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The Punjab Higher Education Department has extended the deadline for applications for vacant college principal posts across the province, giving eligible male and female candidates more time to complete the online application process.
According to the department’s latest official notification, the fourth round of the E-Portal for the appointment and selection of principals will now remain open until September 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The original closing date was August 24.
The fourth round covers vacant Principal (Male/Female) positions in government colleges. The department has planned appointments for 100 colleges across Punjab, including colleges in Lahore and other districts.
Important details for applicants:
- New closing date: September 1, 2026
- Portal closing time: 5:00 PM
- Application method: Online through the HED E-Portal
- Posts: College Principals, Male/Female
- Phase: Fourth round
The department has advised eligible candidates to submit their applications before the revised deadline. Applicants should also carefully check the information entered on the portal and follow the prescribed requirements.
The recruitment drive is part of Punjab’s continuing effort to fill vacant leadership positions in government colleges. Permanent principals are expected to provide stronger administrative supervision and improve coordination of academic and institutional matters.
The Higher Education Department has already conducted earlier rounds for principal appointments this year. Its official records show that the third round also involved an extended application schedule, highlighting the department’s continued efforts to fill vacant principal positions through the E-Portal.
For candidates interested in the latest opportunity, the September 1 deadline is important, as applications submitted after the specified closing time may not be considered. The official Higher Education Department notification confirms the revised deadline and advises applicants to keep their portal passwords secure.
The appointments are expected to strengthen academic leadership, administrative management and institutional oversight in colleges that are currently operating without permanent principals.