Punjab Tourism SMU Jobs 2026 – 27 Posts, Apply Online. The Tourism, Archaeology & Museums Department, Government of Punjab, has announced 27 posts for its Strategic Management Unit (SMU) in Lahore under the ADP scheme “Establishment of Strategic Management Unit (SMU)”. The posts range from PPS-6 to PPS-12 and include Team Lead, Lead Project Management, Lead Finance & Investment, senior specialists, Research Associates and a Drone Operator. Salaries are printed in the advertisement and go up to Rs 950,000 per month. The last date to apply online is 25 November 2026.
These are project-based contract posts, up to 31 December 2027, extendable by one year. There is no regularization. Applications are accepted online only through jobs.punjab.gov.pk — no hard copy is required. Only Punjab domicile holders are eligible.
Important — two advertisements: The same 8 senior roles also appeared in a separate advertisement (IPL-11695) closing on 20 November 2026. The full 27-post advertisement (IPL-11881) closes on 25 November 2026. To be safe, candidates for the senior 8 roles should apply by 20 November; 25 November is the printed last date for the full advertisement.
Punjab Tourism SMU Jobs 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Tourism, Archaeology & Museums Department, Government of Punjab |
| Project | Strategic Management Unit (SMU), Lahore (ADP scheme) |
| Total Posts | 27 (24 roles; Research Associates ×4) |
| Pay Scale | PPS-6 to PPS-12 |
| Domicile | Punjab domicile holders only |
| Job Type | Project contract up to 31 December 2027, extendable by 1 year; no regularization |
| Apply Method | Online only via jobs.punjab.gov.pk (no hard copy) |
| Application Fee | None stated |
| Last Date | 25 November 2026 (senior 8 roles: apply by 20 November 2026 to be safe — see note above) |
| Advertisement No. | IPL-11881 (Daily Jang, 7 November 2026) |
| Salary (printed) | Rs 160,000 – 950,000 per month (PPS) |
Punjab Tourism SMU Jobs 2026 – Vacancy Details
| Post | Posts | Pay Scale | Salary (printed, per month) | Age / Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Lead | 1 | PPS-12 | Rs 950,000 | Age 50–60; Master’s + 12 yrs experience, or Bachelor’s + 20 yrs |
| Lead Project Management | 1 | — | Rs 850,000 | Age 40–50; Master’s + 15 yrs experience |
| Lead Finance and Investment | 1 | — | Rs 796,096 | Age 40–50 |
| Senior Civil Engineer | 1 | — | Rs 400,000 – 450,000 | Age 22–45 |
| Legal / Regulatory Specialist | 1 | — | Rs 400,000 – 450,000 | Age 22–45 |
| PPP Expert | 1 | — | Rs 400,000 – 450,000 | Age 22–45 |
| Procurement Expert | 1 | — | Rs 400,000 – 450,000 | Age 22–45 |
| Contract Management Expert | 1 | — | Rs 400,000 – 450,000 | Age 22–45 |
| IT and Digital Transformation Expert | 1 | — | Rs 400,000 – 450,000 | Age 22–45 |
| Communication Expert | 1 | — | Rs 400,000 – 450,000 | Age 22–45 |
| Tourism Investment Analyst | 1 | — | Rs 400,000 – 450,000 | Age 22–45 |
| Heritage and Conservation Expert | 1 | — | Rs 400,000 – 450,000 | Age 22–45 |
| Environmental and Social Safeguard Expert | 1 | — | Rs 400,000 – 450,000 | Age 22–45 |
| Data Analyst | 1 | — | Rs 325,000 | Age 22–45 |
| Finance and Planning Expert | 1 | — | Rs 325,000 | Age 22–45 |
| Digital / GIS Specialist | 1 | — | Rs 250,000 – 300,000 | Age 22–45 |
| Digital Content and Motion Graphics Officer | 1 | — | Rs 250,000 – 300,000 | Age 22–45 |
| Videographer / Photographer | 1 | — | Rs 250,000 – 300,000 | Age 22–45 |
| Graphic Designer | 1 | — | Rs 250,000 – 300,000 | Age 22–45 |
| Content Writer / Script Writer | 1 | — | Rs 250,000 – 300,000 | Age 22–45 |
| Video Editor / Animator | 1 | — | Rs 250,000 – 300,000 | Age 22–45 |
| Monitoring and Evaluation Officer | 1 | — | Rs 250,000 – 300,000 | Age 22–45 |
| Research Associates | 4 | — | Rs 180,000 | Age 18–25; fresh graduates (BBA / BS Hons preferred: Business Administration, Economics, Statistics, Public Policy) |
| Drone Operator | 1 | — | Rs 160,000 | 10 years of education + 3 yrs experience |
Total: 27 posts. One source claims the Graphic Designer post is ×3 (which would make 29 posts); all other sources agree that only Research Associates is a multi-post role (×4), giving 27. We have used 27 — the figure to confirm on the portal is the Graphic Designer count.
Eligibility Criteria
- Domicile: Punjab domicile holders only.
- Age: Team Lead 50–60 years; Lead Project Management and Lead Finance & Investment 40–50 years; specialists 22–45 years; Research Associates 18–25 years. General age relaxation applies as per Punjab government rules.
- Qualification & experience: As given in the vacancy table above. Team Lead needs a Master’s degree with 12 years of experience (or a Bachelor’s with 20 years); Lead Project Management needs a Master’s with 15 years.
- Contract: Posts are project-based, up to 31 December 2027, extendable by one year. No regularization.
How to Apply for Punjab Tourism SMU Jobs 2026
Apply online only at the Punjab Jobs Portal. No hard copy of the application is required. Apply before 25 November 2026 — and by 20 November 2026 if you are applying for one of the senior 8 roles (see the note at the top of this post).
Apply online here: https://jobs.punjab.gov.pk
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement published (IPL-11881) | 7 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply online (full ad) | 25 November 2026 |
| Senior 8 roles (IPL-11695) — apply by | 20 November 2026 (to be safe) |
FAQs – Punjab Tourism SMU Jobs 2026
Q: How many posts are announced?
A: 27 posts across 24 roles in the Strategic Management Unit (SMU) of the Punjab Tourism Department.
Q: What is the salary?
A: Salaries are printed in the advertisement: Rs 160,000 (Drone Operator) to Rs 950,000 (Team Lead) per month.
Q: What is the last date to apply?
A: 25 November 2026 for the full advertisement. The senior 8 roles were also advertised separately with a 20 November 2026 closing date, so apply by 20 November for those to be safe.
Q: Are these permanent jobs?
A: No. These are project-based contract posts up to 31 December 2027 (extendable by one year), with no regularization.
Q: How do I apply?
A: Online only at jobs.punjab.gov.pk. No hard copy is needed.
