Punjab Higher Education Department (HED) Jobs 2025

Department	Punjab Higher Education Department
Name of Posts	Data Analyst (BS-17) – Case No. 20-RB/2025 Planning Officer (BS-17) – Case No. 21-RB/2025 Research Associate (BS-17) – Case No. 22-RB/2025
Qualification	For all posts: Sixteen years of education (Second Division) in specified fields (e.g., Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, etc.) from an HEC-recognized university. Please refer to the detailed advertisement for the specific eligible degrees for each post.
Experience	For all posts: One year of relevant experience. Data Analyst & Planning Officer: Require Research experience. Research Associate: Requires Practical experience. Experience from private entities is accepted if registered with SECP.
Apply online	Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) website: www.ppsc.gop.pk
Last Date	07 November 2025
Ad source	Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) – Advertisement No. 01/2025

Punjab Higher Education Department (HED) Jobs

• Department: Planning Information & Reform Unit, Punjab Higher Education Department.

• Number of Posts: 1 for each position (Open Merit).

• Age Limit (as of the closing date):

  • Male: 22 to 33 Years (28 + 5 years general age relaxation)

  • Female: 22 to 36 Years (28 + 8 years general age relaxation)

• Gender: Both Male and Female eligible.

• Domicile: Any district of Punjab.

• Place of Posting: Higher Education Department.

• Experience Note: Experience from private companies is accepted only if the company is registered with the SECP or another regulatory authority.

Written Examination Syllabus (Common for All Posts)

• Type: One paper of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

• Total Marks: 100

• Duration: 90 minutes

• Syllabus Breakdown:

  • Qualification-Related Questions: ~80% (This will be specific to the required degrees for each post, e.g., Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, etc.)

  • General Knowledge: ~20% (Covering Pakistan Studies, Current Affairs, Geography, Basic Mathematics, English, Urdu, Everyday Science, and Basic Computer Studies).

Key Differences in Detail

1. Data Analyst (Case No. 20-RB/2025):

   • Experience: Specifically requires “Research Experience”.

   • Software: Requires basic office application proficiency.

2. Planning Officer (Case No. 21-RB/2025):

   • Education: Explicitly includes “Data Analytics” as an eligible degree.

   • Software: Has the most demanding software requirement, mandating proficiency in statistical software like STATA, E-views, and SPSS in addition to office applications.

   • Experience: Specifically requires “Research Experience”.

3. Research Associate (Case No. 22-RB/2025):

   • Experience: Uniquely requires “Practical Experience” instead of “Research Experience”. This distinction is important for candidates to note.

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