CBD Punjab opens applications for paid internships
The Youth Career Program 2026 offers placements in ten departments, with online applications closing October 12.

The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (CBD Punjab) has opened applications for its Youth Career Program 2026, offering paid internships across ten departments. Young professionals seeking practical work experience can apply online until October 12, 2026.
The programme covers technical, commercial, GIS, finance, legal, land and estate, HR and IT, operations, procurement, and audit. The authority has described the internships as an opportunity for applicants to choose an area that matches their academic background and career interests.
The official advertisement states that technical and GIS placements are relevant to candidates with a background in engineering, planning, or geographic information systems. Students and graduates interested in business-related fields can consider commercial, finance, and procurement roles. Legal, land and estate, HR and IT, operations, and audit departments are also listed.
The notice does not contain detailed academic qualifications, age limits, or experience requirements for the individual internship areas. Candidates have been directed to review the eligibility and selection criteria on the CBD Punjab website before submitting their applications.
Applicants must complete the online application with the required information and submit it before the deadline. The last date to apply is October 12, 2026.

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