No.SO(EF-I)Promotion BS-20/2025
26-February-2025
Higher Education Department, Government Of The Punjab
Punjab HED Accelerates Promotion of Associate Professors to BS-20:
The Punjab Higher Education Department (HED) has taken a significant step towards the promotion of Associate Professors (BS-19) to Professors (BS-20) in the Collegiate Branch (Women’s Section), General Cadre. In a letter addressed to the Director Public Instruction (Colleges), Punjab, the department has sought a certificate confirming the availability of BS-20 vacancies to proceed with the promotions.
This directive follows the department’s previous communication on February 25, 2025, regarding the same subject. The requested confirmation must be submitted by noon tomorrow to ensure a smooth and transparent promotion process for deserving faculty members.
This move is expected to address long-standing promotion delays and improve faculty distribution in Punjab’s higher education institutions. Keep following Vocal Pakistan for the latest government notifications and updates on academic promotions.
No.SO(EF-I)Promotion BS-20/2025
GOVERNMENT OF THE PUNJAB
HIGHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Dated Lahore, the 26th February, 2025
To
The Director Public Instruction (Colleges),
Punjab, Lahore.
SUBJECT: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â PROMOTION OF ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS (BS-19) TO THE POSTS OF PROFESSORS (BS-20) COLLEGIATE BRANCH (WOMEN’S SECTION) GENERAL CADRE.
                             I am directed to refer to this Department’s letter No. even dated 25.02.2025 on subject cited above and to request you to furnish a certificate that there is no vacant posts of BS- 20 (General Wing) other than the posts appearing vacant on portal (CIS) by tomorrow noon positively.
SECTION OFFICER (EF-I)

Key Step in Strengthening Punjab’s Higher Education System:
The promotion of Associate Professors to Professors (BS-20) is a crucial development for the academic community in Punjab. By filling vacant positions efficiently, the Higher Education Department aims to enhance the faculty structure, improve academic leadership, and ensure career progression for educators in the women’s collegiate branch.
This notification highlights the government’s commitment to strengthening the education sector while maintaining merit and transparency. Stay tuned with Vocal Pakistan for more updates on government promotions, academic advancements, and official notifications in the education sector.
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