Updated April 2026
CM Punjab E-Bike Scheme 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Complete requirements for Students, PTF Teachers & Grade 1–16 Government Employees. Verify every condition before submitting your application.
Students (18–35)
Teachers (up to 55)
Govt employees (BPS 1–16)
0% interest rate
Who can apply?
The Punjab Government has divided the Electric Bike Scheme into three distinct applicant categories. Each carries its own age limits, institution requirements, and supporting documents. Meeting every single condition in your category is mandatory — a single missing criterion results in automatic rejection during Bank of Punjab (BOP) verification.
Note: This is an independent informational guide. For official registration, visit bikes.punjab.gov.pk. Always verify requirements at the official portal before submitting documents.
Eligibility summary
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| Category | Age limit | Primary requirement | Monthly cost | Portal |
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| Students | 18–35 yrs | HEC-recognized enrollment + learner’s permit | PKR 2,000–4,000 | bikes.punjab.gov.pk |
| Teachers (PTF) | Up to 55 yrs | SED Punjab employment + PTF portal registration | PKR 3,600–4,200 | ptf.punjab.gov.pk |
| Govt employees | 18–60 yrs | BPS grade 1–16 + NOC from department | Salary deduction | bikes.punjab.gov.pk |
Category-wise requirements
This is the largest category, extended to all 36 districts of Punjab in Phase 2. Every condition below must be satisfied simultaneously.
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Age: 18 to 35 yearsAge is verified against your CNIC. You must be at least 18 on the date your application is submitted — no exceptions for upcoming birthdays.✓ Required
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Regular enrollment at an HEC-recognized institutionYou must be a full-time, on-campus student. Distance-learning programs (VU, AIOU) and correspondence courses did not qualify in Phase 1. Your institution must appear in the HEC’s official registry.✓ Required
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Punjab Domicile CertificateMandatory for petrol bikes with no exceptions. For electric bikes, applicants from other provinces can apply if their campus is in Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Rawalpindi, or Bahawalpur.✓ Required
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Motorcycle driving license or learner’s permitA car license is not accepted. The requirement applies to all applicants regardless of gender. A learner’s permit from any Pakistani licensing authority meets this condition.✓ Required
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No registered vehicle ownershipIf any motor vehicle — car, bike, or otherwise — is registered in your name, your application will be rejected. The scheme targets those without private transport.✓ Required
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One bike per familyEven if multiple family members are selected in the computerized ballot, only one household member ultimately receives a bike. This is enforced using CNIC family data at BOP verification.ℹ Policy applies
The Punjab Teachers Foundation scheme launched on April 22, 2026, targets government school educators facing long daily commutes. Teachers apply through ptf.punjab.gov.pk.
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Employed under School Education Department (SED), PunjabBoth permanent and contract teachers in PST, EST, Elementary, and General cadres are eligible. Private school, NGO-employed, and madrassah teachers are excluded.✓ Required
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Registered on ptf.punjab.gov.pkPTF portal registration must be completed before starting the bike scheme application. Your PESS number is the unique identifier used to verify employment.✓ Required
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Age: below 55 yearsNo minimum age beyond standard employment age. The upper limit of 55 ensures bikes are allocated to teachers who will use them for a meaningful service period.✓ Required
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Valid motorcycle license or learner’s permitSame requirement as students — applies equally to male and female teachers. Licensing authorities often offer expedited processing for this scheme.✓ Required
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No previous government vehicle benefitTeachers who received a car, motorcycle, or scooter under any earlier provincial or federal scheme are disqualified from this program.✓ Required
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Priority: female teachers & rural postingsFemale teachers and those posted in rural areas receive weighted priority in the selection algorithm. This improves selection odds without guaranteeing selection.ℹ Priority factor
Added in April 2026 following PM Shehbaz Sharif’s directive. Punjab provincial employees apply through bikes.punjab.gov.pk; federal employees apply through pave.gov.pk.
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BPS grade 1 to 16 — active serviceCovers clerks, assistants, data entry operators, technicians, junior engineers, and similar mid-level roles. Grade 17 and above are not included. Retired employees are excluded.✓ Required
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Service certificate from your departmentConfirms your BPS grade, designation, date of appointment, and current posting. Must be signed by a competent authority — section officer or department head.✓ Required
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No Objection Certificate (NOC) from departmentYour department must formally approve participation and authorize the salary deduction arrangement for installment payments. Without this, the application cannot proceed.✓ Required
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Punjab Domicile CertificateMandatory for all provincial employees. Federal employees stationed in Punjab should verify their eligibility through the federal PAVE portal separately.✓ Required
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Motorcycle driving license or learner’s permitIdentical requirement to the student and teacher categories. No exceptions for any applicant regardless of gender or designation.✓ Required
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Installment via salary deductionUnlike students who pay bank installments, government employees have payments automatically deducted from their monthly salary. This eliminates missed payment risk and carries a 0% markup rate.ℹ Scheme feature
Who is not eligible?
The following conditions automatically disqualify an applicant. There is no appeal process for eligibility-based rejections — verify these before submitting.
Under 18 years of age
No exceptions, even with a valid student enrollment. Minimum age is 18 for all three categories at the time of application.
Over the age ceiling
Students over 35 and teachers over 55 are ineligible. The government employee category has a maximum age of 60.
Distance learning or online programs
VU, AIOU, and all correspondence or evening-only programs were excluded in Phase 1. Only full-time on-campus enrollment qualifies.
Private school or NGO teachers
The PTF scheme exclusively covers teachers employed directly by the School Education Department of the Government of Punjab.
Already owns a registered motor vehicle
Any vehicle registered in your name — regardless of type or year — disqualifies you. The scheme targets those without private transport.
BPS grade 17 or above
The scheme covers grade 1–16 only. Officers and gazetted employees in grade 17 and above do not qualify under any category.
Guarantor with a negative ECIB credit record
The Bank of Punjab verifies every guarantor’s credit history. A default or overdue loan associated with your guarantor will result in application rejection.
Previously received a government vehicle benefit
Any person who received a bike, car, or scooter under a previous provincial or federal scheme is not eligible to apply again under this program.
Required document checklist
Tap each item to mark it as ready. Incomplete or blurry uploads are among the top causes of application delays.
- ✓CNIC — front and back scan, clearly legible
- ✓Current-year Student ID or Enrollment Certificate
- ✓Bonafide Letter from your HEC-recognized institution
- ✓Punjab Domicile Certificate (or campus-city proof for non-Punjab)
- ✓Motorcycle Driving License or Learner’s Permit
- ✓Two recent passport-size photographs (white background)
- ✓Active bank account details for installment deduction
- ✓Guarantor CNIC — front and back
- ✓Guarantor income proof (salary slip, bank statement, or tax return)
- ✓Guarantor utility bill for address verification
- ✓CNIC — valid and not expired
- ✓SED Service or Appointment Certificate
- ✓PESS Number proof (Punjab Education Sector Statistics ID)
- ✓Latest salary slip showing BPS grade and designation
- ✓Punjab Domicile Certificate
- ✓Motorcycle Driving License or Learner’s Permit
- ✓Passport-size photograph (white background)
- ✓Guarantor CNIC and income proof
- ✓CNIC — valid and not expired
- ✓Departmental Service Certificate (BPS, designation, posting)
- ✓No Objection Certificate (NOC) signed by department head
- ✓Latest salary slip confirming Grade 1–16
- ✓Punjab Domicile Certificate
- ✓Motorcycle Driving License or Learner’s Permit
- ✓Passport-size photograph (white background)
- ✓Guarantor CNIC and income proof
Prepare all document scans before starting the online form. File size limits and format restrictions on the portal can cause issues if you scan documents during the application session.
Frequently asked questions
No. You must be 18 years old at the actual date you submit your application. Future birthdays are not considered. If you miss this deadline, monitor the official portal for the next application phase and apply as soon as you turn 18.
No. The scheme specifically requires a motorcycle driving license or motorcycle learner’s permit. A car license is issued for a different vehicle category and does not satisfy this requirement. Visit your nearest licensing authority to obtain a separate motorcycle learner’s permit — the process typically takes a few days.
Yes. The scheme validates at the institution level, not the program level. If your university or college appears in the HEC recognized institutions directory, you qualify — regardless of which specific degree program you are enrolled in.
No. The driving license requirement applies equally to all applicants, including women. The government made no gender-based exception. Female applicants should apply for a motorcycle learner’s permit before the application deadline — many licensing offices offer expedited processing.
No. The PTF E-Bike Scheme is exclusively for teachers employed under the School Education Department (SED) of the Government of Punjab. Private school, NGO-run institution, and madrassah teachers are not eligible under this scheme.
Yes. These are two completely separate programs with separate portals, budgets, and selection processes. Meeting the eligibility criteria for both allows you to submit applications to each independently. Being selected in one does not automatically disqualify you from the other.
Yes. A failed guarantor verification in Phase 1 does not permanently bar you from the scheme. You can submit a fresh application in Phase 2 with a new guarantor who has a clean ECIB credit record. It is strongly recommended to verify your new guarantor’s credit status before applying again.
Last reviewed: June 2026. Information may be subject to change. Always confirm requirements at the official government portal before applying.
