The Directorate General of Archaeology, Tourism, Archaeology & Museums Department, Government of the Punjab has announced 10 contractual project posts under its Annual Development Programme (ADP) schemes — covering the Punjab Tourism Rehabilitation and Revamping Projects PMU, the Rohtas Fort, Hiran Minar & Harappa preservation and restoration project, and a capacity-building initiative. All posts are on Project Pay Scales (PPS-05 to PPS-10) — market-competitive, lump-sum packages well above regular BPS rates. Applications must be submitted separately for each post on the Punjab Job Portal (www.jobs.punjab.gov.pk) by 18 October 2026.
Below is the complete Directorate General of Archaeology Punjab Jobs 2026 guide — post-wise eligibility, expected salary for every PPS grade, the official advertisement image, and how to apply online.
| Recruiting Authority | Directorate General of Archaeology, Tourism, Archaeology & Museums Department, Government of the Punjab |
| Total Posts | 10 (across 9 position titles, PPS-05 to PPS-10) |
| Pay Scales | PPS-05, PPS-07, PPS-08, PPS-09, PPS-10 (Project Pay Scale, lump-sum) |
| Nature of Job | Contractual, project-specific — temporary, non-transferable, non-pensionable, no right to regularization |
| Project Duration | Till June 2027 / June 2028, depending on project |
| Annual Increment | 4% in Project Pay Scale |
| Locations | Lahore (PMU), Rohtas Fort (Jhelum), Hiran Minar (Sheikhupura), Harappa (Sahiwal) |
| Mode of Apply | Online, separately for each post, via jobs.punjab.gov.pk |
| Last Date to Apply | 18 October 2026 |
| Helpline | 042-99233357 / 042-99233358 |
Official Advertisement — Directorate General of Archaeology Punjab Jobs 2026
The scanned advertisement issued by the Directorate General of Archaeology is below. Always cross-check post-wise qualification and experience against the original before applying.
Directorate General of Archaeology Punjab Jobs 2026 — Vacancy List, Eligibility & Expected Salary
Every post carries a different Project Pay Scale (PPS) grade, age limit and qualification requirement. Expected salary below is the indicative monthly package for each PPS grade — see the explanation underneath the table for how it’s derived.
A. Program Management Unit (PMU) — Punjab Tourism Rehabilitation & Revamping Projects (Till June 2028)
| Sr. | Post | Scale | Posts | Age Limit | Qualification / Experience | Expected Salary (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Procurement Specialist | PPS-09 | 02 | 55 yrs | Master’s in Civil Engineering, Construction/Supply Chain Management, Economics or LAW (HEC). Min. 7 years in public-sector procurement & contract management. | ~Rs. 398,000 – 458,000 |
| 2 | Contract Management Specialist | PPS-08 | 01 | 45 yrs | Master’s/Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, Project Management, LAW or Business Admin (HEC). 5 yrs (Master’s) / 7 yrs (Bachelor’s) in contract management, commercial negotiation, legal/heritage compliance. | ~Rs. 295,000 – 340,000 |
| 3 | Master Craftsman | PPS-07 | 01 | 60 yrs | Literate, with demonstrated mastery in 1+ traditional crafts: Fresco, Stucco, Ghalib Kari, Kashi Kari, Tile Mosaic, Wood/Stone Carving, Lime Plaster. Min. 10 years verifiable field experience on heritage monuments. | ~Rs. 213,000 – 245,000 |
B. Preservation, Restoration & Upgradation — Rohtas Fort (Jhelum), Hiran Minar (Sheikhupura) & Harappa (Sahiwal) (Till June 2027)
| Sr. | Post | Scale | Posts | Age Limit | Qualification / Experience | Expected Salary (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Project Director — Hiran Minar | PPS-10 | 01 | 55 yrs | Master’s/Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering (HEC), registered Professional Engineer with PEC. 15 yrs (Bachelor’s) / 10 yrs (Master’s), supervision of heritage & conservation projects. | ~Rs. 569,000 – 654,000 |
| 5 | Project Engineer — Harappa | PPS-08 | 01 | 45 yrs | Master’s/Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering (HEC), registered PEC. 7 yrs (Bachelor’s) / 5 yrs (Master’s), heritage management & conservation experience. | ~Rs. 295,000 – 340,000 |
| 6 | Procurement Specialist — Harappa | PPS-08 | 01 | 40 yrs | Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or related field. Min. 5 years’ experience in the related field. | ~Rs. 295,000 – 340,000 |
| 7 | Procurement Specialist — Rohtas Fort | PPS-08 | 01 | 40 yrs | Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or related field. Min. 5 years’ experience in the related field. | ~Rs. 295,000 – 340,000 |
| 8 | Assistant Manager Accounts — Rohtas Fort | PPS-07 | 01 | 40 yrs | Master’s / 16 years’ education in Finance (HEC). Min. 5 years’ experience in the related field. | ~Rs. 213,000 – 245,000 |
C. Capacity Building of Directorate General of Archaeology (Till June 2027)
| Sr. | Post | Scale | Posts | Age Limit | Qualification / Experience | Expected Salary (Monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Graphic Designer | PPS-05 | 01 | 35 yrs | Bachelor’s in IT/Computer Science or related field, plus Graphic Design certification from a reputed institute. Min. 5 years’ experience in the relevant field. | ~Rs. 94,500 – 108,700 |
How the Expected Salary Is Calculated
The advertisement states pay is offered on a “lump-sum basis (including all allowances) with annual increment of 4% in Project Pay Scale” — this is the standard structure used for PSDP/ADP-funded project posts recruited from the open market, rather than regular civil-service BPS pay. The figures above use the Standard Project Pay Scales (PPS) 2026 notified for government development-project staff as the benchmark:
- PPS-05 (equivalent BPS 14–15): Rs. 94,500 – 108,700/month
- PPS-07 (equivalent BPS 17): Rs. 212,630 – 244,530/month
- PPS-08 (equivalent BPS 18): Rs. 295,320 – 339,620/month
- PPS-09 (equivalent BPS 19): Rs. 398,130 – 457,880/month
- PPS-10 (equivalent BPS 20): Rs. 568,750 – 654,100/month
This is an indicative benchmark, not an official figure — the exact lump-sum package for each post depends on the project’s approved PC-I and the Finance Department’s final notification for these specific ADP schemes, with a 4% annual increment as stated in the advertisement. For context on how Project Pay Scale compares to the regular civil-service structure, see our Pay Scale 2026-27 Chart and Salary & Tax Calculator.
General Eligibility & Conditions
- Open to candidates having Pakistani nationality.
- Appointments are temporary, non-transferable, non-pensionable, job/post specific, and confer no right to regularization.
- Prior NOC is required for government servants / semi-government servants applying against these posts.
- Incomplete applications will be rejected; only short-listed candidates will be intimated/called for interview.
- No TA/DA will be paid to candidates for interview.
- The competent authority reserves the right to decrease the number of positions/posts, or cancel recruitment, without assigning any reason.
How to Apply for Directorate General of Archaeology Punjab Jobs 2026
- Visit the Punjab Job Portal — go to jobs.punjab.gov.pk and search for the Directorate General of Archaeology advertisement.
- Match your qualification and experience against the post-wise table above and the official advertisement image.
- Apply separately for each post you are eligible for — a single combined application is not accepted.
- Attach a prior NOC if you are a serving government/semi-government employee.
- Submit before the deadline — 18 October 2026. Applications received after the due date will not be considered.
- Wait for the shortlist — only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview; no TA/DA is admissible.
- Age Calculator — confirm you meet the age limit for your chosen post.
- Resume Builder — prepare a CV highlighting your heritage/engineering/procurement experience.
- Pay Scale 2026-27 Chart — compare Project Pay Scale against regular BPS-1 to BPS-22 rates.
- Salary & Tax Calculator — estimate take-home pay and tax on your expected package.
- Urban Unit Punjab Jobs 2026 — another ongoing Punjab project-pay-scale recruitment drive worth checking.
Frequently Asked Questions — Directorate General of Archaeology Punjab Jobs 2026
How many posts are available at the Directorate General of Archaeology Punjab?
10 posts across 9 titles: 2 Procurement Specialists (PPS-09, PMU) plus one each of Contract Management Specialist, Master Craftsman, Project Director (Hiran Minar), Project Engineer (Harappa), Procurement Specialist (Harappa), Procurement Specialist (Rohtas Fort), Assistant Manager Accounts (Rohtas Fort), and Graphic Designer.
What pay scale do these posts carry?
All posts are on Project Pay Scales ranging from PPS-05 to PPS-10, offered on a lump-sum basis including all allowances, with an annual increment of 4% in Project Pay Scale, as stated in the official advertisement.
What is the last date to apply?
Applications must be submitted online by 18 October 2026. Any application received after the due date will not be considered.
Can I apply for more than one post?
Yes, but you must submit a separate application for each individual post on the Punjab Job Portal — a single combined application is not accepted.
Are these permanent government jobs?
No. These are temporary, project-specific, contractual appointments tied to the relevant ADP project (till June 2027 or June 2028 depending on the project). They are non-transferable, non-pensionable, and confer no right to regularization.
Can serving government employees apply?
Yes, but government servants / semi-government servants are required to obtain a prior NOC before applying against these posts.
Source: Official vacancy announcement, Directorate General of Archaeology, Tourism, Archaeology & Museums Department, Government of the Punjab. Salary figures are indicative, based on the Standard Project Pay Scales 2026 notified for government development-project staff, and are for guidance only — verify the final lump-sum package after appointment. Learn more about the department’s heritage sites at archaeology.punjab.gov.pk, or browse more Government Jobs in Pakistan Today on New Pakistan Jobs.
