Mines and Minerals Department Punjab Jobs 2026 for 4 Drone Operator, Surveyor and Driver Posts

The Directorate General of Mines and Minerals Punjab has announced four vacancies for Drone Operator, Surveyor and Driver under its Project Management Unit. Recruitment is for the project titled “Economic Prospective of Coal, Iron Ore, Limestone and Other Industrial Minerals in Koh-E-Suleman, Dera Ghazi Khan Division.” Candidates must hold Punjab domicile and possess the relevant qualifications and experience prescribed for their selected post. The positions offer monthly lump-sum salaries ranging from Rs. 65,000 to Rs. 150,000. Contracts will initially run until May 31, 2027, and may be extended for the project implementation period. Applications must reach the Project Director’s office through registered post by October 26, 2026.

Mines and Minerals Department Punjab Vacancy

Eligibility Criteria and Experience

• Drone Operator: At least two years of relevant experience in a recognized public or private organization. Candidates with proven drone technology experience will be preferred.
• Surveyor: At least three years of relevant experience in a recognized public or private organization.
• Driver: At least five years of driving experience and a valid LTV/HTV driving licence.
• Only candidates holding Punjab domicile are eligible.
• In-service candidates must apply through the proper channel after obtaining an NOC from their department.
• Candidates applying for multiple posts must submit a separate application for each post.
• Appointments will not create any claim to regularization or extension beyond the project period.

Salary

• Drone Operator: Rs. 150,000 per month on a lump-sum basis.
• Surveyor: Rs. 100,000 per month on a lump-sum basis.
• Driver: Rs. 65,000 per month on a lump-sum basis.
• Annual increments will apply according to the approved project terms, where applicable.

Age Limit

• The advertised age range is 25 to 35 years for all posts.
• Male candidates are eligible for five years of general upper-age relaxation.
• Female candidates are eligible for eight years of general upper-age relaxation.
• Relaxation will apply according to the Punjab government notification cited in the advertisement.

Selection Process

• Candidates will be shortlisted according to eligibility and experience.
• Interview details will be communicated through the provided email address, contact number or postal address.
• Shortlisted candidates must bring original documents and copies of attested documents to the interview.
• No TA/DA will be provided.

How to Apply

1. Review the detailed job descriptions and terms available on the Punjab PPRA website and Mines and Minerals Department website.
2. Prepare an application for the selected post.
3. Attach duly attested photocopies of your CNIC, domicile, academic qualifications and experience certificates.
4. Clearly mention the post name on both the application and envelope.
5. Send the application through registered post to Project Director (PMU), Directorate General of Mines and Minerals, Punjab, Poonch House, Multan Road, Lahore.
6. Ensure the application reaches the office by October 26, 2026.
7. Applications submitted through other modes, incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

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