AIDU jobs 2026 are open at the Artificial Intelligence Delivery Unit, and the Punjab government is filling 78 posts across 40 positions in one round. The unit sits in the AI Wing of the Services and General Administration Department, and Daily Jang published the advertisement on 21 October 2026.
The posts range from a Chief Operating Officer and data heads to AI engineers, designers, drivers and office attendants, so read the tables carefully for your post. The last date is 12 November 2026, because AIDU wants these positions filled immediately.
AIDU jobs 2026 overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Artificial Intelligence Delivery Unit (AIDU), AI Wing, Services and General Administration Department (S&GAD), Government of the Punjab |
| Total posts | 78 across 40 positions |
| Location | Lahore, Punjab |
| Education | 16 years for most professional posts; Middle/Matric or Intermediate for support posts (varies by post) |
| Apply method | Online through the Punjab Job Portal for Sr. No. 01 to 37; by post for Sr. No. 38 to 40 |
| Last date | 12 November 2026 |
| Newspaper | Daily Jang, 21 October 2026 (ad reference IPL-11159) |
About the Artificial Intelligence Delivery Unit
AIDU was established under the Artificial Intelligence Wing of S&GAD, Government of the Punjab. The unit says it is looking for dynamic, result oriented and skilled individuals, and it describes the offer as highly competitive compensation packages and a chance to join a world-leading initiative.
Detailed job descriptions for each position are available on the unit website, ai.punjab.gov.pk. Also, you can browse more Lahore jobs, Punjab jobs and government jobs on ixjob.pk.
Vacancies and post details
The advertisement groups 40 positions into one long table. The tables below keep the same order by field, so you can find your post quickly.
Leadership and unit head posts
Three posts lead the whole unit. Overall, they carry the deepest experience bars in the advertisement, from 10 to 12 years.
| Position | Posts | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chief Operating Officer / Delivery Unit Head | 1 | Master’s degree (16 years of education) in Public Policy, Economics, Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field from an HEC-recognized university/institution | At least 12 years of relevant professional experience, including experience in program/project management, public-sector reforms, digital transformation, technology-enabled initiatives, policy implementation, or organizational management. Previous C-level leadership or experience leading public sector organizations, technology organizations, or large-scale transformation programs will be an advantage. |
| Head of Data & Intelligence | 1 | Master’s degree (16 years of education) in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Data Science, Statistics or a related field from an HEC-recognized university | At least 10 years in data engineering, analytics or data-platform roles, including 4 years or more leading data or intelligence teams, with demonstrated delivery of production data platforms at scale. |
| Head of Responsible AI & Compliance | 1 | Master’s degree (16 years of education) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Policy or a related field from an HEC-recognized university | At least 10 years in AI/technology governance, regulatory affairs, or responsible-AI/compliance leadership, including 3+ years leading a governance or compliance function. |
Policy, legal and operations posts
These three posts shape policy, legal cover and daily operations. Moreover, each one asks for at least 10 years of experience.
| Position | Posts | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Policy Advisor | 1 | Master’s degree (16 years of education) in Public Policy, Law, Economics, Science & Technology Studies or a related field from an HEC-recognized university | At least 10 years in policy development, regulatory affairs or governance advisory, including at least 3 years on technology/digital/AI policy. Public-sector policy experience preferred. |
| Legal Expert | 1 | LLB/LLM (16 years of education) from an HEC-recognized university | At least 10 years of legal practice, including experience in technology/data-protection law, government contracting or public sector legal advisory. |
| Operations Manager | 1 | Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized institution/university | At least 10 years in operations, administration or facilities management, preferably in a public-sector or project environment. |
AI and data science posts
This group designs the AI architecture and builds the models. Most of these posts ask for 16 years of education plus 5 to 8 years of hands-on experience.
| Position | Posts | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI Infrastructure Architect | 1 | Master’s degree (16 years of education) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence or a related field from an HEC-recognized university | At least 8 years of software/AI engineering experience, including 3+ years in a solution or systems architecture role for production AI or large-scale software systems. |
| Data Scientist | 1 | Master’s degree (16 years of education) in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, IT, Applied Mathematics or a related field from an HEC-recognized university | At least 7 years of applied data-science experience, with a track record of models taken from analysis to production use. |
| Impact-Assessment Reviewer | 1 | Master’s degree (16 years of education) in Data Science, Computer Science, Law or a related field from an HEC-recognized university | At least 7 years of experience in impact assessment, technology risk/compliance review, or applied AI ethics. |
| AI/ML Engineer | 1 | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (16 years of education) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning or a related field from an HEC-recognized university | At least 5 years in ML/AI engineering with production deployments; demonstrable LLM application experience (portfolio/GitHub welcome). |
Data engineering and governance posts
These posts move, govern and analyze the data itself. Therefore, production pipeline and governance experience matters most here.
| Position | Posts | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Engineer | 2 | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (16 years of education) in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field from an HEC-recognized university | At least 5 years of hands-on data-engineering experience with production pipelines; government or large-enterprise integration experience preferred. |
| Data Governance Liaison | 1 | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (16 years of education) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, AI, or a related field from an HEC-recognized university | At least 5 years of experience in data governance, data management or a related information systems role, ideally with exposure to government or regulated data. |
| Data Analyst | 2 | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (16 years of education) in Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics or a related field from an HEC-recognized university | At least 5 years in data analysis / business intelligence roles. |
AI infrastructure and operations posts
These engineers keep the AI systems running in production. For example, the GPU and MLOps roles focus on model serving, testing and automation.
| Position | Posts | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| ML Evaluation Engineer | 1 | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (16 years of education) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science or a related field from an HEC-recognized university | At least 5 years in machine-learning engineering or ML testing and evaluation, including production model deployment or quality assurance. |
| AI Infrastructure / GPU Engineer | 1 | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (16 years of education) in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering or a related field from an HEC-recognized university | At least 5 years operating GPU/accelerated compute or ML infrastructure at scale, including production model serving. |
| MLOps / LLMOps Engineer | 2 | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (16 years of education) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT or a related field from an HEC-recognized university | At least 4 years of DevOps/MLOps experience with production ML systems. |
| Cloud & DevOps Engineer | 1 | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (16 years of education) in Computer Science or a related field from an HEC-recognized university | At least 4 years in cloud/DevOps engineering with production automation. |
| Network / System Administrator | 1 | Bachelor’s degree (16 years of education) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications Engineering or a related field from an HEC-recognized university | At least 4 years of experience administering networks, servers and cloud infrastructure in a production environment. |
Pillar, product and delivery posts
This block holds the biggest post counts in the advertisement. The three titles together carry 18 posts.
| Position | Posts | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pillar Head | 6 | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (16 years of education) in Public Policy, Economics, Business Administration, Data Science or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized institution | At least 5 years of relevant delivery experience preferably at a leading management consulting firm, with at least 3 years leading teams; and with experience delivering programs with governments or specific sectors. |
| AI Product / Deployment Manager | 6 | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (16 years of education) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science or a closely related technical field from an HEC-recognized university | At least 4 years of professional experience with a minimum of 2 years in product management of software, data or AI products; demonstrated record of shipping products to production. |
| Delivery Associate | 6 | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (16 years of education) in Public Policy, Economics, Business Administration, Data Science, Social Sciences from an HEC-recognized institution | At least 4 years experience with 3 years relevant delivery experience in a top-tier management consulting firm or in public sector delivery, a government delivery unit, a comparable advisory organization, government or an international development organization; experience of public service delivery or technology programs preferred. |
Design, management and analyst posts
These posts support product design and programme delivery. Meanwhile, their experience bars sit lower, at 3 to 4 years.
| Position | Posts | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product / Service Designer | 2 | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (16 years of education) in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Science or a related field from an HEC-recognized university | At least 4 years in product, service or UX design with a portfolio of shipped digital products; public service design experience preferred. |
| Management Associate | 1 | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (16 years of education) in Public Policy, Economics, Business Administration, Data Science or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized institution | At least 3 years of relevant delivery experience in management consulting, delivery units, public/private sector program implementation, government, think tanks or policy research institutions, or international development organizations; experience of government or technology programs preferred. |
| Management Analyst | 4 | 16 years of education or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Economics, Statistics, Public Policy, Business Administration or a closely related discipline from an HEC-recognized university | At least 3 years relevant delivery experience in a management consulting firm, a government delivery unit or a comparable advisory organization, or in analytical or technical delivery roles in government, technology or research institutions. |
Finance, procurement, HR and audit posts
Four specialist posts run the unit’s money, contracts, people and audit work. Therefore, their experience bars are senior, at 4 to 8 years.
| Position | Posts | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Management Specialist | 1 | Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting, from HEC recognized University/Institution or professional qualification (CA/ACCA/ACMA/CPA finalist or member) | At least 8 years in financial management; government project/assignment-account experience strongly preferred. |
| Procurement and Contract Management Specialist | 1 | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (16 years of education) in Business Administration, Law, Engineering or a related field from an HEC-recognized university | At least 8 years of experience in procurement and contract management, including technology or large-value service contracts; PPRA experience required. |
| HR Manager | 1 | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (16 years of education) in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related field from an HEC-recognized university | At least 8 years of HR generalist/recruitment experience. |
| Internal Auditor | 1 | Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance from HEC recognized Institution/University, or professional qualification (CA/ACCA/ACMA/CPA finalist or member) | At least 4 years in audit, accounts or financial management; experience of government/AGP audit coordination preferred. |
Branding, design and partnerships posts
These posts own the unit’s public face and its partner network. Portfolios matter here, so design applicants should prepare links in advance.
| Position | Posts | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branding Specialist | 1 | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (16 years of education) in Design, Visual Communication, Marketing or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized institution/university | At least 5 years in brand or design leadership, with a portfolio covering identity systems and their application across channels. |
| Senior Graphic Designers | 2 | Bachelor’s degree (16 years of education) in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Fine Arts or a related field from an HEC-recognized institution/university | At least 5 years of professional design experience, including work for senior leadership or public facing campaigns; portfolio required. |
| Partnerships Lead (Government / Startups & Enterprise) | 1 | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (16 years of education) in Business, Economics, Public Policy, Computer Science or a related field from an HEC-recognized university | At least 4 years of relevant experience in partnerships, business development, account management or program management across government, startup or enterprise tracks. |
Web, media and video posts
This group runs the website, social channels and video output. Similarly, a live portfolio or showreel supports these applications.
| Position | Posts | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web Developer | 1 | Bachelor’s degree (16 years of education) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT or a related field from an HEC-recognized university | At least 3 years of full-stack web development with a live portfolio of shipped applications. |
| Social Media Manager | 1 | Bachelor’s degree (16 years of education) in Mass Communication, Media Studies, Marketing or a related field from an HEC-recognized institution/university | At least 3 years of hands-on social-media operation for an organization, agency or public body. |
| Video Editors | 2 | Bachelor’s degree (16 years of education) in Film, Media Production, Mass Communication or a related field, or an equivalent professional qualification with a demonstrated portfolio from HEC Recognized university | At least 2 years of professional video editing; showreel required. |
| Videographer | 2 | Bachelor’s degree (16 years of education) in Film, Media Production, Mass Communication or a related field, or an equivalent professional qualification from HEC recognized university/institution with a demonstrated portfolio | At least 2 years of professional videography; showreel required. |
Admin and support staff posts
Finally, five support roles close the list. Drivers, clerical staff and office attendants apply by post rather than online, as the how-to-apply section explains.
| Position | Posts | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admin Officer | 1 | Bachelor’s degree (14 years of education) in Arts/Science/Commerce from an HEC-recognized university | At least 7 years of administration/operations experience in foreign funded projects. |
| IT / MIS Officer | 1 | Bachelor’s degree (16 years of education) in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field from an HEC-recognized university | At least 3 years of experience in IT support, systems administration or MIS roles. |
| Driver | 8 | Middle/Matric; valid LTV driving license (HTV preferred) | At least 3 years of driving experience; government/corporate fleet experience preferred. |
| Clerical Staff | 4 | Intermediate; basic computer proficiency & Typing | At least 1 year of clerical experience. |
| Office Attendant (Naib Qasid) | 4 | Middle/Matric | Relevant office-support experience preferred. |
Eligibility criteria for AIDU jobs
- Your degree must come from an HEC-recognized university or institution, exactly as your post row states.
- Most professional posts give preference to foreign-qualified candidates with a proven track record; however, the advertisement still invites every eligible applicant to apply in confidence.
- The advertisement prints no age limit and no application fee for these posts.
- Some creative posts need proof of work as well: senior graphic designers need a portfolio, and video editors and the videographer need a showreel.
Documents you must attach
- Scanned copy of your CNIC
- Educational certificates and degrees
- Experience letters
- Portfolio or showreel links, for the design and video posts that ask for them
Online applicants attach the scanned copies on the portal itself. Postal applicants, meanwhile, send the required documents with the application form to the address below.
How to apply for AIDU jobs 2026
The route depends on your serial number, so check it first in the tables above.
Positions at Sr. No. 01 to 37, apply online
- Firstly, open the Punjab Job Portal at jobs.punjab.gov.pk and find your AIDU post.
- Fill the online form carefully, because the portal carries your whole application.
- Attach scanned copies of your CNIC, educational certificates or degrees, and experience letters.
- Finally, submit the form on or before 12 November 2026.
Positions at Sr. No. 38 to 40, apply by post
- Prepare your application with the required documents for the Driver, Clerical Staff or Office Attendant post.
- Send it by post to Project Director, AIDU, AI Wing, S&GAD, Room 206, First Floor, New Minister Block, Lahore.
- Make sure it reaches the office by 12 November 2026, because AIDU will not consider late applications.
Compensation and job descriptions
AIDU offers highly competitive compensation packages, in the words of its own advertisement. The advertisement prints no salary figure for any post, so treat any exact salary claim on other websites with care. Full job descriptions for every position are available at ai.punjab.gov.pk.
Important instructions
- AIDU will not consider incomplete applications or applications received after the due date.
- The unit will contact only shortlisted candidates for an interview.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for the interview.
- For queries, email the Project Director at pd.aidu@punjab.gov.pk.
Frequently asked questions
Posts and eligibility
What are AIDU jobs 2026?
They are 78 posts across 40 positions at the Artificial Intelligence Delivery Unit (AIDU), AI Wing, Services and General Administration Department, Government of the Punjab. Daily Jang published the advertisement on 21 October 2026.
How many vacancies are there in total?
The advertisement lists 40 positions with 78 posts in total. The largest counts are 8 drivers, 6 pillar heads, 6 AI product/deployment managers and 6 delivery associates.
What qualification do most AIDU posts need?
Most professional posts need 16 years of education from an HEC-recognized university in a relevant field. The support posts need less: Middle or Matric for drivers and office attendants, and Intermediate for clerical staff.
Does AIDU prefer foreign-qualified candidates?
Yes, for most professional posts the advertisement gives preference to foreign-qualified candidates with a proven track record. Read the qualification cell of your post in the tables above for the exact wording.
Applying and last date
What is the last date for AIDU jobs 2026?
The last date for submission of applications is Thursday, 12 November 2026. AIDU will not consider incomplete applications or applications received after the due date.
How do I apply for AIDU jobs online?
Apply online through the Punjab Job Portal at jobs.punjab.gov.pk if you are applying for positions at Sr. No. 01 to 37. Attach scanned copies of your CNIC, educational certificates or degrees, and experience letters.
How do drivers and support staff apply?
Applicants for positions at Sr. No. 38 to 40 (Driver, Clerical Staff and Office Attendant) submit their applications by post to Project Director, AIDU, AI Wing, S&GAD, Room 206, First Floor, New Minister Block, Lahore.
Age, fee, salary and selection
What is the age limit for AIDU jobs?
The advertisement prints no age limit for these posts. It sets education and experience conditions post by post instead.
Is there any application fee?
No. The advertisement prints no application fee for any AIDU post.
What salary will AIDU pay?
The advertisement offers highly competitive compensation packages, in its own words, but it prints no salary figure for any post. Detailed job descriptions are available at ai.punjab.gov.pk.
How will AIDU shortlist candidates?
AIDU will contact only shortlisted candidates for an interview. It pays no TA/DA for the interview, and it will not consider incomplete or late applications.
Last date and next step
The last date is Thursday, 12 November 2026 for both routes. Online applicants should submit a few days early, because the portal form must carry your scanned documents with it. The same portal carries PITB jobs 2026, and you can also browse the latest jobs on ixjob.pk.
