Punjab Forest Department Announces Project-Based Recruitment for GIS & Digital Communication Cell
The Punjab Forest Department has issued an advertisement for the recruitment of qualified staff for a development project titled: “GIS-Based Protection Regime and Establishment of Digital Communication Cell in Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries Department.”
The department seeks to fill eight contractual positions ranging from PPS-1 to PPS-8. Candidates from all across Punjab are eligible to apply. Below is a breakdown of the vacancies, eligibility criteria, and key conditions.
Available Positions and Requirements
Post (PPS Scale) No. of Posts Key Qualifications Age (Years) Monthly Salary (PKR)
Animator (PPS-8) 1 Master’s/Bachelor’s (16 yrs) in Fine Arts, Film & TV, or Computer Science + 7 years’ experience. 28-35 350,000/-
Assistant Director / Geospatial Modelling (PPS-7) 1 16 yrs education in Space Science, GIS, Geo-informatics + 2 yrs relevant experience (1 yr in forestry/natural resources GIS). 23-30 157,500/-
Drone Operator (PPS-5) 1 Bachelor’s degree + 1 yr experience piloting drones for natural resource applications (route mapping, calibration, data processing). 22-28 70,000/-
GIS Assistant (PPS-5) 1 Bachelor’s degree in Space Science, GIS, Geo-informatics, Geography, or Geomatics. 20-25 43,750/-
Surveyor (PPS-3) 1 Higher Secondary Certificate or Diploma in Surveying from a recognized institute. 25-35 43,750/-
Driver (PPS-3) 1 Middle School Certificate + valid Light Transport Vehicle license + 5 years’ driving experience. 25-35 43,750/-
Lab Attendant (PPS-1) 1 Literate. 18-25 35,000/-
Mail (Gardening/Nursery) (PPS-1) 1 Primary School Certificate + 2 years’ experience in nursery or gardening. 18-25 35,000/-
Note: Upper age relaxation: +5 years for males, +8 years for females as per Government of Punjab notification.
Key Conditions for Applicants
· Contract Basis: Recruitment is purely contractual for the project duration. Selected candidates will have no claim to permanent appointment.
· Application Process: Candidates must apply online at https://jobs.aunlab.gov.pk and also send a hard copy of the submitted form along with attested photocopies of CNIC, domicile, academic certificates, and experience certificates to the address below.
· Deadline: Applications must reach by May 31, 2026 during office hours.
· In-Service Candidates: Must obtain NOC/DPC from their current department and provide it at the time of interview.
· Multiple Posts: Separate applications must be submitted for each post.
· No TA/DA: No travel or daily allowance will be provided for test or interview.
· Departmental Rights: The authority reserves the right to shortlist candidates, cancel the recruitment, or decrease the number of posts without prior notice.
Interview & Document Requirements
Shortlisted candidates will be informed via email or contact number. They must bring the following original documents to the interview:
· Educational certificates and experience letters
· Domicile and CNIC
· Two recent passport-size photographs
· Detailed CV
Contact Information
Address for Hard Copies:
Director Geo-Spatial Planning & Monitoring Forest GIS LAB, 108-Ravi Road Forest Colony, Lahore
For Further Details:
Phone: 042-37728098
Email: gislabfpd.jobs@gmail.com
Issued by:
GIS Manager, GIS Lab
Punjab Forest Department, Lahore
