Charge Nurse (Female) Jobs 2026 have been announced by the Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department, Government of Punjab through the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC). As per PPSC Advertisement No. 10/2026 (Case No. 33-RD/2026), a total of 1,958 posts of Charge Nurse (Female) (BS-16) are available on a three-year contract basis. Female candidates holding B.Sc. Nursing or a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery with valid PNC registration can apply online at www.ppsc.gop.pk before the closing date of 05 October 2026. Check the complete eligibility criteria, quota distribution, written test pattern, and application procedure below.

Job Overview

Department	Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department, Government of Punjab
Location	Lahore, Punjab
Posted Date	01 October 2026
Last Date	05 October 2026

Position Details

Post	Number of Posts	Qualification	Age Limit	Pay Scale
Charge Nurse (Female)	1,958 (Open Merit: 1,801, Special Persons: 59, Minority: 98)	B.Sc. Nursing Generic (04 years) OR Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery with valid PNC registration	Female 21–28 years + 8 years general relaxation (up to 36)	BS-16 (three-year contract)

Eligibility Criteria

B.Sc. Nursing Generic (4 years) OR Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery, both with valid Pakistan Nursing & Midwifery Council (PNC) registration. Candidates whose registration is “applied for” on or before the closing date will be provisionally accepted on production of stamped proof.
Domicile of any district of Punjab; selected candidates may be posted anywhere in Punjab.
Female candidates aged 21 to 28 years, plus 8 years general relaxation in the upper age limit (maximum 36 years). Female transgender candidates are eligible as per their CNIC.
Quota distribution: 1,801 posts on open merit, 59 for special persons, and 98 for minorities.
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the written test and interview.

How to Apply

Apply online through the PPSC website www.ppsc.gop.pk before the closing date of 05 October 2026.
Deposit the prescribed test fee in any branch of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) or Government Treasury.
The written test will consist of a 100-mark MCQ paper of 90 minutes duration, based on the qualification prescribed for the post.
Read PPSC Advertisement No. 10/2026 carefully and fill the online application form with accurate information.

Terms & Conditions

The appointment will be on a three-year contract basis in BS-16 under the Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department.
Valid PNC registration is mandatory; registration “applied for” on or before the closing date is provisionally acceptable with stamped proof.
Candidates domiciled in any district of Punjab are eligible, and posting can be made anywhere in Punjab.
Eight years general relaxation in the upper age limit is admissible under the rules.
No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in the test or interview.
The competent authority reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of posts or cancel the recruitment process at any stage without assigning any reason.

FAQs

What is the last date to apply for Charge Nurse (Female) Jobs 2026?

The last date to apply online is 05 October 2026 through the PPSC website www.ppsc.gop.pk.

What qualification is required for Charge Nurse (Female)?

B.Sc. Nursing Generic (4 years) OR a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery, both with valid PNC registration. Candidates who have applied for registration on or before the closing date are provisionally accepted with stamped proof.

How many Charge Nurse posts are announced?

A total of 1,958 posts are announced: 1,801 on open merit, 59 on the special persons quota, and 98 on the minority quota.

What is the age limit for Charge Nurse (Female) Jobs 2026?

Female candidates must be 21 to 28 years old, with 8 years general relaxation in the upper age limit (up to 36 years). Female transgender candidates are eligible as per their CNIC.