The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC), Lahore has released PPSC Jobs 2026 through Advertisement No. 09/2026 in the Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal Department. Assistant Director (Design) (BS-17) is an advertised position, contract for 5 years. There are 13 posts in total on an all Punjab basis with posts allocated under various quotas. Candidates (male, female and transgender) may submit their applications online via the prescribed PPSC application process. The closing date for submission is 21st September 2026.
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Quick Job Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Educational Company | Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) |
| Academic Department | Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal |
| Position | Assistant Director (Design) |
| Basic Scale | BS-17 |
| Case No. | 20-RM/2026 |
| Vacancies | 13 |
| Work arrangement | Contract (5 years) |
| Qualification | Master’s Degree in Fine Arts (2nd Division) or any equivalent Master’s Degree Minimum letter grade: C General Average: 2.00 to 4.50 with a minimum of 30 credits. |
| Gender is | Male, Female & Transgender. |
| Punjab Ontario (Ontario) | All Basis |
| Place of posting: | Anywhere in Punjab. |
| Deadline | September 21, 2026 |
Available Positions
The Social Welfare & Bait-ul-Maal Department has published the following job:
| Position (PM) | Scale (SA) | Posts (PS) | Posting (PST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director (Design) | BS-17 | 13 | All over Punjab |
There are 13 posts, on which 7 are in Open Merit, 1 is for Special Persons, 1 is for Minority Quota and 4 of them are under Women Quota.
Your Job Responsibilities / Job Description
There is no separate listing of duties and/or responsibilities for the Assistant Director (Design) position in the advertisement. So, candidates need to check the official PPSC advertisement and instructions for the said job.
Eligibility Criteria
Qualification
Candidates must have:
- Master of Arts in Fine Arts (2nd Division) and/or Bachelor of Arts (3rd Division) from any University or Institute, or
- An equivalent Master’s Degree from any recognised University.
Age Limit
The ad specifies the following ages:
- Male: Upper age limit 30 and general relaxation of 5 years, giving 35 years max age.
- Female: 21 to 30 years old (8 years general relaxation), upper limit=38 years.
The age and gender of the transgender candidates will be based on what is written in their CNIC.
Gender
Applications are welcome from:
- Male
- Female
- Transgender
Domicile
The job can be filled on all Pakistan basis, but requirement is to be the candidate of Punjab.
Place of Posting
Successful candidates may be posted at any place in Punjab.
Important Information
Before applying through the important instructions candidates should read the PPSC examination website carefully.
If an examination is set, it will be a one paper MCQ type which will be of 100 marks and duration of 1.5 hours. All of the syllabus consists of exam questions that relate to the qualification.
Additional factors that are important are:
- Test schedules and the syllabus (if applicable) will be provided through the official PPSC website only.
- For candidates with equivalent qualification(s), an equivalence certificate issued by HEC or the appropriate Qualification Equivalence Determination Committee will be required as needed.
- Experience to be relied upon by a private company/firm or entity should be accompanied with registration of the private company/firm/entity as registered with SECP or Registrar of Firms or any other relevant body or authority.
- In-service candidates are required to get/ apply for necessary NOC/DPC from their respective department.
- Candidates will be required to bring their degree certificate with them stating the marks they have achieved and the total for their degree, which will be checked at interview. CGPA is not accepted.
- Application fee has to be paid using the payment options provided by PPSC such as ATMs, mobile/internet banking, 1Link member banks, JazzCash, Easypaisa, U Paisa and other micro-finance banks.
- The candidates should not depend on any other information which is not available on the PPSC website.
How to Apply
Applications seeking admission to this position should be submitted on-line via the website of Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC).
Candidates are advised to read the PPSC instructions before applying regarding Application Fee, Written Test and Interview. The applicants are also advised to visit the PPSC website regularly for further details and announcement regarding the test schedule, syllabus, and other official updates.
Official PPSC website is: www.ppsc.gop.pk
Application Deadline
The last date of PPSC Jobs 2026 for Assistant Director (Design) is 21st Sept 2026.
The candidates have to fill up the online application and fee payment process before the last date.
FAQs
Eligibility for Assistant Director (Design) BS-17?
Bachelors in Fine Arts with 2nd Division or a similar Masters Degree from a recognized university is required.
How many Assistant Director (Design) positions are there?
There are 13 posts to be advertised.
The Assistant Director (Design) posts will be allotted to where?
Any where in Punjab is the place of posting.
What is the maximum age limit of Male candidates?
The age of male candidate is a range of 21–30 years with 5 years relaxation, which means the maximum age was 35 years.
When is the deadline for the application?
Online application closing date is 21st September, 2026.
Conclusion
Qualified candidates fulfilling prescribed qualification and other requirements are invited to apply online through PPSC procedure till 21st September 2026 for the above posts. Applicants are also advised to visit PPSC official website for updated information about PPSC written test, Syllabus and Schedule
