Punjab Education Foundation Jobs 2026 – Director (Finance) and Additional Director (Finance)

Job Details

Punjab Education Foundation (PEF), an autonomous body under the School Education Department, Government of the Punjab, has advertised vacancies for Director (Finance) and Additional Director (Finance). One open-merit position is available for each role, and both appointments will initially be made on a one-year contract that may be extended based on satisfactory performance.

The official Punjab Jobs Portal places both positions in Lahore. Applicants must submit the online application by 28 July 2026 and ensure that the printed PEF application and supporting documents reach the stated address through post or courier by 31 July 2026. (Punjab Job Portal)

Job Overview

Available Positions

The notice lists one vacancy for each post; the combined total of two is calculated rather than separately stated.

Eligibility Criteria

Director (Finance)

Applicants may qualify through either of the following routes.

Professional accountancy route

• Chartered Accountancy, ACCA or ACMA
• At least eight years of post-qualification experience
• Experience at managerial level
• Experience gained in at least a medium-sized organization

Finance qualification route

• Relevant Master’s degree, M.Com, MBA Finance, MS Finance, MS Accounting and Finance, or BBA (Hons) Finance
• At least 10 years of post-qualification experience
• Experience at managerial level
• Experience gained in at least a medium-sized organization

The required experience should cover relevant areas such as:

• Financial management
• Corporate planning
• Fund management
• Analysis of financial statements
• Financial reporting

Applicants must also possess good presentation and analytical skills, fluent communication and interpersonal skills, and expertise in computerized accounting software.

The maximum age is 50 years. The advertisement states that age relaxation available under government policies has already been included in the stated age limit.

Additional Director (Finance)

Applicants may qualify through either of the following routes.

Professional accountancy route

• Chartered Accountancy, ACCA or ACMA
• At least eight years of post-qualification experience
• Experience at leadership and management level
• Experience gained in a large or medium-sized organization

Finance qualification route

• Relevant Master’s degree, M.Com, MBA Finance, MS Finance, MS Accounting and Finance, or BBA (Hons) Finance
• At least 10 years of post-qualification experience
• Experience at leadership and management level
• Experience gained in a large or medium-sized organization

Relevant experience should cover:

• Financial management
• Fund management
• Analysis of financial statements
• Financial reporting

Required skills include good presentation, analytical, communication and interpersonal abilities, proficiency in MS Office, and expertise in computerized accounting software.

The maximum age is 48 years. The stated age already includes applicable relaxation under government policies.

How to Apply

Applicants must complete both the online and hard-copy stages.

1. Visit the Punjab Jobs Portal and sign in or create an account.
2. Open the relevant vacancy:
   • Director (Finance) application listing
   • Additional Director (Finance) application listing
3. Complete and submit the online application by 28 July 2026.
4. Retain the job-application reference number or the confirmation email received from the Punjab Jobs Portal.
5. Visit the Punjab Education Foundation website and download the prescribed application form.
6. Complete the form and attach the required documents.
7. Send the complete application through post or courier so that it reaches PEF by 31 July 2026.
8. Write the name of the position on the right-hand corner of the envelope.

Applications submitted by hand will not be accepted.

Postal Address

Director (HR & Admin)
Punjab Education Foundation
52 – L, Gulberg – III near Kalma Chowk, Lahore

Telephone: 042-99232791-98

Documents Required

The hard-copy application should include:

• Completed PEF application form
• Latest CV
• Two passport-size photographs
• Attested copies of CNIC
• Educational certificates and degrees from Matric to the highest qualification
• Detailed mark sheets
• Equivalence certificate
• Hafiz-e-Quran certificate
• Domicile
• Merit certificate
• Experience certificates
• Punjab Jobs Portal application-reference number or confirmation email

The qualification and experience claimed in the application must be supported by documentary evidence.

Application Checklist

Before dispatching the application:

• Confirm that your qualification matches one of the stated routes for the selected post.
• Check that you possess the required post-qualification experience from an eligible organization.
• Submit the Punjab Jobs Portal form and retain its reference number or confirmation email.
• Complete the PEF application form and attach every document listed in the advertisement.
• Write the position name on the right-hand corner of the envelope.
• Send the application through post or courier and retain dispatch or delivery evidence.

Selection Process

PEF will shortlist applicants whose qualifications and relevant experience are supported by documentary evidence.

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. The advertisement does not specify a written test, skill test or separate test date.

No TA or DA will be provided for attending the interview. Recruitment and final selection decisions will be made by Punjab Education Foundation.

Important Instructions

• Appointments will initially be made on a one-year contract.
• The contract may be extended based on satisfactory performance.
• Government employees must apply through the proper channel.
• The applicant’s length of service must be clearly mentioned on the NOC.
• Incomplete applications or applications containing missing information will be rejected.
• Applications received after the relevant deadline will not be considered.
• Applications submitted by hand will not be accepted.
• Only qualifications and experience supported by documentary evidence will be considered.
• Unpaid jobs, freelance work, unpaid internships and part-time work will not count as acceptable experience.
• Experience completed as a compulsory part of a degree programme will not be accepted.
• Only experience gained in medium-sized or large organizations will be considered.
• Applicable government age relaxation is already included in the stated maximum ages.
• Candidates attempting to influence the selection process may be disqualified.
• PEF may stop or cancel the recruitment process at any stage.
• For applicants already serving in government, salary will be fixed according to the prevailing government policy.
• No TA or DA is admissible for the interview.

Official Advertisement and Application Sources

The information above is based on Punjab Education Foundation Advertisement No. IPL-7108, the advertisement image supplied for this listing and the corresponding entries available through the official Punjab Jobs Portal. The portal lists both vacancies with an online closing date of 28 July 2026. (Punjab Job Portal)

Applicants should review the original advertisement and use the Punjab Education Foundation official website and Punjab Jobs Portal for application-related actions.

Applicant Safety Note

The advertisement does not state an application fee. Use only the official PEF website and Punjab Jobs Portal, and do not pay individuals who promise shortlisting, an interview or employment. Never disclose your portal password, PIN or OTP.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is online submission alone sufficient?

No. The advertisement requires both an online Punjab Jobs Portal application and a hard-copy application sent to PEF through post or courier.

Can the hard-copy application be submitted by hand?

No. The advertisement clearly states that applications submitted by hand will not be accepted.

Does unpaid or freelance work count toward the experience requirement?

No. Unpaid jobs, freelance assignments, unpaid internships, part-time work and experience completed as a compulsory part of a degree programme will not be accepted.

Can government employees apply?

Yes. They must apply through the proper channel, and their NOC must clearly mention their length of service.