Punjab Public Service Commission invites applications under Advertisement No. 11/2026 (Case No. 25-RA/2026) for the position of Deputy Director (T.P) (BS-18) in the Punjab Housing and Town Planning Agency (PHATA), Housing Urban Development & Public Health Engineering Department.
Institutional Context and Affordable Housing Mandate
PHATA is the premier provincial statutory agency mandated to design, plan, and implement low-cost housing schemes, urban development masterplans, and infrastructure initiatives for low-income citizens across Punjab. Operating under the HUD&PHED, PHATA integrates spatial analytics, land-use zoning, and regional planning frameworks to curb unplanned urban sprawl and develop sustainable civic settlements.
Operational Responsibilities and Spatial Governance
The Deputy Director (Town Planning) spearheads master planning, scheme layout approvals, land demarcation, and zoning regulations for ongoing and upcoming housing projects. Responsibilities include evaluating GIS-based urban datasets, reviewing developer submissions for statutory compliance with PHATA building regulations, supervising environmental impact evaluations, coordinating with development authorities, and drafting regional development blueprints.
Application Preparation and Document Checklist
Applicants holding Punjab domicile must compile the following documentation prior to applying on the provincial recruitment portal:
- Valid permanent registration certificate from the Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners (PCATP).
- Attested copies of B.Sc. City & Regional Planning degree and detailed marks certificates from an HEC-recognized university.
- Experience certificates documenting at least 7 years of post-qualification professional town planning work.
- Punjab Domicile Certificate and Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC).
- Recent passport-sized color photographs.
Submission Logistics and Dispatch Guidelines
Candidates must submit their applications strictly online through the official PPSC web portal at https://www.ppsc.gop.pk by 26 October 2026. Late submissions will not be entertained. Candidates employed in public sector departments must produce an approved departmental NOC at the time of psychological test and interview.