Updated: 16 October 2026
The Punjab Healthcare Commission (PHC) has announced new vacancies at its head office in Lahore and at regional offices in Multan, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Bahawalpur, Sargodha, Dera Ghazi Khan and Gujranwala. The posts include Deputy Director (Operations), Deputy Director (Inspections), Manager (Inspections), an Administration Officer and Cleaners on daily wages. The advertisement appeared in newspapers on 14 October 2026, and the last date to submit applications is 28 October 2026.
This guide explains each post, its qualification and experience, the fee you must pay before applying, the step-by-step process, the documents to prepare and the mistakes that cause rejection. Read the section for your own qualification first, because the PHC posts are mostly for doctors and experienced health professionals, while the cleaner post needs only basic education.
Important: The post list, fee and deadline below come from the October 2026 advertisement as reported by news and job websites on 14 to 16 October 2026. The reports do not all agree on the number of vacancies, and the advertisement does not give exact figures for every post. Always check the official advertisement at www.phc.org.pk before you pay the challan.
PHC Jobs October 2026: Quick Facts
- Organisation: Punjab Healthcare Commission (PHC), Government of Punjab
- Published: 14 October 2026 (Express Tribune and other newspapers)
- Last date to submit applications: 28 October 2026
- Job type: contract for most posts, daily wages for the cleaner post
- Where to apply: online through the PHC website, www.phc.org.pk, with a paid challan form
- Fee: Rs 2,000 for Deputy Director posts and Rs 500 for other posts, as reported (confirm in the advertisement)
- Vacancies: not specified in the advertisement
- Location: Lahore head office and regional offices across Punjab
What Is the Punjab Healthcare Commission?
The Punjab Healthcare Commission is the regulator for private healthcare facilities in Punjab. Its work includes licensing and inspecting hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centres and other health facilities, checking that they meet standards, and handling complaints. That is why most of its posts are for doctors and inspection professionals, who visit facilities and check their compliance.
Knowing this helps you understand the job. An inspection role is not a clinical post. You will spend time in the field, check records and write reports, so experience in healthcare administration, quality or regulation is valuable.
Posts in the October 2026 Advertisement
| Post | Location | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy Director (Operations) | Multan | MBBS or BDS with a relevant postgraduate qualification | 10 years |
| Deputy Director (Inspections) | Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan | MBBS or BDS with a relevant postgraduate qualification | 10 years |
| Manager (Inspections) | Lahore, Rawalpindi, Bahawalpur, Sargodha, Dera Ghazi Khan | MBBS or BDS | 6 years |
| Administration Officer | Head office and regional offices | Mentioned in the advertisement (confirm the exact qualification) | Confirm in the advertisement |
| Cleaner (daily wages) | Lahore, Faisalabad, Dera Ghazi Khan, Gujranwala | Under matric | 1 year |
The number of vacancies is not specified in the advertisement, so do not rely on a number from any website. Each post also has its own conditions, and some reports list the Deputy Director posts under the same heading, so check the exact post and city in the official notice.
Deputy Director (Operations) and Deputy Director (Inspections)
These are the senior posts. They need:
- MBBS or BDS, which means a recognised medical or dental degree, with valid registration from the relevant council
- A relevant postgraduate qualification, in the field the advertisement names
- Ten years of experience, in a relevant role
The Deputy Director (Operations) post is listed for Multan. The Deputy Director (Inspections) post covers Lahore, Faisalabad and Multan. Choose the city where you can work, because you will be posted there.
Since these posts need a long record, make sure your experience certificates show your designation, the organisation, the dates and the nature of the work. Verification happens at the document stage.
Manager (Inspections)
This post needs:
- MBBS or BDS, with valid registration
- Six years of experience, in a relevant role
It is open in five cities: Lahore, Rawalpindi, Bahawalpur, Sargodha and Dera Ghazi Khan. Because it needs fewer years of experience than the Deputy Director posts, it is the more realistic option for a mid-career doctor who has experience in hospitals, regulation, quality or inspections.
Administration Officer
Reports confirm that an Administration Officer post is included in the advertisement, but the exact qualification and experience were not clear in the sources we reviewed. Read the official notice for this post before you apply, and do not rely on the general qualification above, which applies to the medical posts.
Cleaner (Daily Wages)
This post is open in Lahore, Faisalabad, Dera Ghazi Khan and Gujranwala. It needs:
- Under matric, which means you have not yet completed matriculation, or have a lower qualification as stated in the advertisement
- One year of experience in cleaning or a similar role
It is a daily wage post, not a contract post like the others. The pay is set on a daily basis, so ask for the exact rate before you accept any offer. Do not confuse this post with the professional posts above, which have a separate fee and separate conditions.
The Fee: Pay the Challan Before You Apply
This is the step that most people miss. PHC asks you to download a challan form, deposit the fee at a bank, and attach a scanned copy of the paid challan with your online application.
The reports state the following fees:
- Rs 2,000 (non-refundable) for the Deputy Director posts (positions 1 and 2 in the advertisement)
- Rs 500 (non-refundable) for the other posts
The challan is made out in favour of “Punjab Healthcare Commission”, and the deposit can be made at the PHC head office address in Lahore, 185 Ahmad Block, New Garden Town. Confirm the exact fee and the payment instructions in the advertisement, because a wrong amount can cause rejection.
Do not pay the fee into a personal account or to any person who offers to handle the application for you. The challan is the official proof of payment, so keep it safe.
Who Is Already Registered?
The advertisement says that candidates who applied for an earlier PHC advertisement, number 7746, published on 29 July 2026 with a closing date of 17 August 2026, do not need to apply again. If you applied then, check your application status on the PHC site before you apply a second time.
Also note that the older PHC pages online that show a deadline of 17 August 2026 refer to that earlier round. They are not the current advertisement.
Government Employees Must Get an NOC
If you already work in a government department, a semi-government body or an autonomous institution, you must apply through the proper channel and attach a fresh No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your department or authority. Without the NOC, your application may not be considered.
Start the NOC request early, because departments can take time to issue it. Ask your office for the letter in the format the advertisement describes.
How to Apply for PHC Jobs: Step by Step
- Read the official advertisement and choose the exact post and city you qualify for.
- Visit www.phc.org.pk and download the challan form for your post.
- Deposit the fee at a bank, using the correct amount for your post (Rs 2,000 or Rs 500, as reported). Keep the paid challan.
- Scan the paid challan clearly so the amount, date and bank stamp are readable.
- Complete the online application on the PHC portal, with accurate personal, education and experience details.
- Upload the scanned challan with your application, as the advertisement requires.
- Attach your NOC if you are a government employee.
- Submit before 28 October 2026 and save a copy or screenshot of the submitted application.
Do not wait until the last two days. Banks and the online portal become busy near the deadline, and a missing challan will cost you the application.
Documents to Keep Ready
- Original CNIC and a clear scan of both sides
- Paid challan (scanned)
- Degree certificates and transcripts, including MBBS or BDS and any postgraduate qualification
- Professional registration from the relevant council, with a valid registration number
- Experience certificates with designation, organisation, dates and nature of work
- Matric certificate, for the cleaner post
- Recent passport-size photograph
- NOC from your department, if you are a government employee
- Domicile certificate, if the post or the city requires it
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Common Mistakes That Get Applications Rejected
- Paying the wrong fee. The Deputy Director and other posts have different amounts, so check your post before you pay.
- Forgetting the scanned challan or uploading a blurred copy.
- Applying for the wrong city. Each post is listed for specific cities.
- Missing the NOC if you are a government employee.
- Weak experience documents. Certificates without dates or designation may not count.
- Missing registration numbers for medical and dental posts.
- Applying after 28 October 2026.
What Happens After You Apply
The advertisement describes the application and the closing date, and the reports we reviewed do not give a full selection schedule. Shortlisting, tests and interviews, if any, will be announced by PHC. Keep checking www.phc.org.pk and the newspaper notices after the deadline.
A useful habit is to keep a folder with your application, challan, NOC and all documents, so you can answer any request quickly.
How to Prepare for a Senior PHC Post
Senior posts usually involve an interview or an assessment of experience. Prepare for these areas:
- Healthcare regulation: understand the basic licensing and inspection process for hospitals and clinics in Punjab.
- Quality and standards: know what compliance means in a health facility, such as staffing, record keeping, infection control and patient safety.
- Report writing: inspectors write reports, so practise a clear, short summary of a facility visit.
- Your own experience: be ready to explain your roles, the decisions you made and the results you achieved, with specific examples.
Do not exaggerate. Interviewers check experience against your certificates.
Which Post Suits You?
| If you are… | Consider… |
|---|---|
| A doctor or dentist with a postgraduate qualification and 10 years of experience | Deputy Director (Operations) or Deputy Director (Inspections) |
| A doctor or dentist with 6 years of experience | Manager (Inspections) |
| A candidate with an administrative or quality background | Administration Officer (read the advertisement for the qualification) |
| A candidate under matric with one year of cleaning experience | Cleaner (daily wages) |
If you do not meet the experience or qualification for a post, do not apply just to use the fee. The fee is non-refundable.
Safety and Scams
Fake agents often appear when a government body announces posts. Protect yourself:
- Apply only through the official PHC website, www.phc.org.pk, and pay only the challan amount shown in the advertisement.
- Nobody can guarantee you a job or a shortlist for money.
- Do not share your CNIC photo, password or OTP with a stranger.
- Be careful with websites that ask you to pay a “processing fee” beyond the challan amount.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are there in PHC Jobs October 2026?
The advertisement does not specify the total number of vacancies. It lists Deputy Director (Operations), Deputy Director (Inspections), Manager (Inspections), Administration Officer and Cleaner posts.
What is the last date to apply?
28 October 2026.
Where do I apply?
Online through the PHC website, www.phc.org.pk, after you deposit the challan fee and attach its scanned copy.
What is the fee?
Reports state Rs 2,000 for the Deputy Director posts and Rs 500 for the other posts. Both are non-refundable. Confirm the exact amount in the advertisement.
Who can apply for the Deputy Director posts?
MBBS or BDS holders with a relevant postgraduate qualification, valid professional registration and 10 years of experience.
What is the requirement for Manager (Inspections)?
MBBS or BDS with valid registration and six years of experience.
Is there a post for non-medical candidates?
Yes. The Administration Officer post and the cleaner post are listed. Read the advertisement for the exact qualification of the Administration Officer post.
What is the qualification for the cleaner post?
Under matric, with one year of experience. The post is on daily wages.
Do government employees need an NOC?
Yes. They must apply through the proper channel and attach a fresh NOC from their department or authority.
Do I need to apply again if I applied for the July advertisement?
The advertisement says candidates who applied under advertisement 7746, published on 29 July 2026, do not need to apply again. Check your status on the PHC site.
Are these contract jobs?
Most posts are on contract. The cleaner post is on daily wages.
Where is the PHC head office?
In Lahore, at 185 Ahmad Block, New Garden Town, according to the advertisement details reported.
Final Thoughts
The Punjab Healthcare Commission has opened posts that suit experienced doctors, dentists and health administrators, and a daily wage post for candidates with basic education. The deadline is 28 October 2026, and the process depends on three things: the right post, the correct challan fee and a complete set of documents, including an NOC if you are a government employee.
Pick the post that matches your qualification and experience, pay the correct challan, scan it clearly and submit before the deadline. For more verified updates, see our Provincial Government Jobs page or follow our Job Alerts page.
Official sources: Punjab Healthcare Commission for the advertisement, challan and applications.
Disclaimer: LiveGovJob is an independent information website and is not connected with the Punjab Healthcare Commission or any government department. Advertisements and dates can change. Always confirm the final details on the official PHC website before you apply.
