Information Officer
Information & Culture Department, Punjab • via Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)
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- Last date to apply
- 5 Aug 2026
- Advertised on
- 21 Jul 2026
- Total posts
- 15
- Pay scale
- BS-17
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Job nature
- Contract
- Shift
- Morning
- Category
- Media & Public Relations
- Region
- Punjab
- Office / unit
- Office of the Director General Public Relations, Punjab, Lahore
Location
- Lahore, Punjab
Posts and quota
15 posts in total.
- Minority
- 1 post
About this vacancy
BS-17 Information Officer post on contract basis for a period of three (03) years in the Information & Culture Department, Punjab, posted at the Office of the Director General Public Relations, Punjab, Lahore. One post is reserved for the minority quota. Equivalent qualifications accepted are MA Mass Communication, MA Development Journalism, MA Journalism & Mass Communication and MA International Relations. Advertisement No. 07/2026, Sr. No. 107, Case No. 09-RH/2026. The recruitment is conducted by Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) on behalf of Information & Culture Department, Punjab.
Eligibility criteria
- Master's - Master in Journalism, Master in Mass Communication, Master in Political Science, Master in History, Master in Urdu Literature, Master in English Literature, MA Development Journalism, MA International Relations, in Journalism, Mass Communication, Political Science, History, Urdu Literature, English Literature, recognised by Recognized University
- Master's degree (2nd class) in Journalism or Mass Communication or Political Science or History or Urdu Literature or English Literature from a recognized university
- All Punjab basis domicile
Experience required
- Required experience: At least 2 years
- Two years' experience in journalism or mass communication including work in a national newspaper or periodical of repute, a regional newspaper having ABC certification, a recognized news agency or television network, a radio broadcasting organization, or publicity work in a Government office. Only practical experience acquired after the prescribed qualification is considered.
- Experience accepted from: National Newspapers and Periodicals of repute, Regional newspapers with ABC certification, Recognized News Agencies and Television Networks, Radio Broadcasting Organizations, Government offices
Age limit
- Male: 21 – 35 years (+5 years relaxation)
- Female: 21 – 35 years (+8 years relaxation)
- Transgender: 21 – 35 years (+5 years relaxation)
- Age is counted on the closing date, 5 Aug 2026.
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Selection process and test pattern
- Written or screening test
- Interview
- Paper type: Mcqs
- Total marks: 100
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Qualification Related Questions - 100%
One paper MCQ type written test of 100 marks and 90 minutes duration. Syllabus: qualification related questions (100%).
The test is conducted by Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC). Roll number slips and test dates are announced on their official website - check it rather than waiting to be contacted.
How to apply
- Apply Online on PPSC Website
- Deposit Application Fee Online
- Submit Application before Closing Date
Official source
- Advertised by
- Information & Culture Department, Punjab
- Recruitment conducted by
- Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC)
- Application link
- ppsc.gop.pk
- Added to this site
- 3 Aug 2026
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