The Government of Punjab Finance Department has issued an important notification regarding the placement of Non-Salary Budget (NSB) funds for schools across Punjab for the financial year 2026-27.
According to the official notification dated 7 September 2026, an amount of Rs. 4,088,750,000 (Rs. 4.088 Billion) has been placed in the Assan Assignment Accounts of the concerned Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), District Education Authorities (DEAs), in 36 districts of Punjab.
These funds will be utilized for Primary, Elementary, High and Higher Secondary Schools under the Punjab School Education Department's Non-Salary Budget allocation.
Punjab NSB Funds Notification 2026-27 – Quick Details
What is the Purpose of Punjab NSB Funds 2026-27?
The released amount is intended for the utilization of Non-Salary Budget (NSB) in government schools across Punjab. The funds have been allocated as a ceiling for the current financial year 2026-27.
The notification states that the funds will be available through the Assan Assignment Accounts of the concerned District Education Authorities in the respective districts.
The expenditure falls under the following budget head:
District-Wise Punjab NSB Funds Allocation 2026-27
Below is the complete district-wise allocation of NSB funds released by the Punjab Finance Department. The table includes the district name, respective cost centre and allocated amount.
| Sr. No. | District | Cost Centre | Allocated Amount (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Attock | AK004292 | 77,548,000 |
| 2 | Bahawalnagar | BH004340 | 167,128,000 |
| 3 | Bahawalpur | BR004347 | 140,480,000 |
| 4 | Bhakkar | BK004340 | 105,760,000 |
| 5 | Chakwal | CH004249 | 74,590,000 |
| 6 | Chiniot | CT004099 | 66,718,000 |
| 7 | D.G. Khan | DG004340 | 117,403,000 |
| 8 | Faisalabad | FD004447 | 225,972,000 |
| 9 | Gujranwala | GA004310 | 129,167,000 |
| 10 | Gujrat | GT004340 | 120,502,000 |
| 11 | Hafizabad | HF004340 | 49,840,000 |
| 12 | Jhang | JG004340 | 134,450,000 |
| 13 | Jhelum | JM004340 | 52,643,000 |
| 14 | Kasur | KS004173 | 116,688,000 |
| 15 | Khanewal | KW004129 | 131,444,000 |
| 16 | Khushab | KB004243 | 66,372,000 |
| 17 | Lahore | LO005230 | 161,784,000 |
| 18 | Layyah | LY004152 | 137,284,000 |
| 19 | Lodhran | LN004340 | 70,530,000 |
| 20 | M.B. Din | MB004340 | 62,288,000 |
| 21 | Mianwali | MI004340 | 102,052,000 |
| 22 | Multan | MN004555 | 143,937,000 |
| 23 | Muzaffargarh | MH004230 | 145,588,000 |
| 24 | Nankana Sahib | NK004170 | 55,237,000 |
| 25 | Narowal | NL004340 | 75,207,000 |
| 26 | Okara | OK004165 | 110,852,000 |
| 27 | Pakpattan | PK005076 | 71,032,000 |
| 28 | R.Y. Khan | RN004165 | 212,956,000 |
| 29 | Rajanpur | RP004340 | 78,361,000 |
| 30 | Rawalpindi | RI004604 | 142,087,000 |
| 31 | Sahiwal | SL004340 | 107,528,000 |
| 32 | Sargodha | SG004341 | 135,998,000 |
| 33 | Sheikhupura | SA004340 | 108,959,000 |
| 34 | Sialkot | ST004177 | 138,101,000 |
| 35 | T.T. Singh | TS004292 | 127,696,000 |
| 36 | Vehari | VR005002 | 124,568,000 |
| Total Punjab NSB Funds Allocation | 4,088,750,000 | ||
Highest NSB Funds Allocation Among Punjab Districts
According to the district-wise allocation provided in the official notification, some of the major allocations include:
How Will the NSB Funds Be Released?
The Punjab Finance Department has directed that the allocated amount be placed in the Assan Assignment Account (LC) of the concerned Chief Executive Officer, District Education Authority.
The National Bank of Pakistan Main Branch or authorized branch of the concerned district will arrange payment against the approved ceiling after receiving:
Important Financial Conditions for NSB Funds
The official notification clearly states that expenditure against the released funds will remain subject to strict financial discipline and compliance with all applicable:
Which Schools Will Benefit From This NSB Allocation?
The released Non-Salary Budget allocation is intended for government educational institutions falling under the Punjab School Education Department, including:
The allocation is part of the financial planning for the current financial year 2026-27 and has been distributed among 36 districts of Punjab according to the approved district-wise ceiling.
Official Notification Details
Frequently Asked Questions – Punjab NSB Funds 2026-27
How much NSB budget has been released for Punjab schools?
The Punjab Finance Department has placed a total amount of Rs. 4,088,750,000 for the utilization of Non-Salary Budget in 36 districts during the financial year 2026-27.
How many districts are included in this NSB funds notification?
A total of 36 districts of Punjab are included in the district-wise NSB allocation.
What is the financial year for this NSB allocation?
The released funds are for the financial year 2026-27.
Which department issued the notification?
The notification has been issued by the Government of Punjab Finance Department.
What is the purpose of these funds?
The funds are allocated for the utilization and augmentation of the Non-Salary Component (NSB) for Primary, Elementary, High and Higher Secondary Schools in Punjab.
Which bank will process payments?
Payments will be arranged through the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) Main Branch or authorized branch of the concerned district, subject to completion of prescribed procedures.
The release of Rs. 4.088 billion Punjab NSB funds for 2026-27 is an important development for government schools across Punjab. The district-wise allocation covers 36 districts and provides financial resources under the Non-Salary Budget component for Primary, Elementary, High and Higher Secondary Schools.
School education officials, teachers, district education authorities and other stakeholders can check the complete district-wise allocation table above to find the approved NSB funds for their respective district.
This article is prepared for educational and informational purposes based on the official notification issued by the Government of Punjab Finance Department. Readers are advised to consult the original government notification for official record, financial processing and administrative action.
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