The Punjab Forest Department Lahore has announced the latest government jobs for 2026 under its development project titled “GIS-Based Protection Regime and Establishment of Digital Communication Cell”. A total of 5 contract vacancies are open for qualified professionals across Punjab. Interested candidates must submit their applications before the last date of September 30, 2026.
Job Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Department | Punjab Forest Department (GIS Lab) |
| Project/Organization | GIS-Based Protection Regime and Establishment of Digital Communication Cell |
| Total Vacancies | 5 Posts |
| Job Location | Anywhere in Punjab |
| Job Type | Contractual (Project Period) |
| Domicile | Punjab Province |
| Last Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Application Method | Online via portal & Hard copy submission |
| Official Website | https://www.jobs.punjab.gov.pk/ |
| Contact/Email | 042-37728098 / gislabpfd.jobs@gmail.com |
Available Vacancies
| Sr. No. | Post Name | Scale | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Animator | PPS-8 | 1 |
| 2 | Assistant Director Computer Programming | PPS-7 | 1 |
| 3 | Drone Operator | PPS-5 | 1 |
| 4 | Surveyor | PPS-3 | 1 |
| 5 | Driver | PPS-3 | 1 |
The project requires a specialized technical and operational team. The available positions range from senior technical roles like Animators and Assistant Director Computer Programming to field-based technical and support positions including Drone Operators, Surveyors, and Drivers. All posts are offered on a project-contract basis with postings anywhere across Punjab.
Eligibility Criteria
- Domicile: Only candidates holding a valid domicile from Punjab province are eligible to apply.
- Gender & Nationality: Open to eligible Pakistani nationals residing in Punjab following standard government rules.
Educational Qualifications
- Animator (PPS-8): Master’s or Bachelor’s degree (16 years of education) in Fine Arts, Film & TV, Computer Science, or a relevant HEC-recognized degree with 7 years of professional experience in animation software like Adobe Animate, After Effects, or Maya.
- Assistant Director Computer Programming (PPS-7): 16 years of education in Geo-Informatics, Computer Science, IT, GIS, or equivalent from a recognized university, along with 1 year of post-qualification experience in programming or GIS development.
- Drone Operator (PPS-5): Bachelor’s degree (Second Division) from an HEC-recognized university with 1 year of post-qualification experience in piloting drones for natural resource applications, route mapping, and data processing.
- Surveyor (PPS-3): Higher Secondary School Certificate (Second Division) from a recognized board, accompanied by a Diploma of Surveying.
- Driver (PPS-3): Middle School Certificate with a valid Light Transport Vehicle (LTV) driving license and 5 years of LTV driving experience.
Age Limit
- Animator & Assistant Director: 28 to 35 years
- Drone Operator: 22 to 28 years
- Surveyor: 20 to 25 years
- Driver: 25 to 35 years
- Age Relaxation: General upper age relaxation of +5 years for males and +8 years for females is applicable as per Government of Punjab S&GAD notifications.
Documents Required
- Attested photocopies of CNIC
- Punjab Domicile certificate
- Educational degrees, transcripts, and certificates
- Relevant experience certificates
- Two recent passport-size photographs
- Detailed CV
- NOC/DPC from the concerned department (mandatory for in-service government employees)
How to Apply
- Visit the official website/portal: https://www.jobs.punjab.gov.pk/
- Find the relevant vacancy under the Forest Department GIS Lab project.
- Read the detailed job requirements and instructions carefully.
- Prepare your required professional information and digital documents.
- Complete the online application form accurately.
- Upload the required documents where prompted on the portal.
- Review your complete application before final submission.
- Submit the application online before the deadline.
- Print the online-submitted form and send a hard copy along with attested photocopies of all required documents to the office of the Director Geo-Spatial Planning & Monitoring Forest GIS LAB, 108-Ravi Road Forest Colony, Lahore.
Last Date to Apply
The final deadline to submit online applications and dispatch hard copies of documents is 30.09.2026 during office hours. Incomplete applications or submissions received after the due date will not be entertained and will be rejected automatically.
Important Instructions
- The recruitment will be strictly on a contractual basis for the project duration, with annual increments applied according to approved PC-1 policies.
- Clearly specify the name of the post you are applying for on both the application form and the outer mailing envelope. Separate applications must be submitted if applying for multiple posts.
- In-service candidates must apply through the proper channel and present an NOC during the interview stage.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for tests or interviews.
- The department reserves the right to increase, decrease, or cancel vacancies at any stage without prior notice.
Contact Details
- Address: Director Geo-Spatial Planning & Monitoring Forest GIS LAB, 108-Ravi Road Forest Colony, Lahore
- Phone: 042-37728098
- Email: gislabpfd.jobs@gmail.com