Department | DG M&E P&D Board |
Total Posts | 36 Vacancies |
Pay Scale | PPS-1 to PPS-10 |
Location | Lahore |
Domicile | Punjab Required |
Government jobs in Punjab’s planning and development sector do not come up this varied very often. Most P&D Board advertisements are for a handful of positions in one or two departments. This one is different — 36 seats across 23 different job categories, covering everything from senior software programmers and UI/UX developers to civil engineers, public health specialists, agricultural experts, economists, and even field assistants and support staff.
The hiring is being done under an ADP-funded project titled “Restructuring of Directorate General M&E for Improved Monitoring & Evaluation of Development Projects in Punjab.” In plain terms, the Punjab government is rebuilding and strengthening the unit responsible for tracking whether public development projects are actually delivering results — and they need qualified people across almost every technical and administrative discipline to do that job properly.
The positions range from PPS-1 (Sweeper) all the way up to PPS-10 (Senior Software Programmer) — which means whether you are a seasoned full-stack developer with cloud experience, a civil engineer who has spent years on public infrastructure projects, a fresh graduate looking for their first government posting as a Field Assistant, or an experienced driver with a clean license — there is a seat in this advertisement that might be yours.
Applications close June 10, 2026. Most posts require online applications through the Punjab Job Portal. A few support staff positions go by post. The article covers every post, every eligibility requirement, and exactly how to apply for each category.
Department: Directorate General, Monitoring & Evaluation (DG M&E)
Parent Body: Planning and Development Board, Government of Punjab
Office Address: 5th Floor, Directorate General M&E, 65-Trade Center Block, M.A Johar Town, Lahore
Project Name: Restructuring of Directorate General M&E for Improved Monitoring & Evaluation of Development Projects in Punjab
Funding: ADP (Annual Development Programme) — Government of Punjab
Advertisement Number: IPL-4766
Job Type: Project-based / Contract appointment
Total Vacancies: 36 posts across 23 categories
Pay Scale: PPS-01 to PPS-10
Domicile Required: Punjab (for online posts)
Application Method: Online via Punjab Job Portal (Posts 1–19) / By Post (Posts 20–23)
The 36 positions are organized below by category — IT roles, project management and engineering, specialist assistant directors, and support staff. Find your category, check your eligibility, and confirm the right application method for your post.
Position | Posts | Pay Scale | Key Skills / Requirements |
Sr. Software Programmer | 1 | PPS-10 | Master's or BSc (Hons in IT/CS/SE. Python, Java, C#, JavaScript. MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB. AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, CI/CD, Agile/Scrum. Age: max 40 years. |
Software Programmer | 1 | PPS-09 | IT/CS background. Experience in designing and developing applications for large-scale corporate or public sector projects. Age: max 35 years. |
Database Administrator | 1 | PPS-09 | IT/CS/SE qualification. Experience in large-scale database development, implementation, and maintenance. Age: max 35 years. |
Quality Assurance Programmer | 1 | PPS-09 | IT/CS education. QA methodology, testing techniques, Selenium/Cypress automation, CI/CD, Agile/Scrum. Age: max 35 years. |
UI/UX Developer | 1 | PPS-09 | Wireframing, Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Illustrator, Photoshop, interactive prototypes. Age: max 35 years. |
Android Software Developer | 1 | PPS-09 | IT/CS qualification. HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular, Flutter, React Native. Mobile and web app development experience. Age: max 35 years. |
Front-End Developer | 1 | PPS-09 | HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ReactJS, VueJS, or Angular. Responsive UI, browser compatibility, API integration, and version control. Age: max 35 years. |
Infrastructure Engineer | 1 | PPS-09 | MSc or BS in Civil/Construction/Project Management. ~6 years experience in M&E of public development projects. PMP/Prince2 preferred. Age: max 35 years. |
Position | Posts | Pay Scale | Key Skills / Requirements |
Deputy Director Admin/HR | 1 | PPS-07 | Master's or BS Hons in Economics, Commerce, Business Admin, HR, or HRM. HR operations, office management, Punjab Civil Servant codes, MS Office. Age: max 40 years. |
Deputy Director Project Management | 4 | PPS-07 | MSc or BS in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, or Architectural Engineering. M&E of development schemes, PMP/CAPM/Prince2 preferred. Age: max 40 years. |
Position | Posts | Pay Scale | Qualification & Focus Area |
AD Audit | 1 | PPS-06 | MBA Finance, M.Com, B.Com, CA, ACCA. Internal audit, finance, accounts, and government financial rules. Age: max 35 years. |
AD Economic Analysis | 1 | PPS-06 | MPhil/MS/Master's/BS Hons in Economics or Econometrics. Economic analysis, research, project appraisal, and impact assessment. Age: max 35 years. |
AD Architecture | 1 | PPS-06 | Master's or Bachelor's in Architecture or Architectural Engineering. PCATP/PEC registration. Professional project design experience. Age: max 35 years. |
AD Buildings | 1 | PPS-06 | MSc Building Engineering or BS Civil Engineering. Building design, construction monitoring, civil works, site assessment, and technical reporting. Age: max 35 years. |
AD Agriculture | 1 | PPS-06 | MSc or BSc (Hons in Agriculture or Agricultural Engineering. Agriculture development project experience, research skills, and computer proficiency. Age: max 35 years. |
AD Health | 1 | PPS-06 | MBBS, MPhil Public Health, or MPH. M&E or project management in the health sector. Quantitative and qualitative research skills. Age: max 35 years. |
AD Energy | 1 | PPS-06 | Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or Electrical Engineering Technology. Energy sector project M&E, analytical skills, and report writing. Age: max 35 years. |
AD Environment | 1 | PPS-06 | Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or Environmental Management. Development monitoring, environmental project analysis, research, and reporting. Age: max 35 years. |
Video Editor / Graphic Designer | 1 | PPS-06 | Bachelor's or Master's in Fine Arts, Film & TV, or Computer Science. Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. Portfolio required. Age: max 30 years. |
Position | Posts | Pay Scale | Requirements |
Field Assistant | 9 | PPS-05 | Bachelor's degree from an HEC-recognized university. Field visits, data collection, monitoring support, and mobile app usage. Age: max 35 years. Apply by post. |
LTV Mechanic / Operator | 1 | PPS-02 | Intermediate + short course in electrical technology Level-2 from PVTC. Age: max 35 years. Apply by post. |
Driver | 3 | PPS-02 | Middle pass + valid Motor Car or LTV driving license + 5 years driving experience. Age: max 35 years. Apply by post. |
Sweeper | 1 | PPS-01 | Basic literacy (reading and writing). Age: max 35 years. Apply by post. |
Most people applying for government jobs are familiar with departments like Health, Education, or Police. The Directorate General Monitoring & Evaluation (DG M&E) is less widely known — but it plays one of the most important roles in how Punjab’s government actually functions.
The Punjab government spends billions of rupees every year on development projects — roads, schools, hospitals, water schemes, bridges, irrigation works. The DG M&E is the body responsible for independently tracking whether those projects are being completed on time, within budget, and actually delivering the outcomes they were funded for. They visit construction sites, analyze project data, review financial records, and report directly to the Planning and Development Board on what is working and what is not.
This particular hiring is for a restructuring project — meaning the department is being modernized and expanded. They are bringing in IT specialists to build better digital M&E tools, engineers to handle technical project assessments, economists and analysts to evaluate development outcomes, and field assistants to do the ground-level verification work that makes the whole system credible.
For professionals who want to do meaningful work in the public sector — not just file paperwork but actually contribute to how Punjab’s development money is spent and tracked — this department is genuinely one of the more impactful places to be.
Which Category Is Right for You?
Eight IT-specific posts are available, ranging from PPS-09 to PPS-10. The Senior Software Programmer (PPS-10) is the highest-paying post in the entire advertisement. If you have cloud platform experience (AWS/Azure/GCP), strong programming skills in Python, Java, or JavaScript, and familiarity with modern DevOps practices, this is your strongest option. The UI/UX Developer and Front-End Developer posts are also competitive for designers who can show a portfolio — the government sector rarely advertises for UX talent, making these unusual and valuable openings.
Four Deputy Director Project Management seats (PPS-07) and specialist Assistant Director roles for Buildings, Architecture, Energy, and Environment are available. If you have a civil engineering or project management background and have worked on public sector development schemes, these roles are practically designed for your profile. PMP, CAPM, or Prince2 certification gives you a measurable advantage over other candidates — the advertisement specifically mentions these certifications as preferred for the DD Project Management role.
The nine Assistant Director posts at PPS-06 are aimed at sector specialists. An MBBS or MPH professional with public health project experience can apply for AD Health. An agricultural science graduate with field project exposure suits AD Agriculture. An economics MPhil with research and data analysis skills fits AD Economic Analysis. These are not generic government desk jobs — the M&E context means you will actually be evaluating whether health schemes are working, whether agricultural interventions are producing results, whether energy projects are on track. For professionals who want sector-specific work with impact, these are worth your attention.
Nine Field Assistant posts at PPS-05 have the highest seat count in the advertisement. Any bachelor’s degree from an HEC-recognized university is sufficient. The work involves field visits, data collection, survey support, and mobile-app-based project monitoring. For graduates who want a government posting with actual fieldwork rather than a desk role, and who are comfortable traveling to project sites across Punjab, this is one of the better entry points available in this cycle.
How to Apply — Two Different Methods
This advertisement has two separate application methods, depending on which post you are applying for. Read this section carefully before you start.
Go to the official Punjab Job Portal at jobs.punjab.gov.pk. This is the Government of Punjab’s centralized job application platform. Use a desktop or laptop browser for the best experience — mobile browsers sometimes create issues with document uploads on government portals.
If you already have a Punjab Job Portal account, log in with your credentials. If not, register a new account using your CNIC and a valid email address. Complete your candidate profile fully before proceeding — incomplete profiles cannot be submitted.
Use the department search to find: “Directorate General Monitoring and Evaluation, Planning and Development Board.” This is the exact department name listed in the portal. Once you find it, you will see all available posts from this advertisement listed under it.
Select the specific post you are applying for. Fill in all required fields accurately — your name (as on CNIC), date of birth, domicile, qualification details, and experience history. Any mismatch between what you write and your uploaded documents will affect your shortlisting.
Upload scanned copies of: all educational certificates and degrees, experience certificates, CNIC, domicile certificate, professional registration certificates where applicable (PEC for engineers, PCATP for architects), and any other supporting documents. Scan everything in advance — do not try to scan mid-application.
📬 For Support Staff Posts — Physical Application RequiredPosts 20 through 23 (Field Assistant, LTV Mechanic/Operator, Driver, and Sweeper) are NOT applied for through the Punjab Job Portal. These require a physical application sent by mail or courier. Send the following to the address below before June 10, 2026:
Postal Address: Director General, M&E, 5th Floor, Directorate General M&E, 65-Trade Center Block, M.A Johar Town, Lahore
Use TCS or Leopards courier for reliability — dispatch at least 4–5 days before June 10 to account for delivery time.
Punjab domicile required. Applications close June 10, 2026.
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