The Government of Punjab Finance Department has approved the creation of 1,629 posts of Headmaster, Headmistress, Senior Headmaster and Senior Headmistress in public schools across Punjab.
According to the Finance Department letter dated 4 November 2026, these posts will be offered on a lump-sum pay package. The new posts replace 1,629 abolished posts previously working under Basic Pay Scales.
Punjab School Head Positions 2026 – Details
| Position | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Headmaster (Male) | 654 |
| Headmistress (Female) | 748 |
| Senior Headmaster (Male) | 177 |
| Senior Headmistress (Female) | 50 |
| Total | 1,629 |
District-Wise Vacancies
The following table shows the district-wise distribution of approved posts.
| District | Headmaster | Headmistress | Sr. Headmaster | Sr. Headmistress | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahore | 28 | 29 | 5 | 2 | 64 |
| Kasur | 26 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 68 |
| Sheikhupura | 10 | 19 | 3 | 1* | 33 |
| Nankana Sahib | 8 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 32 |
| Gujranwala | 18 | 34 | 6 | 1 | 59 |
| Narowal | 10 | 31 | 8 | 3 | 52 |
| Gujrat | 26 | 31 | 9 | 3 | 60 |
| Hafizabad | 6 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 22 |
| Sialkot | 16 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 58 |
| M.B. Din | 16 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 50 |
| Wazirabad | 0 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 23* |
| Faisalabad | 28 | 39 | 8 | 4 | 79 |
| Jhang | 16 | 26 | 5 | 4 | 51 |
| Chiniot | 6 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 20 |
| T.T. Singh | 20 | 19 | 5 | 3 | 47 |
| Rawalpindi | 27 | 23 | 5 | 2 | 57 |
| Jhelum | 19 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 47 |
| Attock | 26 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 52 |
| Chakwal | 26 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 49 |
| Murree | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Talagang | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| Sargodha | 21 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 50 |
| Mianwali | 17 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 31 |
| Bhakkar | 9 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 21 |
| Khushab | 11 | 19 | 7 | 0 | 37 |
| Multan | 19 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Khanewal | 17 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 36 |
| Lodhran | 17 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 31 |
| Vehari | 10 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 41 |
| Sahiwal | 19 | 26 | 5 | 1 | 51 |
| Pakpattan | 17 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 33 |
| Okara | 19 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 47 |
| D.G. Khan | 19 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 31 |
| Layyah | 17 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 38 |
| Muzaffargarh | 8* | 7 | 3 | 1 | 19 |
| Rajanpur | 8* | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15 |
| Kot Addu | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 10 |
| Bahawalpur | 21 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 36 |
| Bahawalnagar | 21 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 49 |
| Rahim Yar Khan | 28 | 22 | 9 | 1 | 60 |
| Total | 654 | 748 | 177 | 50 | 1,629 |
Important Information
- The approval was issued by the Punjab Finance Department on 4 November 2026.
- The posts will be created on a lump-sum pay package.
- The new posts replace the abolished posts under BS-17 and BS-18.
- The concerned District Education Authorities will meet the expenditure from their available PFC share.
- The approval concerns the creation of posts in Punjab public schools.
Are Applications Open?
This Finance Department letter confirms the creation and district-wise distribution of posts. It does not announce an application process, registration dates, eligibility criteria, salary amounts or an online application link.
Candidates should wait for a separate recruitment advertisement from the School Education Department or the relevant authority before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many Headmaster and Headmistress posts have been approved?
A total of 1,629 posts have been approved across Punjab.
2. How many Headmistress posts are included?
The approved number is 748.
3. How many Senior Headmaster posts are available?
There are 177 approved Senior Headmaster posts.
4. How many posts are allocated to Bahawalpur?
The district-wise table lists 36 posts for Bahawalpur.
5. Can candidates apply for these posts now?
The provided letter only approves the creation of posts. It does not contain an application announcement.
