Government of Punjab Recruitment 2026 – Punjab Development Commission (PDC)
Senior Advisor & Advisor Posts | High-Paying Policy Roles | Apply Online
Government of Punjab
Punjab Development Commission
The Punjab Development Commission (PDC), Department of Planning, Government of Punjab, invites online applications from highly experienced, committed, and result-oriented professionals for engagement as Senior Advisors and Advisors.
PDC was constituted in August 2023 as an independent action-based policy think tank to support the Government of Punjab in translating the vision of “Rangla Punjab” into measurable, on-ground outcomes.
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About Punjab Development Commission (PDC)
PDC provides strategic policy advisory and implementation support across key sectors of Punjab’s development ecosystem. Its work focuses on ensuring tangible impact, evidence-based decision-making, and improved service delivery to citizens.
Key Focus Areas
Agriculture, Jobs & Economy, Education & Skilling, Health & Social Welfare, Power, Infrastructure, Culture & Tourism, State Finances, Governance, and Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL).
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Posts & Vacancy Details
1. Senior Advisor
Number of Posts: 02
Category-wise Distribution:
General (Female) – 01
Scheduled Caste (Female) – 01
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2. Advisor
Number of Posts: 05
Category-wise Distribution:
Scheduled Caste (Female) – 01
Scheduled Caste – 01
General – 01
Ex-Servicemen (Female) – 01
Backward Class (Female) – 01
Total Vacancies: 07
Note: If suitable candidates are not available in reserved categories, posts may be filled from the General category as per rules.
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Age, Salary & Experience
Senior Advisor
Age Limit: 40 to 52 years
SC/OBC Age Limit: up to 57 years
Minimum Experience: 18 years
Consolidated Salary: ₹3,30,000 per month
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Advisor
Age Limit: 35 to 50 years
SC/OBC Age Limit: up to 55 years
Minimum Experience: 15 years
Consolidated Salary: ₹2,65,000 per month
Age and experience are calculated as on the last date of application.
Ex-Servicemen Age Relaxation:
Military service period is deducted from actual age, with permissible relaxation up to 3 years beyond the upper age limit.
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Minimum Educational Qualification (Common for Both Posts)
- Master’s Degree
OR
- Post Graduate Diploma / Executive PGP (minimum 1 year)
OR
- Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 4 years of study after 10+2
Professional degrees of minimum 5 years duration after 10+2 such as MBBS, LLB, BA+LLB, CA, CS (registered with professional bodies) are treated as equivalent to a Master’s degree.
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Clarifications on Work Experience
- Overlapping education and work experience will not be counted
- Internship overlapping with a degree is not counted
- PhD duration and concurrent work experience cannot both be counted
- Private practice (lawyers, doctors, CA, consultants) is accepted on self-certification
- Volunteer work is counted only if exceeding 1 year with proper documentation
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Job Description
Senior Advisor
- Provide strategic leadership across multiple sectors
- Guide policy formulation and execution at the state level
- Lead and mentor Advisors
- Represent PDC in high-level government, inter-ministerial, and international forums
- Build and strengthen institutional partnerships
- Oversee evidence-based policy research and impact assessment
- Advise leadership using data-driven evaluations
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Advisor
- Lead a specific sector/vertical end-to-end
- Report to Senior Advisor and Member, PDC
- Manage Deputy Advisors, Joint Advisors, and Research Fellows
- Conduct sectoral policy research and analysis
- Engage with government departments, civil society, and industry
- Provide economic, fiscal, and macro-policy inputs
- Support policy design, implementation, and monitoring
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Selection Criteria (Total 100 Marks)
Educational Qualification – 20 marks
Experience – 25 marks
Case Study – 15 marks
Interview – 40 marks
A merit list will be prepared. A waiting panel (up to 40%) will remain valid for 6 months.
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Case Study Requirement (Mandatory)
Maximum 5 pages
Original, unpublished work
Based on one real professional assignment
Relevant to selected sectoral expertise
Must cover:
Background & context
Problem statement
Analysis & stakeholders
Policy options
Recommended solution
Implementation approach
Outcomes achieved
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Duration of Engagement
- Initial contract: 1 year
- Extendable annually up to maximum 3 years
- Extension subject to Annual Performance Review (KPI-based)
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Service Conditions (Key Highlights)
- Contractual engagement only
- No DA, HRA, accommodation, medical allowance, or leave encashment
- 12 days leave per year (pro-rata)
- Annual increment of 5% based on performance
- Travel reimbursement as per Government of India rules
- One-month notice for termination by either side
- Police verification mandatory
- All professionals treated as public servants
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Mode of Application (Online Only)
Applications must be submitted online only through the official portal:
https://eservices.punjab.gov.in/directApply.do?serviceId=2154
Email/postal applications will not be accepted.
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Important Dates
Last Date to Apply: 10 January 2026 (11:59 PM)
Interview Schedule: To be announced (likely within 2–3 months)
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Documents to Upload
- Case study (PDF, max 5 pages)
- Resume
- Photograph
- Highest qualification certificate
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- Signature
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Place of Posting
Selected candidates will be posted at Chandigarh.
The role may involve travel across Punjab.
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Official Contact
Email for queries: [info.pdc@punjab.gov.in](mailto:info.pdc@punjab.gov.in)
Official Website: https://pdc.punjab.gov.in
Official Notification
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