Job Overview
Punjab Education Curriculum Training & Assessment Authority (PECTAA) is the provincial body responsible for shaping school curricula, teacher training, and student assessment across Punjab.
This recruitment drive, advertised in the daily Jang on July 24, 2026, seeks to fill a wide range of Deputy Director positions that will form the managerial backbone of the Authority's operations in Lahore.
These roles span nearly every function of the organization.
Some positions focus on core academic areas such as curriculum development, assessment, examination, training, certification, and accreditation.
Others are administrative and support roles covering human resources, estate management, logistics, procurement, works, and inventory control.
There are also specialized posts in finance, budget planning, legal affairs, research, monitoring, and outreach.
Each Deputy Director will lead a specific wing or unit, supervise staff, and ensure that PECTAA's policies and programs are implemented effectively.
The work involves coordination with schools, education departments, and other stakeholders, as well as preparing reports and managing resources.
These are senior management positions that require strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to improving education in Punjab.
Eligibility and Qualification
The advertisement specifies the following educational qualifications for the Deputy Director posts
- Master's degree in a relevant discipline
- LLB or LLM for legal positions
- ACCA or CA for finance and accounts positions
- BS in relevant fields for technical positions
- Other equivalent qualifications as per the specific post
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations of the assigned directorate or wing
- Develop and implement policies, plans, and procedures for the respective function
- Supervise and manage staff, ensuring efficient workflow and performance
- Coordinate with other departments, schools, and external stakeholders
- Prepare budgets, reports, and official documentation
- Monitor and evaluate programs, projects, and activities
- Ensure compliance with rules, regulations, and quality standards
- Manage procurement, inventory, and logistics as applicable
- Provide legal advice and handle legal matters for legal positions
- Conduct research, data analysis, and policy formulation for research and planning roles
How to Apply
- Read the complete job advertisement published in the daily Jang newspaper on July 24, 2026 for detailed application instructions.
- Prepare your application according to the specifications given in the advertisement, including required documents and information.
- Submit your application to the Punjab Education Curriculum Training & Assessment Authority (PECTAA) Lahore.
- Ensure your application reaches the authority as per the newspaper ad.
Important Instructions
- Applicants should submit their applications along with attested copies of educational certificates, experience certificates, CNIC, and recent passport-sized photographs.
- Government employees may apply through the proper channel and must provide NOC from their department.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test or interview.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in the test or interview.
- Applications received after the due date or incomplete applications will not be considered.
