Punjab Approves 1,629 Headmaster and Headmistress Posts: What We Know
Punjab’s Finance Department has approved 1,629 Headmaster, Headmistress and senior posts on a lump-sum package. The recruitment advertisement has not been issued yet.
Punjab headmaster and headmistress posts: the Punjab Finance Department approved 1,629 posts of Headmaster, Headmistress, Senior Headmaster and Senior Headmistress for government schools on 4 November 2026, on a lump-sum pay package, according to media reports. The recruitment advertisement has not been published yet, so applications are not open.
The approval followed a request from the School Education Department dated 23 October 2026. The new posts replace 1,629 earlier posts in the regular BPS scale that were abolished.
Headmaster and headmistress posts: breakdown
| Post | Number of posts |
|---|---|
| Headmaster | 654 |
| Headmistress | 748 |
| Senior Headmaster | 177 |
| Senior Headmistress | 50 |
| Total | 1,629 |
Districts with the most headmaster and headmistress posts
| District | Posts |
|---|---|
| Faisalabad | 79 |
| Gujrat | 69 |
| Kasur | 68 |
| Lahore | 64 |
| Rahim Yar Khan | 60 |
| Gujranwala | 59 |
| Sialkot | 58 |
The fewest posts are in Kot Addu (10), Rajanpur (15), Talagang (16), Murree (18) and Muzaffargarh (19). The posts are spread across 40 districts.
Key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Approved by | Punjab Finance Department, 4 November 2026 |
| Requested by | School Education Department (letter of 23 October 2026) |
| Pay | Lump-sum package (amount not officially announced) |
| Funding | From each District Education Authority’s Provincial Finance Commission share |
| Advertisement | Not yet published |
What about salary and eligibility?
The government has not published the salary, qualifications, age limit or selection method. Earlier reports in October 2026 said the department had proposed a monthly package of around Rs 150,000 for school heads, but this has not been confirmed in an official advertisement. We will update this page with the official criteria once they are announced.
Who will recruit is also not yet confirmed. Previous headmaster and headmistress posts in Punjab were filled through the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC), while some recent lump-sum hiring has been done directly by the School Education Department.
Why Punjab is hiring school heads
In July 2026 the School Education Department announced plans for stronger school leadership, including a second head for larger schools. Many government schools have run for years with teachers acting as heads. Dedicated heads are expected to improve management, teacher attendance and exam results.
How earlier headmaster and headmistress posts were filled
In the past, the Punjab Public Service Commission advertised headmaster and headmistress posts in BS-17 on contract, asked for a master’s degree plus a B.Ed or M.Ed in at least second division, and held a written test followed by an interview. Female candidates usually received an age relaxation. These old rules give candidates a rough idea of what to prepare, but the new lump-sum posts may have different criteria, so wait for the official advertisement before relying on them.
Candidates who want to prepare early can revise education management, Pakistan studies, current affairs, English and basic computer skills, which commonly appear in such tests.
What candidates should do now
- Do not apply anywhere yet; there is no official advertisement.
- Keep your degrees, B.Ed/M.Ed, experience certificates and domicile ready.
- Watch the PPSC website and the School Education Department’s official pages for the advertisement.
- Ignore anyone asking for money to secure a post or to “pre-register”.
Related jobs: FPSC Advertisement 4/2026, STI merit list and PPSC Advertisement 11/2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many headmistress posts has Punjab approved?
748 Headmistress and 50 Senior Headmistress posts, out of 1,629 in total.
When will the headmaster and headmistress advertisement come?
No date has been announced. The posts were approved on 4 November 2026; the advertisement is expected later.
What is the salary for the new headmaster posts?
It has not been officially announced. The posts are on a lump-sum pay package.
Sources: Punjab Finance Department approval of 4 November 2026, as reported by Bloom Pakistan (5 November 2026). This page will be updated when the official advertisement is published.
