Assistant Program Officer

About This Job

The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has invited online applications for the position of Assistant Program Officer under a large combined recruitment drive (advertisement reference IPL-9123, internal code MP007-2026) posted on the Punjab Job Portal on 2 September 2026. This particular vacancy calls for 1 post to be filled purely on a contract basis, based in Lahore, and is one of 75 distinct roles being recruited together under the same advertisement to strengthen PITB's technology, programme-management and support functions across the province. The role sits within PITB's programme-management function, coordinating projects and initiatives spanning implementation, procurement, technical delivery, performance and risk oversight, from planning through execution. Typical day-to-day duties for this post include assisting in planning and executing marketing and outreach campaigns; supporting content creation for print, digital, and social media platforms; and coordinating with internal teams, media, and external partners.

Eligible candidates must hold Masters/Bachelors (Hons) (16 years) in Advanced Computing, Business Administration, Communication Engineering/Sciences, Computational Science, and other related disciplines, along with at least 1 year(s) of relevant post-qualification experience. The advertised age bracket for initial recruitment on this post is 23 - 45 years, and the position is open to both male and female candidates holding a valid Punjab domicile. As per the advertisement's general terms and conditions, PITB will observe the recruitment quota prescribed by the Government of the Punjab for women, persons with disabilities and minorities, and eligibility for age relaxation will be applied strictly in line with the applicable Government of Punjab notification; candidates already serving in a government or semi-government organisation are expected to apply through the proper channel, and PITB reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts, or reject any application, without assigning any reason.

As with the other posts in this drive, the exact pay package is not disclosed in the advertisement itself and will be a market-based, contract-basis package as per PITB's internal pay policy. Interested and eligible candidates should apply online, exclusively through the official Punjab Job Portal at jobs.punjab.gov.pk; applications submitted by email, fax, post, courier or in person, or in any other form, will not be entertained. No application fee is mentioned anywhere on the advertisement, and no TA/DA will be admissible at any stage of the selection process; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage, and PITB may take action against any candidate found to have a criminal record. The closing date for Assistant Program Officer and all other posts advertised under this same combined drive is 17 September 2026, so candidates are advised to review the full role-specific eligibility criteria on the portal and submit a complete, accurate application well ahead of the deadline.

Job Information

Commission / Board

Punjab Job Portal

Place of posting

Lahore

City

Lahore

Postal Code

54000

Domicile

Punjab domicile required.

Age (Male)

23–45 years

Age (Female)

23–45 years

Age note

Age bracket for initial recruitment as stated on the Punjab Job Portal listing: 23 - 45 years.

Salary / BPS

Contract basis - salary as per PITB contract terms and experience (specific amount not disclosed in the advertisement)

Contract duration

Contract basis (duration not further specified in the advertisement)

Advt. No.

IPL-9123-MP007

Advt. date

2 September 2026

Fee note

No application fee is stated on the official Punjab Job Portal advertisement.

Last date

17 September 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: Masters/Bachelors (Hons) (16 years) in Advanced Computing, Business Administration, Communication Engineering/Sciences, Computational Science, and other related disciplines
• Experience: 1 year(s) of relevant post-qualification experience

Posts Breakdown

Important Dates

1. Advertisement Published2 September 2026
2. Last Date to Apply17 September 2026

How to Apply

1. Visit official website at official website
2. Create account or login with your CNIC number
3. Fill online application form with CNIC, domicile and education details
4. Upload required documents and submit before last date — 17 September 2026

Additional Details

District

LAHORE

Division

Lahore

Industry

Information Technology

Domicile Note

Domicile is required for this position; obtainable via the Government of Punjab's Dastak doorstep-delivery initiative (call 1202 or use the Dastak app).

Job Description

Assist in planning and executing marketing and outreach campaigns,Support content creation for print, digital, and social media platforms,Coordinate with internal teams, media, and external partners,Help organize events, exhibitions, and awareness activities,Manage social media and update program-related online content,Track campaign performance and assist in reporting,Draft communication materials and maintain contact databases,Provide general support to the Program Manager as needed

Combined Ad Note

This is 1 of 75 genuinely new positions found in a single combined PITB recruitment drive (Code # MP007-2026), all sharing last_date=2026-09-17 and the same combined advertisement image.

Monthly Salary Raw

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Job Responsibilities

Newspaper Insertion Ref

IPL-9123 (Code # MP007-2026)

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