the form and upload clear scans of your degrees, PM&DC license, publications, experience certificates, conduct certificate and affidavit.
Select the programs / seats you want from the list shown on the portal. Check the seat list carefully before the deadline.
Generate or download the voucher from the portal, pay Rs 3,000 at the bank, and upload or confirm the payment as the portal asks.
Submit before 30 November 2026, 05:00 PM and keep the confirmation and the paid voucher.
Fee and Voucher: Pay Only Through the Portal
The ad stresses that fee submission shall only be made on the voucher generated / downloaded from the portal, and that you should deposit it in the bank well before the deadline to avoid any technical issue. Do not pay a person, an agent or any other account.
Documents Checklist and Free Tools
- CNIC, MBBS and Level-III degree (FCPS / MS / MD), PM&DC permanent license, and a recent photo.
- Proof of at least one research article in a PM&DC / HEC recognized journal, and impact-factor journal proof if you claim those marks.
- Post-fellowship experience certificates signed by the head of institution / Medical Superintendent (apply for them early).
- Signed conduct certificate and undertaking / affidavit (forms are on the portal).
- The paid fee voucher.
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What the Ad Does Not Say
- The list of programs and the number of seats per institution (the ad says to see the portal).
- The stipend / salary during training.
- A service bond for this January 2027 intake. (A December 2025 department policy for Armed Forces institutions mentions a surety bond of at least one year of service after training; the bond terms for your seat are in the Terms & Conditions on the portal.)
- Interview dates and the merit list date.
- Quota rules and age relaxation.
Anything not printed here, please read in the Policy and Procedure Manual on the portal before you pay the fee.
Interview Tips
- Interview carries 10 marks and you need at least 5, so prepare your own sub-specialty well: recent guidelines, your Level-III case work and your research papers.
- Be ready to explain every paper you claimed marks for (journal, authorship order, year).
- Carry originals of every uploaded document, plus the paid voucher and the portal submission copy.
- Dress and speak professionally; the committee is notified by the SHC&ME Department.
Fraud Warning
Apply only on level4.phf.gop.pk. Pay the Rs 3,000 only with the voucher you generate from your own login. Never pay anyone for a seat, a “guaranteed merit” or “inside help”, and never give your portal password to anybody. For problems call the helpline printed in the ad: 0304-1111972.
Karna / Nahi Karna
| Karna ✅ | Nahi Karna ❌ |
| Sirf level4.phf.gop.pk se apply karein | Kisi agent ya fake link par paise ya password na dein |
| Pehle Selection Criteria aur PPM parh lein (age < 45, Level-III, PM&DC license, 1 research article) | Beghair eligibility check kiye fee jama na karein |
| Fee sirf portal ke voucher par, deadline se kaafi pehle jama karwayein | Aakhri din 30 Nov ko bank ke bharose na rahein |
| Experience certificate Head of Institution / MS se jaldi sign karwayein | Last moment par certificate ke liye na bhagein |
| Conduct certificate aur affidavit ke forms portal se download karein | Purane ya ghalat format ke forms na lagayein |
| Level-IV ke liye hi apply karein | Level-III (horizontal program) ke liye apply na karein: is Second Fellowship mein nahi hai |
FAQs
What is the last date for Punjab 2nd Fellowship (Level-IV) January 2027?
Monday, 30 November 2026, 05:00 PM PST, as printed in the ad and on the portal.
How do I apply?
Online only, at level4.phf.gop.pk (Punjab Health Foundation portal). No manual applications are mentioned in the ad.
What is the fee?
Rs 3,000, non-refundable. Pay only on the voucher generated or downloaded from the portal and deposit it in the bank well before the deadline.
Can I apply for Level-III (first fellowship) in this ad?
No. The ad says no application for the horizontal program Level-III is catered under this Second Fellowship.
Who is eligible?
Doctors with a Level-III qualification. The official selection criteria (4 May 2026) require age under 45, FCPS / MS / MD recognized by PM&DC, a permanent PM&DC license, at least one article in a PM&DC / HEC journal, and a conduct certificate and undertaking.
How many seats are there and which programs?
The ad does not print them. Seats and details are on the portal; log in to see the preference list.
Is there an interview?
Yes. The selection criteria carry 10 interview marks with a minimum of 5 to pass, out of 25 total scoring marks.
Is there a stipend or bond?
Not printed in the ad. Read the Terms & Conditions and the Policy and Procedure Manual on the portal.
Who do I call for help?
The helpline printed in the ad: 0304-1111972.
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