Directorate General of Archaeology Punjab Jobs 2026 for 10 Specialists, Engineers, Master Craftsman and Other Posts
The Directorate General of Archaeology, Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Department, Government of Punjab, has announced 10 contractual vacancies under its development projects. Positions include Procurement Specialists, Contract Management Specialist, Master Craftsman, Project Director, Project Engineer, Assistant Manager Accounts and Graphic Designer. Educational requirements include relevant Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, while the Master Craftsman position is open to literate candidates with demonstrated traditional craft expertise. Applicants must be Pakistani nationals and meet the post-specific experience and age requirements. The appointments are temporary, project-specific, non-transferable and non-pensionable. Applications must be submitted through the Punjab Job Portal by 18 October 2026.
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Details
Name of Organization
Directorate General of Archaeology, Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Department, Government of Punjab
Relevant Bachelor’s/Master’s degrees; literacy and traditional craft expertise for Master Craftsman
Total Vacancies
10
Employment Type
Temporary, contractual and project-specific
Apply Mode
Online through the Punjab Job Portal
Job Location
Punjab; projects include Hiran Minar in Sheikhupura, Harappa in Sahiwal and Rohtas Fort in Jhelum
Office Address
60-A, Garden Block, Garden Town, Lahore
Last Date To Apply
18 October 2026
Directorate General of Archaeology Punjab Vacancy
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Procurement Specialist (PPS-09) — PMU
2
Master’s in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management, Management, Economics or Law from an HEC-recognized university
Contract Management Specialist (PPS-08) — PMU
1
Master’s/Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, Project Management, Law or Business Administration from an HEC-recognized university
Master Craftsman (PPS-07) — PMU
1
Literate with demonstrated mastery in one or more traditional crafts: fresco, stucco, Ghalib Kari, Kashi Kari, tile mosaic, wood/stone carving or lime plaster
Project Director (PPS-10) — Hiran Minar
1
Master’s/Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from an HEC-recognized university; registration as a Professional Engineer with Pakistan Engineering Council
Project Engineer (PPS-08) — Harappa
1
Master’s/Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering from an HEC-recognized university; registration as a Professional Engineer with Pakistan Engineering Council
Procurement Specialist (PPS-08) — Harappa
1
Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or a related field
Procurement Specialist (PPS-08) — Rohtas Fort
1
Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or a related field
Assistant Manager Accounts (PPS-07) — Rohtas Fort
1
Master’s or equivalent qualification involving 16 years of education in Finance from an HEC-recognized university
Graphic Designer (PPS-05)
1
Bachelor’s in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field, with Graphic Design certification from a reputed institute
Experience and Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must hold Pakistani nationality.
Procurement Specialist, PPS-09: At least seven years of experience in public-sector procurement and contract management.
Contract Management Specialist: At least five years of experience with a Master’s degree or seven years with a Bachelor’s degree, including contract management, commercial negotiation, legal or heritage compliance in development projects.
Master Craftsman: At least 10 years of verifiable field experience on heritage monuments.
Project Director: At least 15 years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree or 10 years with a Master’s degree, including supervision of development projects, preferably involving heritage management, historical monument conservation and archaeological sites.
Project Engineer: At least seven years of experience with a Bachelor’s degree or five years with a Master’s degree, including supervision of development projects, preferably involving heritage management, historical monument conservation and archaeological sites.
Procurement Specialists, PPS-08: At least five years of experience in the related field.
Assistant Manager Accounts: At least five years of experience in the related field.
Graphic Designer: At least five years of relevant experience.
Government and semi-government employees must obtain a prior NOC to apply.
Salary
Salaries will be paid on a lump-sum basis, including all allowances, under the respective Project Pay Scales.
An annual increment of 4% is specified.
Exact salary amounts are not stated in the advertisement.
Age Limit
Post Name
Advertised Age Limit
Procurement Specialist (PPS-09) — PMU
55 years
Contract Management Specialist (PPS-08) — PMU
45 years
Master Craftsman (PPS-07) — PMU
60 years
Project Director (PPS-10) — Hiran Minar
55 years
Project Engineer (PPS-08) — Harappa
45 years
Procurement Specialist (PPS-08) — Harappa
40 years
Procurement Specialist (PPS-08) — Rohtas Fort
40 years
Assistant Manager Accounts (PPS-07) — Rohtas Fort
40 years
Graphic Designer (PPS-05)
35 years
Selection Process
Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Only shortlisted candidates will be informed and called for an interview.
No TA/DA will be paid for interviews.
The competent authority may decrease the number of positions or cancel recruitment for any or all posts without assigning a reason.
Appointments do not confer any right to regularization.
How to Apply
Visit the Punjab Job Portal.
Select the relevant vacancy advertised by the Directorate General of Archaeology.
Complete and submit the online application according to the portal’s requirements.
Submit a separate application for each post you wish to apply for.
Government and semi-government employees must obtain the required prior NOC.
Submit your application by 18 October 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
