The University of Okara (UO), a progressive public-sector institution established under the Government of Punjab Act XIII of 2016, has officially announced Advertisement No. 03/2026 for a range of teaching and non-teaching positions. With over 16,000 students and 400+ faculty and staff members spread across a sprawling 204-acre campus in Renala Khurd, Okara, the university is actively seeking highly qualified and motivated professionals. Applications are open exclusively to Pakistani nationals. The university particularly encourages women, disabled persons, and minorities to apply.

At a Glance

10
Total Vacancies
7
Post Categories
BS-18
Minimum Scale
BS-20
Maximum Scale
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Available Positions — Full Details

Post No. 01
Associate Professor of Mass Communication
BS-20 01 Post Regular / TTS / Contract
Age Limit: 30 – 50 Years Mode: Regular / TTS / Contract
Eligibility Criteria
  • Education: Ph.D. in Mass Communication or equivalent qualification from an HEC-recognized institute or university.
  • Experience (Option A): 10 years' teaching or research experience from an HEC-recognized postgraduate institute/university, OR professional experience in the field at a national or international organization.
  • Experience (Option B): 5 years' post-Ph.D. teaching or research experience from an HEC-recognized postgraduate institute/university, OR professional experience at a national or international organization.
  • Research Publications: A minimum of 10 research publications in HEC-recognized journals, of which at least 4 must be within the last 5 years.
Post No. 02
Assistant Professor of Agricultural & Allied Discipline (Food Sciences & Technology)
BS-19 01 Post Regular / TTS / Contract
Age Limit: 25 – 45 Years Mode: Regular / TTS / Contract
Eligibility Criteria
  • Education: Ph.D. in Agricultural and Allied Disciplines (Food Sciences & Technology), or equivalent qualification from an HEC-recognized institute or university.
Post No. 03
Assistant Professor of Botany
BS-19 01 Post Regular / TTS / Contract
Age Limit: 25 – 45 Years Mode: Regular / TTS / Contract
Eligibility Criteria
  • Education: Ph.D. in Botany, or equivalent qualification from an HEC-recognized institute or university.
Post No. 04
Lecturer in Agricultural & Allied Discipline (Food Sciences & Technology)
BS-18 02 Posts Regular / Contract
Age Limit: 21 – 35 Years Mode: Regular / Contract
Eligibility Criteria
  • Education: MS or M.Phil. (first division) in Agricultural and Allied Disciplines (Food Sciences & Technology), or equivalent from an HEC-recognized institute or university.
  • Important Note: Candidates with a third division anywhere in their academic career are not eligible. However, a Ph.D. holder in the relevant field with no more than one third division in their entire academic career may be considered eligible.
Post No. 05
Additional Registrar
BS-19 02 Posts Regular / Contract
Age Limit: 35 – 50 Years Mode: Regular / Contract
Eligibility Criteria — Option I
  • MS or M.Phil. (second division) or equivalent from an HEC-recognized institute/university; AND
  • 8 years' experience in the relevant field from a public or private institute/university recognized by HEC or a public sector organization.
Eligibility Criteria — Option II
  • Master's degree or BS (second division) or equivalent from an HEC-recognized institute/university; AND
  • 10 years' experience in the relevant field from a public or private institute/university recognized by HEC or a public sector organization.
Post No. 06
Additional Treasurer
BS-19 01 Post Regular / Contract
Age Limit: 35 – 50 Years Mode: Regular / Contract
Eligibility Criteria — Option I
  • MS or M.Phil. (second division) in Finance, Commerce, Accounting, Auditing, Economics, or equivalent from an HEC-recognized institute/university; AND
  • 8 years' post-qualification experience in the relevant field.
Eligibility Criteria — Option II
  • MBA in Finance, M.Com., ACCA, ACMA, or M.Sc. (second division) in Economics, or equivalent from an HEC-recognized institute/university; AND
  • 10 years' post-qualification experience in the relevant field.
Post No. 07
Deputy Controller of Examinations *
BS-18 02 Posts Regular / Contract
Age Limit: 25 – 45 Years Mode: Regular / Contract
Eligibility Criteria — Option I
  • MS or M.Phil. (second division) or equivalent from an HEC-recognized institute/university; AND
  • 3 years' post-qualification teaching or administrative experience from a public or private institute/university recognized by HEC or a public sector organization.
Eligibility Criteria — Option II
  • Master's degree or BS (second division) or equivalent from an HEC-recognized institute/university; AND
  • 5 years' post-qualification teaching or administrative experience from a public or private institute/university recognized by HEC or a public sector organization.
⚠️ Special Notice — Deputy Controller of Examinations
Candidates who have already applied for the Deputy Controller of Examinations (BS-18) post under Advertisement No. 01/2024 are not required to apply again for this current advertisement.
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Application Processing Fee

Candidates must deposit the requisite fee via bank draft (NTN No. 9021534-6) in favor of "Treasurer University of Okara", or deposit in HBL (Treasurer Payment A/C No. 01527913908901).

Post Scale Application Fee
BPS-20 or Equivalent (e.g., Associate Professor) Rs. 3,000/-
BPS-19 or Equivalent (e.g., Assistant Professor, Addl. Registrar) Rs. 2,000/-
BPS-18 or Equivalent (e.g., Lecturer, Deputy Controller) Rs. 1,000/-
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Important Instructions & How to Apply

  1. Download the Application Form from the University's official website: www.uo.edu.pk.
  2. Submit complete applications along with the original bank draft/deposit slip by 24-04-2026.
  3. Read all instructions and terms & conditions on the University website carefully before filling out the form.
  4. Government/Semi-Government employees must route applications through the proper channel and attach a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their authority.
  5. Submit separate applications in separate envelopes for each post applied for. Clearly write the post name and applicable quota (Open Merit or Reserved) on the top-right of each envelope.
  6. If a screening test is held, it will be mandatory for all eligible candidates regardless of quota.
  7. Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview.
  8. Applications must be received at the Registrar Office, University of Okara on or before the closing date in working hours.
  9. No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in Test/Interview.
  10. Age relaxation is admissible as per Government policy.
  11. All applicable quotas will be observed as per Government rules.
  12. The University reserves the right to withdraw any post, reject applications, or change the number of positions without assigning any reason.
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Ready to Apply?

Download the official application form from the University of Okara website and submit before the deadline.

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Contact & Address

Address
2-KM Main Multan Road, Renala Khurd By Pass, Okara, Punjab, Pakistan
Phone
044-2635326
Email
registrar@uo.edu.pk
Website
www.uo.edu.pk

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