Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Department, Government of the Punjab
The Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Department of the Government of Punjab has announced 110 vacancies under a new project called the Establishment of Tourism and Heritage Development Force for the Revival of Built Heritage. The openings cover 31 different posts, from a Cultural Heritage Expert and project officers to master artisans in fresco painting, tile mosaic, stone carving, woodwork and pottery. Salaries run from Rs. 100,000 to Rs. 450,000 a month, and applications close on 20 November 2026.
This is one of the largest Punjab government announcements of the month, and it is a genuine chance for skilled craftspeople as well as graduates. More than half of the 110 seats are for traditional artisans — fresco painters, kashi kars, brick masons, stone masons, lime plasterers, wood workers, aina kars and potters — whose skills are needed to restore Punjab’s old buildings, shrines, forts and heritage sites. Candidates must hold a Punjab domicile, and applications are online only through the Punjab Job Portal.
Last date to apply: 20 November 2026. Apply online only through jobs.punjab.gov.pk before that date.
Heritage Development Force Jobs 2026 – Quick Facts
| Organization | Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Department, Government of the Punjab |
| Project | Establishment of Tourism & Heritage Development Force for Revival of Built Heritage |
| Total posts | 110 posts across 31 categories |
| Location | Punjab, Pakistan |
| Domicile | Punjab only |
| Job type | Contract, up to 31 December 2027, extendable for one further year |
| Salary range | Rs. 100,000 to Rs. 450,000 per month (PPS-5 to PPS-9) |
| Advertisement | Published 5 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 20 November 2026 |
| How to apply | Online only through the Punjab Job Portal (jobs.punjab.gov.pk) |
All 110 Posts Across 31 Categories
| Post | Posts | Pay scale | Monthly salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cultural Heritage Expert / Project Coordinator | 1 | PPS-9 | Rs. 450,000 |
| Admin Officer | 1 | PPS-7 | Rs. 200,000 |
| Accounts / Procurement Officer | 1 | PPS-7 | Rs. 200,000 |
| Photographer | 1 | PPS-5 | Rs. 100,000 |
| Master Artisan / Ustad | 3 | PPS-7 | Rs. 200,000 |
| Senior Draftsman | 2 | PPS-6 | Rs. 150,000 |
| Field Supervisor | 3 | PPS-5 | Rs. 100,000 |
| Master Fresco Painter / Naqqash | 4 | PPS-7 | Rs. 200,000 |
| Senior Fresco Painter / Naqqash | 4 | PPS-6 | Rs. 150,000 |
| Fresco Painter / Naqqash | 6 | PPS-5 | Rs. 100,000 |
| Master Kashi Kar / Tile Mosaic | 4 | PPS-7 | Rs. 200,000 |
| Senior Kashi Kar / Tile Mosaic | 4 | PPS-6 | Rs. 150,000 |
| Kashi Kar / Tile Mosaic | 6 | PPS-5 | Rs. 100,000 |
| Master Artisan (Brick Mason) | 4 | PPS-7 | Rs. 200,000 |
| Master Artisan (Brick on Edge) | 2 | PPS-7 | Rs. 200,000 |
| Senior Brick Mason | 4 | PPS-6 | Rs. 150,000 |
| Brick Mason | 6 | PPS-5 | Rs. 100,000 |
| Master Stone Mason / Sang Tarash | 4 | PPS-7 | Rs. 200,000 |
| Master Artisan (Stone Variegated Work) | 4 | PPS-7 | Rs. 200,000 |
| Senior Stone Mason / Sang Tarash | 4 | PPS-6 | Rs. 150,000 |
| Stone Mason / Sang Tarash | 6 | PPS-5 | Rs. 100,000 |
| Master Lime Plasterer / Munabbat Kar | 4 | PPS-7 | Rs. 200,000 |
| Senior Lime Plasterer / Munabbat Kar | 4 | PPS-6 | Rs. 150,000 |
| Lime Plasterer / Munabbat Kar | 6 | PPS-5 | Rs. 100,000 |
| Master Wood Worker / Carver | 4 | PPS-7 | Rs. 200,000 |
| Senior Wood Worker / Carver | 4 | PPS-6 | Rs. 150,000 |
| Wood Worker / Carver | 6 | PPS-5 | Rs. 100,000 |
| Senior Aina Kar | 2 | PPS-6 | Rs. 150,000 |
| Aina Kar | 3 | PPS-5 | Rs. 100,000 |
| Master Potter | 1 | PPS-7 | Rs. 200,000 |
| Potter | 2 | PPS-5 | Rs. 100,000 |
| Total | 110 |
What the Heritage Development Force Will Do
Punjab has hundreds of old buildings, shrines, forts, mosques and tombs, and many of them need careful repair. Modern construction workers cannot do this work, because heritage repair needs the old crafts: fresco painting, glazed tile mosaic, lime plaster, carved wood, cut stone and mirror work. The Heritage Development Force is a new team built for exactly that job.
The Cultural Heritage Expert and Project Coordinator will lead the work, with an Admin Officer and an Accounts and Procurement Officer handling management and purchases. Field Supervisors will watch over sites, a Photographer will record the work, and a Senior Draftsman will draw plans. Below them, master artisans, senior craftsmen and ordinary craftsmen will carry out the restoration itself, trade by trade. Each craft has three levels — master, senior and worker — so an experienced artisan can join at the level that matches his skill.
Eligibility Criteria for Heritage Development Force Jobs 2026
- Domicile: only candidates holding a valid Punjab domicile can apply.
- Professional and administrative posts: the Cultural Heritage Expert, Admin Officer, Accounts and Procurement Officer, Photographer, Senior Draftsman and Field Supervisor posts need relevant bachelor’s or master’s degrees, diplomas and experience ranging from two to fifteen years or more, depending on the role.
- Artisan posts: most artisan positions need five to twenty years of relevant practical experience, depending on the category. A master artisan is expected to show long, proven work in his craft; a senior craftsman needs solid experience; an ordinary craftsman needs practical skill in the trade.
- Age limits: age limits vary by position, and general age relaxation will apply according to Punjab government rules. Candidates should check the age limit for their own post on the portal.
- Contract: all appointments are on contract under the project, running up to 31 December 2027, with a possible extension of one further year. These are not permanent posts.
Important Dates for Heritage Development Force Jobs 2026
| Advertisement published | 5 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 20 November 2026 |
| Project duration | Up to 31 December 2027, extendable for one further year |
| Test / interview date | Not announced — only shortlisted candidates will be called |
Last date to apply for Punjab Tourism Heritage Development Force Jobs 2026 is 20 November 2026. Submit your application on the Punjab Job Portal before that date. Hard-copy applications will not be accepted.
Why Apply for Heritage Development Force Jobs
The pay is strong for craft work. A master artisan earns Rs. 200,000 a month, a senior craftsman Rs. 150,000, and even an ordinary craftsman earns Rs. 100,000 — far above what most workshop jobs pay. The top post, Cultural Heritage Expert, pays Rs. 450,000 a month. For a skilled fresco painter, tile worker or stone carver, this is a rare chance to earn a proper salary for a traditional skill.
The work itself is also worth doing. Heritage restoration is skilled, visible work: the buildings you repair will stand for decades, and your name is attached to craft that the whole province can see. For young graduates in archaeology, conservation, history or architecture, the expert and officer posts offer a way into heritage work without leaving Punjab.
Finally, the project is large and long. With 110 seats and a contract running to the end of 2027, the force will be working across the province for more than a year, which gives steady employment rather than a short assignment.
Documents Checklist Before You Apply
- Your valid Punjab domicile certificate.
- Your CNIC.
- Educational documents: degree or diploma for the professional and officer posts.
- Proof of practical experience in your craft, for artisan posts — work records, employer letters or samples of past restoration work, as the portal asks.
- Experience certificates showing two to fifteen years of relevant work, for the professional posts.
- An updated CV describing your education, experience and craft skills.
- Recent passport-size photographs, if the portal asks for them.
How to Apply for Heritage Development Force Jobs 2026
- Open the official Punjab Job Portal at jobs.punjab.gov.pk.
- Register or log in, complete your profile, and search for the Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Department vacancies.
- Choose the post that matches your qualification, craft and experience, and fill in the online form.
- Provide your personal, educational and professional details as the portal asks.
- Submit your application before 20 November 2026.
- Wait for the department to contact shortlisted candidates about the test or interview. The department will not accept hard-copy applications.
Frequently Asked Questions – Heritage Development Force Jobs 2026
How many posts are available?
There are 110 posts across 31 categories, including one Cultural Heritage Expert, three officers, and more than 90 artisan and supervisor posts.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply is 20 November 2026, online only through the Punjab Job Portal.
What is the salary?
Pay is fixed by project pay scale: PPS-9 pays Rs. 450,000, PPS-7 pays Rs. 200,000, PPS-6 pays Rs. 150,000 and PPS-5 pays Rs. 100,000 a month.
Who can apply?
Only candidates holding a valid Punjab domicile can apply.
Do artisans need a degree?
No. Artisan posts need practical experience in the craft — five to twenty years depending on the category — rather than a degree. Professional and officer posts need relevant degrees and experience.
Are these permanent government jobs?
No. They are contract posts under the project, running up to 31 December 2027, with a possible extension of one further year.
Fraud warning: The Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Department accepts applications only through the Punjab Job Portal, and it never charges any fee for a job application. Do not pay anyone who promises you a post in the Heritage Development Force, and do not share your bank details, CNIC copies or passwords with strangers. If someone asks for money for one of these jobs, it is a scam — report it and apply only through the official portal given above.
To apply for this job please visit jobs.punjab.gov.pk.