The Federal Constitutional Court has restored 123 candidates who lost their jobs after a paper leak involving the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC).
A two-member bench led by Chief Justice Aminuddin Khan heard the case. The candidates’ lawyer told the court that his clients had passed the PPSC exams and started working in their respective departments.
The lawyer said the candidates had also received four months’ salaries before the commission withdrew its recommendations for their appointments.
The decision came after a report about the source of the leaked paper surfaced.
Why did the court restore the candidates?
Justice Ali Baqar Najafi observed that the leaked paper was recovered after the candidates had passed their exams and the commission had issued its recommendations.
He also noted that the candidates were removed from their jobs without being issued show-cause notices or given a chance to explain their position.
The court rejected the PPSC’s stance and accepted the candidates’ petitions. It then ordered the restoration of their jobs.
PPSC announces 1,958 jobs for charge nurse female BS-16
According to Advertisement No. 10/2026, the vacancies are available in the Specialised Healthcare and Medical Education Department of Punjab. The jobs will be offered on a contract basis for three years.
The vacancies include 1,801 posts on open merit, 59 posts for special persons and 98 posts under the minority quota.
Who can apply for female Charge Nurse jobs?
Candidates must have a four-year BSc Nursing Generic degree with valid registration from the Pakistan Nursing Council. Applicants with a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery can also apply if they have valid registration from the council.
According to the PPSC advertisement, graduates of government institutions will be given preference.
