Punjab Govt Opens One-Month Residential Civil Services Course for Minority Youth

The Punjab government has launched an invitation for eligible minority youth to apply for a one-month residential orientation course aimed at preparing candidates for a career in the civil services. This initiative is being conducted by the Human Rights and Minority Affairs Department, Punjab, at the Civil Services Academy (CSA) located at the Walton Campus in Lahore. The application deadline for the program is set for October 10, 2026.

The course targets young members of recognized minority communities, such as Christians, Hindus, Sikhs, and other non-Muslim communities under Article 260(3)(b) of the Constitution of Pakistan. The minimum age requirement for applicants is between 21 to 28 years old. Prospective participants must hold at least a second-division graduation degree from an HEC-recognized university.

The program offers a residential orientation course for minority candidates aspiring to join the civil services. The specific topics covered within the one-month residential orientation course are not detailed in the advertisement. However, it outlines the course as a residential program for minority candidates interested in pursuing a career in the civil services.

Interested applicants can apply online via the e-HRMA Punjab portal mentioned in the official advertisement. Candidates are advised to provide the required information accurately and ensure they meet all eligibility criteria before submitting their applications. The closing date for applications is October 10, 2026.