The Punjab Public Service Commission has opened one of its biggest recruitment drives of the year. Consolidated Advertisement No. 10/2026 offers 1,992 posts across three Punjab government departments, and online applications close on Monday, 5 October 2026. If you meet the eligibility for any of the announced posts, this is your window — here is a plain-language breakdown of what is on offer, how to apply, and how the written test works.
Which posts are announced?
The advertisement groups the 1,992 vacancies into four post categories:
- Assistant Director (Engineering), BS-17 — 3 posts. Housing, Urban Development and Public Health Engineering Department (through PHATA). Requires a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering with valid PEC registration.
- Assistant Director (Town Planning), BS-17 — 3 posts. Same department. Requires a B.Sc. in City and Regional Planning with valid PCATP registration.
- Veterinary Officer and related livestock posts, BS-17 — 28 posts. Livestock and Dairy Development Department. Requires a DVM degree with valid PVMC registration.
- Charge Nurse (Female), BS-16 — 1,958 posts. Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education Department. Requires a B.Sc. Nursing (4-year generic) or a nursing and midwifery diploma with valid PNC registration. Open to female and transgender candidates.
All appointments are on a fixed-term contract basis. You must hold the domicile of a Punjab district, and the place of posting can be anywhere in Punjab.
How to apply
Applications are accepted online only, through the official PPSC portal — no hard copies by post or by hand. After filling the online form, generate your PSID and deposit the application fee through an ATM, mobile banking, internet banking, or a bank branch before the closing date. Read the “Important Instructions to Candidates” on the PPSC website before you submit.
What the written test looks like
Shortlisted candidates sit a 100-mark MCQ written test of about 90 minutes. The paper is built mainly around questions related to your qualification, with a general-knowledge component (roughly a fifth of the paper) covering current affairs, Pakistan studies, and basic general knowledge. That GK slice is where many candidates drop marks — and it is the easiest part to prepare in a few sittings.
Practice the GK portion now
Our free Jobs Test Preparation course carries full General Knowledge, Current Affairs, and English practice tests built in the PPSC pattern. Attempt a few before the deadline:
- General Knowledge Practice Test 1
- General Knowledge Practice Test 2
- Current Affairs Practice Test 1
- English Practice Test 1
Work through the complete test banks in the course.
If you are weighing PPSC against other recruiters, our PPSC test-pattern guide explains the syllabus in detail.
The clock is ticking — 5 October is days away. Apply on the PPSC portal today, then spend the remaining days sharpening the General Knowledge and English portions with the practice tests above. Good luck!
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for PPSC Advertisement 10/2026?
Monday, 5 October 2026. Both the online application and the fee payment must be completed by then.
How many posts are announced in PPSC Advertisement 10/2026?
1,992 posts in total — 3 Assistant Director (Engineering), 3 Assistant Director (Town Planning), 28 Veterinary Officer posts, and 1,958 Charge Nurse (Female) posts.
Where do I submit my application?
Online only, through the official PPSC website at https://www.ppsc.gop.pk.
What is the written test pattern?
A 100-mark MCQ test of about 90 minutes, mostly qualification-related questions with a general-knowledge component.
How do I pay the application fee?
Generate a PSID from the PPSC portal and pay through an ATM, mobile banking, internet banking, or at a bank branch before the closing date.