Child Attendant

About This Job

The Child Protection and Welfare Bureau (CPWB), Punjab, an autonomous body under the administrative control of the Home Department, Government of Punjab, has announced 111 vacancies for Child Attendants through the National Testing Service (NTS), making this by far the largest part of its October 2026 recruitment. The Bureau is based at Angoori Bagh Scheme, Link Shalimar Road, Lahore, and works for the protection and welfare of children across the province. The posts are split by gender: 26 are for men (24 on open merit, one on the minority quota and one on the special persons quota) and 85 are for women (78 on open merit, four on the minority quota and three on the special persons quota). Selected attendants can be posted anywhere in Punjab. The appointments are on a lump-sum pay package for one year, extendable depending on budget availability and performance, and the advertisement does not state the amount of the package.

The basic requirement is a Secondary School Certificate (Matric) in at least second division from a recognised board, which makes these posts accessible to a wide pool of applicants. Preference will be given to candidates who have two years of experience in child care, supervision, rehabilitation or welfare of children in a government, semi-government, autonomous or private institution registered with a government regulatory body. Both men and women can apply against their respective seats. The advertisement sets the age limit at 25 to 32 years, with relaxation under the Punjab Government's policy, and age is calculated on the last date for online applications; the NTS portal lists the range for this post as 25 to 37 years. Only Pakistani nationals of Punjab province are eligible, and serving employees of government departments, autonomous or semi-autonomous institutions or attached departments must apply through proper channel.

Applications for this post are taken only through the National Testing Service. Candidates register on the NTS website, open the Child Protection Welfare Bureau, Punjab October 2026 project (code 2610201) from the Open Applications list, and submit the online form for the post they want. The written test fee is Rs. 550, plus a Rs. 10 service charge shown on the NTS portal. It can be paid at 1Link 1Bill participating banks, ATMs, internet or mobile banking, Easypaisa, JazzCash or TCS Express counters, and it is non-refundable and non-transferable. After applying online, candidates must send a printed copy of the generated application form with two recent passport-size photographs and attested copies of their CNIC, domicile, educational certificates and experience certificate to the NTS Lahore office at 201, FF Block, CCA, Phase IV, DHA, Lahore. These papers must arrive before the deadline, otherwise the application may be rejected, and forms handed directly to the Bureau will not be accepted. The last date for online applications is 31 October 2026, and NTS has announced a tentative test date of 15 November 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview, no TA/DA is paid for the test or interview, and the Bureau keeps the right to withhold appointments or change the number of posts without giving a reason. Anyone interested should register early and post the hard copy in good time so it reaches the NTS office before the closing date.

Job Information

Commission / Board

NTS

Place of posting

All over Punjab

City

Lahore

Postal Code

54000

Domicile

Punjab

Age (Male)

25–32 years

Age (Female)

25–32 years

Age note

Age relaxation will be admissible as per Punjab Government's Policy. Cut-off date for ascertaining the age limit is the last date for submission of online applications (31.10.2026). The NTS portal lists the age limit for this post as 25 - 37 Years.

Salary / BPS

Lumpsum Pay Package (amount not stated in the advertisement)

Contract duration

One (01) year (extendable based on availability of budget and performance of the appointees)

Advt. No.

2610201

Advt. date

15 October 2026

Sr. No.

5

Application fee

₨ 550

Fee note

Written Test Fee Rs.550/- plus Rs.10 service charges (NTS portal). Test fee is non-refundable / non-transferable and shall be paid at 1Link 1Bill Participating Banks/ATM/Internet Banking/Mobile Banking/Easypaisa/Jazz Cash/TCS Express Counters.

Last date

31 October 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: Secondary School Certificate (2nd Division) from a recognized Board.
• Experience: Preference shall be given to candidates having two (02) years experience in child care, supervision, rehabilitation or welfare of children in a Government, Semi-Government, Autonomous or private institution/organization registered with a Government regulatory body.

Posts Breakdown

Test / Selection Process

Written test (NTS) followed by interview of shortlisted candidates

Important Dates

1. Advertisement Published15 October 2026
2. Last Date to Apply31 October 2026

How to Apply

1. Apply online on the NTS website (www.nts.org.pk): open the "Child Protection Welfare Bureau, Punjab October 2026 (Vacancy Announcement)" project (Code 2610201) under Open Applications, select the post and click Apply Now.
2. Pay the written test fee of Rs.550/- (plus Rs.10 service charges) at 1Link 1Bill Participating Banks/ATM/Internet Banking/Mobile Banking/Easypaisa/Jazz Cash/TCS Express Counters; details of the fee submission process are available on the NTS website.
3. Send a print of the Online Generated Application Form along with two recent passport size photographs, attested copy of C.N.I.C, domicile, educational testimonials and experience certificate so that it reaches National Testing Service (NTS) Lahore office 201, FF Block, CCA, Phase IV, DHA, Lahore within due date. In case hard copies of all required documents do not reach NTS Office, the application may be REJECTED.
4. Candidates already serving in Government Departments / Autonomous or Semi-Autonomous Institutions / Attached Departments should apply through proper channel.
5. The last date for submission of online applications is 31.10.2026. Applications submitted directly to Child Protection and Welfare Bureau will NOT be entertained.

Additional Details

Pay Note

Posts are offered on Lumpsum Pay Package basis.

Signatory

Director Administration, Child Protection & Welfare Bureau

Ta Da Note

No TA/DA will be admissible for interview & tests.

Domicile Note

Suitable Pakistani nationals of Punjab province.

Employer Note

Child Protection and Welfare Bureau, an autonomous body under the administrative control of the Home Department, Government of Punjab.

Selection Note

Only the shortlisted candidates shall then be invited for interview.

Test Date Note

Tentative Test Date: 2026-11-15 (as announced on the NTS portal).

Gender Wise Posts

Male 26 (Open Merit 24, Women Quota N/A, Minority Quota 01, Special Person Quota 01); Female 85 (Open Merit 78, Women Quota N/A, Minority Quota 04, Special Person Quota 03)

Post Variation Clause

Child Protection and Welfare Bureau reserves the right to withhold appointment against advertised posts and to increase/decrease the number of posts without assigning any reason.

Portal Post Count Note

The NTS portal lists Total Post: 127 for Child Attendant; the official advertisement lists 111 posts (Male 26, Female 85).

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