Last Updated: 30 October 2026
Author: Muhammad Imran – Educativz.com
Sources: Business Recorder (Lahore) advertisement, 30 Oct 2026, page 5, IPL No. 11480 (e-paper page); Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries Department project page; Punjab Forest Department GIS Lab careers page; Punjab Job Portal (all checked 30 Oct 2026)
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Quick answer: The Punjab Forest Department GIS Lab (Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries Department) has advertised 7 contract posts under the project “GIS-Based Protection Regime and Establishment of Digital Communication Cell”: Animator (PPS-8, Rs 350,000), Data Analyst (PPS-7, Rs 200,000), 3 × Assistant Director Geospatial Modelling (PPS-7, Rs 157,500), Assistant Director Drone & GPS Survey (PPS-7, Rs 157,500) and GIS Assistant (PPS-5, Rs 70,000). Only Punjab domicile holders can apply. Apply online on jobs.punjab.gov.pk and also send a hard copy to the GIS Lab, Lahore, by 15 November 2026.
Heads-up: 15 November 2026 is a Sunday. The hard copy must reach the office during office hours, so treat Friday 13 November as your real deadline (our reading of the calendar, not a line in the ad). Send it by courier a few days earlier.
7 contract posts Punjab domicile only Up to Rs 350,000/month Online + hard copy Last date 15 Nov 2026
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Punjab Forest GIS Lab Jobs November 2026: Details at a Glance
| Organization | Punjab Forest Department, GIS Lab (Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries Department, Government of the Punjab) |
| Project | GIS-Based Protection Regime and Establishment of Digital Communication Cell in Forestry, Wildlife & Fisheries Department |
| Total posts | 7 (5 different posts) |
| Nature of jobs | Purely contractual for the project period; annual increment as per the approved PC-1 and government policy |
| Who can apply | Punjab Province domicile only |
| Age relaxation | +5 years for males, +8 years for females on the upper age limit (as printed in the ad) |
| How to apply | Online on jobs.punjab.gov.pk and hard copy to the GIS Lab |
| Hard-copy address | Director Geo-Spatial Planning & Monitoring, Forest GIS Lab, 108-Ravi Road, Forest Colony, Lahore |
| Last date | 15 November 2026 |
| Contact | 042-37728098 | gislabpfd.jobs@gmail.com |
| Advertisement | Business Recorder, Lahore, 30 Oct 2026, p. 5, IPL No. 11480 |
All 7 Posts: Pay, Age and Qualification
| Post | Pay scale | Vacancies | Monthly pay | Age |
| Animator (Lahore) | PPS-8 | 1 | Rs 350,000 | 28–35 |
| Data Analyst | PPS-7 | 1 | Rs 200,000 | 23–30 |
| Assistant Director, Geospatial Modelling | PPS-7 | 3 | Rs 157,500 | 23–30 |
| Assistant Director, Drone & GPS Survey | PPS-7 | 1 | Rs 157,500 | 23–30 |
| GIS Assistant | PPS-5 | 1 | Rs 70,000 | 22–28 |
Eligibility Post by Post
1. Animator (PPS-8), 1 post, Lahore, age 28–35, Rs 350,000
- Master’s (or Bachelor’s with 16 years of education) in Fine Arts, Film & TV or Computer Science.
- 7 years of relevant experience.
- Hands-on work in Adobe Animate, After Effects and Maya (2D/3D animation, visual effects, motion graphics).
2. Data Analyst (PPS-7), 1 post, age 23–30, Rs 200,000
- 3 years of experience in data analysis.
- Skills in Excel, SQL, Tableau and Power BI.
- The exact degree wording is small in the printed ad: confirm it on the portal before applying.
3. Assistant Director, Geospatial Modelling (PPS-7), 3 posts, age 23–30, Rs 157,500
- 16 years of education in Space Science, Remote Sensing or GIS.
- 2 years of experience after qualification.
4. Assistant Director, Drone & GPS Survey (PPS-7), 1 post, age 23–30, Rs 157,500
- 1 year of experience, including at least 6 months of drone work.
- Degree wording: see the portal listing.
5. GIS Assistant (PPS-5), 1 post, age 22–28, Rs 70,000
- Bachelor’s degree in Space Sciences, GIS or Geography.
Age relaxation: the ad gives 5 extra years to male and 8 extra years to female candidates on the upper age limit. Example: a woman applying for GIS Assistant (upper limit 28) can apply up to 36 under this relaxation.
Domicile: only candidates from Punjab Province are eligible. Government employees must obtain (or have applied for) an NOC / DPC from their department and show it at the interview if called.
How to Apply: Online Form + Hard Copy (Both Are Required)
Go to jobs.punjab.gov.pk and sign in (or create your profile with your own CNIC and mobile number).
Search the department list for “Punjab Forest Department (GIS Lab)” or the project title, and open the post you want.
Fill the form and submit. Apply separately for each post (the ad says separate application per post). Print the submitted application.
Attach attested copies of CNIC, domicile, academic certificates and experience certificates. Write the post name on the application and envelope.
Address: Director Geo-Spatial Planning & Monitoring, Forest GIS Lab, 108-Ravi Road, Forest Colony, Lahore. It must reach the office by 15 November 2026 in office hours. Keep your courier receipt.
Shortlisting is by eligibility and experience. Call 042-37728098 or email gislabpfd.jobs@gmail.com if you have a doubt.
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Documents Checklist (Attested Copies)
- Printed copy of your online application (post name written on it)
- CNIC
- Punjab domicile certificate
- Academic certificates and degrees
- Experience certificates (1 to 7 years are required depending on the post)
- Work samples or portfolio for Animator and Data Analyst (good to include, not stated as mandatory)
- NOC / DPC if you are in government service
- Courier receipt (keep for yourself)
About the Project and the GIS Lab
According to the department’s own project page, this is a 36-month project (2024-25 to 2026-27) costing Rs 1,200 million, run from the Forest GIS Lab, Lahore. It covers forest change detection with satellite and drone data over about 1.06 million acres, digitization of legacy forest records, AI-based forest fire detection (pilot), LiDAR biomass estimation at 20 sites, drones and technical staff for field formations, an IT-based public awareness and content cell, a digital control room and training for 150 forest officers. That is why the ad asks for animators, data analysts, geospatial and drone specialists.
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Do not confuse with the September ad: news sites reported an earlier notice from the same project in September 2026 (Animator, Assistant Director Computer Programming, Drone Operator, Surveyor, Driver; deadline 30 September 2026). That one has closed. The posts and pay in this article are from the 30 October 2026 ad only.
What Is Not Confirmed
- Official listing: on 30 October the department’s careers page still said “No job openings available at the moment” and the portal home page did not yet show these posts. Details above come from the printed ad (Business Recorder, Lahore). Check the portal listing for the final form.
- Print quality: the e-paper image is small, so a few lines (degree wording for Data Analyst and Drone & GPS Survey, place of posting for some posts) are not fully readable. We have not guessed them.
- Interview or test dates are not announced.
- Whether the contract can be extended beyond the project period: the ad only says contractual for the project period.
Karna / Nahi Karna
Karna:
- Apply online and send the hard copy: both are mandatory. Use tracked courier this week.
- Write the post name on the application and envelope; apply separately for each post.
- If you have Punjab domicile and matching experience (animation, SQL/Power BI, GIS/remote sensing, drones), apply now: each post has only 1 to 3 seats.
- Attach experience proof: most posts ask for 1 to 7 years.
- Share with a GIS, animation or data friend in Punjab.
Nahi karna:
- Do not rely on the online form alone: without the hard copy the application is incomplete.
- Do not wait for Sunday 15 November: offices are closed, so deliver by 13 November.
- Do not apply without Punjab domicile.
- Do not pay anyone for a “seat”, “sifarish” or “fast-track”: selection is by committee on eligibility and experience. Payment requests on WhatsApp or Easypaisa are a scam.
- Do not send originals; send attested photocopies.
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Punjab Forest GIS Lab Jobs November 2026: FAQs
How many posts are there in Punjab Forest GIS Lab jobs (November 2026)?
There are 7 contract posts: 1 Animator, 1 Data Analyst, 3 Assistant Director Geospatial Modelling, 1 Assistant Director Drone & GPS Survey and 1 GIS Assistant.
What is the last date?
15 November 2026. The online form and the hard copy must both reach the department by then. Since 15 November is a Sunday, aim for 13 November.
How much is the salary?
Animator Rs 350,000; Data Analyst Rs 200,000; each Assistant Director post Rs 157,500; GIS Assistant Rs 70,000 per month, with annual increments as per the PC-1.
Who can apply?
Only candidates with Punjab domicile. Male candidates get 5 extra years and female candidates 8 extra years on the upper age limit.
Do I have to send a hard copy?
Yes. Apply on jobs.punjab.gov.pk and also send the form with attested CNIC, domicile, academic and experience documents to the Director Geo-Spatial Planning & Monitoring, Forest GIS Lab, 108-Ravi Road, Forest Colony, Lahore.
Are these permanent jobs?
No. They are purely contractual for the project period.
Can government employees apply?
Yes, with an NOC/DPC from their department, which they must show at the interview if called.
Where can I ask questions?
Call 042-37728098 or email gislabpfd.jobs@gmail.com.
Disclaimer: Educativz.com is not the Punjab Forest Department. We read the newspaper ad and official pages on 30 October 2026; dates and rules can change. Apply only through jobs.punjab.gov.pk and confirm details there.
