Punjab Forest Department Lahore Jobs 2026 — GIS, Motion Graphics, Survey & Support Vacancies (Project-Based)
The Punjab Forest Department (GIS LAB), under the development project “GIS-Based Protection Regime and Establishment of Digital Communication Cell in Forestry & Wildlife Department,” is hiring on a purely contractual basis for the project period. Openings include Assistant Director Remote Sensing & Image Processing (PPS-7), Motion Graphics Artist (PPS-7), GIS Assistant (PPS-5), Assistant Procurement In-charge (PPS-4), Surveyor (PPS-3), Driver (PPS-3), and Lab Attendant (PPS-1). Work locations are anywhere in Punjab (except the Motion Graphics role, which is Lahore-based). Applicants must be domiciled in Punjab and apply online via the official portal, then courier hard copies to the GIS LAB office in Lahore by the stated deadline.
| Posted On | January 28, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Organization | Punjab Forest Department |
| Location: | Lahore |
| Address | Divisional Forest Officer, Lahore Forest Division, Forest Colony, 108 Ravi Road, Lahore |
| Last Date: | February 11, 2026 |
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Job Position Details
| Sr. | Post Title (Pay Scale) | No. of Posts | Minimum Qualification & Experience | Age (Years)* | Monthly Salary | Place of Posting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Director (Remote Sensing & Image Processing) – PPS-7 | 1 | 16 years of education (2nd Division) in Space Science / Remote Sensing & GIS / Geoinformatics or equivalent from an HEC-recognized university + minimum 2 years post-qualification experience in GIS/Space Science/Remote Sensing applications in a recognized public/private organization. | 23–30 | PKR 157,500 | Anywhere in Punjab |
| 2 | Motion Graphics Artist – PPS-7 | 1 | Master’s/Bachelor’s (16 years) in Fine Arts / Film & TV / Computer Science or relevant field from HEC-recognized university + 3 years experience. Proven skills in Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, Photoshop; strong design and animation portfolio for video, web, and social. | 23–30 | PKR 200,000 | Lahore |
| 3 | GIS Assistant – PPS-5 | 1 | Bachelor’s (2nd Division) in Space Sciences / GIS / RS & GIS / Geo-Informatics / Geography / Geomatics or equivalent from an HEC-recognized university. | 22–28 | PKR 70,000 | Anywhere in Punjab |
| 4 | Assistant Procurement In-charge – PPS-4 | 1 | Higher Secondary School Certificate. 25 wpm English typing; proficiency in MS Office or compatible tools. Minimum 1 year relevant experience. | 23–30 | PKR 52,500 | Anywhere in Punjab |
| 5 | Surveyor – PPS-3 | 1 | HSSC (2nd Division) from a recognized board + Diploma of Surveying from a recognized institute. | 20–25 | PKR 43,750 | Anywhere in Punjab |
| 6 | Driver – PPS-3 | 1 | Middle School pass with valid LTV license and 5 years light-vehicle driving experience. | 25–35 | PKR 43,750 | Anywhere in Punjab |
| 7 | Lab Attendant – PPS-1 | 1 | Literate. | 18–25 | PKR 35,000 | Anywhere in Punjab |
* Age Relaxation: For males +5 years and females +8 years in the upper age limit at the date of advertisement, as per Govt. of Punjab, S&GAD Notification No. SORI(S&GAD)9-36/81 dated 08-08-2016. ✅
Who Should Apply (Role-wise Highlights)
Assistant Director RS & Image Processing (PPS-7)
- Lead remote sensing workflows: satellite image acquisition, pre-processing, classification, change detection, and accuracy assessment.
- Build geospatial products for forest cover, fire risk, illegal logging alerts, and wildlife corridors.
- Desired exposure: QGIS/ArcGIS, Google Earth Engine, Python/ModelBuilder, and reporting dashboards.
Motion Graphics Artist (PPS-7)
- Create impactful animations, explainers, and social creatives for the Digital Communication Cell.
- Strong command of After Effects, Cinema 4D, Photoshop; ability to translate technical forest/GIS data into engaging visuals for the public. 🎬
GIS Assistant (PPS-5)
- Support data digitization, map production, geodatabase management, GPS data cleaning, and basic spatial analysis.
- Familiarity with RS & GIS tools, cartographic standards, and metadata is important.
Assistant Procurement In-charge (PPS-4)
- Handle procurement files, vendor coordination, typing & documentation, and maintain audit-ready records per government rules.
- Good MS Office skills and attention to detail are essential. 🧾
Surveyor (PPS-3)
- Conduct field surveys, collect spatial attributes, assist in ground-truthing, and support map updates.
Driver (PPS-3)
- Safely drive for official field visits across Punjab; maintain logs and vehicle upkeep. 🚗
Lab Attendant (PPS-1)
- Assist with equipment handling, sample management, and lab housekeeping.
Salary, Benefits & Work Environment
- Competitive fixed monthly salaries (see table).
- Experience with provincial-scale environmental and GIS projects.
- Opportunity to work with inter-disciplinary teams (foresters, GIS scientists, communication specialists).
- Field exposure across Punjab’s diverse forest landscapes.
- Contractual positions with annual increment as per approved PC-1/Government policies. 💼
Eligibility, Documents & Conditions
✅ Eligibility: As listed under each post above; Punjab domicile required.
📝 Documents (for interview/verification): Original and attested copies of CNIC, Domicile, Educational certificates, Experience certificates, 2 passport-size photographs, and a detailed CV.
⚠️ Conditions:
- Recruitment is purely on contract for the project duration; no claim to permanency.
- Only Punjab Province candidates are eligible.
- In-service candidates must apply through proper channel with NOC.
- Incomplete/late applications will be rejected.
- The Authority may increase/decrease posts or cancel recruitment at any stage without prior notice.
- Shortlisting will be merit-based and the Selection Committee’s decision is final.
- Applicants should stay connected via the contact details they provide for test/interview intimation. 🔔
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
Online Application
- Visit the official Punjab Government job portal: jobs.punjab.gov.pk.
- Create/Log in to your account and fill the online form for the desired post under Punjab Forest Department – GIS LAB.
- Upload the required details accurately (personal, academic, and experience information). 💻
Mandatory Hard-Copy Submission
After submitting the online form, print the submitted application and dispatch attested photocopies of supporting documents to:
Director, Geo-Spatial Planning & Monitoring, Forest GIS LAB
108-Ravi Road, Forest Colony, Lahore
Write the name of the post clearly on the envelope and the application.
Note: Submission of hard copies of all documents is mandatory. Applications received after the due date or without complete documentation will not be entertained.
Contact for Queries
- ☎️ 042-37728098
- 📧 gislabpfd.jobs@gmail.com
Company Information
- Total Jobs 8 Jobs
- Category Accounting / Finance, Computer, Engineering
- Location Lahore
