The Directorate General, Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA) invites online applications from energetic and qualified professionals having Punjab domicile for appointment as Assistant Manager (Internal Affairs) in Special PERA Pay Package 5 (SPPP-5) against 63 vacancies across the Directorate General in Lahore and District Enforcement & Regulatory Board (DERB) Secretariats statewide on a three-year contract basis.
Institutional Context and Statewide Vigilance Mandate
Under the Punjab Enforcement and Regulation Act, 2024, PERA maintains rigorous regulatory enforcement mechanisms across all divisions and districts in Punjab. To ensure uncompromised integrity in public anti-encroachment drives and price control operations, Assistant Managers (Internal Affairs) are deployed at the Directorate General in Lahore (1 post) and across DERB Secretariats in Deputy Commissioner Offices (62 posts: 7 in Lahore, 27 in 9 Divisional Headquarters, and 28 in 28 District Headquarters) to monitor field operations and investigate complaints.
Field Operations and Compliance Inquiry Deliverables
The Assistant Manager (Internal Affairs) assists senior managerial staff in carrying out vigilance tasks and fact-finding inquiries. Core responsibilities include:
- Assisting in on-site monitoring of field enforcement sergeants during commercial inspections, anti-encroachment crackdowns, and market surveys.
- Receiving, logging, and conducting preliminary fact-finding inquiries on complaints submitted by citizens, traders, or civic bodies.
- Verifying field inspection records, digital challan receipts, and impound yard registries against standard operating procedures.
- Drafting objective inquiry reports with photographic and documentary evidence for review by Deputy Managers and District Boards.
- Participating in routine and surprise vigilance checks to ensure transparent and lawful execution of public regulatory powers.
Online Application Preparation and Verification Checklist
Candidates possessing an HEC-recognized Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or Business Administration alongside relevant compliance experience must prepare the following credentials:
- Online application profile registered and submitted through the Punjab Job Portal at https://jobs.punjab.gov.pk/.
- Comprehensive curriculum vitae (CV) detailing educational credentials, investigative experience, and administrative skills.
- Attested copies of higher educational degrees and detailed academic transcripts.
- Documented service certificates substantiating relevant professional experience in compliance, legal, or administrative fields.
- Attested copies of Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) and Punjab Domicile Certificate.
- Departmental NOC routed through proper channel for candidates currently employed in public sector organizations.
Submission Guidelines and Recruitment Protocol
Interested applicants must apply online through the Punjab Job Portal at https://jobs.punjab.gov.pk/ on or before 29 October 2026. Hand-delivered or postal applications are not acceptable. Detailed job specifications and district-wise station options can be viewed at https://pera.punjab.gov.pk/. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview by the selection committee. Original documents must be presented at the interview. No TA/DA is admissible.