The Directorate General of Archaeology, Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Department, Government of the Punjab, is hiring a distinguished artisan for the post of Master Craftsman (PPS-07). This specialized heritage position is based in Lahore under the project titled Establishment of Program Management Unit (PMU) for Punjab Tourism Rehabilitation and Revamping Projects, with contractual tenure sanctioned till June 2028.
Artisanal Scope and Heritage Conservation Tasks
The Master Craftsman is entrusted with reviving, restoring, and executing authentic decorative architectural elements across iconic historical monuments, Mughal structures, and archaeological landmarks in Punjab. Core responsibilities include:
- Executing hands-on authentic restoration using traditional historic crafts including Fresco painting, Stucco tracery, Ghalib Kari, Kashi Kari (glazed pottery tiles), Tile Mosaic, Stone and Wood carving, and classical lime plaster (Pukka Qalai).
- Preparing traditional mortars, natural mineral pigments, slaked lime formulations, and organic binding agents in accordance with historical preservation standards.
- Guiding junior artisans, stone carvers, and conservation apprentices in traditional craftsmanship techniques to maintain historical fidelity.
- Assessing structural deterioration in antique decorative panels, identifying root causes of decay, and executing sensitive in-situ micro-repair interventions.
- Documenting artisanal processes and collaborating with archaeological conservation officers to ensure UNESCO and national antiquities standards are strictly preserved.
Candidate Requirements and Verification Dossier
Candidates must possess verified field experience and assemble the following documentation:
- Online application profile submitted through the Punjab Job Portal.
- Documented portfolio, work orders, or institutional certificates demonstrating at least 10 years of hands-on field experience on protected historical monuments.
- Valid Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC) and Punjab Domicile Certificate.
- Recent passport-size color photographs.
- Departmental NOC if the artisan is already engaged in an autonomous or government institution.
Application Instructions and Appointment Conditions
Artisans and traditional conservation specialists must submit their applications online via the Punjab Job Portal at www.jobs.punjab.gov.pk by or before October 18, 2026. Physical or late applications will not be entertained. The post is offered on a temporary, non-pensionable, non-transferable project contract under Project Pay Scale (PPS-07) with an annual increment of 4%, carrying no entitlement to regularization. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for practical technical demonstrations and interviews. No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the test or interview.