The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has announced vacancies for the post of Database Administrator (BS-17) in the Communication & Works Department under Case No. 1K2026. The post was advertised through PPSC Advertisement No. 08/2026, with the closing date of 03 September 2026. 

Job Details

• Post Name: Database Administrator

• Basic Pay Scale: BS-17

• Department: Communication & Works Department

• Case No.: 1K2026

• Advertisement No.: 08/2026

• Number of Posts: 2

• Application Fee: Rs. 600

• Closing Date: 03 September 2026

• Job Nature: Contract basis for 3 years, extendable

• Place of Posting: Lahore

• Domicile: Punjab

• Gender: Male, Female & Transgender 

Age Limit

• Male: 25 to 30 years + 5 years general age relaxation = up to 35 years

• Female: 25 to 30 years + 8 years general age relaxation = up to 38 years

• Transgender: Age and gender will be determined according to the CNIC. 

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should have:

• Master's degree (First Division/Grade B) in Computer Science or Information Technology from a recognized university; OR

• Four-year Bachelor's degree (First Division/Grade B) in Computer Science or Information Technology from a recognized university.

• 3 years of experience in database administration or troubleshooting.

• Preference may be given to candidates holding MSCE or CCNA certification.

• Only practical experience acquired after the prescribed qualification will be considered.

Written Test

• Test Type: One-paper MCQ written test

• Total Marks: 100

• Duration: 90 minutes

• Syllabus: Qualification-related questions – 100%

• Subject: Database Administration / relevant qualification-related topics. 

Preparation Tips

Candidates should focus on:

• Database Management Systems (DBMS)

• Database design

• SQL

• Relational databases

• Database normalization

• Indexing

• Query optimization

• Database security

• Backup and recovery

• Database troubleshooting

• Transactions and concurrency

• MySQL

• Oracle

• Microsoft SQL Server

• PostgreSQL

• Database administration concepts

How to Apply?

1. Visit the official PPSC website.

2. Find Case No. 1K2026 – Database Administrator.

3. Read the complete advertisement and eligibility requirements.

4. Pay the required Rs. 600 application fee through the prescribed payment method.

5. Complete the online application form.

6. Enter your personal, educational, and professional information.

7. Review all details carefully.

8. Submit the application before 03 September 2026.

9. Save or print the submitted application and payment record for future reference.