UET RCET Gujranwala Principal Jobs 2026 Engineering Leadership
University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore
Posted Jun 21, 2026
About the Job
The University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore invites applications from Punjab Domiciled Pakistanis for the post of Principal at Rachna College of Engineering and Technology (RCET), Gujranwala. The Principal will serve as the administrative head of the campus, ensuring the highest standards of education, research, and governance in line with UET's vision. The position offers a dynamic leadership opportunity to shape the future of education and campus development.
Job Details
| Organization | University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore |
| Advertisement No. | 17/2026 |
| Post | Principal, RCET Gujranwala |
| Campus | Rachna College of Engineering and Technology (RCET), Gujranwala |
| Employment Type | Contract (3 years, renewable by Syndicate) |
| Salary | Equivalent to BS-21 plus Rs. 50,000/- per month additional remuneration |
| Additional Benefits | Official maintained car and other benefits as per university policy |
| Age Limit | Not more than 57 years on last date of application (08-07-2026) |
| Apply At | https://jobs.uet.edu.pk/RegistrationForm.aspx |
| Last Date | 08-07-2026 |
Required Qualification and Experience
- At least four years experience as regular Professor (BS-21) in Engineering discipline
- Preferred Engineering disciplines:
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Terms of Appointment
- Appointed for a period of three years, renewable by the Syndicate
- Salary equivalent to BS-21 plus Rs. 50,000/- per month as additional remuneration
- Facility of official maintained car and other benefits as per university policy
Age Limit
The applicant must not be more than 57 years of age on the last date fixed for submission of the application (08-07-2026).
How to Apply
- Fill out the online registration form at: https://jobs.uet.edu.pk/RegistrationForm.aspx
- Upload a passport size scanned photograph
- Print the completed application and sign it
- Attach a postal order of Rs. 2,000/- in favour of Treasurer UET, Lahore or a deposit slip of Rs. 2,000/- in HBL Account No. 01287902801499
- Submit to: Registrar Office, UET Lahore
- Incomplete and late applications will not be entertained
- Last date: 08-07-2026
How to Prepare for This Role
The Principal of RCET Gujranwala is a senior academic leadership role under UET Lahore. The selection process typically involves a formal interview by a Syndicate-level panel that evaluates your academic seniority, engineering expertise, and institutional leadership vision. The guide below covers the key areas to prepare for your application and interview.
Prepare complete and attested service records showing your appointment as a regular Professor at BS-21 grade. The records must clearly show at least four years of service in an Engineering discipline. Include appointment orders, promotion letters, and the most recent pay slips. Panels will verify this requirement strictly during shortlisting.
If your experience spans more than one institution, gather service records from each. A consolidated service summary letter from your current institution's registrar or HR department is helpful to present alongside individual appointment documents.
The preferred disciplines are Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. Be ready to discuss your academic contributions, research publications, and teaching experience within your Engineering discipline. The panel will assess how your expertise aligns with the programs offered at RCET Gujranwala.
Review the academic programs and departments currently offered at RCET Gujranwala before your interview. Understanding the specific engineering disciplines taught at the campus will allow you to articulate a relevant and grounded leadership vision.
Prepare a clear vision for how you would lead RCET Gujranwala in terms of academic quality, research culture, campus governance, student outcomes, and industry linkages. The Syndicate-level interview panel will expect you to demonstrate strategic thinking and an understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing an engineering college in Gujranwala.
Draw on concrete examples from your academic leadership experience: committees you chaired, programs you developed, improvements you implemented, or institutional challenges you resolved. Specific examples are far more persuasive than general statements.
Confirm that you will not be more than 57 years of age on 08-07-2026. Be familiar with the appointment terms: three-year contract renewable by the Syndicate, BS-21 salary plus Rs. 50,000/- additional monthly remuneration, and the facility of an official maintained car along with other university policy benefits. Understanding these terms shows readiness and professionalism.
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