The Finance Department, Government of Punjab is hiring qualified professionals for senior contract-based positions in its Corporate Finance Unit under the Management Pay Scales.
| Posted On | May 5, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Organization | Punjab Finance Department |
| Location | Lahore |
| Job Type | Full Time |
| Address | Section Officer (E&A) Finance Department, Government of the Punjab Punjab Civil Secretariat, Lahore |
| Last Date | May 20, 2026 |
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The Finance Department, Government of Punjab has announced professional career opportunities for experienced candidates in corporate finance, corporate governance, finance, accounting, and business administration. These Finance Department Government of Punjab Jobs are offered on a three-year contract basis for senior-level roles, including Head Corporate Finance Unit and Corporate Governance Specialist.
Eligible professionals with the required academic background, professional certifications, and relevant experience should apply through the official Punjab Government Job Portal before the closing date and submit the required hard-copy documents as instructed.
General Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must hold qualifications from an HEC-recognized local or foreign reputable university. Relevant professional experience is mandatory for both positions. Candidates with professional certifications such as ACA, ACMA, or CFA Charter may also be eligible where specifically mentioned in the advertisement. For other relevant degrees, an equivalence certificate issued by HEC or the competent forum must be provided by the candidate.
Eligibility Criteria and Position Details
| Sr. No. | Position | No. of Posts | Scale | Required Qualification & Experience | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Head Corporate Finance Unit | 01 | MPS-I | Ph.D. in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting & Finance, Corporate Governance, or Corporate Finance from an HEC-recognized local or foreign reputable university with 10 years of professional experience. OR 16 years of education in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting & Finance from an HEC-recognized local or foreign reputable university with ACA / ACMA / CFA Charter and 12 years of professional experience in the relevant field. Experience in positions providing exposure to corporate governance / policy will be preferred. | 35–50 years |
| 2 | Corporate Governance Specialist | 01 | MPS-II | Ph.D. in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting & Finance, Corporate Governance, or Corporate Finance from an HEC-recognized local or foreign reputable university with 08 years of professional experience in the relevant field. OR 16 years of education in Finance, Accounting & Finance, or Business Administration from an HEC-recognized local or foreign reputable university with ACA / ACMA / CFA Charter and 10 years of professional experience in the relevant field. Preference will be given to public sector experience. | 32–45 years |
How to Apply
Candidates must submit their applications online through the Punjab Government Job Portal at https://jobs.punjab.gov.pk/ by 20.05.2026. In addition to the online application, candidates must send a hard copy of the same application along with two recent passport-size photographs, attested photocopies of CNIC, domicile, CV/Resume, all academic, professional, and experience certificates/degrees, and a covering letter explaining suitability for the position.
Hard-copy applications must reach the office within 05 days from the online deadline, and the final date for hard-copy submission is 25.05.2026. Applicants should clearly mention the name of the post applied for on the upper right corner of the envelope; candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate form and envelope for each post under these Finance Department Government of Punjab Jobs.
Important Instructions
- The positions are offered for a period of three years on contract basis under the employment of the Government of Punjab.
- The contract appointment is temporary, non-transferable, job/post specific, and does not confer any right for regularization.
- Remuneration will be based on Management Pay Scales (MPS) of Punjab,.
- Only relevant and post-qualification experience will be considered.
- Internship or training period will not be counted as experience.
- Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will not be entertained.
- Applicants already serving in Government departments must apply through the proper channel and provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview, if called.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- The employer may reject any or all applications at any stage without assigning any reason.
- The decision of the Selection Committee will be considered final.
- Finance Department, Government of the Punjab is an equal opportunity employer.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can candidates with professional certifications apply instead of a Ph.D.?
Yes. The advertisement allows candidates with 16 years of relevant education and professional credentials such as ACA, ACMA, or CFA Charter, subject to the required relevant experience for the specific post.
2. Will internship or training experience be counted?
No. The advertisement clearly states that internship and training periods will not be considered as experience.
3. Is corporate governance or policy exposure useful for applicants?
Yes. For the post of Head Corporate Finance Unit, experience in positions providing exposure to corporate governance / policy will be preferred.
4. Is public sector experience preferred for any position?
Yes. For the post of Corporate Governance Specialist, preference will be given to candidates with public sector experience.
5. What should candidates be careful about before sending the application?
Candidates should ensure that the online application is submitted on time, the hard-copy documents are complete, and the post name is clearly written on the upper right corner of the envelope. For multiple posts, a separate form and envelope must be used for each application.
