The Health & Population Department, Government of the Punjab, has announced massive public sector employment opportunities for its “Directorate of Monitoring & Evaluation, Health and Population Department, Punjab, Lahore.” Applications are invited from qualified, tech-savvy IT professionals holding a Punjab domicile.
These positions are being offered on a Contract Basis under a competitive Lump Sum Pay Package in accordance with the Recruitment Policy 2022 of the Government of the Punjab. Eligible male, female, minority, disabled, and transgender candidates are encouraged to apply via the National Testing Service (NTS) before the deadline.

Vacancy Details and Eligibility Criteria

The directorate is recruiting on a large scale for the following single core position:

Surveillance Assistant (PPS-05)

Total Number of Posts: 300 Vacancies
Age Limit: Up to 45 Years
Required Educational Qualifications:
Graduation (14 years of education) in Computer Sciences, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or an equivalent discipline.
Must have secured at least a Second Division from a university recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
Technical Skills: Candidates must possess practical working knowledge of IT equipment, specifically tablets, smartphones, and computer systems.

General Terms and Conditions

Applicants must carefully review and adhere to the following mandatory conditions set by the department:

Domicile Restriction: Only candidates possessing a valid domicile from any district of the Punjab province are eligible to apply.
Nature of Post: These vacancies are post-specific, contract-based, and strictly non-transferable.
Quota Allocation: Standard government quotas for women, minorities, and disabled/special persons apply as per provincial regulations.
Special Persons Registration: Disabled candidates must attach proof of registration with the Social Welfare Department along with a Disability Certificate issued by the District Standing Medical Board.
Transgender Inclusion: Transgender individuals meeting the educational and age requirements are highly encouraged to apply.
Government Servants: Candidates currently working in Government, Semi-Government, or Autonomous Bodies must route their applications through the proper channel by securing a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
Age Calculation: The cutoff date to calculate the upper age limit is the final date of application submission.
Degree Validation: Only degrees issued by HEC-recognized local universities or equivalent foreign institutions (with an official HEC equivalence letter) will be entertained.
Interview Call: Only short-listed candidates meeting the test benchmarks will be called for interviews. Schedule details will be communicated directly via email, phone call, or SMS.
Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must bring their complete original academic and professional documents, along with a set of attested photocopies, at the time of the interview.
No TA/DA: No Travel Allowance or Daily Allowance will be admissible for candidates appearing in the written test or interview phases.

Complete Selection & Testing Methodology

NTS Screening: The initial selection will be based on a written/skill screening test managed by the National Testing Service (NTS).
Passing Benchmarks: Candidates must secure a minimum of 50% marks in the NTS entry test to successfully qualify for the next stage.
Merit Thresholds: In case of a massive influx of qualifying candidates, the Appointing Authority reserves the right to raise the minimum threshold or cut-off marks to manage final interview shortlisting.

Step-by-Step Application Submission Framework

Interested candidates must execute the following application procedure accurately:

Step 1: Online Registration

Visit the official National Testing Service website at www.nts.org.pk. Navigate to the project page for the Punjab Health & Population Department, create a profile, and fill out the online application form completely.

Step 2: Processing Fee Payment

Generate the electronic deposit slip/invoice from the NTS portal. The prescribed test fee must be paid via the 1Link 1Bill system. Payment can be processed through Participating Banks, ATMs, Internet Banking, Mobile Banking applications (such as EasyPaisa, JazzCash), or physically via TCS Express Counters using the unique 20-digit invoice number generated on your deposit slip.

Step 3: Courier Dispatch

After paying the online fee, print out the filled application form. Send the printed application form, along with the original paid NTS deposit slip/receipt, a copy of your CNIC, and two recent passport-size photographs, directly to the NTS Headquarters via courier.

NTS Dispatch Address: > National Testing Service Pakistan (Health Department Project)
Plot No. 96, Street No. 4, H-8/1, Islamabad.

Important Timelines & Contact Details

Last Date for Application Submission: June 15, 2026 (Applications reaching after office hours on this date will not be processed).

Test Date Announcement: The written test/skill test venue, date, and roll number instructions will be communicated to eligible candidates exclusively through the NTS web portal and automated SMS alerts.

Contact and Support Information

For registration issues or test queries, please contact NTS directly:

NTS Helpline Contact: +92-51-844-4441

NTS Head Office: Plot No. 96, Street No. 4, H-8/1, Islamabad.
For department-specific inquiries or advertisement clarification:

Department Portal: pthcahbpunjab.gov.pk

Directorate Address: Directorate of Monitoring & Evaluation, Health & Population Department, Government of Punjab, 1-Birdwood Road, Lahore.

Official Phone: 042-99204057

Official Email: directoralamehnd@gmail.com
Official Notice Tracking Advertisement Identification: IPL-5605
Issuing Authority: Director, Directorate of Monitoring & Evaluation, Punjab.