Higher Education: Decision to eliminate vacant posts in the province

LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 11th Apr, 2026) The Higher education Department of Punjab has taken an important decision to eliminate vacant posts across the province.

In this regard, PHED official sources said that the department has sought complete data of vacant posts from colleges and directorates. As per the instructions issued by the department, details of all the posts remaining vacant since 2024 have been sought, including posts from Grade 1 to 16.

According to sources, under this initiative, it is likely to eliminate the vacant posts of non-teaching staff, while the aim of this decision is to reduce government expenditure.

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The Higher Education Department has directed all the concerned institutions to provide the required data within a day, so that the future course of action can be finalized. Sources say that a rationalization policy is likely to be prepared on the basis of the data obtained.

As a result, significant changes are expected in the administrative structure of educational institutions.