Directorate General of Archaeology Punjab Jobs 2026 – Apply Before 18 October 2026

Directorate General of Archaeology Punjab Jobs 2026 have been announced by the Directorate General of Archaeology, working under the Tourism, Archaeology & Museums Department of the Government of Punjab. The advertisement was published in the Daily Express on 2 October 2026, and applications are invited for 9 posts on a contractual basis for development projects in Punjab, including Lahore and project sites in Jhelum, Sheikhupura and Sahiwal. The last date to apply is 18 October 2026, and applications will be accepted online only through the Punjab Job Portal at jobs.punjab.gov.pk.

This is a good opportunity for civil engineers, procurement and contract management professionals, traditional craftsmen, accounts officers and graphic designers who want to work on heritage conservation and tourism development projects with a provincial government department. The positions are project-based and contractual, offered on fixed lump-sum pay with a 4% annual increment, and they are linked to three development initiatives: the Project Management Unit (PMU) for Punjab Tourism Rehabilitation, the restoration projects of Rohtas Fort, Hiran Minar and Harappa, and the capacity building project of the Directorate General of Archaeology. Since the advertisement requires a separate online application for each post, interested candidates should prepare and submit their applications well before the closing date of 18 October 2026.

Job Details

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Procurement Specialist (PPS-09) – 2 Posts

The Directorate General of Archaeology requires two Procurement Specialists at the PPS-09 level for its project management unit work.

• Procurement Specialist [PPS-09, 2 Posts] – Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Economics or Law
• Procurement Specialist [PPS-09, 2 Posts] – Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in procurement
• Procurement Specialist [PPS-09, 2 Posts] – Maximum age 55 years
• Procurement Specialist [PPS-09, 2 Posts] – Contractual appointment on fixed lump-sum pay with 4% annual increment

Contract Management Specialist (PPS-08) – 1 Post

The department requires one Contract Management Specialist at the PPS-08 level for its development projects.

• Contract Management Specialist [PPS-08, 1 Post] – Contractual appointment under the advertised ADP projects
• Contract Management Specialist [PPS-08, 1 Post] – Maximum age as stated in the advertisement (35 to 45 years)
• Contract Management Specialist [PPS-08, 1 Post] – Fixed lump-sum pay with 4% annual increment

Master Craftsman (PPS-07) – 1 Post

One Master Craftsman at the PPS-07 level is required for traditional restoration and conservation work.

• Master Craftsman [PPS-07, 1 Post] – Literate, with mastery of a traditional craft such as fresco, stucco or kashi kari
• Master Craftsman [PPS-07, 1 Post] – Minimum 10 years of field experience in the craft
• Master Craftsman [PPS-07, 1 Post] – Maximum age 60 years
• Master Craftsman [PPS-07, 1 Post] – Contractual appointment on fixed lump-sum pay with 4% annual increment

Project Director (PPS-10) – Hiran Minar, 1 Post

One Project Director at the PPS-10 level is required for the Hiran Minar restoration project in Sheikhupura.

• Project Director [PPS-10, Hiran Minar, 1 Post] – Degree in Civil Engineering with PEC registration
• Project Director [PPS-10, Hiran Minar, 1 Post] – 10 to 15 years of relevant experience
• Project Director [PPS-10, Hiran Minar, 1 Post] – Maximum age 55 years
• Project Director [PPS-10, Hiran Minar, 1 Post] – Contractual appointment on fixed lump-sum pay with 4% annual increment

Project Engineer (PPS-08) – Harappa, 1 Post

One Project Engineer at the PPS-08 level is required for the Harappa restoration project in Sahiwal.

• Project Engineer [PPS-08, Harappa, 1 Post] – Engineering qualification as stated in the official advertisement
• Project Engineer [PPS-08, Harappa, 1 Post] – Maximum age as stated in the advertisement (35 to 45 years)
• Project Engineer [PPS-08, Harappa, 1 Post] – Contractual appointment on fixed lump-sum pay with 4% annual increment

Procurement Specialist (PPS-08) – Harappa, 1 Post

One Procurement Specialist at the PPS-08 level is required for the Harappa restoration project in Sahiwal.

• Procurement Specialist [PPS-08, Harappa, 1 Post] – Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Economics or Law
• Procurement Specialist [PPS-08, Harappa, 1 Post] – Maximum age as stated in the advertisement (35 to 45 years)
• Procurement Specialist [PPS-08, Harappa, 1 Post] – Contractual appointment on fixed lump-sum pay with 4% annual increment

Procurement Specialist (PPS-08) – Rohtas Fort, 1 Post

One Procurement Specialist at the PPS-08 level is required for the Rohtas Fort restoration project in Jhelum.

• Procurement Specialist [PPS-08, Rohtas Fort, 1 Post] – Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Economics or Law
• Procurement Specialist [PPS-08, Rohtas Fort, 1 Post] – Maximum age as stated in the advertisement (35 to 45 years)
• Procurement Specialist [PPS-08, Rohtas Fort, 1 Post] – Contractual appointment on fixed lump-sum pay with 4% annual increment

Assistant Manager Accounts (PPS-07) – Rohtas Fort, 1 Post

One Assistant Manager Accounts at the PPS-07 level is required for the Rohtas Fort restoration project in Jhelum.

• Assistant Manager Accounts [PPS-07, Rohtas Fort, 1 Post] – Accounts qualification as stated in the official advertisement
• Assistant Manager Accounts [PPS-07, Rohtas Fort, 1 Post] – Maximum age as stated in the advertisement (35 to 45 years)
• Assistant Manager Accounts [PPS-07, Rohtas Fort, 1 Post] – Contractual appointment on fixed lump-sum pay with 4% annual increment

Graphic Designer (PPS-05) – 1 Post

One Graphic Designer at the PPS-05 level is required by the Directorate General of Archaeology.

• Graphic Designer [PPS-05, 1 Post] – Graphic design qualification as stated in the official advertisement
• Graphic Designer [PPS-05, 1 Post] – Maximum age as stated in the advertisement (35 to 45 years)
• Graphic Designer [PPS-05, 1 Post] – Contractual appointment on fixed lump-sum pay with 4% annual increment

Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

• Procurement Specialist (PPS-09 and PPS-08): Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Economics or Law, with at least 7 years of relevant experience required for the PPS-09 post. Maximum age: 55 years for the PPS-09 post; for the PPS-08 posts the maximum age is between 35 and 45 years as stated in the advertisement.
• Project Director (PPS-10), Hiran Minar: Civil Engineering degree with PEC registration and 10 to 15 years of relevant experience. Maximum age 55 years.
• Master Craftsman (PPS-07): the candidate must be literate and must have mastery of a traditional craft such as fresco, stucco or kashi kari, with at least 10 years of field experience. Maximum age 60 years.
• Project Engineer (PPS-08), Harappa; Assistant Manager Accounts (PPS-07), Rohtas Fort; Graphic Designer (PPS-05): maximum age between 35 and 45 years for each of these posts; qualifications are as stated in the official advertisement.
• All 9 appointments are contractual, project-based and on fixed lump-sum pay with a 4% annual increment.
• All eligibility conditions are exactly as stated in the Daily Express advertisement dated 2 October 2026; candidates should confirm their age and qualification against the advertisement before applying.

How to Apply Online

1. Visit the Punjab Job Portal at jobs.punjab.gov.pk and create an account or log in if you already have one.
2. Complete your online profile with your personal details, educational qualifications and experience, keeping your degrees, PEC registration (for the engineering posts) and proof of craft experience (for the Master Craftsman post) ready.
3. Search for the Directorate General of Archaeology advertisement and open the post you wish to apply for.
4. Submit a SEPARATE online application for each post you are applying to, as required by the advertisement — one application cannot be considered for multiple posts.
5. Submit your application before the closing date of 18 October 2026. There is no application fee, so do not pay any amount at any stage.
6. Keep a record of your submitted application, because shortlisting will be based on the details entered on the Punjab Job Portal.

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Important Dates

• Advertisement published: 2 October 2026 (Daily Express)
• Project durations: PMU for Punjab Tourism Rehabilitation till June 2028; Rohtas Fort, Hiran Minar and Harappa restoration projects till June 2027; DGA capacity building project till June 2027
• Last date to apply: 18 October 2026

Important Advisory: Never pay any person or agent for recruitment or job placement. This advertisement states there is no application fee of any kind — the only method of applying is the free online application through the Punjab Job Portal at jobs.punjab.gov.pk. If anyone demands money in the name of this recruitment, treat it as fraud and report it to the department.

Shahzad Sahil

Shahzad Sahil is the editor of lahorejobs24.com, covering government jobs, private jobs, bank jobs, results and education news for Lahore and Punjab, with information verified from official sources.