School Education Department Lahore Jobs 2026 – Manager AI & Manager Structure [Applications Closed]
The Punjab School Education Department announced two PPS-9 management vacancies for its Strategic Management Unit: Manager AI and Manager Structure. The confirmed application deadline was 7 August 2026, and this recruitment is now closed.
Archived Recruitment Status
- Recruitment status
- 7 August 2026
- Closing date
- 7 August 2026
- Positions
- Manager AI, Manager Structure
- Vacancies
- 2 posts
- Scale
- PPS-9
- Application method
- Online only
Archive note: This page is retained for recruitment reference and eligibility information. It should not be read as an active vacancy notice.
Deadline Correction Note: The official correction states that the closing date should be read as 07.08.2026. This page therefore treats 7 August 2026 as the final confirmed closing date.
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Recruitment Overview
The Government of the Punjab, School Education Department announced the vacancies for its Strategic Management Unit (SMU), which was described as supporting strategic planning, project execution, monitoring, financial management, infrastructure oversight, research, data analytics and digital monitoring.
The recruitment covered two specialised management posts rather than entry-level vacancies. Each position had its own education, professional certification or registration, experience and age requirements.
Information Policy: Salary, fees, quotas, relaxations and vacancy numbers are stated only where they are supported by the recruitment notice or an official recruitment source. Unspecified details are not estimated.
Quick Job Facts
Vacancy Summary
The two advertised posts are summarised below in a compact two-column format.
Manager AI
| Wing | General Wing |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Scale | PPS-9 |
| Maximum Age | 40 years |
Manager Structure
| Wing | Works Wing |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 1 |
| Scale | PPS-9 |
| Maximum Age | 40 years |
Post-Wise Eligibility Requirements
Qualification reading note: Broad education labels should not be treated as permission for every Bachelor's or Master's degree. Eligibility depended on the post-specific fields and other conditions stated in the recruitment notice.
1. Manager AI
General Wing | One vacancy | PPS-9
The notice required a minimum of 16 years of education through a Bachelor's or Master's qualification in a related or relevant field. Fields listed in the notice include:
- Business Administration
- Marketing Analytics
- Computer Science or Software Engineering
- Artificial Intelligence or Data Science
- Engineering or Information Systems
The notice also allows equivalent and relevant disciplines. This wording should be read with the recruiting authority's own eligibility assessment rather than expanded beyond what the notice supports.
CertificationAt least one recognised certification in Artificial Intelligence or Data Science was required. Examples listed in the official notice include Certified Data Scientist, AI Practitioner and AI Solution Architect credentials. The notice also mentions equivalent global AI or Data Science credentials and IBM certification. These examples should not be read as an exhaustive list unless the authority states otherwise.
ExperienceAt least three years of relevant experience in AI-related projects was required.
Maximum age40 years. The notice does not state an age-relaxation provision.
2. Manager Structure
Works Wing | One vacancy | PPS-9
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an HEC-recognised university
- Structural specialisation was preferred
- Registration with the Pakistan Engineering Council was mandatory
At least five years of relevant experience was required. The notice identifies experience areas including:
- RCC and steel-structure design
- High-rise buildings, bridges or infrastructure projects
- Structural rehabilitation and retrofitting, noted as preferred
- Site supervision and construction support
- Structural analysis, seismic-resistant design, foundation systems and soil-structure interaction
- Reviewing structural calculations, shop drawings and method statements
40 years. The notice does not state an age-relaxation provision.
Who May Not Meet the Printed Criteria?
This section is an eligibility caution, not an independent rejection decision. Final eligibility remained with the recruiting authority.
- Applicants without the required three years of relevant AI-project experience for Manager AI, or five years of relevant structural-engineering experience for Manager Structure, may not meet the experience requirement.
- Manager AI applicants without a relevant AI or Data Science certification may not meet the advertised certification condition.
- Manager Structure applicants without Pakistan Engineering Council registration would not satisfy the stated mandatory registration condition.
- A degree outside the fields described for Manager AI should not automatically be treated as acceptable simply because it is a Bachelor's or Master's qualification.
- The notice accepted online applications only; hard-copy applications were not to be entertained.
- The notice does not state an age-relaxation rule, so this page does not assume that a generic relaxation automatically applied.
Salary, Employment Status and Location
Pay information
Both positions were listed under PPS-9. The notice does not specify a fixed monthly salary amount, allowances or benefit details.
Employment tenure
The vacancies were linked to the Strategic Management Unit and a project pay scale. The supplied notice does not state contract duration, extension conditions or permanent-employment status.
Recruitment office
The notice identifies the SMU office at 11-A Lawrence Road, Lahore. A separate long-term posting location is not clearly stated.
Gender, domicile and quota
The supplied notice does not state a gender restriction, domicile condition, provincial quota or district quota. This page does not add one.
Typical Role Focus
Editorial guidance only — not an official job description. The recruitment notice describes the SMU's wider objectives but does not provide a complete day-to-day duty list for either post.
Manager AI
Based on the announced field and SMU objectives, the role may have involved supporting data-led decision-making, evaluating AI applications, coordinating digital monitoring work, reviewing analytical outputs and connecting technology work with departmental priorities.
Manager Structure
Based on the announced field and experience requirements, the role may have involved reviewing structural designs and calculations, coordinating site and construction support, assessing technical documentation and supporting quality assurance for infrastructure projects.
How Applications Were Submitted
Archived procedure: The steps below describe how applications were accepted before the deadline. They are retained for reference and are not an instruction to submit a late application.
Official online portal
Applications were accepted online through the PESRP jobs portal at https://jobs.pesrp.edu.pk/.
Post-specific eligibility check
Candidates needed to match the education, experience, certification or PEC-registration conditions for the selected post.
Online form and uploads
The application process required candidates to provide relevant personal, academic and employment information and upload the records requested by the portal.
Submission deadline
The corrected final deadline was 7 August 2026. The page now treats the recruitment as closed.
Application Documents and Portal Fields
Documents stated in the advertisement
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Copies of educational degrees
- Relevant professional certificates
- Experience certificates
- CNIC copy
Portal fields checked on 22 July 2026
On 22 July 2026, the live PESRP application page displayed fields for personal information, academic history, certifications and employment history, together with upload fields including a PDF resume, front and back CNIC images, qualification records and experience certificates.
Because portal fields can change, candidates checking a current vacancy should follow the live instructions shown for that recruitment rather than treating this archived list as permanent.
Selection and Interview Information
- Only shortlisted applicants were to be called for a test or interview.
- No TA or DA was admissible for appearing in the test or interview.
- The supplied notice does not state a test date, interview date or written-test syllabus.
- The recruiting authority reserved the right to increase or decrease the number of vacancies.
- The authority could cancel the recruitment process partially or entirely without assigning a reason.
- Government, semi-government and autonomous-body employees were instructed to apply through the proper channel.
Preparation Guidance
General preparation guidance only: The points below are not an officially announced test syllabus. They are retained as practical career guidance for candidates preparing for similar future roles.
For similar Manager AI roles
- Be ready to explain AI or data-science projects listed in your CV and your own contribution to them.
- Keep evidence of relevant professional certifications organised and verifiable.
- Prepare examples involving analytics, digital monitoring or evidence-based decision-making.
For similar Manager Structure roles
- Keep valid PEC registration evidence and relevant experience records organised.
- Review structural design, RCC, steel and seismic-design work mentioned in your CV.
- Prepare to discuss structural calculations, drawings, method statements and site-support experience.
Common Application Mistakes
- Treating broad degree labels as a substitute for the exact post-specific eligibility wording
- Failing to provide the certification evidence required for Manager AI
- Treating a Civil Engineering degree as a replacement for mandatory PEC registration for Manager Structure
- Listing total experience without showing how it relates to the advertised field
- Uploading unreadable or incomplete identity, qualification or experience records
- Using unofficial contacts or third-party summaries instead of the recruiting authority's instructions
Details Not Stated in the Supplied Advertisement
- Fixed monthly salary and allowances
- Contract duration or extension policy
- Gender restriction
- Domicile and quota requirements
- Age-relaxation rules
- Application fee
- Written-test syllabus and marks distribution
- Test or interview dates
- Exact long-term posting location
- Working hours, benefits and leave conditions
Official Sources & Verification
Official department sources are prioritised over summaries, screenshots or third-party job listings. The following sources were used to verify or cross-check this archived recruitment page.
Punjab School Education Department — Jobs / TORs
Primary department page referenced by the recruitment notice for job advertisements and terms of reference.
PESRP Official Jobs Portal
Official online recruitment portal referenced for application submission. The live form was checked on 22 July 2026 and showed education, certification, employment and document-upload fields.
Recruitment Notice — IPL No. 7536
Used for the two position titles, vacancy counts, PPS-9 scale, maximum age, post-specific eligibility, online-only application method, recruitment office and selection conditions.
Verification note: This page relies on the supplied recruitment notice copy for these details.
Corrected Deadline Statement
The supplied recruitment notice states that the last date for submission of applications may be read as 07.08.2026. This is the basis for the final closing date used on this page.
Transparency note: A separate public corrigendum URL was not independently established during this review, so this page does not invent one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are applications still open?
No. The confirmed deadline was 7 August 2026. This page was reviewed on 20 August 2026 and the recruitment is now presented as closed and archived.
Which positions were advertised?
The advertised positions were Manager AI in the General Wing and Manager Structure in the Works Wing, with one vacancy for each post.
What qualification was required for Manager AI?
The notice required at least 16 years of education in a related or relevant field, at least one recognised AI or Data Science certification and at least three years of relevant AI-project experience.
What qualification was required for Manager Structure?
A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an HEC-recognised university was required. Structural specialisation was preferred, PEC registration was mandatory and at least five years of relevant experience was required.
What was the maximum age limit?
The printed maximum age limit was 40 years for both positions. The supplied notice does not state an age-relaxation rule.
How were applications submitted?
Applications were accepted online through jobs.pesrp.edu.pk. Hard-copy applications were not to be entertained. The deadline has now passed.
What was the final closing date?
The corrected final closing date was 7 August 2026.
What salary was offered?
Both posts were listed under PPS-9. A fixed monthly salary amount and allowances were not specified in the supplied recruitment notice.
Conclusion
The School Education Department Lahore recruitment covered two specialised PPS-9 management posts in the Strategic Management Unit: Manager AI and Manager Structure. The notice set separate qualification, certification or registration and experience conditions for each role.
The application deadline was 7 August 2026, so applications for this recruitment are now closed. Candidates looking for current opportunities should check the official department recruitment portal and the School Education Department jobs page rather than treating this archived page as an active application notice.
Disclaimer: Chand Info Alert is an independent recruitment-information publisher and is not the employer, testing service or application portal. We do not collect applications, application fees or candidate documents. Recruitment information on this page is based on the supplied notice and official sources available for verification. Candidates should use the recruiting authority's current website for any new or re-advertised opportunity.
