Tourism Archaeology and Museums Department Punjab Jobs 2026 – Apply Before 20 November 2026

Tourism Archaeology and Museums Department Punjab Jobs 2026 are open for eight high-pay posts, and the top post pays Rs. 950,000 a month. The Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Department, Government of the Punjab, is hiring qualified, experienced and dedicated individuals with a Punjab domicile for its Strategic Management Unit (SMU), under the ADP scheme titled “Establishment of Strategic Management Unit (SMU)”. The posts are on a contract basis under project pay scales, for the project period up to 31 December 2027, extendable for a further period of one year. Applications go online only through the Punjab Job Portal before 20 November 2026.

Job Details

Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

All eight posts require a Punjab domicile. The posts are project-based for the period up to 31 December 2027, extendable for a further period of one year, purely on a contract basis. Only practical experience will be considered after the prescribed qualification.

Team Lead

• Vacancies: 1
• Salary: PPS-12, Rs. 950,000 per month.
• Qualification: Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or Urban Planning from an HEC-recognized university; or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture or Urban Planning from an HEC-recognized university.
• Experience: Minimum 12 years of relevant professional experience with a Master’s degree, or 20 years with a Bachelor’s Degree, in heritage conservation, infrastructure development, urban planning or development, or major public-sector development projects, with demonstrated experience in project leadership, technical coordination, planning and implementation. Experience with public-sector development planning and project appraisal will be preferred.
• Age Limit: 50 to 60 years.

Lead Project Management

• Vacancies: 1
• Salary: PPS-11, Rs. 850,000 per month.
• Qualification: MS or Master’s degree (18 years of education) in Management, Business Administration, Development Studies, Tourism Management, Heritage Management or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized university.
• Experience: Minimum 15 years of post-qualification experience in project development, project management, feasibility studies and implementation of public-sector development projects, including multidisciplinary project management, coordination with government departments, consultants, development partners and private-sector stakeholders. Experience in tourism, archaeology, heritage conservation, infrastructure or destination development is preferred. Experience with ADB, World Bank or other donor-funded projects is an added advantage.
• Age Limit: 40 to 50 years.

Lead Finance and Investment

• Vacancies: 1
• Salary: PPS-11, Rs. 796,095 per month.
• Qualification: MS or Master’s degree (18 years of education) in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration or a relevant field from an HEC-recognized university. CA, ACCA, CFA, ACMA or CPA will be preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 14 years of post-qualification experience in financial management, budgeting, financial modeling, feasibility studies, project finance and transaction advisory in the public sector. Experience in public-sector development projects will be preferred.
• Age Limit: 40 to 50 years.

Senior Civil Engineer

• Vacancies: 1
• Salary: PPS-9, Rs. 437,500 per month.
• Qualification: B.Sc. or BS in Civil Engineering from an HEC-recognized university, registered with PEC. M.Sc. or MS in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in infrastructure or development projects, including technical design review, engineering supervision, construction management, project implementation, quality assurance and technical coordination. Experience in large-scale public-sector infrastructure, heritage or tourism-related projects will be preferred.
• Age Limit: 35 to 45 years.

Legal / Regulatory Specialist

• Vacancies: 1
• Salary: PPS-9, Rs. 437,500 per month.
• Qualification: LLB or LLM, Contract Management or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized university.
• Experience: Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience in institutional development, regulatory frameworks, policy formulation, governance, legal or regulatory review, institutional arrangements and coordination with public-sector organizations. Experience in development projects, PPP frameworks or government institutions will be preferred. LLB with 7 years of High Court experience, or LLM with 5 years of High Court experience.
• Age Limit: 35 to 45 years.

PPP Expert

• Vacancies: 1
• Salary: PPS-9, Rs. 400,000 per month.
• Qualification: Minimum 16 years of education in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Business Administration, Public Policy, Project Management or a relevant field from an HEC-recognized university. CA, ACCA, CFA, ACMA or CPA will be preferred.
• Experience: At least 7 years of post-qualification experience in Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), project development, financial modelling, feasibility studies, transaction advisory, procurement, contract management or related fields. Preference for experience in handling PPP projects and working with public-sector organizations.
• Age Limit: 25 to 38 years.

Procurement Expert

• Vacancies: 1
• Salary: PPS-9, Rs. 400,000 per month.
• Qualification: Minimum 16 years of education in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration, Civil Engineering, Law or any relevant discipline from an HEC-recognized university.
• Experience: At least 7 years of post-qualification experience in procurement planning and public-sector procurement. Experience of PPRA rules, ADP or PSDP, or donor-funded procurement and e-procurement will be preferred.
• Age Limit: 25 to 38 years.

Contract Management Expert

• Vacancies: 1
• Salary: PPS-9, Rs. 400,000 per month.
• Qualification: Minimum 16 years of education in Law, Contract Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Civil Engineering or a relevant discipline from an HEC-recognized university.
• Experience: At least 7 years of post-qualification experience in contract drafting, contract administration, performance monitoring, variations, claims, dispute coordination and contract close-out. Experience with public-sector development contracts, PPRA rules and standard engineering and service contracts will be preferred.
• Age Limit: 25 to 38 years.

General Requirements

• Domicile: All posts require a Punjab domicile.
• Contract Nature: The contract appointment is temporary in nature, non-transferable, job-specific and non-pensionable, and it confers no right to regularization. The contract appointment may be extended up to the project period with the approval of the competent authority.
• Age Relaxation: General age relaxation will be applicable as per Notification No. SORI(S&GAD)9-36/81 dated 08.08.2016.
• Project Period: If the project period is reduced or enhanced, the contract appointment order may be amended accordingly with the approval of the competent authority.
• No Hard Copy: No hard copy of the application will be accepted. Applications go online only through the Punjab Job Portal.
• Shortlisting: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a test or interview.
• Practical Experience: Only practical experience will be considered after the prescribed qualification.
• No TA/DA: No TA/DA will be admissible during the recruitment process.
• Right to Cancel: The department reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any stage without assigning any reason.

How to Apply Online

1. Open the Punjab Job Portal and create your profile or log in with your existing credentials.
2. Search for the Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Department vacancies under the Strategic Management Unit (SMU) project.
3. Select the position that matches your qualifications and read its detailed requirements carefully.
4. Check that you hold a valid Punjab domicile, because only Punjab candidates can apply.
5. Fill in the online form with accurate personal, educational and professional details, and upload the required documents.
6. Review everything carefully and submit the application on or before 20 November 2026. No hard copy of the application will be accepted.

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Shahzad Sahil

Shahzad Sahil is the editor of punjabjobscenter.com, covering Punjab government and private jobs, education news and results for students, with information verified from official sources.