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Punjab Tourism, Archaeology & Museums Department Jobs 2026

Lahore · Dunya, 04 Nov 2026

Job advertisement published in Dunya on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, listed under Lahore. The last date printed on the advertisement is Friday, 20 November 2026.

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The Tourism, Archaeology & Museums Department, Government of the Punjab, invites qualified, experienced and dedicated candidates with Punjab domicile to apply for contract-based project positions under the ADP scheme “Establishment of Tourism & Heritage Development Force for Revival of Built Heritage at Tourism, Archaeology & Museums Department.”

Applications must be submitted through the Punjab Jobs Online Portal at https://jobs.punjab.gov.pk by 20 November 2026.

Administrative and Professional Positions

Position	Posts	PPS	Qualification	Experience	Maximum Age	Responsibilities
Cultural Heritage Expert / Project Coordinator	1	9	Master’s in Architecture, Conservation Engineering, Heritage Management or equivalent	Minimum 15 years in cultural heritage	65	Supervise and coordinate conservation, finances, community engagement and progress monitoring; liaise with government bodies and international organizations; approve conservation plans, technical methods and material procurement; prepare reports, presentations and updates; manage delays, resource gaps and technical challenges; develop strategies to preserve traditional skills and practices; organize seminars, exhibitions and outreach programmes.
Admin Officer	1	7	Bachelor’s in Business Administration or Social Sciences	Minimum 7 years in the relevant field	50	Oversee administrative operations, HR management, reporting and logistics in coordination with finance and technical wings.
Accounts / Procurement Officer	1	7	Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Supply Chain Management or Economics	Minimum 7 years in public-sector procurement and contract management	45	Manage project accounts, procurement, budgeting, audits, disbursements and financial reporting.
Photographer	1	5	Diploma in Photography	Minimum 2 years of relevant experience	45	Photographic documentation.

Craft Supervisory Staff

Position	Posts	PPS	Qualification	Experience	Maximum Age	Responsibilities
Master Artisan / Ustad	3	7	Literate, with demonstrated mastery in three or more traditional crafts: fresco, stucco, Ghalib Kari, Kashi Kari, tile mosaic, wood/stone carving or lime plaster	Minimum 15–20 years of field experience on heritage monuments	70	Lead master and assistant artisans in restoration projects and ensure accurate application of traditional techniques; supervise and mentor senior and junior artisans; oversee craft activities during exhibitions and workshops to ensure high-quality presentation of skills; advise technical and administrative teams on craft-specific requirements, material selection and traditional methods; monitor the quality, durability and authenticity of craftwork at heritage sites.
Senior Craftsman	2	6	Diploma in Civil Engineering / Architecture, with a certificate in AutoCAD	Minimum 5 years	35	Prepare detailed measured drawings, draft site plans and document architectural details for conservation records.
Field Supervisor (North, South, Centre)	3	5	DAE in Civil / Architecture	Minimum 3 years of relevant experience	35	Supervise site work, coordinate between master craftsmen and the technical wing, and ensure adherence to conservation plans.

Artisan Positions

Craft Area	Position	Posts	PPS	Qualification and Experience	Core Expertise	Key Duties
Fresco & Decorative Wall Finishes	Master Fresco Painter / Naqqash	4	7	Master craftsman with 15–20 years of heritage work	Fresco Buono/Secco; natural pigments	Lead mural restoration, supervise the team and ensure historical authenticity.
Fresco & Decorative Wall Finishes	Senior Fresco Painter / Naqqash	4	6	7–10 years of site experience	Wall preparation; pigment mixing	Execute fresco work under master supervision.
Fresco & Decorative Wall Finishes	Fresco Painter / Naqqash	6	5	5–7 years of site experience	Arabesque; Ghalib Kari motifs	Execute decorative wall and ceiling patterns.
Kashi Kari & Tile Work	Master Kashi Kar / Tile Mosaic	4	7	Master craftsman with 15–20 years of heritage work	Glazed tile mosaic; kiln firing	Lead tile restoration and design replication.
Kashi Kari & Tile Work	Senior Kashi Kar / Tile Mosaic	4	6	7–10 years of site experience	Tile fixing and grout work	Support installation and finishing.
Kashi Kari & Tile Work	Kashi Kar / Tile Mosaic	6	5	5–7 years of site experience	Multani floral/geometric tile	Execute regional tile conservation.
Brickwork & Decorative Masonry	Master Artisan (Brick Mason)	4	7	Master craftsman with 15–20 years of heritage work	Diapered brickwork; carving	Lead structural and decorative brick restoration.
Brickwork & Decorative Masonry	Master Artisan (Brick on Edge)	2	7	Master craftsman with 15–20 years of heritage work	Floor-on-edge; geometric paving	Lead walkway and historic flooring restoration.
Brickwork & Decorative Masonry	Senior Brick Masons	4	6	7–10 years of site experience	Brick cutting; lime mortar	Assist in repair and pattern laying.
Brickwork & Decorative Masonry	Brick Masons	6	5	5–7 years of site experience	Brick cutting; lime mortar	Assist in repair and pattern laying.
Stone Work, Inlay & Pietra Dura	Master Stone Mason / Sang Tarash	4	7	Master craftsman with 15–20 years of heritage work	Stone carving; jali	Lead carving and structural stone repair.
Stone Work, Inlay & Pietra Dura	Master Artisan (Stone Variegated Work)	4	7	Master craftsman with 15–20 years of heritage work	Parchin Kari; inlay	Supervise marble and stone inlay conservation.
Stone Work, Inlay & Pietra Dura	Senior Stone Masons / Sang Tarash	4	6	7–10 years of site experience	Stone dressing; polishing	Execute carving and inlay tasks.
Stone Work, Inlay & Pietra Dura	Stone Masons / Sang Tarash	6	5	5–7 years of site experience	Lime fixing; anchoring	Stabilize and fix stone elements.
Lime Plaster, Stucco & Pucca Qalai	Master Lime Plasterer / Munabat Kar	4	7	Master craftsman with 15–20 years of heritage work	Kankar lime; stucco tracery	Lead lime preparation, plaster and relief restoration.
Lime Plaster, Stucco & Pucca Qalai	Senior Lime Plasterer / Munabat Kar	4	6	7–10 years of site experience	Kankar lime; stucco tracery	Lead lime preparation, plaster and relief restoration.
Lime Plaster, Stucco & Pucca Qalai	Lime Plasterer / Munabat Kar	6	5	5–7 years of site experience	Surface preparation; finishing	Execute lime and stucco works.
Woodwork	Master Wood Worker / Carver	4	7	Master craftsman with 15–20 years of heritage work	Khatam Bandi; carving	Lead wooden restoration.
Woodwork	Senior Wood Worker / Carver	4	6	7–10 years of site experience	Khatam Bandi; carving	Lead wooden restoration.
Woodwork	Wood Worker / Carver	6	5	5–7 years of site experience	Joinery; finishing	Support carving and installation.
Glass Mosaic & Aina Kari	Senior Aina Kar	2	6	7–10 years of site experience	Mirror mosaic; glass tesserae	Lead glass interior restoration.
Glass Mosaic & Aina Kari	Aina Kar	3	5	5–7 years of site experience	Glass cutting and fixing	Execute mosaic embedding.
Pottery Unit	Master Potter	1	7	7–10 years of site experience	Harappan; terracotta; stone; Multani	Lead traditional pottery production.
Pottery Unit	Potter	2	5	5–7 years of site experience	Pottery making	Prepare clay and produce pottery items.

Monthly Salary

Pay Scale	Salary per Month
PPS-9	Rs. 450,000
PPS-7	Rs. 200,000
PPS-6	Rs. 150,000
PPS-5	Rs. 100,000

General Conditions and Application Procedure

These are project-based posts for the project period ending on 31 December 2027, extendable for a further period of one year purely on a contract basis. Appointments are temporary, non-transferable, job/post-specific and non-pensionable, and confer no right to regularization. A contract appointment may be extended for the project period with approval of the competent authority.

General age relaxation applies under Notification No. SOR-I(S&GAD)9-36/81 dated 8 August 2016. If the project period is reduced or enhanced, contract appointment orders may be amended accordingly with approval of the competent authority.

All candidates must apply online through the Punjab Jobs Online Portal by 20 November 2026. Hard-copy applications will not be accepted. Only practical experience will be considered after the prescribed qualification.

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a test/interview. No TA/DA will be admissible during recruitment. The department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any stage without assigning a reason.

Issuing office: Section Officer (Admn), Government of the Punjab, Tourism, Archaeology & Museums Department, 8th Floor, Tower-2, New Civil Secretariat, Lahore.

Reference: IPL-11693.

Published in Dunya on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.