The Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA) has announced 110 contract-based vacancies for its Lahore headquarters and its district-level offices across Punjab. The recruitment covers internal affairs, human resources, audit, information technology, data and AI/ML roles, and applications are being accepted online only.
Please note: this is a fresh October 2026 recruitment round for management and IT posts — it is completely separate from the earlier PERA Sergeant Jobs 2026 recruitment, which was for the enforcement force. Do not mix the two up.
The advertisement (reference IPL-10957) appeared in the Daily Jang on 15 October 2026. Appointments will be made under the PERA (Appointment and Conditions of Service for Contractual Employees) Regulations, 2026, on the negotiable Special PERA Pay Package (SPPP) — initially for three years, with the possibility of extension on satisfactory performance.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA) |
| Total Posts | 110 |
| Job Locations | Directorate General, Lahore & DERB Secretariats in DC offices across Punjab |
| Job Type | Contract (initially 3 years, extendable) |
| Pay Package | Special PERA Pay Package (SPPP), negotiable |
| How to Apply | Online via the Punjab Job Portal (jobs.punjab.gov.pk) |
| Advertisement | Daily Jang, 15 October 2026 (IPL-10957) |
| Last Date to Apply | 29 October 2026 |
Available Positions
The 110 posts are split into two groups. Ten are based at the Directorate General in Lahore, and the remaining 100 sit in the secretariats of the District Enforcement & Regulatory Boards (DERB) in deputy commissioner offices around the province.
A. Positions at the Directorate General of PERA, Lahore
| Sr. | Position | SPPP Scale | Posts | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Head (Internal Affairs) | SPPP-2 | 1 | Lahore |
| 2 | Manager (Internal Affairs) | SPPP-3 | 1 | Lahore |
| 3 | Team Lead (AI & ML) | SPPP-3 | 1 | Lahore |
| 4 | Team Lead (Full Stack) | SPPP-3 | 1 | Lahore |
| 5 | Deputy Manager (HR) | SPPP-4 | 1 | Lahore |
| 6 | System Analyst | SPPP-4 | 1 | Lahore |
| 7 | Data Analyst | SPPP-4 | 1 | Lahore |
| 8 | Assistant Manager (Audit) | SPPP-5 | 1 | Lahore |
| 9 | Assistant Manager (Internal Affairs) | SPPP-5 | 1 | Lahore |
| 10 | System Support Officer | SPPP-5 | 1 | Lahore |
B. Positions in DERB Secretariats (DC Offices)
| Sr. | Position | SPPP Scale | Posts | Posting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deputy Manager (Internal Affairs) | SPPP-4 | 38 | 1 in each DERB secretariat across Punjab |
| 2 | Assistant Manager (Internal Affairs) | SPPP-5 | 62 | Lahore (7), 9 divisional HQs (27), 28 district HQs (28) |
The IT and data roles are clearly the highlight of this round for tech professionals — Team Lead (AI & ML), Team Lead (Full Stack), System Analyst, Data Analyst and System Support Officer are all based at the Lahore headquarters, so candidates wanting a government IT job without leaving the provincial capital should look at these first.
Eligibility Criteria
PERA is looking for qualified, experienced and competent professionals, but the newspaper advertisement itself does not print post-wise qualification, experience or age requirements. Instead, the ad directs every candidate to the official PERA website, where detailed job descriptions, minimum qualifications, experience requirements and service terms for each post are published.
- Check the official PERA website (pera.punjab.gov.pk) for the exact qualification and experience needed for the post you want — requirements differ a lot between the management, IT, AI/ML, data, audit and HR roles.
- A word of caution: several job websites have published their own guessed education and age limits for these posts. The actual advertisement says nothing specific about degrees, age or domicile, so treat any such figures as unverified and go by the official job descriptions.
- Serving government employees can apply too, provided they meet the criteria — but they must go through the proper channel and produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their parent department at the interview.
- Both male and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
There is no paper application and no application fee mentioned — everything runs through the Punjab Job Portal:
- First, visit the official PERA website and read the job description, qualification and experience for the post you are applying for.
- Open the Punjab Job Portal at jobs.punjab.gov.pk and log in or create an account.
- Search for the PERA advertisement, select your post, and fill in the online form completely.
- Upload your educational degrees, experience certificates, CNIC and any other required documents on the portal.
- Submit before 29 October 2026. The ad specifically says incomplete applications will not be considered, so double-check before hitting submit.
Since the official advertisement carries reference IPL-10957, keep that number handy in case you need to search for the ad on the portal.
Terms and Conditions
- Appointments are on contract under the PERA (Appointment and Conditions of Service for Contractual Employees) Regulations, 2026.
- The initial contract period is three (03) years, extendable on satisfactory performance.
- The pay is on the Special PERA Pay Package (SPPP), which the ad describes as negotiable — no fixed rupee amounts are given.
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the test or interview.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the test/interview.
- Selected candidates will be issued provisional or conditional offer letters, subject to verification of academic documents, experience certificates, NOC and antecedents.
- The appointing authority can increase or decrease the number of posts, or cancel the recruitment for any or all posts, at any stage without assigning a reason.
- Canvassing in any form, or submitting false or forged documents, will disqualify the candidate at any stage.
PERA’s head office is at 1st Floor, Alfalah Building, Charing Cross, Mall Road, Lahore (phone 042-99205900) — contact them or check the official website if you run into any issue with your online application.
Interested in more openings like this one? Browse all recent announcements in our Government Jobs section.
PERA Jobs 2026 Advertisement
Below is the official advertisement (IPL-10957, Daily Jang 15 October 2026). Always verify details on the official PERA website before applying.
FAQs
What are PERA Jobs 2026 for management and IT posts?
They are 110 contract posts announced by the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA) under advertisement IPL-10957, published in the Daily Jang on 15 October 2026. The posts cover internal affairs, HR, audit, IT, data and AI/ML — ten at the Directorate General in Lahore and 100 in DERB secretariats across Punjab.
Are these the same as the PERA Sergeant Jobs 2026?
No. The PERA Sergeant Jobs 2026 were a separate earlier recruitment for the enforcement force. This October 2026 round is purely for management, technical and internal affairs posts. Make sure you are applying for the right advertisement.
What is the last date to apply for PERA Jobs 2026?
The last date for submission of online applications is 29 October 2026, as printed in the official advertisement.
How do I apply for these PERA posts?
Apply online only through the Punjab Job Portal at jobs.punjab.gov.pk. Read the job description on the PERA website first, then fill in the portal form, upload your documents and submit before the deadline.
What is the contract duration and pay package?
The appointment is initially for three years and can be extended on satisfactory performance. The pay is on the Special PERA Pay Package (SPPP), scales SPPP-2 to SPPP-5, which the advertisement describes as negotiable.
Where can I find the qualification and experience for each post?
The newspaper ad does not list them. Detailed job descriptions, minimum qualifications and experience for every post are available on the official PERA website at pera.punjab.gov.pk — check there before applying, since requirements differ from post to post.