About the role
The Office of the Principal and Head of Institutions, Quaid-e-Azam Medical & Dental College, Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Sadiq Abbasi Hospital and College of Nursing, Bahawalpur, invites applications for newly created dental college posts in BPS-17 and above. Recruitment is on a contract basis for three years.
Both male and female candidates with Punjab domicile may apply. Appointment on contract does not confer a right to regularization, absorption or appointment on a regular basis after the contract expires. The financial implications of recruitment must remain within the institution's annual salary budget allocation.
Posts and vacancies
| Post | Pay scale | Vacancies |
|---|
| Associate Professor of Prosthodontics | BPS-19 | 1 |
| Associate Professor of Orthodontics | BPS-19 | 1 |
| Associate Professor of Operative Dentistry | BPS-19 | 1 |
| Associate Professor of Oral Biology | BPS-19 | 1 |
| Assistant Professor of Prosthodontics | BPS-18 | 1 |
| Assistant Professor of Orthodontics | BPS-18 | 1 |
| Assistant Professor of Operative Dentistry | BPS-18 | 1 |
| Assistant Professor of Oral Medicine | BPS-18 | 1 |
| Assistant Professor of Oral Biology | BPS-18 | 1 |
| Assistant Professor of Community Dentistry | BPS-18 | 1 |
| Assistant Professor of Paediatric Dentistry | BPS-18 | 1 |
| Assistant Professor of Dental Material | BPS-18 | 1 |
| Assistant Professor of Periodontology | BPS-18 | 1 |
| Assistant Professor of Oral Pathology | BPS-18 | 1 |
| Demonstrator | BPS-17 | 10 |
Eligibility
Associate Professor posts
For each Associate Professor specialty, candidates must hold the qualifications under clause (i) for initial appointment as an Assistant Professor in the relevant specialty. They must also have five years of experience in the relevant subject at a recognized institution as an Assistant Professor or in an equivalent position recognized by PMDC. At least three research papers must have been published as principal author in a standard dental or medical journal while working as an Assistant Professor.
If a candidate with these qualifications is unavailable, candidates with the qualifications under clause (ii) for initial appointment as an Assistant Professor in the relevant specialty may be considered. This route requires seven years of teaching experience as an Assistant Professor in the respective subject and at least five research papers published in a standard dental or medical journal while working as an Assistant Professor.
Assistant Professor: Prosthodontics, Orthodontics, Operative Dentistry, Paediatric Dentistry and Periodontology
The primary qualification is BDS or an equivalent dental qualification recognized by PMDC, with postgraduate MDS qualifications in the relevant subject or other equivalent qualifications recognized by PMDC. Preference and credit will be given for original research published in a standard medical or dental journal.
If a candidate meeting the primary criteria is unavailable, the alternative is BDS or an equivalent dental qualification recognized by PMDC, with a postgraduate diploma in the relevant subject recognized by PMDC that includes five years of teaching experience in that subject at a recognized institution. This route also requires three years of teaching experience in the relevant subject as a Demonstrator at a recognized institution after the postgraduate qualification. Credit will be given for original research published in a standard medical or dental journal.
If a candidate meeting those criteria is unavailable, BDS or an equivalent dental qualification recognized by PMDC may be considered with ten years of teaching experience as a Demonstrator in the relevant subject, provided at least three research papers have been published in a standard dental or medical journal while working as a Demonstrator.
Assistant Professor: Oral Medicine, Oral Biology, Community Dentistry and Oral Pathology
Candidates must have BDS or an equivalent dental qualification recognized by PMDC, with postgraduate qualifications such as D.Sc., Ph.D., M.D.S. (Pakistan) or M.Phil., or an equivalent postgraduate degree recognized by PMDC in the relevant subject.
If a candidate with these qualifications is unavailable, BDS or an equivalent dental qualification recognized by PMDC with a postgraduate diploma in the relevant subject recognized by PMDC, including five years of teaching experience in the relevant subject at a recognized institution, may be considered.
If such a candidate is also unavailable, the alternative is BDS or an equivalent dental qualification recognized by PMDC and seven years of teaching experience as a Demonstrator in the relevant subject.
Assistant Professor of Dental Material
Candidates must have BDS or an equivalent dental qualification recognized by PMDC, with relevant postgraduate qualifications or an equivalent postgraduate degree recognized by PMDC in the relevant subject.
If a candidate meeting the primary criteria is unavailable, candidates with BDS or an equivalent dental qualification recognized by PMDC and a postgraduate diploma in the relevant subject recognized by PMDC, with three years of teaching experience in the relevant subject at a recognized institution, may be considered.
If such a candidate is also unavailable, the alternative is BDS or an equivalent dental qualification recognized by PMDC and seven years of teaching experience as a Demonstrator in the relevant subject.
Demonstrator
Candidates must hold BDS or an equivalent qualification in dentistry approved and registered by PMDC.
General eligibility and selection conditions
- Age and experience will be calculated on the last date for submitting applications.
- Upper-age relaxation will follow the latest Government of Punjab Services and General Administration Department rules and Recruitment Policy 2022.
- Quotas will be observed under Recruitment Policy 2022.
- Candidates with disabilities must attach a disability certificate issued by the Social Welfare Department.
- Degrees from universities or institutions, including reputed foreign universities, will be considered subject to HEC recognition.
- Selection will follow the latest government rules, regulations and policies. Candidates must satisfy the eligibility criteria for their respective posts.
- A scrutiny committee will scrutinize applications and shortlist eligible candidates for interview.
- Candidates must bring their original certificates and documents to the interview.
- The department may cancel recruitment or increase or decrease the number of posts without assigning a reason or issuing notice.
- The recruitment committee may change recruitment terms and conditions at any stage in the institution's interest.
- The selected candidates' list will be displayed on the notice board. Selected candidates will also be informed through their postal address, courier, telephone or the hospital or institution's communication channels.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the interview.
How to apply
Submit applications so that they reach the Office of the Principal, Quaid-e-Azam Medical & Dental College, Bahawalpur, during office hours within 21 days of the announcement.
Attach attested copies of educational qualifications, including Matric, F.Sc., B.Sc. and BDS documents, together with each year's transcript; valid PMDC/PMC certificates; experience certificates; two recent passport-size photographs; domicile certificate; and CNIC. Candidates with disabilities must also attach the Social Welfare Department disability certificate.
Employees of government, semi-government and autonomous bodies must apply through their respective departments with a No Objection Certificate. Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.
Late applications will not be entertained. Incomplete applications or concealment of facts will lead to disqualification at any stage of selection.
Address: Office of the Principal, Quaid-e-Azam Medical & Dental College, Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan.
Phone: 062-9250431. Fax: 062-9250432.
Important dates
Applications must reach the office within 21 days of 3 November 2026. The application deadline is 24 November 2026.
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