Selection of CEOs, DEOs and DDEOs 2026 Punjab — Apply via HRMIS by 17 October

The Punjab School Education Department has announced a competitive and merit-based process for selecting suitable candidates for the posts of Chief Executive Officer (District Education Authority), District Education Officer and Deputy District Education Officer across District Education Authorities in Punjab.

The announcement was issued on 5 October 2026 under reference No. SO(SE-M)1-427/2026 (Phase-V). Eligible serving teachers can apply online through their personal School Education Department HRMIS login from 7 October to 17 October 2026.

Applications submitted by hand or ordinary post will not be considered.

Application period: 7 October 2026 to 17 October 2026
Application method: Online through the candidate’s HRMIS login
Posts: CEO (DEA), DEO and DDEO
Selection method: Screening test, written assessment and interview

BPS, age, qualification and administrative-experience requirements for CEO, DEO and DDEO positions.

1.Posts Included in the Announcement

The selection process covers the following administrative positions:

1. Chief Executive Officer, District Education Authority — CEO (DEA)
2. District Education Officer — DEO
3. Deputy District Education Officer — DDEO

The announcement does not provide a district-wise vacancy table. It states that suitable candidates will be selected against these posts in District Education Authorities across Punjab.

1.1.Eligibility for CEO (DEA)

A candidate applying for the post of Chief Executive Officer, District Education Authority, must meet the following requirements:

1.2.Eligibility for DEO

A candidate applying for the post of District Education Officer must meet these requirements:

1.3.Eligibility for DDEO

A candidate applying for Deputy District Education Officer must meet the following criteria:

2.Which Experience Counts as Administrative Experience?

According to the announcement, experience in any of the following positions may be considered administrative experience:

• Additional Director
• Chief Executive Officer
• District Education Officer
• Deputy District Education Officer
• Principal
• Senior Headmaster or Senior Headmistress
• Headmaster or Headmistress

Candidates should ensure that their relevant posting history and administrative experience are correctly reflected in their official service record and HRMIS profile.

3.Special Eligibility for Certain BS-18 Officers

The announcement provides an additional eligibility provision for certain BS-18 officers of the School Education Department.

BS-18 officers cleared for promotion to BS-19 by the Provincial Selection Board-II under the following notifications may apply for the posts of CEO and DEO:

• S&GAD Punjab Notification No. SO.C-IV(S&GAD)2-3/2026, dated 12 August 2026
• School Education Department Notification No. SO(Promotion-I)6-13/2024, dated 7 September 2026

This provision does not appear to apply generally to every BS-18 officer. The candidate must fall within the officers cleared for BS-19 promotion under the cited notifications.

4.Comparison of the Three Posts

5.Selection Process

The selection of CEOs, DEOs and DDEOs will be conducted by the Departmental Search Committee.

The process has three stages:

1. Screening test
2. Written assessment
3. Interview and final selection

5.1.Stage 1: Screening Test

Applicants will first undergo a screening test covering basic information-technology skills.

The announcement specifically mentions:

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Email
• Use of search engines

The screening test will be conducted in the IT laboratories of the Punjab Education Curriculum Training and Assessment Authority (PECTAA).

Its purpose is to shortlist candidates for the written assessment.

5.2.Stage 2: Written Assessment

Candidates shortlisted through the screening test will proceed to a written assessment.

The written assessment will examine:

• Communication skills
• Management skills
• Understanding of the education sector
• General attributes relevant to the position

A candidate must secure at least 50% marks in the written assessment to become eligible for the interview and final-selection stage.

5.3.Stage 3: Interview and PowerPoint Presentation

Eligible candidates who pass the written assessment will be interviewed by the Departmental Search Committee.

During the interview stage, candidates will also be required to deliver a PowerPoint presentation covering:

• Their previous professional performance
• Their administrative achievements
• Their suitability for the position applied for

Applicants should therefore prepare both for a formal interview and a structured presentation supported by verifiable service information.

6.How to Apply Through HRMIS

Eligible candidates must apply online through their personal School Education Department HRMIS accounts.

Use the official SED HRMIS Portal and sign in with your existing username and password.

The application window will remain open from:

7 October 2026 to 17 October 2026

7.Application Steps

1. Open the official School Education Department HRMIS Portal.
2. Sign in using your personal HRMIS credentials.
3. Locate the relevant CEO, DEO and DDEO application or selection module.
4. Select the post for which you meet all eligibility requirements.
5. Review your BPS, date of birth, qualification, postings, administrative experience and disciplinary record.
6. Complete every required section of the online application.
7. Upload or verify supporting information if requested by the portal.
8. Review the submitted information carefully.
9. Submit the application before 17 October 2026.
10. Save or print the submission confirmation for your record.

The announcement requires candidates to apply through their own HRMIS login. Applications sent through ordinary post or submitted by hand will not be considered.

8.Information Candidates Should Check Before Applying

Before submitting the application, candidates should verify:

• Current Basic Pay Scale
• Date of birth and age
• Master’s degree details
• Administrative postings
• Duration of administrative experience
• Training-course record
• Promotion or PSB-II status, where applicable
• Major-penalty record
• Contact information recorded in HRMIS

If any service information is missing or incorrect, candidates should follow the appropriate departmental process for correction rather than entering unsupported information.

9.Important Instructions

• Apply only through the official HRMIS Portal.
• The application period is 7-17 October 2026.
• Applications received by hand or ordinary post will not be accepted.
• Candidates must meet every condition applicable to the selected post.
• Passing the initial screening test does not guarantee final selection.
• At least 50% marks are required in the written assessment to qualify for the interview.
• Interview-stage candidates must give a PowerPoint presentation.
• No TA/DA will be admissible for participation in the selection process.
• The final decision will be made through the prescribed departmental selection process.

10.Official Announcement and Useful Links

The announcement was issued by the School Education Department, Government of the Punjab, from its office at B-Building, 11-A Lawrence Road Campus, Punjab Civil Secretariat, Lahore. It is signed by the Section Officer (SE-M).

• Visit the official School Education Department website
• Open the official SED HRMIS login
• Browse HisaabKit government resources
• Read the latest Punjab Government updates

11.Important Note

This update explains the announcement issued by the Punjab School Education Department on 5 October 2026. Applicants should read the complete official document, verify their service information and follow instructions shown inside their HRMIS accounts.

HisaabKit is an independent information platform and is not affiliated with the Government of Punjab. In case of any difference, the official announcement, HRMIS instructions and subsequent departmental directions will prevail.