By the ixjob.pk editorial team. Last updated 2 November 2026.
Maryam Nawaz Autism School Jobs 2026 offers 12 contract posts for therapists, counsellors, coaches and a receptionist at the Maryam Nawaz School and Resource Centre for Autism in Lahore. Apply online through jobs.punjab.gov.pk before Friday 6 November 2026.
The school works under the Special Education Department, Government of the Punjab, and every post also runs on a three-year contract. The round suits qualified therapists and support staff who want to work in a school for autism in the public sector, and the sections below give the post table, the salary figures, the age limits and the apply steps in order.
Contents
- Autism school jobs 2026 at a glance
- Vacancies and post details
- What each role does in general
- Which post fits your qualification
- Salary and contract terms
- Age limit and relaxation
- Documents for the interview
- How to apply online in steps
- Common mistakes to avoid
- Frequently asked questions
- Last date and next step
- Related jobs
Autism school jobs 2026 at a glance
| Detail | Advertisement |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Special Education Department, Government of the Punjab, Maryam Nawaz School and Resource Centre for Autism |
| Location | 1-D1, Township, Lahore, Punjab |
| Total posts | 12 across 7 titles |
| Contract | 3 years |
| Age limit | 21 to 40 years, depending on the post |
| How to apply | Online through jobs.punjab.gov.pk |
| Last date | Friday 6 November 2026 |
| TA/DA | No TA/DA is admissible |
| Contact | Principal, (042) 99332395, (042) 99332396; care@autism.punjab.gov.pk |
| Posted | November 2026 (no calendar date supplied) |
Vacancies and post details
| S# | Post | Vacancies | Salary | Age limit | Qualification and experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Occupational Therapist | 2 | 2,200,000/- (Lump Sum) | 25-40 | BS/MS in Occupational Therapy; 5 years of experience |
| 2 | School Counsellor | 2 | 1,000,000/- | 25-40 | BS in Applied Psychology; 5 years of experience |
| 3 | Life Skills Coach | 2 | 1,000,000/- | 25-35 | BS in Occupational Therapy or Rehabilitation; 5 years of experience |
| 4 | Music Therapist | 1 | 1,000,000/- | 25-40 | Graduate; 3 years of experience |
| 5 | Sensory Integration Therapist | 2 | 1,000,000/- | 25-35 | BS in Occupational Therapy; 5 years of experience |
| 6 | AAC Specialist | 1 | 1,000,000/- | 25-35 | BS in Speech and Language Therapy; 5 years of experience |
| 7 | Receptionist | 2 | 70,000/- | 21-30 | BS in Public Relations; 2 years of experience |
Adding the table figures gives 2 plus 2 plus 2 plus 1 plus 2 plus 1 plus 2. That equals 12 posts, so it matches the total in the listing.
What each role does in general
The listing prints post titles, qualifications and experience, and it prints no duties for any post. The lines below therefore give general role context only, not duties from the listing.
Therapy posts
An occupational therapist helps children build everyday skills such as dressing, eating, writing and play, while a sensory integration therapist helps children who react strongly, or weakly, to sound, touch, movement and light. Both roles also use guided play and structured routines, and both sit alongside teachers and other therapists in the school day.
A music therapist uses songs, rhythm and instruments to help children communicate, focus and express feelings, because music can reach children who find words hard. An AAC specialist, in contrast, helps children who cannot rely on speech, and AAC stands for augmentative and alternative communication, which covers picture boards, signs, gestures and speech devices.
A life skills coach teaches practical daily skills such as personal care, communication, safety and simple household tasks. The aim is steady progress toward independence, practised in small steps and repeated until the skill holds. Therapists weighing other health-sector openings in Punjab can check our Punjab Healthcare Commission jobs 2026 guide.
Counselling and front-desk posts
A school counsellor supports pupils with their feelings, behaviour and learning, and talks with parents and teachers when a child needs extra help. In an autism school, that support often means calm routines, clear communication and steady guidance through the school day.
A receptionist is the first point of contact for visitors, parents and callers. The work covers greeting visitors, answering calls, keeping records and directing people to the right office, so it suits a public relations graduate who is comfortable meeting people all day.
Which post fits your qualification
Occupational therapy graduates have three routes in this round. Occupational Therapist needs a BS or MS in the field with 5 years of experience, Life Skills Coach accepts a BS in Occupational Therapy or Rehabilitation with the same experience, and Sensory Integration Therapist also needs a BS in Occupational Therapy with 5 years of experience.
Psychology and speech graduates each have one clear route. A BS in Applied Psychology with 5 years of experience fits School Counsellor, and a BS in Speech and Language Therapy with 5 years of experience fits AAC Specialist. Graduates with any degree and 3 years of experience can look at Music Therapist, while a BS in Public Relations with 2 years of experience fits Receptionist.
A separate school-based round in Punjab is covered in our The Punjab School jobs 2026 guide. Teaching graduates can also look at our CTI jobs 2026 Punjab guide.
Salary and contract terms
Occupational Therapist carries the highest figure at 2,200,000/- (Lump Sum). School Counsellor, Life Skills Coach, Music Therapist, Sensory Integration Therapist and AAC Specialist each carry 1,000,000/-, while Receptionist carries 70,000/-. The listing states no pay period for any figure, so this guide adds none, and it names no allowance or benefit beyond the figures above.
Every post runs on a contract basis for 3 years, so the term is the same across all seven titles. The listing names no renewal term, so treat the three years as the stated term and confirm any extension with the school before accepting an offer.
Age limit and relaxation
Occupational Therapist, School Counsellor and Music Therapist carry an age limit of 25 to 40 years. Life Skills Coach, Sensory Integration Therapist and AAC Specialist carry 25 to 35 years, and Receptionist carries 21 to 30 years.
Age relaxation is included in the specified limit. The listing prints no separate relaxation figure and no combined maximum age, so this guide states none, and it names no age cut-off date, so use the closing date as the reference point.
Documents for the interview
Carry original documents with attested copies and a photograph at the time of interview. The panel checks the originals against the copies, so carry both sets rather than copies alone.
Keep the degree and experience certificates ready, since every post needs a named qualification and a set number of years of experience. A missing certificate at the interview can end an otherwise strong application.
How to apply online in steps
The listing directs candidates to apply online through jobs.punjab.gov.pk, because that is the only route it names. It gives the portal address and the school address, and it names no direct listing link.
- Confirm that the post’s qualification, experience and age band all fit on the closing date.
- Open jobs.punjab.gov.pk through the Apply Now button below and find this advertisement.
- Complete the online application form for your post.
- Keep original documents with attested copies and a photograph ready for the interview.
- Submit online before Friday 6 November 2026.
For queries, the listing names the Principal at 1-D1, Township, Lahore, phone (042) 99332395 and (042) 99332396, email care@autism.punjab.gov.pk.
Common mistakes to avoid
First, applying for a post whose degree or experience does not match, because every post names both. Second, reading a pay period into the salary figures, when the listing states none. Third, missing the Friday 6 November 2026 deadline, since the window is short.
Fourth, arriving at the interview without original documents, when the listing asks for originals with attested copies and a photograph. Fifth, expecting TA/DA, when the listing states that none is admissible.
Frequently asked questions
About the posts
How many posts are open in Maryam Nawaz Autism School Jobs 2026?
A total of 12 posts are open across 7 titles: Occupational Therapist 2, School Counsellor 2, Life Skills Coach 2, Music Therapist 1, Sensory Integration Therapist 2, AAC Specialist 1 and Receptionist 2.
What is the last date to apply for Autism School Jobs 2026?
The last date is Friday 6 November 2026. Apply online before that date.
Where are these autism school jobs based?
All 12 posts are at the Maryam Nawaz School and Resource Centre for Autism, 1-D1, Township, Lahore.
Eligibility, age and salary
What is the salary for these autism school posts?
Occupational Therapist carries 2,200,000/- (Lump Sum). School Counsellor, Life Skills Coach, Music Therapist, Sensory Integration Therapist and AAC Specialist each carry 1,000,000/-, and Receptionist carries 70,000/-. The listing states no pay period for any figure, so this guide adds none.
What is the age limit for these posts?
Occupational Therapist, School Counsellor and Music Therapist carry an age limit of 25 to 40 years, while Life Skills Coach, Sensory Integration Therapist and AAC Specialist carry 25 to 35 years and Receptionist carries 21 to 30 years. Age relaxation is included in the specified limit.
How long is the contract?
The posts are on a contract basis for 3 years.
Applying
How do I apply for Maryam Nawaz Autism School Jobs 2026?
Apply online through jobs.punjab.gov.pk. Carry original documents with attested copies and a photograph at the time of interview. No TA/DA is admissible.
What documents are needed at the interview?
Carry original documents with attested copies and a photograph at the time of interview.
Last date and next step
Online submission is due by Friday 6 November 2026. When qualification, experience and age all fit one post, apply through the portal link above before the window closes.
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