PESCO Assistant (Ex-Servicemen) Recruitment 2026

The Punjab Ex-Servicemen Corporation (PESCO), a Punjab Government Undertaking, is hiring 2 Assistants on a contract basis. This job is only for Ex-Servicemen — you must be a retired JCO (or equivalent rank) from the Army, Air Force, or Navy from a clerical trade with at least 20 years of service. The salary is paid as per DC (Deputy Commissioner) rates. The last date to apply is 20 July 2026.

Punjab Ex-Servicemen Corporation (PESCO) Assistant Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

The Punjab Ex-Servicemen Corporation (PESCO), based at SCO 89-90, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh, has released Recruitment Notice No. 502(ii)/AD/PESCO-08 for 2 Assistant posts under the JCOs/Other Ranks (Ex-Servicemen only) category. PESCO is a Punjab Government body that helps re-employ retired defence personnel, and it needs medically fit retired Defence Services personnel for these clerical roles. Candidates with a Punjab domicile and a computer diploma or degree will be given preference. If you are a retired serviceman from a clerical background who is comfortable with computers, this is a simple way to keep working in a government setup.

Who Can Apply?

• Background: You must be a retired JCO or equivalent rank from the Army, Air Force, or Navy.
• Trade: You should be from a clerical trade with a minimum of 20 years of service.
• Education: Matriculation with Punjabi.
• Computer skills: You must be computer proficient with a typing speed of 30 WPM and good at MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Language: Knowledge of Punjabi (including typing) is desirable.
• Domicile: Punjab domicile is preferred.
• Medical fitness: You must be medically fit.

Age Limit

• You can apply up to 56 years of age.

Salary

• The salary is paid as per DC (Deputy Commissioner) rates fixed by the Punjab Government.
• The exact monthly amount is not given in the notice and depends on the current DC rate for this kind of contractual post.

Selection Process

Selection is based on an interview:

1. Shortlisting: PESCO checks all the bio-data received and shortlists eligible candidates.
2. Interview: Only eligible and shortlisted candidates are called for an interview. The interview date will be told to you later.

Candidates with a computer diploma or degree are given preference during selection.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your bio-data in the prescribed format given in the official notice.
2. Attach a copy of your Record of Service, PPO (Pension Payment Order), and a recent photograph.
3. Email everything to pesco.34chd@punjab.gov.in before the last date.

The last date to email your bio-data is 20 July 2026. For any help, you can call PESCO at 0172-2620423.

Important Dates

• Notice Date: 26 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply (by email): 20 July 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Handle clerical and office work in the PESCO department
• Prepare letters, reports, and official documents using MS Office
• Maintain files, records, and correspondence
• Enter and update data on the computer accurately
• Assist senior officers with day-to-day administrative tasks
• Manage incoming and outgoing communication