PESCO Officer Recruitment 2026

Punjab Ex-Servicemen Corporation (PESCO) is hiring for 7 officer-level posts on regular and contractual basis. The notice covers Financial Controller, General Manager, Deputy General Manager, Chief Security Officer and Assistant Chief Security Officer posts. Most posts are for medically fit retired Defence Services personnel, while the Financial Controller post is open to ESM or Non-ESM candidates. You must send your bio-data by 12 July 2026, and salaries go up to Rs. 1,51,100 per month for the regular pay scale.

Punjab Ex-Servicemen Corporation PESCO Officer Recruitment 2026 - 7 Posts

Punjab Ex-Servicemen Corporation (PESCO), a Punjab Government undertaking, has released Recruitment Notice Reference No. 502(ii)/AD/PESCO-07 for officer posts in finance, administration and security. This is a combined recruitment notice, so this listing includes every active post in the document. Selection will be through shortlisting and interview; the interview date will be informed later to shortlisted officers.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Financial Controller (FC): 1 regular post, open to ESM or Non-ESM candidates
• General Manager (Administration and Security): 1 contractual post at Chandigarh
• Deputy General Manager (Security): 2 contractual posts for Patiala and Sangrur districts, and Amritsar and Tarn Taran districts
• Chief Security Officer (CSO): 1 contractual post at GGSTP Ropar
• Assistant Chief Security Officer (ACSO): 2 contractual posts at Hydel Project Mukerian and GGSTP Ropar

Posting locations: The notice mentions work at Chandigarh, Patiala and Sangrur districts, Amritsar and Tarn Taran districts, GGSTP Ropar and Hydel Project Mukerian. Because the same notice covers these roles together, you should match your rank and experience with the exact post and location before sending your bio-data.

Who Can Apply?

Financial Controller

• Candidate type: ESM or Non-ESM candidates can apply for the 1 regular FC post.
• Skills: Working knowledge of Punjabi and computer proficiency are desirable.
• Preference: The notice gives preference to war widows, widows and dependents of ex-servicemen.

General Manager, DGM, CSO and ACSO

• General Manager: You should be a retired Colonel (Selection Grade) or equivalent, should have commanded a major unit or establishment, and should be DSSC qualified with graded staff appointment experience.
• Deputy General Manager: You should be a retired Col/Lt Col/Maj who has commanded a unit, sub-unit, establishment or equivalent level and is medically fit.
• Chief Security Officer: Retired Col/Lt Col from Defence Services, including Paramilitary Forces officers or equivalent, with command experience can apply.
• Assistant Chief Security Officer: Retired Lt Col/Maj/Capt from Defence Services or Paramilitary Forces with unit, sub-unit or establishment command experience can apply.
• Common requirement: Working knowledge of Punjabi and proficiency in computers are required for all appointments.

Bio-data fields: PESCO asks for rank/name, address, contact number, email ID, date of birth, age, medical category, civil qualification, computer knowledge, Punjabi qualification and experience. Keep these details clear because shortlisting depends on the post-wise criteria shown in the notice.

Age Limit

• Regular post: Age should be less than 55 years as on 01 July 2026.
• General Manager contractual post: Age should be less than 58 years as on 01 July 2026.
• Other contractual posts: Age should be less than 55 years as on 01 July 2026.

Salary

• Financial Controller: Regular pay scale of Rs. 47,600 to Rs. 1,51,100 per month for members recruited on or after 17 July 2020, as per the Punjab Government notification.
• General Manager: Lump-sum salary of Rs. 95,000 per month.
• Deputy General Manager: Lump-sum salary of Rs. 80,000 per month plus allowances.
• Chief Security Officer: Salary as per project contract agreement, stated as Rs. 94,000 per month.
• Assistant Chief Security Officer: Salary as per project contract agreement, stated as Rs. 55,000 per month.
• Allowances: Allowances apply where specifically mentioned in the notice or contract terms.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

PESCO has not announced any written exam for this recruitment. The selection will be handled through shortlisting and interview.

1. Application Screening: PESCO will check the bio-data, service record and post-wise rank or experience requirements.
2. Shortlisting: Only eligible and shortlisted officers will be called for the interview.
3. Interview: The interview date will be informed later by PESCO.
4. Document Verification: Original service and pension-related documents may be checked during the selection process.

How to Apply

1. Prepare your bio-data in the format mentioned in the notice with rank/name, address, contact number, email, date of birth, age, medical category, civil qualification, computer knowledge, Punjabi qualification and experience.
2. Attach copies of your Record of Service, PPO and photograph.
3. Email the bio-data and documents to pesco.34chd@punjab.gov.in, or send them by post/physical delivery.
4. If sending by post or hand delivery, use this address: PESCO Head Office, SCO 89-90, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh - 160022.
5. Make sure your application reaches PESCO by 12 July 2026.

Important Dates

• Recruitment Notice Date: 12 June 2026
• Application Start: 13 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 12 July 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced

• Manage finance, administration or security duties for the assigned PESCO role
• Lead security operations at the assigned project, district or office location
• Coordinate with project authorities, district teams and PESCO headquarters
• Keep proper service, deployment, finance or security records as per role
• Guide subordinate staff and ensure discipline in day-to-day operations
• Report important issues to senior PESCO officers on time
• Follow Punjab Government and PESCO rules for office and project work