The Directorate General of Archaeology, operating under the Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Department, Government of Punjab, has announced project-based vacancies for the ADP scheme “Establishment of Program Management Unit (PMU) for Punjab Tourism Rehabilitation and Revamping Projects”. These Directorate General of Archaeology Punjab Jobs 2026 invite applications from Pakistani nationals for professional and technical roles in conservation, horticulture, procurement and tourism development. The positions are purely contractual with a lump‑sum pay package and annual increment. Candidates who meet the stipulated qualification and experience requirements must submit their online applications through the Punjab Job Portal by 22 May 2026.
| Posted On | May 9, 2026 |
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| Organization | Archaeology Department Punjab |
| Location: | Lahore |
| Address | Directorate General of Archaeology, 60‑A, Garden Block, Garden Town, Lahore |
| Last Date: | May 22, 2026 |
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Job Details
| Sr. No. | Position / Section | No. of Posts | Age Limit | Qualification | Experience | Pay Scale | Job Type |
| 1 | Chief Conservationist (Built Heritage) – Conservation & Design Section | 1 | 65 years | PhD or Master’s in Civil Engineering / Architecture from an HEC-recognised university. Must be registered with PEC or PCATP. | Minimum 10 years (for PhD) or 15 years (for Master’s) in conservation, restoration or heritage-based construction projects. | PPS-11 (lump‑sum with 4% annual increment) | Contract (project‑based) |
| 2 | Horticulture Expert – Development Section | 1 | 40 years | Master’s in Horticulture with specialisation in Landscaping and Floriculture. | Minimum 5 years in horticulture work and landscape. | PPS-08 (lump‑sum with 4% annual increment) | Contract (project‑based) |
| 3 | Procurement Officer – Field Implementation Unit | 2 | 40 years | Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Law or Economics from an HEC-recognised university. | Minimum 5 years (for Master’s) or 7 years (for Bachelor’s) in procurement, project administration or business development. | PPS-08 (lump‑sum with 4% annual increment) | Contract (project‑based) |
| 4 | Tourism Development Specialist – Specialized Administrative Wing | 1 | 45 years | Bachelor’s in Hospitality, Tourism Management or Cultural Heritage Management from an HEC-recognised university. | Minimum 5 years in tourism planning, destination marketing or visitor-services management. | PPS-08 (lump‑sum with 4% annual increment) | Contract (project‑based) |
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online exclusively through the Punjab Job Portal. The deadline for submission is 22 May 2026, and no applications will be accepted after this date. A separate online application is required for each post.
- Visit the official portal www.jobs.punjab.gov.pk and complete the prescribed online form.
- Upload scanned copies of all educational certificates, experience letters and other required documents.
- Government and semi‑government employees must obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their parent department and produce it at the interview stage.
- Ensure all information is correct before final submission; incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected.
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview and must bring original documents at that time.
General Terms and Conditions
- Appointments are purely temporary, non‑transferable, non‑pensionable and confer no right to regularisation.
- The salary is on a lump‑sum basis (inclusive of all allowances) with a 4% annual increment in the respective Project Pay Scale.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. No TA/DA will be paid.
- Incomplete applications or those received after the deadline will be summarily rejected.
- Government/semi‑government servants must apply through proper channel and produce an NOC.
- The Competent Authority reserves the right to decrease the number of posts or cancel the recruitment at any stage without assigning reasons.
- Candidates must possess the required degree and experience by the closing date; final transcripts must be available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an application processing fee for these vacancies?
No. The advertisement does not mention any application fee. Candidates can submit their online applications free of cost through the Punjab Job Portal.
Will there be a written test as part of the selection?
The recruitment notice indicates that only shortlisted applicants will be called for an interview. No written test or other assessment is mentioned, so selection is based solely on interview performance.
What is the expected duration of the contract?
These positions are created under a specific ADP project and are contractual in nature. The exact project tenure is not stated in the advertisement, but the employment will last for the project duration and does not lead to permanent absorption.
Can candidates with less than the required experience apply?
No. Every post demands a clearly defined minimum number of years of post‑qualification experience (ranging from 5 to 15 years depending on the position). Applications without the mandatory experience will be considered ineligible.
Are domicile restrictions applicable?
No domicile condition is mentioned. The advertisement states that candidates must hold Pakistani nationality, so eligible professionals from any province or territory of Pakistan may apply.
Company Information
- Total Jobs 8 Jobs
- Category Accounting / Finance, Computer, Designer, Engineering
- Location Lahore
