Military Lands and Cantonments Department, Ministry of Defence, has announced one female Principal position for its Cantt Public Education System in Pano Aqil Cantonment.
The post is for an SSC level institution located opposite Station Market, Pano Aqil Cantt. Applicants need 16 years of education, a mandatory B.Ed degree and at least five years of relevant experience. The appointment will remain on a contract basis.
Applications can be submitted via the official MLC career portal or by email.
MLC Principal Job Details
| Job information | Details |
|---|---|
| Hiring organization | Military Lands and Cantonments Department |
| Administrative ministry | Ministry of Defence, Government of Pakistan |
| Position | Principal, SSC Level Institute |
| Number of vacancies | One |
| Gender | Female |
| Job location | Pano Aqil Cantonment, Sindh |
| Minimum education | MA, MSc or BS with 16 years of education |
| Professional qualification | B.Ed is mandatory |
| Preferred qualification | MS or MPhil |
| Required experience | Minimum five years |
| Preferred experience | Experience as Principal or Vice Principal at SSC level |
| Age limit | 30 to 55 years |
| Employment type | Contract |
| Application method | Online or email |
| Application deadline | Within 15 days of publication |
| Listed closing date | 7 October 2026 |
| Official career portal | careers.mlc.gov.pk |
| Application email | cbreckarachi@gmail.com |
| Information number | 071 5680041 |
Military Lands and Cantonments Department manages cantonment boards and public services across Pakistan under the Ministry of Defence. Its official website also identifies education as one of the services managed within cantonment areas.
Available Position
| Position | Vacancies | Gender | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal, SSC Level Institute | 1 | Female | Cantt Public Education System, Pano Aqil Cantt |
Education Requirements
Applicants must hold an MA, MSc or 4 year BS degree representing at least 16 years of education.
A B.Ed degree is compulsory. An applicant who holds the academic degree but does not have B.Ed does not meet the advertised qualification.
Candidates with an MS or MPhil qualification will receive preference. These higher qualifications are preferred rather than mandatory.
Degrees should be issued by institutions recognized by the Higher Education Commission or another relevant authority.
Experience Requirements
Candidates need at least five years of professional experience.
Experience as a Principal or Vice Principal of an SSC level institution will be preferred. The notice does not say that every applicant must already have worked as a Principal, but candidates with school leadership experience are likely to receive preference during shortlisting.
Experience working as a principal or vice-principal at an SSC-level educational institution will be preferred. The advertisement does not state that prior experience as a principal is mandatory for every candidate, candidates with school leadership experience are likely to be given preference during the shortlisting process.
Applicants should describe their administrative, academic and school management experience in their CV.
Age Limit
The age limit is 30 to 55 years.
The applicant’s upper age will be calculated on the closing date. The advertisement does not mention a separate general age relaxation, so candidates above 55 should not assume that relaxation will be available.
Contract and Workplace
The successful candidate will be appointed on a contract basis. The notice states that the appointment will remain contractual.
The position is nontransferable. A candidate selected for Pano Aqil Cantt should therefore expect to work at the advertised institution and should not assume that a transfer to another cantonment will be available.
The school is identified as part of the Cantt Public Education System, located opposite Station Market in Pano Aqil Cantonment.
Salary and Benefits
The advertisement does not provide a salary amount or pay scale.
Candidates can contact Cantonment Board Pano Aqil at 071 5680041 to ask about the employment package. No confirmed minimum or maximum salary should be published because the notice does not state one.
Information about allowances, accommodation, medical benefits, annual increments and contract duration is also not provided.
Documents Required
Candidates applying by email must attach the following:
- Updated CV
- Copies of educational certificates and degrees
- Experience certificates
- Relevant personal documents
Candidates called for the written test or interview must provide attested copies of their CNIC and academic degrees verified by HEC or another relevant department.
The notice does not specify a photograph requirement, domicile certificate or application fee.
Job Advertisement
How to Apply for the MLC Principal Job
Candidates can apply through either of the two methods given in the advertisement.
Online Application
- Open the official MLC Career Portal.
- Create an applicant account or sign in to an existing account.
- Find the Principal vacancy for Pano Aqil Cantonment.
- Enter the required personal, educational and experience information.
- Upload the documents the portal requests.
- Review and submit the application before the closing date.
The official career portal may display a security verification screen before opening. Applicants should use the exact government address ending in mlc.gov.pk.
Application by Email
Applicants may also email their documents to: cbreckarachi@gmail.com
The email should clearly mention the Principal position. Attach an updated CV, educational certificates, degrees, experience certificates and other relevant personal documents.
The advertisement does not provide a separate application form for email submissions.
Application Fee
The official advertisement does not mention an application or test fee.
Applicants can apply directly through the official MLC career portal or the email address printed in the notice. Any payment requested by another job processing website should not be treated as an official MLC application fee unless Military Lands and Cantonments Department confirms it.
Selection Process
Applications will first be checked against the education, experience and age requirements.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for a written test and interview. The official ML&C education policy also includes testing and interview stages for Principal recruitment in cantonment educational institutions.
Candidates must bring attested copies of their CNIC and verified academic documents when called.
No travel or daily allowance will be paid for attending the test or interview. The test date, interview date and venue have not yet been mentioned.
Who Is Not Eligible?
The advertisement states that individuals previously terminated or disengaged from any post or location within the Cantt Public Education System are not eligible.
Incomplete applications and applications received after the permitted period will not be considered.
The department may postpone or cancel the recruitment process at any stage without providing a reason.
Application Deadline
The official advertisement requires applications to be submitted within 15 days after publication.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which position has been announced at Pano Aqil Cantt?
Military Lands and Cantonments Department has announced one Principal position for an SSC level institute.
Can male candidates apply?
No. The advertised vacancy is reserved for a female candidate.
What education is required?
Applicants need an MA, MSc or BS representing 16 years of education. A B.Ed degree is mandatory.
Is an MPhil compulsory?
No. MS or MPhil is preferred but not compulsory.
What is the age limit?
Candidates must be between 30 and 55 years old.
Is this a permanent position?
No. The appointment will be made on a contract basis and will remain contractual.
Can the application be sent by email?
Yes. Applications can be sent to cbreckarachi@gmail.com with the required documents.
Is there an application fee?
No application fee is mentioned in the official advertisement.
