Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design
PIFD Teaching Associate Jobs 2026 in Lahore
🎓 BPS-17 equivalent
👥 8 Vacancies
⏰ Apply by August 3, 2026
✍️ Reviewed by JobsLeap Editorial Team · Last Updated: July 25, 2026
Job Summary
| Scale | BPS-17 equivalent |
| Department/Field | Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing, Textile Design, Leather Accessories |
| Vacancies | 08 |
| Nature of Post | Temporary likely to be regular / Contract |
| Location | Lahore, Punjab |
| Application Fee | Rs. 1,500 |
| Last Date to Apply | August 3, 2026 |
About Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design
PIFD Teaching Associate Jobs 2026 in Lahore. PIFD was established in 1994 and has grown into Pakistan’s leading public-sector institution for fashion and design education. Based in Johar Town, Lahore, it holds recognition from the Higher Education Commission and membership in the Cumulus Association, putting its programs in the same international network as design schools across Europe, Asia, and North America.
Teaching Associate (BPS-17 equivalent)
| Scale | BPS-17 equivalent |
| Department/Field | Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing, Textile Design, Leather Accessories |
| Vacancies | 08 |
| Nature of Post | Temporary likely to be regular / Contract |
| Location | Lahore, Punjab |
| Application Fee | Rs. 1,500 |
| Last Date to Apply | August 3, 2026 |
Eligibility
- Minimum 4-year Bachelor’s degree from an HEC-recognized university
- Experience in an educational institution is preferred
How to Apply
- Download the prescribed application form from www.pifd.edu.pk.
- Deposit the non-refundable processing fee at Habib Bank Limited, Expo Center Branch, Lahore, account number 5039-70002688-51 — Rs. 1,500 for this post.
- Send the completed application form together with your CV, the original bank deposit slip, and attested copies of your educational and experience documents to the Registrar, PIFD, at the address below.
- Submit before the closing date of August 3, 2026; applications reaching the office after this date will not be entertained.
Required Documents
- Completed prescribed application form
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Original bank deposit slip for the processing fee
- Attested copies of educational certificates and degrees
- Attested copies of experience certificates
- NOC from current employer, where applicable (government employees)
Selection Procedure
Applications go through an initial screening against the eligibility criteria for this post. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a test or interview, and no TA/DA will be paid for attending. PIFD applies provincial, regional, disability, minority, and gender quotas across its advertised posts; any quota seats that remain unfilled will move to open merit. Any attempt at canvassing will disqualify the applicant outright, and PIFD reserves the right to fill or not fill this post, or to accept or reject any application, without giving a reason.
Contact Information
Registrar, PIFD
51-J/3, Johar Town, Lahore
Phone: 042-99232951-57
Website: www.pifd.edu.pk
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Still browsing? Check JobsLeap’s latest jobs page, our dedicated education jobs category, or openings specific to Lahore. If you’d like to see PIFD’s other openings from this round, visit the PIFD Jobs 2026 hub page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Teaching Associate vacancies are open?
8 vacancies, across Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing, Textile Design, and Leather Accessories.
What degree is required for Teaching Associate?
A minimum 4-year Bachelor’s degree from an HEC-recognized university.
Is work experience mandatory for this post?
No, experience in an educational institution is listed as preferred, not mandatory.
What is the closing date for applications?
August 3, 2026, the same deadline that applies across all seven posts in this hiring round.
What fee applies to the Teaching Associate application?
Rs. 1,500, deposited at HBL’s Expo Center Branch, Lahore.
Can candidates from private universities apply?
Yes, as long as the university is recognized by the HEC; the advertisement doesn’t restrict this to public-sector institutions.
Where is this post based?
At PIFD’s campus, 51-J/3, Johar Town, Lahore.
People Also Ask
What is the pay scale for Teaching Associate?
BPS-17 equivalent, per the advertisement.
Is Teaching Associate a permanent post?
It’s listed as temporary, likely to be made regular, on contract — not confirmed as permanent from the outset.
Does PIFD require a specific major for this post?
No specific major is named beyond the four listed departments; a relevant 4-year Bachelor’s is the core requirement.
Are quotas applied to Teaching Associate vacancies?
Yes, the same provincial, regional, disability, minority, and gender quotas apply as with other posts in this round.
What happens if quota seats go unfilled?
Unfilled quota seats are moved to open merit.
Will shortlisted candidates be informed individually?
The advertisement states only that shortlisted candidates will be called for test/interview; it doesn’t specify the notification method.
Conclusion
Eight Teaching Associate posts make this one of the more accessible entry points into PIFD for recent graduates, since a 4-year Bachelor’s degree alone meets the core requirement. Institutional teaching exposure will strengthen an application but isn’t a hard bar to applying.
