IER Punjab University Jobs 2026 have been announced for qualified Pakistani nationals seeking teaching positions at the Institute of Education and Research (IER), University of the Punjab, Lahore. The recruitment includes Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor and Lecturer positions in Education.
A total of 23 teaching vacancies are advertised under different Basic Pay Scales. The university will observe the applicable HEC eligibility criteria for these appointments.
Interested candidates should complete the required application process by 30 November 2026 at 4:00 PM. The official Punjab University Careers portal currently lists this recruitment as open.
Job Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| University | University of the Punjab |
| Institute | Institute of Education and Research (IER) |
| Location | Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore |
| Job Type | Teaching Faculty |
| Total Vacancies | 23 |
| Positions | Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Lecturer |
| Pay Scales | BS-18 to BS-21 |
| Eligibility | According to prescribed HEC/University criteria |
| Application Method | As prescribed by Punjab University |
| Last Date | 30 November 2026 |
| Closing Time | 4:00 PM |
The official PU vacancy page identifies the recruiting department as the Institute of Education & Research and provides an online application link for this recruitment.
Available Teaching Positions
The advertisement contains the following vacancies:
| Position | BPS | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Professor of Education | BS-21 | 05 |
| Associate Professor of Education | BS-20 | 08 |
| Assistant Professor of Education | BS-19 | 06 |
| Lecturer in Education | BS-18 | 04 |
| Total | 23 |
The Lecturer vacancies are divided into four areas:
- Business Education (Marketing) – 01
- Technology Education – 01
- English Language Teaching & Linguistics – 01
- Education – 01
Candidates should apply only for positions for which they meet the prescribed academic requirements.
Professor of Education – BS-21
There are five positions for Professor of Education.
Applicants must hold a PhD in Education from an HEC-recognized university or institution.
Candidates also need the prescribed teaching, research or professional experience. The advertisement requires either 15 years of relevant teaching/research or professional experience, or 10 years of post-PhD relevant experience, under the conditions specified by the university.
Applicants must also have 15 research publications, including at least five publications during the last five years, in HEC-recognized journals.
Candidates should check the complete statutory requirements before applying rather than relying only on this summary.
Associate Professor of Education – BS-20
IER has announced eight Associate Professor of Education positions.
Applicants need a PhD in Education from an HEC-recognized university or institution.
The advertisement requires either 10 years of relevant teaching/research or professional experience, or five years of post-PhD relevant experience, subject to the stated conditions.
In addition, candidates must have 10 research publications in HEC-recognized journals. At least four publications must be from the last five years.
Assistant Professor of Education – BS-19
There are six Assistant Professor of Education vacancies.
The required qualification is a PhD in Education from an HEC-recognized university or institution.
The advertisement lists no separate experience or publication requirement for these positions.
However, applicants should still read the complete university and HEC conditions before submitting an application.
Lecturer in Education – BS-18
IER has advertised four Lecturer in Education positions, each representing a different specialization.
Business Education – Marketing
One position is available in Business Education (Marketing).
Candidates need a BS/Master’s degree in Business Education with specialization in Marketing/Marketing Management, along with the prescribed first-class MS/MPhil or equivalent qualification after 18 years of education in the relevant field from an HEC-recognized institution.
The advertisement also specifies the applicable academic-record condition.
Technology Education
One Lecturer position is available in Technology Education.
Applicants require the relevant BS/Master’s qualification in Technology Education together with a first-class MS/MPhil or equivalent degree after 18 years of education in the relevant field from an HEC-recognized university or institution.
English Language Teaching & Linguistics
One vacancy is available in English Language Teaching & Linguistics.
The relevant BS/Master’s qualification may be in ELT, Applied Linguistics or Linguistics, together with the prescribed first-class MS/MPhil or equivalent degree after 18 years of education.
Education
The fourth Lecturer position is in Education.
Candidates require a first-class MS/MPhil or equivalent qualification after 18 years of education in the relevant field from an HEC-recognized university or institution.
For all Lecturer positions, candidates should check the advertisement carefully for the complete academic-record requirements.
HEC Eligibility Requirements
The advertisement clearly states that HEC eligibility criteria will be observed.
Therefore, candidates should not judge eligibility only by the name of their degree. The relevant discipline, degree recognition, academic record, experience and publication requirements may also matter.
This is particularly important for Professor and Associate Professor positions because the advertisement includes detailed requirements for both professional experience and research publications.
How to Apply for IER Punjab University Jobs
Punjab University’s official Careers page provides an Apply Online option for these positions.
Punjab University online job portal
Applicants should first read the detailed mandatory instructions available with the recruitment notice. Complete the required application information carefully and provide supporting documents according to university instructions.
Do not assume that the application is complete merely because an online form has been filled. Candidates should follow all submission requirements stated in the detailed advertisement, including any additional documents or procedures required by the university.
Application Fee and Detailed Instructions
The short newspaper advertisement directs applicants to the Punjab University Careers website for the detailed mandatory instructions.
For that reason, candidates should check the current official instructions for the applicable application fee, document requirements and submission procedure before making a payment or sending documents.
This is safer than relying on fee information from an older IER recruitment advertisement, because previous IER recruitments have used different procedures and requirements. For example, earlier IER advertisements contained recruitment-specific fee and document instructions.
Last Date to Apply
Applications must be submitted by:
30 November 2026 at 4:00 PM
The newspaper advertisement specifies this date and time, while the official Punjab University Careers page independently lists 30 November 2026 as the closing date and currently marks the vacancy as Open.
More Punjab University Career Opportunities
Punjab University recruits teaching and non-teaching staff for different faculties, institutes, departments and campuses throughout the year.
For general recruitment information and links to future vacancy advertisements, visit our Punjab University Jobs page.
Candidates can also explore the latest Government Jobs on PakJobAlert for other public-sector employment opportunities.
Official Source
Candidates should verify the vacancy and detailed application requirements through the official University of the Punjab Careers portal.
University of the Punjab Careers – IER Teaching Positions
The official listing identifies the Institute of Education & Research as the department and confirms that applications are currently open with a closing date of 30 November 2026.
