By the ixjob.pk editorial team. Last updated 2 November 2026.
AIDU Jobs 2026 offers 40 contract posts in Lahore in the Artificial Intelligence Delivery Unit (AIDU) under the Services & General Administration Department (S&GAD), Government of the Punjab. Apply online through the Punjab Job Portal before Thursday 12 November 2026.
The advertisement, however, details only 10 of the 40 posts. The other 30 posts carry no description in the supplied listing, so this guide covers the 10 detailed roles and points you to the portal for the full list.
AIDU, in other words, is the Punjab government’s artificial intelligence unit, working under S&GAD. Most of the detailed posts, therefore, sit in data, AI engineering and responsible AI, with financial, HR and support roles alongside them.
Contents
- AIDU jobs 2026 at a glance
- Vacancies and post details
- Which post fits your qualification
- Who should apply
- How to apply online in steps
- Terms and conditions
- Common mistakes to avoid
- Frequently asked questions
- Last date and next step
- Related jobs
AIDU jobs 2026 at a glance
| Detail | Advertisement |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Artificial Intelligence Delivery Unit (AIDU), Services & General Administration Department (S&GAD), Government of the Punjab |
| Location | Lahore, Punjab |
| Total posts | 40 (10 detailed in this guide) |
| Basis | Contract |
| Posted | Wednesday 21 October 2026 |
| How to apply | Online through the Punjab Job Portal |
| Last date | Thursday 12 November 2026 |
| Terms | No TA/DA; only shortlisted candidates will be called |
The listing gives no vacancy count, age limit or salary figure for any post. As a result, this guide states none of those.
Vacancies and post details
| S# | Post | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Operating Officer | Master’s (16 years education) | 12 years |
| 2 | Head of Data & Intelligence | Master’s (16 years education) | 10 years |
| 3 | Head of Responsible AI & Compliance | Master’s (16 years education) | 10 years |
| 4 | AI Infrastructure Architect | Master’s (16 years education) | 8 years |
| 5 | Financial Management Specialist | Master’s in Finance | 8 years |
| 6 | HR Manager | Master’s in HR | 8 years |
| 7 | Data Scientist | Master’s in Data Science | 7 years |
| 8 | AI/ML Engineer | Master’s in AI/ML | 5 years |
| 9 | Driver | Middle; LTV Licence | 3 years |
| 10 | Office Attendant (Naib Qasid) | Middle | No experience stated |
The 10 detailed posts split into eight professional roles and two support roles. For example, the three leadership posts need a Master’s degree with 10 to 12 years of experience, while the two support posts need a Middle pass.
What the roles do
The advertisement lists post titles, qualifications and experience only, and it prints no duties for any post. The lines below therefore give general role context only, not duties from the advertisement.
Chief Operating Officer: leads the unit’s day-to-day work. Head of Data & Intelligence: leads data work and the intelligence products built from it. Head of Responsible AI & Compliance: oversees the safe, fair and lawful use of artificial intelligence. AI Infrastructure Architect: designs the computing and data setup behind AI systems.
Financial Management Specialist: handles budgets and financial planning. HR Manager: handles hiring and staff matters. Data Scientist: works with data to build models and answer questions.
AI/ML Engineer: builds and runs machine-learning systems. Driver: drives official vehicles. Office Attendant (Naib Qasid): supports office work and runs errands.
Which post fits your qualification
A Master’s degree with 12 years of experience fits the Chief Operating Officer post, the senior role in this round. With 10 years of experience, the Head of Data & Intelligence and Head of Responsible AI & Compliance posts open up instead. Eight years of experience, meanwhile, fits the AI Infrastructure Architect, Financial Management Specialist and HR Manager posts, so check the field of your Master’s degree before choosing among them.
Seven years of experience fits the Data Scientist post, and five years fits the AI/ML Engineer post. Both need a Master’s in the matching field, so a general Master’s degree does not fit either one. Middle pass holders, on the other hand, can apply for Driver, with an LTV licence and 3 years of experience, or for Office Attendant (Naib Qasid), which needs a Middle pass only.
Readers weighing another Punjab IT opening can also check our PITB jobs 2026 guide, which covers a separate Punjab IT round.
Who should apply
These posts suit people who already hold the stated qualification and experience, because the listing sets both as hard requirements. A Master’s holder without the matching years of experience, for example, does not fit the leadership posts. Similarly, a candidate with experience in a different field should match the degree field first, since the Financial Management Specialist, HR Manager, Data Scientist and AI/ML Engineer posts each name their field.
The two support posts suit Middle pass holders, and the Driver post additionally needs an LTV licence and 3 years of experience. Contract work also suits candidates who accept a fixed-term post, because every post in this round is on a contract basis. Readers looking at other Punjab government contract openings can also check our Suthra Punjab Agency jobs 2026 guide.
How to apply online in steps
The listing directs candidates to the Punjab Job Portal, and it gives only the portal address instead of a direct listing link.
- To begin with, confirm that your qualification and experience match one of the 10 detailed posts in the table above.
- Open the Punjab Job Portal through the Apply Now button below and find the AIDU advertisement.
- Complete the online application form for your post.
- Review every entry against the post table, then submit online before Thursday 12 November 2026.
- Wait for shortlisting, because only shortlisted candidates will be called.
The same portal also carries the PERA Punjab jobs 2026 round, which closes earlier, on Sunday 8 November 2026.
Terms and conditions
Every post in this round is on a contract basis. No TA/DA is admissible, so plan your own travel for any test or interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be called, and the listing names no test date or interview schedule.
The listing mentions no application fee. In addition, it names no age limit and no salary figure, so this guide states neither.
Common mistakes to avoid
First, applying for a post without the matching years of experience weakens the application, because the listing sets experience as a requirement. Second, waiting until the last day risks missing the window, since online portals slow down near the deadline. Third, assuming the other 30 posts match these 10, when the listing gives no detail for them at all.
Fourth, expecting TA/DA for a test or interview, when the listing clearly states none is admissible. Finally, applying for a support post without checking the licence rule, since the Driver post needs an LTV licence as well as a Middle pass.
Frequently asked questions
About the posts
How many posts are open in AIDU Jobs 2026?
A total of 40 posts are open in the Artificial Intelligence Delivery Unit, Lahore. The supplied listing details only 10 of them, and the full list of 40 posts is on the official job portal.
What is the last date to apply for AIDU jobs 2026?
The last date is Thursday 12 November 2026. Apply online before that date.
Where are the AIDU posts based?
All 10 detailed posts are based in Lahore, Punjab.
Eligibility
What qualification is needed for the Chief Operating Officer post?
A Master’s degree (16 years of education) with 12 years of experience.
What experience is needed for the AI/ML Engineer and Data Scientist posts?
AI/ML Engineer needs a Master’s in AI/ML with 5 years of experience, and Data Scientist needs a Master’s in Data Science with 7 years of experience.
Is there an age limit or salary in the AIDU advertisement?
No. The listing gives no age limit and no salary figure for any post, so this guide states neither.
Applying and terms
How do I apply for AIDU jobs 2026?
Apply online through the official job portal. The listing accepts no other apply route.
What are the terms of the AIDU contract?
The posts are on a contract basis. No TA/DA is admissible, and only shortlisted candidates will be called.
Last date and next step
Online applications close on Thursday 12 November 2026. When your qualification and experience fit one of the 10 detailed posts, apply through the portal link above before the window closes.
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