Associate Professor - Political Science

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Government College University (GCU) Lahore, one of Pakistan's oldest and most respected public-sector universities with a history dating back to 1864 and chartered status since 2002, has announced 1 vacancy for Associate Professor - Political Science in the Department of Political Science, advertised under ADV-21/2026/GCUL. This regular position falls on the BPS-20 pay scale and is based at the university's main campus on Katchery Road, Lahore. The advertisement forms part of a wider recruitment drive spanning more than two dozen academic and administrative posts across GCU's faculties.

Eligible applicants must meet the following requirement: Minimum Qualification: PhD in the relevant field from an HEC recognized University/Institution. Experience: 10-years teaching/research experience in an HEC recognized University or a postgraduate Institution or professional experience in the relevant field in a National or International organization, OR 5-years post-PhD teaching/research experience in an HEC recognized University or a post-graduate Institution or professional experience in the relevant field in a National or International organization. Minimum Number of Publications: The applicant must have 10 research publications (with at least 4 in the last 5 years in HEC recognized journals). Selection will be made purely on merit through scrutiny of applications followed by an interview of shortlisted candidates; incomplete applications or those missing required documents will not be entertained. A general age relaxation of up to 5 years for men and 8 years for women applies on the upper age limit, in line with the Government of the Punjab S&GAD circular No. SOR-1(S&GAD)9-36/8-1, and the university reserves 5% of seats for minorities and 3% for persons with disabilities in accordance with government policy.

Interested candidates can download the prescribed application form from GCU's official website (gcu.edu.pk/jobs.php) and submit it, together with attested copies of academic testimonials, experience certificates, CNIC, and an updated CV, to the Office of the Registrar at GC University Lahore, Katchery Road, Lahore, during office hours on or before the closing date of 15 August 2026. A non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 5000/- must accompany the application, payable via an HBL GCU branch challan, online deposit into the university's HBL account, or a bank draft/postal order in favour of the Vice Chancellor, GCU Lahore. Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate, complete application for each, and those already serving in a government or semi-government department or an autonomous body must apply through the proper channel within the due date; no TA/DA will be admissible for the interview.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by GCU via the email address and phone number provided in their application, so applicants should ensure these details are accurate and regularly monitored; no correspondence will be entertained after the closing date. This advertisement represents a valuable opportunity for academically qualified professionals seeking to build a long-term career within Pakistan's public higher education sector at one of Punjab's most established universities.

Job Information

Commission / Board

GCU

Place of posting

Government College University, Katchery Road, Lahore

City

Lahore

Postal Code

54000

Domicile

All Punjab Basis

Age (Male)

35–50 years

Age (Female)

35–50 years

Age note

General age relaxation of maximum 5 years for men and 8 years for women in upper age limit as per Government of the Punjab S&GAD circular No. SOR-1(S&GAD)9-36/8-1 dated 04-11-2006. 5% quota for minorities and 3% quota for disabled persons will be observed.

Salary / BPS

BPS-20

Advt. No.

ADV-21/2026/GCUL

Application fee

₨ 5000

Fee note

Non-refundable processing fee of Rs. 5000/- submitted via HBL GCU Branch challan, online deposit in HBL A/C No. 2398-70001616-03, or Bank Draft/Demand Draft/Postal Order in favor of Vice Chancellor GCU Lahore. Original bank challan/receipt/draft must accompany the application form.

Last date

15 August 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: Minimum Qualification: PhD in the relevant field from an HEC recognized University/Institution. Experience: 10-years teaching/research experience in an HEC recognized University or a postgraduate Institution or professional experience in the relevant field in a National or International organization, OR 5-years post-PhD teaching/research experience in an HEC recognized University or a post-graduate Institution or professional experience in the relevant field in a National or International organization. Minimum Number of Publications: The applicant must have 10 research publications (with at least 4 in the last 5 years in HEC recognized journals).

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How to Apply

1. Download the application form from the GCU official website (https://gcu.edu.pk/jobs.php).
2. Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate application with complete documents for each post.
3. Submit the duly filled application form along with attested copies of testimonials, experience certificates, CNIC, and CV to the Office of the Registrar, GC University Lahore, Katchery Road, Lahore, during office hours, on or before the closing date.
4. Candidates already serving in a Government/Semi-Government Department or Autonomous Body must apply through the proper channel within the due date.

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