Head (Internal Affairs) (SPPP-2)

About This Job

The Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA), set up under the Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act, 2024, has invited applications from qualified, experienced and competent professionals for contract positions under its 2026 regulations for contractual employees. Appointments are on the Special PERA Pay Package (SPPP), which the advertisement describes as negotiable, initially for three years and extendable subject to satisfactory performance. This listing is for 1 post of Head (Internal Affairs) on SPPP-2, at the Directorate General of PERA in Lahore. The role's responsibilities include the following: lead the Internal Affairs Wing at headquarters and field level; develop and implement mechanisms for internal checks and balances over field formations and enforcement staff; supervise intelligence-based monitoring of field staff activities, conduct, integrity, and public dealing; identify systemic loopholes, procedural gaps, misuse of authority, corruption risks, bribery, financial embarrassment of citizens, and misconduct patterns; oversee preliminary scrutiny of complaints, confidential reports, vigilance inputs, and field intelligence; provide early assessment of cases requiring Efficiency & Disciplinary Proceedings; recommend initiation of fact-finding inquiries, formal investigations, disciplinary action, or administrative corrective measures; and ensure that internal investigations are conducted fairly, confidentially, and professionally.

Candidates need the following qualification: Masters or Bachelors degree in any discipline from an HEC recognized Institution. On experience, the requirement is: 10 years’ experience in Armed Forces, Police or any other Law Enforcement Agency. Preference to candidates with experience in premier intelligence organizations within the country. The Punjab Job Portal sets the age range for this post at 25 to 65 years, a Punjab domicile is required, and both men and women may apply. The authority is also looking for strong leadership, team building and problem-solving abilities; inquisitive and detailed oriented with strong analytical skills; and excellent communication skills, i.e. written and verbal.

Only online applications submitted through the Punjab Job Portal at jobs.punjab.gov.pk, with all educational, experience and other relevant documents uploaded, will be entertained, and incomplete applications will not be considered. Full job descriptions and terms of service are available on the PERA website, pera.punjab.gov.pk. The last date to apply is 29 October 2026, and no application fee is mentioned. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a test or interview, and no TA/DA will be paid. Government employees must apply through proper channel and bring a No Objection Certificate from their parent department to the interview. Selected candidates will receive provisional offer letters subject to verification of their documents and antecedents, and canvassing or false documents will lead to disqualification. The appointing authority may change the number of posts or cancel the process at any stage.

Job Information

Commission / Board

Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA)

Place of posting

Directorate General of PERA, Lahore

City

Lahore

Postal Code

54000

Domicile

Punjab

Age (Male)

25–65 years

Age (Female)

25–65 years

Salary / BPS

SPPP-2 - Special PERA Pay Package (negotiable)

Contract duration

3 years (initially), extendable subject to satisfactory performance

Advt. date

14 October 2026

Last date

29 October 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: Masters or Bachelors degree in any discipline from an HEC recognized Institution.
• Experience: 10 years’ experience in Armed Forces, Police or any other Law Enforcement Agency. Preference to candidates with experience in premier intelligence organizations within the country.

Posts Breakdown

Test / Selection Process

Test / Interview

Important Dates

1. Advertisement Published14 October 2026
2. Last Date to Apply29 October 2026

How to Apply

1. Read the job description, minimum qualification, experience and terms and conditions of service at https://pera.punjab.gov.pk/.
2. Register or log in on the Punjab Job Portal (https://jobs.punjab.gov.pk/) and open the Head (Internal Affairs) listing.
3. Fill in the online application and upload all educational, experience and other relevant documents on the portal; incomplete online applications will not be considered.
4. Submit the application online on or before 29th October 2026. Only online applications through the Punjab Job Portal are entertained.
5. Applicants serving in Government departments/organizations must apply through proper channel and produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their parent department at the time of interview.

Additional Details

Pay Scale

SPPP-2 (Special PERA Pay Package, negotiable)

Competencies

Strong leadership, team building and problem-solving abilities; Inquisitive and detailed oriented with strong analytical skills; Excellent communication skills, i.e. written and verbal

Degree Areas

Any Discipline

Contact Phone

042-99205900

Employer Note

Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA), established under the Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act, 2024.

Contact Address

Deputy Director (Admin. & HR) / Secretary CEC, PERA HQs, 1st Floor, Alfalah Building, Charing Cross, Mall Road, Lahore

Contact Website

www.pera.punjab.gov.pk

Service Regulations

PERA (Appointment and Conditions of Service for Contractual Employees) Regulations, 2026

General Instructions

1. For details regarding job descriptions, minimum qualification, experience, and other terms and conditions of service, please visit https://pera.punjab.gov.pk/ 2. Only online applications submitted through the Punjab Job Portal (https://jobs.punjab.gov.pk/), along with all educational, experience, and other relevant documents duly uploaded on the Portal, shall be entertained. 3. Incomplete online applications shall not be considered. 4. No TA / DA shall be admissible for the test / interview. 5. Only shortlisted candidates shall be called for the test / interview. 6. The last date for submission of applications is 29th October 2026. 7. Applicants serving in Government departments / organizations who fulfil the prescribed criteria must apply through proper channel and they shall produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their parent department / organization at the time of interview. 8. The Appointing Authority reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts, and to withhold, cancel, or annul the recruitment process against any or all posts, in whole or in part, at any stage, without assigning any reason. 9. Upon selection, candidates shall be issued provisional / conditional offer letters, subject to verification of all credentials, including academic documents, experience certificates, NOC, and antecedents. 10. Canvassing in any form, or submission of false / bogus documents or information, shall render the candidate liable to disqualification at any stage.

Job Responsibilities

Lead the Internal Affairs Wing at headquarters and field level; Develop and implement mechanisms for internal checks and balances over field formations and enforcement staff; Supervise intelligence-based monitoring of field staff activities, conduct, integrity, and public dealing; Identify systemic loopholes, procedural gaps, misuse of authority, corruption risks, bribery, financial embarrassment of citizens, and misconduct patterns; Oversee preliminary scrutiny of complaints, confidential reports, vigilance inputs, and field intelligence; Provide early assessment of cases requiring Efficiency & Disciplinary Proceedings; Recommend initiation of fact-finding inquiries, formal investigations, disciplinary action, or administrative corrective measures; Ensure that internal investigations are conducted fairly, confidentially, and professionally; Submit periodic analytical reports to the competent authority regarding field performance, integrity risks, and corrective actions; Coordinate with DERBs, field offices, enforcement stations, legal wing, HR wing, and disciplinary authorities; Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, whistleblower inputs, and internal intelligence reports; Advise management on preventive vigilance, risk mitigation, and improvement of field governance; Supervise the performance of Managers, Deputy Managers, and Assistant Managers working under the wing; Ensure that internal affairs functions are not used for victimization, personal vendetta, or unauthorized surveillance

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