Director Planning & Reforms (BS-19) – Higher Education Department Punjab | PPSC Recruitment 2025

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Director Planning & Reforms (BS-19) – Higher Education Department Punjab | PPSC Recruitment 2025

Summary: The Punjab Higher Education Department (Planning, Information & Reform Unit) seeks a Director Planning & Reforms (BS-19) on a regular basis. Case No. 16-RB/2025. Age: Male 35–45 +5; Female 35–45 +8. Domicile: All Punjab. Place of posting: Higher Education Department. Syllabus: to be intimated later. Advertised: 16 Oct 2025. Apply by: 31 Oct 2025.

Quick Facts

  • Department/Unit: Planning, Information & Reform Unit, Higher Education Department (HED), Punjab.
  • Post: Director Planning & Reforms (BS-19) — Regular.
  • Vacancies: 01 (Open Merit).
  • Domicile: All Punjab | Posting: Higher Education Department.
  • Age (with general relaxation): Male 35–45 +5 = 50, Female 35–45 +8 = 53.
  • Test Syllabus: “will be intimated later on”.

Eligibility (as per service rules)

  • Education: Sixteen (16) years of education (2nd Division) in Public Policy or Public Administration from an HEC-recognized university.
  • Experience: 14 years relevant experience (8 years in public sector + 6 years in Higher Education sector on administrative position) including 3 years in ADP preparation and handling development schemes on Smart Monitoring Development Projects portal or other government portals; proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Skills Requirements

  • Development Planning & ADP: end-to-end planning cycles, PC-I/PC-II inputs, monitoring matrices, KPIs.
  • Data & Reporting: dashboards, variance analysis, evidence-based policy notes; advanced MS Office.
  • Govt Portals: hands-on with Smart Monitoring Development Projects or equivalent govt portals.
  • Leadership & Coordination: lead cross-functional teams; liaise with universities/colleges and S&GAD/Finance/Planning bodies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning & reforms for HED portfolios; align projects with sector priorities and ADP targets.
  • Prepare/ vet PC-I/PC-II documents, progress reports, and briefs for senior leadership.
  • Drive smart monitoring workflows and ensure data integrity on gov portals.
  • Coordinate with public universities/colleges and line departments for scheme approvals and implementation oversight.
  • Build capacity on project management, documentation standards, and compliance.

Written Test / Interview

  • Syllabus: to be shared by PPSC later.
  • Shortlisted candidates (as per PPSC rules) will be called for further stages.

How to Apply

What We Verify (document scrutiny/interview)

  • Original CNIC, domicile, recent photographs.
  • Degrees/Transcripts with marks/percentage (CGPA not acceptable).
  • Experience letters clearly mapping the 14-year requirement (8y public + 6y HED admin incl. 3y ADP/portal) after required education.
  • NOC/DPC for in-service candidates (if called).
  • Any equivalence claims must be supported by HEC/QEDC certificate.

FAQs

Q1. Is this a provincial post and can candidates from any Punjab district apply?
A. Yes. Domicile is on All Punjab basis.

Q2. What’s the experience mix required?
A. 14 years total: 8 years in the public sector and 6 years in the Higher Education sector (administration), including 3 years with ADP/Govt portals.

Q3. Where will the detailed syllabus appear?
A. PPSC will intimate the syllabus later on the official website.