PPSC Announces 53 Posts for System Network Administrators in Irrigation Department
The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) has announced 53 vacancies for the position of System Network Administrator in the Irrigation Department. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the job details, qualifications, experience requirements, and examination syllabus.
Job Details
Department: Irrigation Department
Post: System Network Administrator
Case No.: 75-RG/2024
Number of Posts: 53
Basic Scale: BS-17
Employment Type: Contract (Three years)
Qualifications and Experience
To be eligible for the position of System Network Administrator, candidates must meet the following qualifications and experience requirements:
- Educational Qualifications:
- Masters’ degree (second division) in Computer Science or Information Technology
- BCS (four years) (second division) in Computer Science
- BS (second division) in Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering All degrees must be from institutions recognized by the Higher Education Commission.
- Experience:
- Four years of post-qualification experience in planning, designing, building, and implementing network infrastructure solutions.
- Experience in the development and management of core information technology infrastructure.
- Hands-on experience with switches, routers, wireless devices, firewalls, load balancers, and other network-related appliances.
- Experience must be from public or private sector organizations, with private entities being registered with SECP, Registrar of Firms, or any other regulatory authority.
Age and Gender Specifications
- Male Candidates: 25 to 45 years (with a relaxation of 5 years, making it up to 50 years)
- Female Candidates: 25 to 45 years (with a relaxation of 8 years, making it up to 53 years)
- Transgender Candidates: Age and gender will be determined based on the contents of their CNIC.
Domicile and Place of Posting
Candidates from any district of Punjab province are eligible to apply. The place of posting includes the Irrigation Secretariat and respective zones.
Quotas
- Special Persons Quota: 01
- Minority Quota: 03
- Women Quota: 09
Examination Details
The selection process includes a one-paper MCQ-type written test of 100 marks, with a duration of 90 minutes. The syllabus is divided as follows:
- Qualification Related Questions: 80%
- Questions will cover core subjects related to computer science, information technology, and engineering.
- General Ability: 20%
- General Knowledge
- Pakistan Studies
- Current Affairs
- Geography
- Basic Mathematics
- English
- Urdu
- Everyday Science
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What are the educational qualifications required for the System Network Administrator position?
A1: Candidates need to have a Master’s degree (second division) in Computer Science or Information Technology, BCS (four years) (second division) in Computer Science, or BS (second division) in Computer Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering.
Q2: Is experience required for this position?
A2: Yes, four years of post-qualification experience in network infrastructure solutions is required.
Q3: What is the age limit for applying?
A3: The age limit for male candidates is 25 to 50 years, for female candidates is 25 to 53 years, and for transgender candidates, it depends on their CNIC.
Q4: What is the syllabus for the written examination?
A4: The syllabus includes 80% qualification-related questions and 20% general ability questions covering various subjects.
Q5: Are there any reserved quotas for this position?
A5: Yes, there are special quotas for special persons (01), minorities (03), and women (09).
For more detailed information and updates, candidates are advised to visit the official PPSC website.