Punjab Tourism & Heritage Development Force Jobs 2026: 110 Posts, Up to Rs 450,000 — Apply by 20 November

By Daniyal Sheikh | Updated: November 12, 2026

LAHORE: The Tourism, Archaeology & Museums Department, Government of Punjab, has announced 110 jobs under its heritage revival project — the Tourism & Heritage Development Force — with monthly salaries of up to Rs 450,000. The 31 posts range from a Cultural Heritage Expert / Project Coordinator at the top to master artisans in fresco painting, kashi kari, stone carving, woodwork, lime plaster and pottery. Applications are online only through the Punjab Job Portal at jobs.punjab.gov.pk, and the last date to apply is 20 November 2026. Only candidates holding a Punjab domicile can apply.

This is a rare opening for Punjab’s traditional craftsmen. Most government jobs ask for degrees and written tests; this one is built around the hands that restore Punjab’s old forts, mosques and shrines. If you are a naqqash, a kashi kar, a sang tarash, a wood carver or a lime plasterer with years of practical work behind you, this advertisement is written for you — but do not delay, because the window is short and the portal closes on 20 November 2026.

Punjab Tourism Heritage Force Jobs 2026: Key Facts at a Glance

Do Not Confuse This With the Two Other Tourism Department Ads

Three different Tourism Department advertisements have circulated in recent weeks, and mixing them up means applying for the wrong posts — or missing a deadline that has already passed. This article covers only the 110-post Tourism & Heritage Development Force ad, last date 20 November 2026.

The SMU 27-post ad is a different recruitment. The department also advertised 27 posts for a Special Monitoring Unit (SMU) under a separate advertisement (IPL-11881), with a later closing date of 25 November 2026. Those are different posts with a different deadline — do not assume the 20 November date applies to them, or the 25 November date applies to this 110-post force.

The 39-post constable ad is already closed. An earlier October advertisement for a Tourism Force of 39 posts, mainly constables, closed on 23 October 2026. That recruitment is over. If you see that ad shared on social media, it is old — the live opportunity is this 110-post Heritage Development Force, closing 20 November 2026.

Before you apply, check the project title on the portal listing: it must read “Establishment of Tourism & Heritage Development Force for Revival of Built Heritage”. If the listing says SMU, or constables, it is a different ad.

Salary: PPS-5 to PPS-9, Up to Rs 450,000 a Month

Pay is fixed under the Project Pay Scale (PPS) system. The top post, Cultural Heritage Expert / Project Coordinator, sits on PPS-9 at Rs 450,000 a month. Master-level artisan and officer posts sit on PPS-7 at Rs 200,000, senior artisan and draftsman posts on PPS-6 at Rs 150,000, and entry-level artisan and field posts on PPS-5 at Rs 100,000.

Note that this is a fixed monthly package for a contract post — not a regular BPS government job with annual increments and a pension. The contract runs only until 31 December 2027, with a possible one-year extension: roughly 13 months of work, extendable to about two years. For a master artisan, Rs 200,000 a month is still a strong package, but go in with your eyes open — it is project employment, not a permanent post.

All 31 Positions: Officers, Supervisors and Master Artisans

The 110 posts are spread across 31 job titles. Seven are officer, supervisory and technical posts; the other 24 are artisan posts in the traditional building crafts — fresco painting (naqqashi), kashi kari (tile mosaic), brick and stone masonry, lime plaster (munabbat kari), wood carving, aina kari (mirror work) and pottery. Each craft has three grades — master, senior and ordinary — so an experienced ustad and a younger craftsman can both find a place.

One honest note: the advertisement text available to us does not state how many posts sit against each of the 31 titles — it confirms 110 posts in total across 31 titles. This article therefore lists every title with its verified pay scale and salary, but no per-post headcount. Check the exact number of posts for your title on the Punjab Job Portal listing before you apply.

Who Can Apply: Eligibility and Experience

Punjab domicile is mandatory. Candidates from other provinces cannot apply, whatever their craft or qualifications. Beyond that, the requirements are set post by post: degrees for the office posts, years of hands-on work for the artisan posts.

Officer and professional posts: The Cultural Heritage Expert / Project Coordinator, Admin Officer, Accounts / Procurement Officer, Photographer and Senior Draftsman need relevant bachelor’s or master’s degrees or diplomas, with experience ranging from two to 15 years or more depending on the role. The Coordinator leads heritage revival projects and coordinates with stakeholders; the Admin Officer manages office operations and documentation; the Accounts / Procurement Officer handles financial management, procurement and record-keeping; the Photographer documents heritage sites and restoration work; and the Senior Draftsman prepares technical drawings and plans.

Field Supervisor: Supervises restoration work across Punjab’s North, South and Centre regions, so expect regular travel between sites. Check the portal listing for the exact technical and experience requirement for this post.

Master artisans: This is where experience counts most. Most artisan posts require five to 20 years of relevant practical experience, and some senior artisan positions require 15 to 20 years of heritage restoration experience. Other technical roles ask for five to seven years. If you are a master naqqash, kashi kar or sang tarash who has worked on shrines, mosques or old havelis, your record of past work is your strongest document — keep photographs and any certificates from previous restoration projects ready.

Age limits: Age limits vary by position, and this article will not invent a figure for any post. The advertisement states the limit post-wise, and general age relaxation applies under Punjab government rules. Check the age limit for your exact post on the Punjab Job Portal listing before applying — do not rely on a number quoted on a jobs website or a social media post.

How to Apply: Step-by-Step

Applications are online only at https://jobs.punjab.gov.pk/. The department will not accept hard-copy applications — do not courier or hand-deliver anything. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for tests or interviews. Apply before 20 November 2026:

Step 1 — Open the Punjab Job Portal. Go to https://jobs.punjab.gov.pk/ and register or log in to your account.

Step 2 — Find the right advertisement. Search for the Tourism, Archaeology & Museums Department vacancies under the project “Establishment of Tourism & Heritage Development Force for Revival of Built Heritage”. Confirm it is the 110-post ad closing 20 November 2026 — not the 27-post SMU ad (closes 25 November) and not the closed 39-post constable ad.

Step 3 — Read the post-wise requirements. Open your chosen title and check the education, experience and age limit for that exact post — including the number of posts against it. Artisan posts are judged on practical experience, so read the experience requirement carefully.

Step 4 — Prepare your documents. Keep ready your CNIC, Punjab domicile certificate, degrees or diplomas with transcripts, and experience certificates. Artisans should also gather photographs or proof of past restoration work where the portal allows uploads.

Step 5 — Complete and submit the form. Fill in your personal, educational and professional information accurately and review everything before submitting — an incorrect entry can disqualify an otherwise strong application. Submit well before the closing date; the portal slows down on the last day. Save or print the submitted application for your record.

Government employees should apply through the proper channel as per the advertisement’s terms. A submitted application is not a guarantee of a call — only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Documents Checklist

• Valid CNIC
• Punjab domicile certificate
• Degrees, diplomas and transcripts for officer and technical posts
• Experience certificates showing relevant practical experience (5–20 years for artisan posts)
• Photographs or proof of past heritage restoration work — for artisan posts, where the portal allows
• NOC — only if already in government service (at the interview stage, if required)
• Original documents for verification at the test or interview

Pro Tips Before You Apply

• Check the project title first. Three Tourism Department ads are in circulation. Only “Establishment of Tourism & Heritage Development Force for Revival of Built Heritage”, 110 posts, 20 November 2026, is this recruitment.
• Do not trust a per-post headcount from social media. The ad text available to us gives 110 posts across 31 titles without a published per-post split — verify the number of posts for your title on the portal itself.
• Artisans: lead with your work. Five to 20 years of practical experience is the requirement, and senior posts need 15–20 years. Certificates help, but photographs and a record of sites you have worked on speak loudest.
• Check the age limit for your exact post. Limits vary by position and this article publishes no invented figure — the portal listing is the only authority.
• Apply early. The deadline is 20 November 2026 and applications are online only; the portal is slowest on the final day.
• Never pay anyone for these jobs. Applications go through the official Punjab Job Portal only. Anyone demanding money for a post in this force is running a scam.

More Government Jobs to Check

If these 110 posts are not the right fit, try these live Punjab and federal ads: the Federal Public Service Commission’s current openings in our FPSC Jobs 2026 guide, the Punjab Public Service Commission’s 48 PMS posts in our PPSC PMS Jobs 2026 (48 Posts, Ad 12/2026) article, and the S&GAD’s PPMU hiring in our Punjab PPMU Jobs 2026 guide.

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