Punjab Public Service Commission invites applications under Advertisement No. 11/2026 (Case No. 10-RH/2026) for 30 posts of Intelligence Officer (BS-14) in the Special Branch, Punjab Police Department.
Institutional Context and Special Branch Mandate
The Special Branch of Punjab Police operates as the province's primary civilian intelligence and security wing, responsible for gathering intelligence on political, communal, criminal, and counter-terror dynamics across Punjab. It provides vital actionable threat alerts to administrative leadership and executes VIP security, verification protocols, and surveillance operations.
Operational Scope and Intelligence Gathering Functions
The Intelligence Officer conducts covert field reconnaissance, interviews intelligence sources, and gathers real-time information regarding public order, security vulnerabilities, and organized crime elements. Responsibilities include drafting daily situation reports (DSR), monitoring high-profile assemblies, conducting security surveys of vital installations, performing character and security verifications, and utilizing digital intelligence tools.
Application Preparation and Document Checklist
Candidates possessing Punjab domicile should prepare an organized dossier with all required credentials before applying online:
- Attested copies of Bachelor's degree (BA / B.Sc / B.Com / BS) and transcripts from an HEC-recognized university.
- Documented proof of basic computer knowledge or certificate from recognized institute.
- Experience certificates documenting 5 years in intelligence wing of law enforcement agencies (if applying under experience criterion).
- Punjab Domicile Certificate and Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC).
- Recent passport-sized color photographs.
Submission Logistics and Examination Guidelines
Candidates must apply online through the PPSC website at https://www.ppsc.gop.pk on or before 26 October 2026. The written test will consist of one 100-mark MCQ paper (General Ability: 80%, Basic Computer Studies: 20%). In-service candidates must obtain departmental NOC prior to interview.