The Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA), Government of the Punjab, Lahore, has announced job opportunities for the year 2026, inviting applications from experienced IT specialists for information-security positions on a contract basis for three years (extendable subject to satisfactory performance).
A total of 12 vacancies are available across 8 posts — Deputy Directors and Assistant Directors in various information-security specializations (governance & compliance, offensive security, SOC/analyst, penetration testing, application security, digital forensics and security architecture) — based at PLRA Headquarters, Lahore. Applications are submitted online through the Punjab Job Portal, with hard copies sent to the Director (HR). Complete details of each post, eligibility criteria and the application process are given below.
PLRA Jobs Details
| Organization | Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA) |
| Sector | Government — Provincial (Punjab) |
| Location | PLRA Headquarters, Lahore |
| Total Posts | 8 |
| Total Vacancies | Twelve (12) |
| Pay Grade | PPG-6 & PPG-7 |
| Qualification | Minimum 16 years of education in Information Security/IT/CS/related field |
| Age Limit | 24 to 49 years (varies by post) |
| Salary | Rs. 149,500–241,000 + Technical Expert Incentive Allowance (Rs. 100,000–150,000) |
| Job Type | Contract — 3 years (extendable) |
| Apply Method | Online via Punjab Job Portal + hard copy to Director (HR) |
| Website | https://jobs.punjab.gov.pk / www.punjab-zameen.gov.pk |
| Last Date | 12 September 2026 |
About Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA)
The Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA) is a provincial authority under the Government of the Punjab responsible for the computerization and management of land records across the province. To strengthen its information-security posture, PLRA is hiring experienced IT specialists on a contract basis for its headquarters in Lahore.
Available Vacancies
| Sr | Post | Pay Grade | Posts | Salary (PKR) | Incentive (PKR) | Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deputy Director (Governance Risk & Compliance) | PPG-7 | 1 | 241,000 | 150,000 | 25–49 |
| 2 | Deputy Director (Offensive Security) | PPG-7 | 1 | 241,000 | 150,000 | 25–40 |
| 3 | Deputy Director (Security Operations Center) / L3 Analyst | PPG-7 | 2 | 241,000 | 150,000 | 25–40 |
| 4 | Assistant Director (Penetration Testing & Red Teaming) | PPG-6 | 1 | 149,500 | 100,000 | 24–34 |
| 5 | Assistant Director (Application Security Tester) | PPG-6 | 1 | 149,500 | 100,000 | 24–34 |
| 6 | Assistant Director (Security Operations Center) / L2 Analyst | PPG-6 | 3 | 149,500 | 100,000 | 24–34 |
| 7 | Assistant Director (Digital Forensic & Incident Response) | PPG-6 | 1 | 149,500 | 100,000 | 24–34 |
| 8 | Assistant Director (Security Architect & Administrator) | PPG-6 | 2 | 149,500 | 100,000 | 24–34 |
Eligibility Criteria for PLRA Jobs (August) 2026
All posts require a minimum of 16 years of education in Information Security, Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or Cyber Security from an HEC-recognized university (higher qualifications in related disciplines preferred).
1. Deputy Director (Governance Risk & Compliance) — PPG-7
- Experience: At least 5 years’ post-qualification experience in Information Security Governance, Risk Management, Security Compliance and Security Auditing in large-scale national/international organizations (ISO 27001 / CIS controls experience an advantage).
- Certification: CISA, CISM, CRISC or ISO 27001 LI/LA (preference to CISA holders).
2. Deputy Director (Offensive Security) — PPG-7
- Experience: At least 5 years’ post-qualification experience in Vulnerability Management, Offensive Security, Red Teaming and Penetration Testing in large-scale organizations.
- Certification: OSCP, LPT, CPET or C|EH (preference to OSCP/LPT holders).
3. Deputy Director (Security Operations Center) / L3 Analyst — PPG-7
- Experience: At least 5 years’ experience in information/cyber security with a SOC role (incident response, threat hunting, threat intelligence, malware research), including at least 3 years as an L3/L2 SOC analyst.
- Certification: CISSP, CISM, CompTIA SecurityX or CASP+.
4. Assistant Director (Penetration Testing & Red Teaming) — PPG-6
- Experience: At least 3 years’ post-qualification experience in Cyber Security Assessment, Penetration Testing and Red Teaming.
- Certification: CEH, OSCP, LPT, RTO or PenTest+ (preference to OSCP holders).
5. Assistant Director (Application Security Tester) — PPG-6
- Experience: At least 3 years’ post-qualification experience in penetration testing and web application testing.
- Certification: CEH, OSCP, LPT, RTO or PenTest+ (preference to OSCP holders).
6. Assistant Director (Security Operations Center) / L2 Analyst — PPG-6
- Experience: At least 3 years’ experience in information/cyber security with a SOC role (incident response, threat hunting, malware research), including at least 2 years as an L2/L1 SOC analyst.
- Certification: Security+, CySA+, SSCP, CSA, CHFI, or SIEM (Splunk, LogRhythm, QRadar) or similar SOC-supported certifications.
7. Assistant Director (Digital Forensic & Incident Response) — PPG-6
- Experience: At least 3 years’ post-qualification experience in Cyber Security, Information Security, Incident Response, Threat Hunting, Digital Forensics and Malware Research in large-scale organizations.
- Certification: CHFI, eCDFP, CySA+, SSCP or similar forensic certification.
8. Assistant Director (Security Architect & Administrator) — PPG-6
- Experience: At least 3 years’ post-qualification experience as an Infrastructure Administrator, Solutions Architect or similar role, with strong knowledge of network and system architecture and administration.
- Certification: Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Network Engineer, Azure Security Engineer, CCNP Security or CCIE Security.
General Instructions
- Applicants must submit applications online on the job portal (https://jobs.punjab.gov.pk/) and attach attested copies of all educational degrees/certificates/marksheets, experience letters, domicile, CNIC and two fresh passport-size photographs; hard copies must also be sent to the Director (HR), PLRA, at the address below.
- Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.
- Age relaxation will be given in the upper age limit as per policy.
- Females, transgenders and differently-abled candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Candidates in government service must apply through the proper channel.
- The Authority reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts, or to abolish the recruitment of any post/whole process, at any stage without assigning any reason.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test/interview; no TA/DA will be admissible; incomplete applications will be rejected.
How to Apply
- Apply online through the Punjab Job Portal at jobs.punjab.gov.pk for your chosen post.
- Attach attested copies of all educational degrees/certificates/marksheets, experience letters, domicile, CNIC and two fresh passport-size photographs.
- Send the hard-form application with all attested documents to the Director (HR), PLRA, at the address below.
- Apply separately for each post if applying for more than one, and government servants must apply through the proper channel.
Application Deadline
The last date for submission of applications is 12 September 2026 (till 5:00 PM). Incomplete applications will be rejected, so candidates are advised to apply well in advance.
Contact Information
- Address: Director (Human Resource), PLRA, 2 KM Main Multan Road, Opposite EME-DHA Housing Society, Lahore
- Phone: 042-99330111-12
- Website: www.punjab-zameen.gov.pk
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