About the role
The Military Lands and Cantonments Department, Ministry of Defence, Government of Pakistan, invites applications from eligible candidates for the vacant post of Principal in the Cantt Public Education System. The post is at the Aminpur Campus, Gujranwala Cantt, an SSC level institute. Recruitment is through the Education Directorate of the department in Rawalpindi.
The appointment is on a contract basis and will remain so. The post is non-transferable. Details of the pay package can be obtained from Cantt Board Gujranwala on 055-3866247.
Posts and vacancies
| Post | Number of posts | Institute level |
|---|
| Principal | 1 | SSC level institute |
Eligibility
- Qualification: MA, MSc or BS (16 years of education). An MS or MPhil is preferred. A B.Ed is mandatory.
- Experience: At least 5 years. Experience as a Principal or Vice Principal at SSC level is preferred.
- Age limit: 30 to 55 years. The upper age limit is calculated from the closing date for applications.
- Existing family members may also apply if they meet the criteria.
- Anyone previously terminated or disengaged from any position or location in the Cantt Public Education System is not eligible.
How to apply
- Apply through the careers portal at careers.mlc.gov.pk within 15 days of the publication of this advertisement.
- Incomplete applications, applications that do not follow the proper procedure and applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test and interview.
- At the interview, applicants must submit attested copies of their CNIC and degrees verified by the HEC or the relevant department.
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the test or interview.
- For queries, contact Cantt Board Gujranwala on 055-3866247 or the Education Directorate on (051) 9274790.
- Education Directorate address: Military Lands and Cantonments Department, Ministry of Defence, Pak Secretariat-II, Opposite Health Ways, Murree Road, Saddar, Rawalpindi Cantt.
- The Military Lands and Cantonments Department, Ministry of Defence, may postpone or cancel the hiring process at any stage without giving reasons.
Important dates
- Published: 6 October 2026
- Last date to apply: 21 October 2026 (15 days after publication)
- Selection: Written test and interview for shortlisted candidates
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