Information Officer

Information & Culture Department, Punjab • via PPSC

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Last date:5 Aug 2026

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Last date to apply: 5 Aug 2026
Published 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
Unit / wing: Office of the Director General Public Relations, Punjab, Lahore

Location

Lahore, Punjab

Posts and quota

15 posts in total.

Minority: 1 post

About this job

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.

Requirements

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
Two years' experience in journalism or mass communication
All Punjab basis domicile

How to apply

1Apply Online on PPSC Website
2Deposit Application Fee Online
3Submit Application before Closing Date

Eligibility criteria

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Master

Accepted degrees: 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
Field: Journalism, Mass Communication, Political Science, History, Urdu Literature, English Literature
Recognised by: Recognized University

Age limit

Male: 21 – 35 years (+5 years relaxation)
Female: 21 – 35 years (+8 years relaxation)
Transgender: 21 – 35 years (+5 years relaxation)

Experience

Required: At least 2 years
Details: 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.
Accepted from: National Newspapers and Periodicals of repute, Regional newspapers with ABC certification, Recognized News Agencies and Television Networks, Radio Broadcasting Organizations, Government offices

Selection process

1Written test
2Interview

Test and syllabus

Paper

Paper type: Mcqs
Total marks: 100
Duration: 90 minutes

Qualification Related Questions100%

One paper MCQ type written test of 100 marks and 90 minutes duration. Syllabus: qualification related questions (100%).

Official source

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