Punjab Skills Development Fund Jobs 2026 – Apply Before 20 November 2026

Punjab Skills Development Fund Jobs 2026 are open in Lahore for two specialist roles: Specialist – Program Design and Specialist – Finance. The Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) is the largest skills development fund in Pakistan, set up in 2010 by the Government of Punjab as a not-for-profit company, and it has trained around 600,000 young people. The advertisement, IPL-11710, invites energetic and motivated professionals to join its Lahore team, and the closing date printed on the advertisement is 20 November 2026. Applications go online only through the official PSDF careers portal.

Job Details

PSDF works differently from a normal government department. It is a fund that pays for skills training across Punjab, working with training institutes, chambers of commerce and industry, and employers. A Specialist – Program Design helps design the training programmes that PSDF funds, from understanding what skills employers need to shaping the courses that teach those skills. A Specialist – Finance handles the money side: budgets, accounts, tax matters and the financial systems that keep a large public fund honest and on track. Both roles sit in the Lahore head office, and both need several years of relevant experience, not just a degree.

Two things about this round need care. First, the advertisement does not state how many vacancies there are for each post, what pay scale or grade applies, or any age limit, so this article does not claim any of those figures. Second, PSDF has other job advertisements running at the same time with different closing dates, including one round closing on 17 November 2026 and another closing on 9 November 2026. Those are separate rounds with different posts, and they are not mixed into this article. This article covers only the IPL-11710 round, with its two specialist posts and its closing date of 20 November 2026.

Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

Both posts need a degree from an HEC-recognized or accredited university and several years of relevant experience. The details below come from the advertisement and from the official PSDF job detail pages, which carry the same education and experience requirements. Candidates should read the full terms of reference on the PSDF careers portal before applying, because the portal carries the complete job description for each post.

Specialist – Program Design

• Vacancies: The advertisement does not state the number of vacancies for this post.
• Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Public Policy, Industrial / Engineering Management, Social Sciences, or a relevant discipline, from an HEC-recognized / accredited university.
• Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in a relevant or similar field.
• Preferred Experience: Experience in industry engagement, business development, partnership management, or labour market / economic research. Experience of working with chambers of commerce, industry associations, or skills development / TVET programmes will be an added advantage. Experience in programme management, programme execution, programme design, or curriculum development will be preferred.
• Age Limit: The advertisement does not state an age limit for this post.
• Domicile: The advertisement does not state a domicile requirement for this post.
• Job Location: Lahore.

Specialist – Finance

• Vacancies: The advertisement does not state the number of vacancies for this post.
• Qualification: Bachelor’s (Hons) in Accounting / Finance, or CA Finalist / ACCA (or equivalent), from an HEC-recognized university.
• Experience: Minimum 4+ years of relevant experience with reputable organizations.
• Required Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of IFRS. Strong understanding of federal and provincial tax regulations. Working knowledge of ERP systems from an operational perspective. An understanding of the Companies Act is also required, as stated on the official PSDF detail page.
• Age Limit: The advertisement does not state an age limit for this post.
• Domicile: The advertisement does not state a domicile requirement for this post.
• Job Location: Lahore.

General Requirements

• Equal Opportunity: PSDF is an equal-opportunity employer.
• Zero Tolerance: PSDF has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and abuse.
• Terms of Reference: Applicants should review the official terms of reference for the post on the PSDF careers portal and confirm they meet the education and experience requirements before applying.
• Salary and Perks: PSDF offers a market-competitive salary and perks. No salary figure is stated in the advertisement for this round.
• Separate Rounds: Do not confuse this round with other PSDF advertisements. This article covers only the IPL-11710 round, closing on 20 November 2026.
• Check for Updates: Applicants should check the PSDF careers portal for updates or changes before applying, because the portal carries the latest information.
• Application Fee: The advertisement does not state an application fee.
• No TA/DA: The advertisement does not state anything about TA/DA for this round.

How to Apply Online

Applications for this round go online only through the official PSDF careers portal. There is no postal application route in the advertisement, and no application fee is mentioned. Do not apply through any other portal for this round: some job websites wrongly list the Punjab Government jobs portal as the apply route, but the advertisement itself directs candidates to the PSDF careers portal, and that is the route used in this article.

1. Step 1: Open the official PSDF careers portal at psdf.org.pk/careers.
2. Step 2: Find Specialist – Program Design or Specialist – Finance in the list of open positions and open its job page.
3. Step 3: Read the job description and the terms of reference carefully, and confirm that your education and experience match what the post needs.
4. Step 4: Complete the online application form with correct personal, education and experience details.
5. Step 5: Review the form once more and submit it online before the closing date of 20 November 2026.

Important Dates

The closing date of 20 November 2026 is printed on the advertisement itself, and it is also the date given by the job websites that reported this round. One honest note is needed: the live PSDF careers portal, when checked on 7 November 2026, still showed old closing dates (June and April 2026) on the detail pages for these two titles, so the 20 November 2026 date rests on the newspaper advertisement, not on the live portal. Candidates should still apply through the portal, but they should also keep a copy of the advertisement and check the portal for updates. Because PSDF runs several rounds at once, apply only for the IPL-11710 posts named here, and do not mix in posts from the rounds closing on 9 or 17 November 2026. For queries, the Human Resources Department can be reached at 21-A, H-Block, Dr. Mateen Fatima Road, Gulberg II, Lahore, UAN 042-111-11-PSDF (7733), or toll free 0800-48627 (HUNAR).

Shahzad Sahil

Shahzad Sahil is the editor of punjabjobscenter.com, covering Punjab government and private jobs, education news and results for students, with information verified from official sources.