Today is the last date to apply for Intelligence Officer (IO) positions in the Special Branch of Punjab Police through the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC).
The commission has advertised 30 Intelligence Officer posts in Basic Scale (BS-14) under Advertisement No. 11/2026. The positions are offered on a two-year contract, which may be extended, and successful candidates can be posted anywhere in Punjab.
Who can apply?
Applicants must hold a second-division graduation degree from a university recognised by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). Candidates must also have basic computer knowledge.
Alternatively, graduates with a second-division degree and five years of experience in the Intelligence Wing of a law-enforcement agency may apply.
The experience must meet the conditions set out in the advertisement.
The advertised vacancies include 23 posts on open merit, five reserved for women, one for minorities and one for persons with disabilities.
The age limits, including applicable relaxation, are up to 40 years for male candidates and 43 years for female candidates.
Written test
The selection process includes a multiple-choice written test carrying 100 marks, with a duration of 90 minutes.
Around 80 per cent of the paper is allocated to general ability subjects, including general knowledge, Pakistan Studies, current affairs, geography, basic mathematics, English, Urdu, everyday science and Islamic Studies.
Non-Muslim candidates are to be assessed in general knowledge in place of Islamic Studies.
The remaining 20 per cent covers basic computer studies.
Other vacancies
The same advertisement offers 299 posts across several Punjab government departments, covering medical, veterinary, engineering, planning, accounts, sports and agriculture-related positions. Other advertised vacancies include:
· Livestock and Dairy Development: 61 Senior Veterinary Officer and equivalent posts, along with 40 Veterinary Officer and related posts.
· Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education: 53 Senior Registrar Medicine posts, 41 Senior Registrar Surgery posts, seven Senior Registrar Cardiac Anaesthesia posts, three Senior Registrar Paediatric Ophthalmology posts and three Senior Registrar Paediatric Cardiology posts.
· Punjab Housing and Town Planning Agency (PHATA): two Deputy Director Town Planning posts, two Deputy Director Engineering posts and 12 Assistant Accounts Officer posts.
· Youth Affairs and Sports: 37 Tehsil Sports Officer and equivalent posts.
· Agriculture Department: eight Assistant Regional Manager posts.
How to apply
Applicants can submit their applications through the official PPSC website: www.ppsc.gop.pk.
Candidates should:
1. Open the PPSC website and select Apply Online.
2. Find Advertisement No. 11/2026 and select the relevant post.
3. Read the eligibility requirements and application instructions carefully.
4. Complete the online form with accurate personal, educational and experience details.
5. Pay the prescribed application fee using a payment method approved by PPSC and follow the portal’s instructions.
6. Review the information and submit the application before the closing deadline.
The reported application fee for the Intelligence Officer post is Rs600. Applicants should verify the fee and payment instructions on the official PPSC portal before making payment.
