The Specialized Healthcare and Medical Education (SHC&ME) Department, Government of the Punjab, has invited applications for Professor and Associate Professor posts in medical teaching institutions across Punjab. These are contract appointments, open to retired SHC&ME professors and associate professors as well as eligible candidates from the private sector and other organisations, with service up to a maximum age of 65 years. The last date to apply is 5 November 2026, and applications are accepted by email only.
Job Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education (SHC&ME) Department, Government of the Punjab |
| Posts | Professor and Associate Professor |
| Job Type | Contract basis, up to maximum age of 65 years |
| Job Location | Medical institutions across Punjab (department address: 11-A Lawrence Road, Lahore) |
| Total Vacancies | Not announced in the advertisement |
| Salary | Not stated in the advertisement |
| Apply Method | Email only to jobs.shcmed@punjab.gov.pk |
| Last Date to Apply | 5 November 2026 |
- Advertisement: Published in October 2026 for appointments in medical institutions across Punjab.
- Selection: Through an open competitive selection process, as per the applicable service rules of each post.
- Contract Duration: Maximum three years, or until the appointee reaches 65 years of age, or until a regular candidate is appointed through promotion or the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC), whichever comes first.
- Specialties Covered: Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Anaesthesia, Pulmonology, Oncology, Radiology, Biochemistry, Forensic Medicine, Psychiatry, Paediatric Surgery, Paediatric Cardiac Surgery, and Paediatric Cardiology, including Plastic Surgery in the advertised list.
Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
Professor
- Who Can Apply: Retired Professors from the SHC&ME Department and eligible candidates from the private sector and other organisations.
- Qualification: Prescribed qualifications, teaching experience and research publications as per the applicable service rules of the specialty (MBBS plus relevant postgraduate qualification).
- Age Limit: Up to a maximum of 65 years.
Associate Professor
- Who Can Apply: Retired Associate Professors from the SHC&ME Department and eligible candidates from the private sector and other organisations.
- Qualification: Prescribed qualifications, teaching experience and research as per the applicable service rules of the specialty.
- Age Limit: Up to a maximum of 65 years.
General Requirements
- Documents: Attested copies of educational certificates/degrees, research papers, experience certificate, domicile certificate and CNIC must be attached.
- Application Mode: Email only — applications through any other mode will not be accepted.
- Eligibility Check: Candidates must fulfil the prescribed qualifications and experience conditions of their chosen specialty.
How to Apply
- Prepare a complete scanned application package: educational certificates/degrees, research papers, experience certificate, domicile certificate and CNIC (attested copies).
- Email the complete package to jobs.shcmed@punjab.gov.pk — email is the only accepted mode.
- Submit before the last date, 5 November 2026, and keep the sent email as proof of submission.
- Do not send applications by hand, courier or any other mode, as they will not be accepted.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Published | October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 5 November 2026 |
Interested retired and private-sector medical professionals should apply well before the 5 November 2026 deadline, since applications are accepted by email only.
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.






