PSCA Jobs 2026: The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA), Lahore has announced an internal recruitment drive for one of its most senior administrative posts — Chief Administration Officer. This vacancy, notified vide Advertisement No. 9144/HR/PSCA/2026 dated 18 August 2026, is exclusively open to serving Police Officers of the Punjab Police Department, and applications are being invited through the PSCA career portal until 3 September 2026.
If you’re a serving Police Officer looking for administrative leadership opportunities within Punjab’s flagship public-safety organization, here is everything you need to know about eligibility, responsibilities, salary, and the application process.
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Why This Vacancy Has Opened
According to the official notification issued by PSCA to the Provincial Police Officer/IGP Punjab, the current Chief Administration Officer, Ms. Amara Athar (PSP/BS-19), has been selected for deployment on a United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) at Juba. With her likely to proceed abroad shortly, the post of Chief Administration Officer at PSCA will fall vacant, prompting the Authority to initiate the internal recruitment process.
Since the post is exclusively reserved for Police Officers, PSCA is required to fill it through an internal recruitment process within the Police Department, in line with Part II, Rule 3(1-C) and 6(4) of the PSCA Service Regulation 2017.
PSCA Chief Administration Officer – Job Summary
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) |
| Post | Chief Administration Officer |
| Grade | BS-18 or above (as per PSCA Grade 04) |
| Recruitment Type | Internal — exclusively for serving Police Officers |
| Location | PPIC3 Centre, Lahore |
| Age Limit | 30–55 years |
| Salary Package | As per PSCA Grade 04 |
| Advertisement No. | 9144/HR/PSCA/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 3 September 2026 |
| Apply Online At | psca.gop.pk/career |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following qualification and experience requirements:
- Education: Master’s degree or 16 years of education from an HEC-recognized university/institution.
- Experience: Minimum eight (8) years’ experience in Police administration, Police Human Resource Management, and Police fleet management.
- Additional Requirement: Awareness of IT applications used in policing.
- Eligibility Scope: Open only to serving Police Officers (BS-18 and above) already employed within the Punjab Police Department.
Candidates already employed in Government, Autonomous, or Semi-Government organizations — which includes all serving Police Officers — must apply through the proper departmental channel.
Key Responsibilities of the Chief Administration Officer
The Chief Administration Officer plays a central role in PSCA’s Integrated Command, Control and Communications (IC3) operations. Core responsibilities include:
- Acting as the primary channel for reporting administrative issues, events, incidents, and periodic status updates to the Chief Operating Officer.
- Developing and modifying HR policy for PSCA and IC3 Centres, including organizational structure, reporting lines, and authority levels.
- Overseeing sourcing, development, and management of IC3 staff, covering recruitment, selection, deployment, and performance management.
- Managing staff relations, rewards, and benefits, and developing IC3-specific HR policies and procedures.
- Ensuring the timely delivery of resources and facilities — accommodation, utilities, training rooms, mobile command units, and other operational requirements.
- Ensuring the IC3 Centre is staffed with adequately skilled and trained personnel.
- Developing and supervising a SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Reliable, Timely) Performance Management System for the IC3 Centre.
How to Apply for PSCA Chief Administration Officer Jobs 2026
- Visit the official PSCA careers page: psca.gop.pk/career.
- Review the detailed job description and terms & conditions published there.
- Submit your application online only — through the proper departmental channel, since this post is open exclusively to serving Police Officers.
- Ensure all required documents (relevant certificates, experience letters, and qualification proof) are ready, as shortlisted candidates will need to provide these at the interview stage.
- In case of a foreign degree, attach the HEC equivalence certificate.
- Submit your application before the closing date of 3 September 2026.
Important Instructions
- Applications must be submitted online only — by-hand, incomplete, or late submissions will not be entertained.
- PSCA reserves the right to accept or reject any application, or halt the recruitment process at any time.
- In case of exigency, the number of vacancies may be increased or decreased without prior notice.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.
- Selected candidates will need to submit an HEC-verified degree/transcript at the time of final selection.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for the test or interview.
- For job-related queries, contact PSCA at 042-99051606-8 or email recruitment@psca.gop.pk.
About Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA)
PSCA is the autonomous body responsible for Punjab’s Integrated Command, Control and Communications (IC3) system, operating under the motto “Beginning of a New Police Culture.” It manages city surveillance and public-safety infrastructure across major Punjab cities including Lahore, with recruitment governed by the PSCA Service Regulation 2017.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Who can apply for the PSCA Chief Administration Officer post? Only serving Police Officers (BS-18 and above) within the Punjab Police Department who meet the qualification and experience criteria are eligible.
Q2: What is the last date to apply? Applications must be submitted online through psca.gop.pk/career by 3 September 2026.
Q3: Is this a fresh appointment or an internal recruitment? This is strictly an internal recruitment process meant for existing Police Officers, conducted under the PSCA Service Regulation 2017.
Q4: What is the salary package for this post? The salary is fixed as per PSCA Grade 04, applicable to the BS-18-and-above scale.
Q5: Will TA/DA be paid for the interview or test? No, PSCA has clearly stated that no TA/DA will be admissible for the test or interview.
For more government recruitment updates from law-enforcement and public-safety departments, check the latest Police Jobs in Pakistan and Punjab Government Jobs sections on New Pakistan Jobs. You can also browse our Government Jobs in Pakistan Today page for daily-updated vacancies from FPSC, PPSC, WAPDA, and other departments, or check similar internal-recruitment notices such as the Punjab Public Private Partnership Authority (P4A) Jobs.
Before applying, eligible candidates can use our free Age Calculator to confirm they fall within the 30–55 years age limit, and build an updated CV using our free Resume Builder. Serving officers can also check the current BS-18 pay scale for salary reference.
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