The Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries Department, Government of Punjab, has issued a recruitment notification for multiple contract-based project vacancies. These Forestry Wildlife & Fisheries Department Jobs 2026 are announced under the development project “GIS-Based Protection Regime and Establishment of Digital Communication Cell.” The department is seeking qualified candidates for technical positions in animation, geospatial modelling, drone operations, GIS, and surveying, along with a support staff vacancy.
| Posted On | May 9, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Organization | Punjab Wildlife and Fisheries Department |
| Location: | Punjab |
| Address | GIS-Based Protection Regime & Digital Communication Cell Forest Colony Lahore, Punjab |
| Last Date: | May 31, 2026 |
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Only applicants domiciled in Punjab who possess the required education, technical skills, and post-qualification experience should apply. Eligible candidates must submit an online application and a mandatory hard copy of their documents before the due date.
Job Details
| Sr. No. | Position | No. of Posts | Qualification & Experience | Age (Years) | Monthly Salary | Job Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Animator (PPS-8) | 1 | Master’s/Bachelor’s (16 years) in Fine Arts, Film & TV, Computer Science, or relevant field from HEC-recognised university; 7 years’ experience in 2D/3D animation, motion graphics, visual effects using tools like Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Maya; strong artistic and storytelling skills. | 28–35 | PKR 350,000 | Anywhere in Punjab |
| 2 | Assistant Director/Geospatial Modelling (PPS-7) | 1 | 16 years’ education (second division) in Space Science, Remote Sensing & GIS, Geo-informatics, or equivalent from HEC-recognised university; minimum 2 years’ post-qualification experience including 1 year in GIS applications for forestry or natural resources. | 23–30 | PKR 157,500 | Anywhere in Punjab |
| 3 | Drone Operator (PPS-5) | 1 | Bachelor’s degree (second division) from HEC-recognised university; minimum 1 year post-qualification experience in piloting drones for natural resource aerial imagery, flight planning, camera setup, drone maintenance, calibration, and data processing. | 22–28 | PKR 70,000 | Anywhere in Punjab |
| 4 | GIS Assistant (PPS-5) | 1 | Bachelor’s degree (second division) in Space Sciences, GIS, RS & GIS, Geo-informatics, Geography, Geomatics or equivalent; plus Higher Secondary Certificate (second division) and Diploma of Surveying from a recognised institute. | 22–28 | PKR 70,000 | Anywhere in Punjab |
| 5 | Surveyor (PPS-3) | 1 | Middle School Certificate; valid Light Transport Vehicle Driving License and five years’ LTV driving experience. | 25–35 | PKR 43,750 | Anywhere in Punjab |
| 6 | Driver (PPS-3) | 1 | Labour; Literate; Primary School Certificate; two years’ experience in nursery or gardening as Mali. | 18–25 | PKR 35,000 | Anywhere in Punjab |
How to Apply for Forestry Wildlife & Fisheries Department Jobs
Candidates must complete an online application and also send a hard copy of the application form together with attested documents. The deadline for online submission and receipt of hard copies is 31 May 2026.
Visit jobs.punjab.gov.pk and fill out the online application for the desired post.
Print the system-generated form and attach attested photocopies of CNIC, domicile, academic certificates, experience certificates, and two recent passport-size photographs.
Clearly write the name of the post applied for on the envelope and send the hard copy to: Director Geo-Spatial Planning & Monitoring Forest GIS LAB, 108-Ravi Road Forest Colony, Lahore.
If applying for multiple posts, submit a separate online application and a separate envelope for each position.
General Terms and Conditions
Appointments are purely contract-based for the project period; selected candidates will have no claim to permanent employment.
Only candidates with a Punjab domicile are eligible.
In-service government employees must present a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their parent department at the time of interview.
Upper age relaxation of 5 years for males and 8 years for females is applicable as per Punjab government rules.
Incomplete applications, applications received after the deadline, or those submitted without the mandatory hard copies will be rejected without notice.
Original documents must be brought to the interview; failure to do so will lead to disqualification.
The department reserves the right to shortlist candidates, increase or decrease the number of posts, or cancel the recruitment process at any stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the contract period for these posts?
The recruitment is strictly for the duration of the “GIS-Based Protection Regime and Establishment of Digital Communication Cell” project. The exact contract period will be communicated to selected candidates, and annual increments will be applied as per the approved PC-1 and government policies.
Will an online application alone be sufficient?
No. The department has explicitly made hard copy submission mandatory. An application will be considered incomplete and will be rejected if the printed online form with all required attested documents is not received by the closing date.
How will I be notified if I am shortlisted for an interview?
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via the email address or phone number provided in their application. The department will not issue separate notifications to those who are not shortlisted, so candidates should regularly check the contact details they supplied.
Can candidates from other provinces apply?
No. As per the official advertisement, only individuals holding a valid domicile of Punjab province are eligible to apply. Applications from other regions will not be considered.
What age relaxation is allowed?
The general upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for male candidates and 8 years for female candidates, as per the Punjab government’s S&GAD notification. This relaxation is calculated from the date of the advertisement.
Company Information
- Total Jobs 7 Jobs
- Category Accounting / Finance, Computer, DAE, Driver, Engineering, Management, Security, Software Eng
- Location Punjab