Software Engineer (QA / Testing)

About This Job

The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), the Government of the Punjab's main agency for e-governance and digital public services, has announced a large contract hiring round under advertisement IPL-11054 (recruitment code MP009-2026). PITB is looking for qualified, energetic, medically fit and self-motivated candidates for 29 types of positions, and each position has its own listing on the Punjab Job Portal. This listing is for 2 posts of Software Engineer (QA / Testing), based in Lahore, with a monthly salary of Rs. 55,000 - 175,000 per month. The post focuses on software quality assurance and testing. According to the job description, the work covers the following: review requirements, specifications documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback; create test cases and plan testing activity; convert features/ scenarios to test cases; identify, reproduce, document and track bugs though out its life cycle; create automated test scripts from test cases (not a must but a plus to have); and create performance test scripts (not a must but a plus to have). Because PITB runs systems that are used every day by provincial departments and citizens, contract staff in these roles work directly on live public services, which makes this a useful opportunity for people who want hands-on public-sector technology experience.

The required education is Masters/Bachelors (Hons) (16 years) in Computer Engineering/Sciences, Project Management or Software Engineering. The portal asks for 2 year(s) of relevant experience. Applicants should be between 24 and 45 years of age under the portal listing, and the newspaper advertisement sets the upper age limit for this category of post at 45 years. A Punjab domicile is required for this position, and both men and women may apply. The Government of the Punjab's recruitment quotas for women, persons with disabilities and minorities will be observed, and age relaxation will follow the provincial government's notifications.

Applications are accepted only online through the Punjab Job Portal at jobs.punjab.gov.pk, where the full eligibility criteria and job description are published. Applications sent by email, fax, post or courier, or handed in person or at a walk-in, will not be entertained, and candidates already in government or semi-government service must apply through proper channel. The listing was posted on 17 October 2026 and the last date to apply for all positions in this advertisement is 4 November 2026. No application fee is mentioned. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the next stage of the process, and no TA/DA will be paid. PITB reserves the right to cancel or reject any application without giving a reason, and may act against candidates who have a criminal record.

Job Information

Commission / Board

Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB)

Place of posting

Lahore

City

Lahore

Postal Code

54000

Domicile

Punjab

Age (Male)

24–45 years

Age (Female)

24–45 years

Salary / BPS

Rs. 55,000 - 175,000 per month

Advt. No.

IPL-11054

Advt. date

17 October 2026

Last date

4 November 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: Masters/Bachelors (Hons) (16 years) in Computer Engineering/Sciences, Project Management or Software Engineering.
• Experience: 2 year(s) of relevant experience.

Posts Breakdown

Important Dates

1. Advertisement Published17 October 2026
2. Last Date to Apply4 November 2026

How to Apply

1. Visit the Punjab Job Portal at https://jobs.punjab.gov.pk and open the Software Engineer (QA / Testing) listing to read the detailed eligibility/selection criteria, experience and job description.
2. Register or log in to your Punjab Job Portal account.
3. Complete the online application with your personal, educational and experience details and click Apply on the listing.
4. Submit the online application on or before November 04, 2026. Applications through email, fax, postal, courier services, in person or walk-in will not be entertained.
5. Candidates in Government/Semi-Government service should apply through proper channel.

Additional Details

Degree Areas

Computer Engineering/Sciences, Project Management, Software Engineering

Recruitment Code

MP009-2026

General Instructions

Interested candidates can apply and view detailed eligibility/selection criteria, experience and job descriptions of the positions on: https://www.jobs.punjab.gov.pk/. Application through other means like email, Fax, Postal, courier services, in person, walk-in will not be entertained. Candidates in Government/Semi-Government services should apply through proper channel. PITB reserves the right to cancel/reject any application without giving any reason. Recruitment quota set by Government of the Punjab for females, person with disabilities and minorities shall be observed. Eligibility criteria of age relaxation shall be followed as per notification from Government of the Punjab. Only short-listed candidate(s) will be called for further process. No TA/DA will be paid. In case of any criminal record PITB can take action against the candidates. Last date to apply for all positions is November 04, 2026.

Job Responsibilities

Review requirements, specifications documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback; Create test cases and plan testing activity; Convert features/ scenarios to test cases; Identify, reproduce, document and track bugs though out its life cycle; Create automated test scripts from test cases (not a must but a plus to have); Create performance test scripts (not a must but a plus to have)

Advertisement Post Details

Software Engineer (Multiple Post(s)) - Age (Max) 45 years; Qualification 16 year(s); Min Experience 2 year(s); Location Lahore

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