Skills Development & Entrepreneurship Department jobs 2026 have opened four high-paying contract posts in the Strategic Planning Unit in Lahore. If you are an IT, analytics or software professional looking for a senior government contract role, these seats carry monthly packages up to Rs. 726,290. Applications go through the department’s own SPU portal, and the last date is 30 November 2026.
The Skills Development & Entrepreneurship Department of the Government of the Punjab runs skills and entrepreneurship programmes across the province. Its Strategic Planning Unit is the central policy, planning and coordination arm, covering strategy, performance monitoring and matching skills initiatives with labour market needs. The four new posts will strengthen the unit’s analytics, digitalisation and software development work. Appointments are purely on contract for three years, which the competent authority may extend on satisfactory performance.
Official advertisement summary card for SDED SPU Jobs 2026. This is a summary card prepared from the official advertisement, not a scan of the newspaper ad. Always confirm the final details on the official SPU portal before applying.
Job Details
The table below gives the main facts of this recruitment at a glance. Note that a separate, larger SDED Strategic Planning Unit advertisement also circulates with the same portal and deadline; this article covers the four-post technology advertisement under reference IPL-11605.
Detail
Information
Organisation
Skills Development & Entrepreneurship Department, Government of the Punjab
Unit
Strategic Planning Unit (SPU), Lahore
Total posts
4 posts (2 General Managers + 2 Assistant Managers)
Advertisement reference
IPL-11605, posted 2 November 2026
Salary range
Rs. 145,000 to Rs. 726,290 per month, depending on the post
Contract period
3 years, extendable by the competent authority on satisfactory performance
Top salary packages: General Manager posts pay Rs. 726,290 per month with an annual increase of Rs. 26,760, which is rare in Punjab government contract roles.
Senior technology leadership: Analytics and Digitalisation General Manager roles suit experienced professionals who want to lead public-sector digital work.
Developer seats too: Full Stack and Backend Developer Assistant Manager posts open the unit to working software engineers.
Three-year contract: A three-year term, extendable on performance, gives real time to build and deliver programmes.
Policy impact: The unit shapes skills strategy for the whole province, so the work affects training and jobs across Punjab.
International candidates welcome: International candidates are encouraged to apply, with HEC equivalence needed for foreign degrees.
Lahore posting: All four posts are based in Lahore, the province’s administrative and technology hub.
Clear online process: Applications go through one official portal on a prescribed form, with documents uploaded in PDF format.
All four posts need a degree from an HEC-recognised university in the relevant field, plus the experience stated for the post. The General Manager posts allow two routes: a PhD with 8 years of experience, or 16 years of education with 10 years of experience. Communication, negotiation, presentation, analytical and problem-solving skills are required across all four posts.
General Manager, Analytics (MPS-I) — 1 Post
Vacancies: 1 post, based in Lahore.
Salary: Rs. 726,290 per month plus an annual increase of Rs. 26,760.
Education option 1: PhD in IT, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, ICT, Software Engineering, Data Analytics or equivalent, with 8 years of professional experience in the relevant field.
Education option 2: 16 years of education in IT, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, ICT, Software Engineering, Data Analytics or equivalent, with 10 years of professional experience in the relevant field.
Age limit: Up to 50 years.
Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
General Manager, Digitalization (MPS-II) — 1 Post
Vacancies: 1 post, based in Lahore.
Salary: Rs. 726,290 per month plus an annual increase of Rs. 26,760.
Education option 1: PhD in IT, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, ICT or Software Engineering or equivalent, with 8 years of professional experience in the relevant field.
Education option 2: 16 years of education in IT, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, ICT or Software Engineering or equivalent, with 10 years of professional experience in the relevant field.
Age limit: Up to 50 years.
Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Assistant Manager, Full Stack Developer (Lumpsum) — 1 Post
Vacancies: 1 post, based in Lahore.
Salary: Rs. 145,000 per month plus a 10% annual increase.
Education: 16 years of education in Computer Science, IT, Artificial Intelligence, ICT, Software Engineering or equivalent from an HEC-recognised university.
Core competencies: Full stack architecture, system integration, problem-solving and clean coding practices.
Databases: Strong exposure to SQL-based systems such as PostgreSQL and MySQL, and familiarity with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or equivalent.
Age limit: Up to 40 years.
Assistant Manager, Backend Developer (Lumpsum) — 1 Post
Vacancies: 1 post, based in Lahore.
Salary: Rs. 145,000 per month plus a 10% annual increase.
Education: 15 years of education in Computer Science, IT, Artificial Intelligence, ICT, Software Engineering, Economics or equivalent from an HEC-recognised university.
HEC recognition: Degrees must be from an HEC-recognised university, and foreign degrees need an HEC equivalence certificate.
Government employees: Candidates already in government or semi-government service must submit an NOC.
Pending proceedings: Candidates must declare any disciplinary or criminal proceedings pending at any forum.
Documents in PDF: A detailed CV, attested copies of educational certificates or degrees and a recent passport-size photograph must be uploaded in PDF format.
Shortlisting: Candidates are shortlisted on eligibility, and only shortlisted candidates are called for interview.
Department’s right: The department reserves the right to fill or abolish any post, or to withhold the whole appointment process.
How to Apply Online
Applications on the prescribed form must be submitted online through the official SPU portal. Incomplete applications are not entertained, so check every field and document before submitting.
Open the prescribed form: Select the post you want and open its prescribed application form on the portal.
Fill your details: Enter accurate personal, educational and professional details on the form.
Upload documents: Upload your detailed CV, attested degrees or certificates and a recent passport-size photograph in PDF format.
Add NOC or equivalence: Add an NOC if you are a government employee, and an HEC equivalence certificate if you hold a foreign degree.
Declare proceedings: Mention any pending disciplinary or criminal proceedings, if any, as the form requires.
Review and submit: Review everything carefully and submit before 30 November 2026, keeping a copy of the submitted form.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Advertisement posted
2 November 2026, reference IPL-11605
Online applications open
2 November 2026, on the SPU portal
Last date to apply
30 November 2026
Interviews
Dates to be announced later for shortlisted candidates only
Selection Process and Important Conditions
Shortlisting on eligibility: Candidates are shortlisted strictly on the eligibility criteria, and only shortlisted candidates are called for interview.
No TA/DA: No travel or daily allowance is admissible for the interview.
Incomplete forms rejected: Incomplete applications are not entertained, so upload every required document.
Contract nature: Appointments are purely on contract for three years, extendable by the competent authority on satisfactory performance.
Department’s discretion: The department may fill or abolish any post, or withhold the whole process.
Separate advertisement caution: A larger 12-post SDED SPU advertisement also circulates with the same portal and deadline; make sure you apply against the four-post advertisement, IPL-11605, if these are the posts you want.
SDED Strategic Planning Unit Jobs 2026 offer four strong technology and leadership posts in Lahore, with salaries from Rs. 145,000 to Rs. 726,290 per month and a three-year contract. The General Manager seats suit senior analytics and digitalisation leaders, while the developer seats suit working software engineers. Prepare your CV, attested degrees and photograph in PDF format, and apply through the official SPU portal before 30 November 2026.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for SDED SPU Jobs 2026? The last date is 30 November 2026. Applications go through the official SPU portal at sded.punjab.gov.pk/spu.
How many posts are announced in SDED SPU Jobs 2026? Four posts in this advertisement: General Manager Analytics, General Manager Digitalization, Assistant Manager Full Stack Developer and Assistant Manager Backend Developer.
What is the salary for SDED SPU General Manager posts? Rs. 726,290 per month plus an annual increase of Rs. 26,760, under MPS-I for Analytics and MPS-II for Digitalization.
What is the salary for SDED SPU Assistant Manager developer posts? A lumpsum package of Rs. 145,000 per month with a 10% annual increase.
Are SDED SPU jobs permanent? No. Appointments are purely on contract for three years, which the competent authority may extend on satisfactory performance.
Shahzad Sahil is the editor of lahorejobs24.com, covering government jobs, private jobs, bank jobs, results and education news for Lahore and Punjab, with information verified from official sources.
