Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Department, Government of the Punjab
The Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Department of the Government of Punjab has announced eight high-pay project posts for its Strategic Management Unit (SMU) in Lahore. The unit needs a Team Lead, project management, finance and investment, legal, public-private partnership, procurement and contract management specialists — and, importantly for engineers, a Senior Civil Engineer with PEC registration. Salaries run from Rs. 400,000 to Rs. 950,000 per month.
Last date to apply: 20 November 2026. Applications are online only, through the official Punjab Job Portal.
Tourism Department Punjab SMU Jobs 2026 – At a Glance
| Organization | Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Department, Government of the Punjab |
| Unit | Strategic Management Unit (SMU), Lahore |
| Total posts | 8 |
| Location | Lahore, Punjab |
| Domicile | Punjab province |
| Job type | Project-based contract, up to 31 December 2027, extendable for one further year |
| Salary range | Rs. 400,000 – Rs. 950,000 per month |
| Advertisement source | Daily Express Tribune, 4 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 20 November 2026 |
| How to apply | Online only via the Punjab Job Portal: jobs.punjab.gov.pk (no hard copy accepted) |
All 8 Posts, Pay and Age Limits
| Post | Posts | Qualification | Age | Pay |
| Team Lead | 1 | Master’s in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Urban Planning, or Bachelor’s in the same disciplines | 38–60 years | PPS-11 (Rs. 950,000/month) |
| Lead Project Management | 1 | MS or Master’s (16 years) in Management, Business Administration, Development Studies, Tourism Management, Heritage Management, or related field | 40–53 years | PPS-11 (Rs. 850,000/month) |
| Lead Finance & Investment | 1 | MS or Master’s (16 years) in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, or related discipline | 40–50 years | PPS-11 (Rs. 750,000/month) |
| Senior Civil Engineer | 1 | BSc or BS in Civil Engineering with PEC registration | 31–45 years | PPS-9 (Rs. 437,500/month) |
| Legal / Regulatory Specialist | 1 | LLB or LLM, Contract Management, or related field | 35–45 years | PPS-9 (Rs. 437,500/month) |
| PPP Expert | 1 | Minimum 16 years education in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, Public Policy, Project Management, or related field | 25–38 years | PPS-9 (Rs. 400,000/month) |
| Procurement Expert | 1 | Minimum 16 years education in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Law, or related discipline | 25–38 years | PPS-9 (Rs. 400,000/month) |
| Contract Management Expert | 1 | Minimum 16 years education in Law, Contract Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, or related field | 25–38 years | PPS-9 (Rs. 400,000/month) |
What the Strategic Management Unit Does
A Strategic Management Unit is the team that turns a department’s plans into delivered projects: it prepares, appraises and monitors schemes, manages procurement and contracts, and keeps finance, legal and engineering work moving together. That is exactly what this post mix describes. The Team Lead — the highest-paid post at Rs. 950,000 a month — heads the unit, and the advertisement accepts a civil engineering, construction management, architecture or urban planning background for that lead role, which tells you the unit’s workload is heavily infrastructure-shaped: tourism sites, heritage buildings and visitor facilities all need civil works. The Senior Civil Engineer supports that side directly, while the PPP Expert, Procurement Expert and Contract Management Expert handle how projects are bought, structured and run, and the Legal / Regulatory Specialist covers the contracts and compliance questions around them.
Eligibility Conditions to Note
Only candidates holding a valid Punjab domicile can apply. Only practical experience gained after the prescribed qualification will be counted — experience earned before completing the required degree does not count, which matters for applicants calculating their years. The age limits above are post-specific and range from 25–38 years for the expert-level posts up to 38–60 years for the Team Lead, so senior professionals near retirement age are still eligible for the top post. No TA or DA will be paid for the test or interview. The advertisement does not state a separate experience requirement in years for each post beyond the qualification and age conditions, so applicants should read the detailed terms on the Punjab Job Portal before applying.
Important Dates
| Advertisement published | 4 November 2026 (Daily Express Tribune) |
| Last date to apply | 20 November 2026 |
| Project duration | Up to 31 December 2027, extendable for a further one year on contract |
| Test / interview date | Not announced |
How to Apply
- Visit the official Punjab Job Portal at jobs.punjab.gov.pk and find the Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Department SMU advertisement.
- Choose the post that matches your qualification, age and experience, and complete the online application.
- Upload the documents the portal asks for, and double-check your entries — no hard copy of the application will be accepted.
- Submit before 20 November 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Postal address for correspondence, as printed in the advertisement: Section Officer (Admn), Government of the Punjab, Tourism, Archaeology & Museums Department, 8th Floor, Tower 2, New Civil Secretariat, Lahore.
Documents Checklist
- Degrees and transcripts matching the post’s qualification
- PEC registration certificate, for the Senior Civil Engineer post
- Valid Punjab domicile certificate
- CNIC
- Experience certificates showing post-qualification practical experience
- Updated CV
- Recent photograph, if the portal asks for one
Fraud warning: Never pay anyone for a job application, test, interview or offer letter. This department accepts applications only through the Punjab Job Portal. Do not share your CNIC, bank details or passwords with anyone claiming to arrange this job for a fee.
FAQs – Punjab Tourism SMU Jobs 2026
How many posts are available?
Eight posts, one each, from Team Lead down to Contract Management Expert.
What is the last date to apply?
20 November 2026, online only through jobs.punjab.gov.pk.
What is the highest salary?
Rs. 950,000 per month for the Team Lead (PPS-11), followed by Rs. 850,000 for Lead Project Management and Rs. 750,000 for Lead Finance & Investment.
Do I need a Punjab domicile?
Yes. Applicants must hold a valid domicile of Punjab province.
Are these permanent government jobs?
No. They are purely project-based contract posts, running up to 31 December 2027 and extendable for one further year.
Is experience before my degree counted?
No. Only practical experience gained after the prescribed qualification will be considered.
To apply for this job please visit jobs.punjab.gov.pk.