Senior Computer Operator
Active Prep BS-16 13-RA/2026 PPSC Advertisement No. 08/2026Official recruitment notification, eligibility criteria, pay scale (BS-16), quota allocation, and written screening test syllabus for Senior Computer Operator in the Government of the Punjab.
๐ผ Job Specifications & Posting Details
๐ Minimum Qualifications & Experience
๐ Job Description & Position Overview
The recruitment announcement for Senior Computer Operator (BS-16) for 3 Posts is officially open in Government of the Punjab with initial posting assigned across BISE, 86-Mozang Road, Lahore. This technology position is responsible for operating computing systems, maintaining data networks, managing digital databases, and ensuring smooth e-governance workflows.
Professionals serving as Senior Computer Operator maintain hardware infrastructure, process electronic records, troubleshoot system exceptions, and safeguard data integrity across departmental information systems. Candidates are required to hold 13-RA/2026 03โPosts (Open Merit). The position provides structured public sector career growth, technological learning opportunities, and regular government pay scales.
Candidates are selected through standardized screening tests covering computer applications, database management, digital office automation, followed by practical IT skill tests and interviews.
๐ฏ Key Responsibilities & Professional Duties
- โComputer Systems & Network Operation: Monitor, operate, and maintain computer systems, servers, and local area networks to ensure uninterrupted uptime.
- โElectronic Database Management: Enter, update, and manage electronic institutional databases with high precision and strict confidentiality.
- โHardware & Software Maintenance: Perform routine system diagnostics, software updates, hardware troubleshooting, and peripheral installations.
- โData Backup & Cybersecurity Compliance: Execute regular database backups, implement antivirus safeguards, and enforce digital security protocols.
- โTechnical User Support: Provide frontline technical assistance to departmental staff regarding software applications, network access, and email systems.
๐ก Required Skills & Domain Competencies
- ๐กOperating Systems & IT Infrastructure: Hands-on proficiency across Windows Server, Linux/Unix, and client operating systems.
- ๐กDatabase & Spreadsheet Mastery: In-depth expertise in SQL databases, MS Access, advanced Excel, and electronic data processing.
- ๐กHardware Troubleshooting & Networking: Practical ability to diagnose PC hardware faults, configure routers/switches, and manage LAN connections.
- ๐กHigh-Speed Data Entry & Precision: Fast, accurate computerized typing and data validation across enterprise software portals.
- ๐กCybersecurity Best Practices: Thorough understanding of information security, data backup protocols, and access authorization controls.
๐ Official Screening Test Syllabus & Topics
Official Scheme90 minutes duration. Syllabus is as under:-
๐ข About Department / Ministry
The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) is the premier constitutional recruiting body of the Government of the Punjab. Operating under the PPSC Ordinance, the Commission is charged with conducting transparent, merit-driven competitive examinations, professional screening tests, and selection interviews for civil posts, administrative services, and provincial government departments throughout Punjab.
๐ Official Test Syllabus & Weightage Breakdown
Total Verified Question Pool: 4396 questions available across all mapped subjects.
| Syllabus Subject / Area | Official Weightage | Available Question Pool | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 60% | 956 MCQs | |
| Office Automation | 20% | 513 MCQs | |
| English | 20% | 2927 MCQs |
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