Punjab Development Commission to recruit 22 professionals on Rs 51 lacs per month salary
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ June 23,2025
The Government of Punjab constituted Punjab Development Commission (PDC) in August 2023 as an independent “action-based think tank” to support the development needs of the state and convert the state’s vision of ‘Rangla Punjab’ into reality.
PDC has invited professionals – Senior Advisors, Advisors, Joint Advisors, Deputy Advisors, Chief Communication Officer, Chief Digital Officer and Senior Research Officers on contract basis. These professionals will get Rs 51 lacs per month as salary.
The professionals, including 2 Senior Advisors on Rs 3.30 lakh each,8 Advisors on Rs 2.65 lakh, 5 Joint Advisors on Rs 2.20 lakh each, 2 Deputy Advisors on Rs 1.45 lakh each, 1 Chief Communication Officer on Rs 2.65 lakh, 1 Chief Digital Officer on Rs 2.65 lakh, 3 Senior Research Officers on Rs 1.25 lakh each are to be recruited by the PDC
These professionals will be engaged for a period of one year which may be extended by one year at a time up to a maximum tenure of three years.
Like Senior Advisor is responsible for strategic leadership across multiple verticals, overseeing both policy development and execution. He will work closely with PDC leadership and departmental heads to shape long-term state level strategies, represent PDC at high-level meetings, inter-ministerial forums, consultations with international organizations and private sector leaders, serving as the principal liaison between PDC and senior officials from other organizations / Departments.
Chief Communication Officer will lead PDC’s overall communication strategy across media, public platforms, and internal channels to amplify policy impact. He/ She will manage media relations, oversee content development (press releases, reports,briefs), and ensure consistent messaging. The person will collaborate with the Directorate of Information and Public Relation, Punjab to meet PDC’s PR / marketing requirements, as needed.
Chief Digital Officer will oversee development and maintenance of digital assets (dashboards, websites, apps) to support research and public engagement for PDC’s initiatives.
Candidates are required to fill the online application from the website of the Punjab Development Commission (pdc.punjab.gov.in) at the link: https://eservices.punjab.gov.in/directApply.do?serviceId=2154
Punjab Development Council to recruit 22 professionals on Rs 51 lacs per month salary . The last date of application is July 09, 2025. The applications received via email or registered post will not be considered. For any queries regarding the application process, please contact [email protected].
PDC focuses on state’s Agriculture, Jobs & Economy, Education & Skilling, Health & Social Welfare, Power, Infrastructure, Culture & Tourism, State Finances, Governance, Monitoring Evaluation & Learning sectors.
