The Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD), Lahore, has announced 27 numbered vacancy entries. They cover teaching and non-teaching posts, plus posts at the Islamabad and Karachi campuses.
Applicants must send the prescribed application form with supporting documents to the Registrar’s office. The last date for receipt is 26 October 2026. This is not an online application.
PIFD Jobs 2026 – Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD) |
| Job type | Government institute |
| Locations | Lahore; PIFD Islamabad Campus/Centre; PIFD Karachi Campus/Centre |
| Vacancy entries | 27 serial numbers (teaching and non-teaching) |
| Application method | Prescribed form with CV and attested documents, to reach the Registrar |
| Form download | www.pifd.edu.pk |
| Last date | 26 October 2026 |
| Total vacancies | The advertisement does not print a grand total |
| Age limit | The advertisement does not specify this |
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PIFD Jobs 2026 – Available Positions
The advertisement groups posts into teaching and non-teaching sections. It also lists seats by category, such as Open Merit, KPK, Sindh and Balochistan.
Some posts say “one for each” field or region. Check the original advertisement before counting seats.
PIFD Teaching Jobs 2026
School of Graduate Studies
Field printed for Sr. 1–3: PhD in Design / Master in Design (M.Des), Art and Design.
| Sr. | Post | Pay scale | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Associate Professor | BPS-20 equivalent | 1 Open Merit, 1 KPK, 1 Sindh |
| 2 | Assistant Professor | BPS-19 equivalent | 2 Open Merit, 1 Balochistan, 1 Sindh |
| 3 | Lecturer | BPS-18 equivalent | 2 Open Merit, 1 Balochistan, 1 Sindh |
Undergraduate Programs
| Sr. | Post | Pay scale | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Assistant Professor | BPS-19 equivalent | 6 Open Merit, 2 Balochistan, 2 Sindh |
| 5 | Lecturer | BPS-18 equivalent | 18 Open Merit, 5 Balochistan, 5 Sindh |
| 6 | Teaching Associate | BPS-17 equivalent | 9 Open Merit, 4 Balochistan, 4 Sindh, 2 KPK |
Fields for Sr. 4 (Assistant Professor):
- Furniture Design & Manufacture
- Fashion Marketing and Merchandising
- Textile Design
- Fashion Design
Fields for Sr. 5 (Lecturer):
- Interior Design
- Fashion Marketing and Merchandising
- Fashion Design (Bachelor of Fashion Design and Bachelor of Textile Design)
- Textile Design
- Leather Accessories and Footwear Department (Bachelors of Leather Accessories and Footwear, and Bachelors of Fashion Design)
- Visual Arts: Digital Painting & Illustration, 3D Modeling & Animation, Interactive & Immersive Media and Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Sculpture, Decorative Arts and Installation
- Foundation Year Studies (Bachelor of Design)
Fields for Sr. 6 (Teaching Associate):
- Gems and Jewelry Design Department
- Fashion Marketing and Merchandising
- Fashion Design (Bachelor of Fashion Design and Bachelor of Textile Design)
- Leather Accessories and Footwear Department (Bachelors of Leather Accessories and Footwear, and Bachelors of Fashion Design)
Visiting Faculty (Sr. 7)
This post is for two semesters. The minimum qualification follows the PIFD Faculty Appointment Criteria, published at www.pifd.edu.pk.
Departments and fields listed:
- Art and Design Education
- Master of Science in Design Management
- Fashion Design and Production
- Fashion Marketing and Communication
- Textile Design and Production
- Leather Apparel and Accessories Design
- Furniture Design and Manufacture
- Fine/Creative and Visual Arts
- Ceramic and Glass Design
- Italian Language
- Master of Design
- Fashion Design
- Fashion Marketing and Merchandising
- Textile Design
- Jewellery Design and Gemological Sciences
- Leather Accessories and Footwear, Leather Technology
PIFD Non-Teaching Jobs 2026
| Sr. | Post | Pay scale | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Course Coordinator | BPS-19/20 equivalent | One for each field (Open Merit): Fine/Creative and Visual Arts, Foundation Year Studies, Textile Design |
| 9 | Director Internationalization | Not stated | 1 Open Merit |
| 10 | Deputy Course Coordinator | BPS-18 equivalent | One for each (KPK, Balochistan, AJ&K, Sindh); fields: Fine/Creative and Visual Arts, Foundation Year Studies, Fashion Design, Leather Accessories and Footwear Design, Textile Design |
| 11 | Deputy Treasurer | BPS-18 equivalent | 1 Open Merit |
| 12 | Budget and Finance Officer | BPS-18 equivalent | 1 Open Merit |
| 13 | Deputy Director Quality Enhancement Cell | BPS-18 equivalent | 1 Open Merit |
| 14 | Security Officer | Not stated | 1 Open Merit |
| 15 | Assistant | BPS-15 equivalent | 1 Balochistan, 1 Sindh |
| 16 | Assistant (Purchase/Procurement) | BPS-15 equivalent | 1 FATA |
| 17 | Library Assistant | BPS-15 equivalent | 1 FATA |
| 18 | Junior Clerk | BPS-11 equivalent | 3 Open Merit |
| 19 | Lab. Technician (Computer) | Not stated | 1 Balochistan, 1 Sindh |
| 20 | Handcraft Technical Assistant | Not stated | 1 Open Merit |
| 21 | Leather Garment and Apparel Technician | Not stated | 1 Open Merit |
| 22 | Security Guard | Not stated | 1 Open Merit, 1 Gilgit Baltistan |
| 23 | Library Attendant | Not stated | 1 Open Merit |
Islamabad and Karachi Campus Posts
| Sr. | Campus | Post | Field | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Islamabad | Assistant Professor | Fashion Design | 1 Open Merit |
| 25 | Islamabad | Lecturer | Fashion Design | 1 Open Merit, 1 KPK |
| 26 | Islamabad | Junior Clerk | Not stated | 1 Open Merit |
| 27 | Karachi | Visiting Faculty | Textile Design, Fashion Design | Not stated |
Eligibility Criteria for PIFD Jobs 2026
Eligibility differs by post, and the advertisement prints few details.
- Education and experience: The advertisement says minimum qualification, experience and number of publications (if required) are available at www.pifd.edu.pk. It does not print them.
- Field or subject: Printed for the teaching posts, as listed above.
- Quotas: Appointments follow the prescribed quotas, including provincial, regional, disabled persons, minorities and gender quotas. If no suitable candidate is available under a quota, the post is filled on open merit.
- Government employees: They must apply through proper channel and attach a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
- Age, gender and domicile: The advertisement does not specify these.
How to Apply for PIFD Jobs 2026
Follow the method printed in the advertisement.
- Download the prescribed application form from www.pifd.edu.pk.
- Check the minimum qualification and experience for your post on the same website.
- Complete the form and attach the bank deposit slip, as the advertisement requires.
- Attach a complete CV and attested copies of educational and experience documents.
- Government employees must apply through proper channel and attach a NOC.
- Make sure the complete application reaches the Registrar by 26 October 2026.
The advertisement says applications “must reach” the Registrar. It does not state whether to send them by post, courier or hand delivery.
Address: Registrar, PIFD, 51-J/3, Johar Town, Lahore.
Phone: 042-99232951-57
Required Documents
- Prescribed application form
- Complete CV
- Bank deposit slip, as specified in the advertisement
- Attested copies of educational documents
- Attested copies of experience documents
- NOC, for candidates already in government service
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date for receipt of applications | 26 October 2026 |
Important Instructions
- PIFD will not entertain late or incomplete applications.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a test or interview.
- Canvassing will disqualify a candidate.
- PIFD pays no TA/DA for the test or interview.
- PIFD may fill or not fill any post. It may accept or reject any application without assigning a reason.
Selection Process
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a test or interview. The advertisement does not specify test dates, pattern or syllabus.
If art, design, and creative-field careers interest you more broadly, our National College of Arts Jobs 2026 guide covers a similar teaching round at NCA, and NUML Faisalabad Jobs 2026 is another currently open academic hiring round elsewhere in the country.
PIFD Jobs 2026 FAQs
What is the last date to apply for PIFD Jobs 2026?
Applications must reach the Registrar by 26 October 2026.
Where are PIFD Jobs 2026 located?
Posts are at PIFD Lahore. Separate entries cover the Islamabad Campus/Centre (Sr. 24–26) and the Karachi Campus/Centre (Sr. 27).
What positions are available?
Teaching posts include Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Lecturer, Teaching Associate and Visiting Faculty. Non-teaching posts include Course Coordinator, Deputy Treasurer, Assistant, Junior Clerk, Security Guard and others listed above.
What qualifications are required?
The advertisement lists subject fields but not full qualifications. It states that minimum qualification, experience and publications (if required) are posted at www.pifd.edu.pk.
How can I apply?
Download the prescribed form from www.pifd.edu.pk. Attach your CV, deposit slip and attested documents, and make sure the application reaches the Registrar by 26 October 2026.
Are these teaching and non-teaching jobs?
Yes. The advertisement has separate teaching and non-teaching sections.
Can government employees apply?
Yes. They must apply through proper channel and attach a NOC.
Source: PIFD vacancy announcement.
