PPSC Child Protection Officer Jobs 2026 — 26 Posts, Apply by 21 August
The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC), on behalf of the Child Protection & Welfare Bureau, Home Department, Government of Punjab, has issued a partial modification to its earlier advertisement for the recruitment of 26 Child Protection Officer (BS-17) posts. The update significantly widens the pool of eligible academic backgrounds, opening the door to a much broader range of Social Sciences graduates.
Job Overview
- Position: Child Protection Officer
- Grade: BS-17
- Vacancies: 26
- Basis: Contract, for a period of 3 years
- Organization: Child Protection & Welfare Bureau, Home Department, Government of Punjab
- Reference: Case No. 07-RB/2026, Advertisement No. 06/2026 (originally published 31 May 2026)
What Changed — Eligibility Update
The Home Department clarified on 30 June 2026 that candidates holding a Master's Degree (Second Division) in any of 40 notified Social Sciences subjects — as recognized by the Higher Education Commission — are now eligible, expanding well beyond the originally listed fields (Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Journalism, Mass Communication).
The expanded list of eligible subjects includes (among others):
- Sociology, Social Work, Psychology (Clinical/Industrial/Developmental), Criminology
- Economics, Econometrics, Political Science, Public Administration, International Relations
- Education, Special Education, Law and Legislature, Pakistan Studies, Islamic Studies
- Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies
- Gender Studies, Development Studies, Rural/Urban Studies, and more
(Full list of all 40 subjects available in the official notification — candidates should verify their specific degree against the HEC-notified list before applying.)
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualification: Master's Degree (Second Division) in an eligible Social Sciences subject from an HEC-recognized university
- Note: Candidates who have already applied under the original advertisement do not need to reapply
Important Dates
- Original Advertisement Published: 31 May 2026
- Eligibility Clarification Issued: 30 June 2026
- Fresh Applications Deadline: 21 August 2026
How to Apply
Fresh candidates (who haven't already applied) can apply through the official PPSC portal at www.ppsc.gop.pk on or before 21 August 2026. All other conditions from the original Advertisement No. 06/2026 remain unchanged. For queries, contact PPSC at UAN 042-111-988-722 or Tel: 042-99200161 / 99200162.
Why This Update Matters
This modification is good news for a much wider range of Social Sciences graduates who may have previously assumed they weren't eligible. If your degree falls under any of the newly listed 40 subjects, this is a genuine opportunity to apply for a stable BS-17 government contract post with the Child Protection & Welfare Bureau.
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