Directorate General of Archaeology Punjab Jobs 2025 — Heritage Specialist & Heritage Impact Assessor (Lahore)
The Directorate General of Archaeology, Tourism, Archaeology & Museums Department, Government of the Punjab, invites applications from qualified male and female professionals holding Punjab domicile for two specialized vacancies under the ADP project “Capacity Building of Directorate General of Archaeology.” The project tenure runs up to 30-06-2027 or till completion, and both positions are purely project-based (contractual) with lump-sum monthly pay and annual increment as per government notification. The posts are stationed in Lahore, Punjab, with field assignments across heritage sites as needed.
| Posted On | October 1, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Organization | Tourism Department Punjab |
| Location: | Lahore |
| Address | Directorate General of Archaeology, 60/A, Garden Block, Garden Town, Lahore |
| Last Date: | October 13, 2025 |
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Open positions: Heritage Specialist and Heritage Impact Assessor. If you have hands-on experience in heritage management, conservation, restoration, HIA (Heritage Impact Assessment), community engagement, and heritage tourism, this is a strong opportunity to serve the province’s celebrated archaeological assets.
This announcement is ideal for professionals searching for heritage conservation jobs in Punjab, archaeology jobs in Lahore, and Government of Punjab heritage vacancies 2025.
Job Position Details
| Sr. | Post Title | Project Pay Scale (PPS) & Monthly Salary | Age Limit | No. of Posts | Required Qualification | Required Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heritage Specialist | PPS-08 — Rs. 275,000 per month (lump-sum; all allowances included; annual increment as per policy) | 35–45 years | 01 | Master’s degree or equivalent (16 years) in History, Archaeology, Architecture, or a related field. A Master’s in Architecture/History/Archaeology/Heritage Management or allied discipline is desirable. | Minimum 7 years in heritage management, including conservation and promotion of cultural heritage sites. Experience in community engagement and heritage tourism will be beneficial. |
| 2 | Heritage Impact Assessor | PPS-07 — Rs. 190,000 per month (lump-sum; all allowances included; annual increment as per policy) | 25–35 years | 01 | Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from an HEC-recognized university; PEC registration required. A Master’s degree or certification in Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) is desirable. | Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in Heritage Impact Assessment, and conservation/restoration of heritage sites & monuments. Knowledge of heritage laws & regulations in Pakistan is essential. |
✅ Punjab domicile is mandatory.
✅ Both posts are contractual under the ADP project and carry no claim to regularization.
✅ Annual increment is admissible as per Government of Punjab notifications.
What You’ll Be Doing (Role Snapshots)
1) Heritage Specialist
- Lead or supervise condition assessments, significance evaluations, and CMPs for protected monuments and archaeological sites.
- Recommend treatment methodologies (minimal intervention, compatible materials, reversibility) aligned with ICOMOS and national standards.
- Coordinate with architects, conservators, engineers, and archaeologists to ensure quality in restoration and stabilization works.
- Prepare site briefs, interpretation material, and tourism integration plans that respect carrying capacity and visitor management.
- Conduct stakeholder consultations and community outreach, embedding local voices in conservation strategies.
- Draft technical notes, PC-I inputs, BoQs (with specialists), and monitor progress against timelines and budgets.
2) Heritage Impact Assessor
- Undertake Heritage Impact Assessments (HIA) for development activities around protected or listed heritage assets; analyze direct, indirect, cumulative, and visual impacts.
- Work with Civil/Structural teams to propose mitigation measures (setbacks, design changes, materials, vibration monitoring, temporary protections).
- Review survey drawings, geotechnical reports, and method statements to ensure sensitivity to heritage fabric.
- Ensure legal compliance with Punjab Special Premises (Preservation) Ordinance, Antiquities Act, and relevant rules/regulations.
- Maintain PEC-compliant documentation, prepare checklists, and contribute to approval files for competent authorities.
Who Should Apply
- Heritage Specialist: Senior professionals from heritage management, architecture, archaeology, or cultural resource management with demonstrated portfolios—masonry conservation, lime-based repairs, timber/stone stabilization, and documentation (HABS/photogrammetry preferred).
- Heritage Impact Assessor: Civil engineers with PEC license, proven HIA assignments, and exposure to construction near heritage assets (vibration control, underpinning, shoring, crack monitoring). Familiarity with EIA/IEE processes is a plus.
Soft skills for both roles: clear technical writing, risk awareness, stakeholder management, GIS/AutoCAD literacy (advantage), safety-first mindset, and ethical stewardship of public heritage.
Pay, Contract & Benefits (as per notice)
- 💰 PPS-08: Rs. 275,000/month (Heritage Specialist) — lump-sum including all allowances.
- 💰 PPS-07: Rs. 190,000/month (Heritage Impact Assessor) — lump-sum including all allowances.
- 🔁 Annual increment as per government notification.
- 📄 Project contract up to 30-06-2027 or completion; non-transferable, non-pensionable, no claim to regularization.
How to Apply: Step-by-Step
- Create/Update your profile on the Punjab Job Portal: 👉 jobs.punjab.gov.pk.
- Select the project “Capacity Building of Directorate General of Archaeology” and choose the relevant post.
- Complete the online form and upload:
- 📝 CV/Resume (PDF),
- 🎓 Educational degrees/transcripts (HEC-recognized),
- 🧰 Experience certificates specifying roles and durations,
- 🆔 CNIC, Punjab domicile, recent passport-size photograph,
- 🏛️ PEC registration (for HIA post),
- 📨 NOC if currently in government/semi-government service.
- Shortlisting & Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via portal/SMS/email. Bring original documents at interview.
- Final selection: Merit-based; the Directorate reserves the right to withdraw/amend the process at any stage without assigning reasons.
Company Information
- Total Jobs 6 Jobs
- Category Accounting / Finance, Computer, Engineering, HR
- Location Lahore
