Punjab Forest Department (GIS Lab) · Official Recruitment 2026

Drone Operator Jobs at Punjab Forest Department – Apply Now

Punjab Forest Department’s GIS Lab is hiring a Drone Operator on a contract basis under its GIS-Based Protection Regime and Digital Communication Cell project.

📋 Job Summary

Drone Operator Jobs at Punjab Forest Department. The GIS-Based Protection Regime and Establishment of Digital Communication Cell is a Punjab Forest Department initiative aimed at modernizing forest governance through geospatial technology. It covers forest change detection across roughly 1.06 million acres using satellite imagery and drone surveillance, compartment-level resource mapping, and digitization of legacy forest records, alongside a centralized geo-spatial and digital communication center.

The project deploys AI-based forest fire detection and LiDAR-based biomass estimation, with drone operations spanning 11 forest circles and 33 divisions across Punjab. The Drone Operator role supports this effort directly, working alongside the GIS Lab’s technical and field teams in Lahore.

📞 Contact Information

Punjab Forest Department (GIS Lab)

📍 Address: Director Geo-Spatial Planning & Monitoring, Forest GIS LAB, 108-Ravi Road, Forest Colony, Lahore

📞 Phone: 042-37728098

✉️ Email: gislabpfd.jobs@gmail.com

🌐 Apply Online: jobs.punjab.gov.pk/new_recruit/jobs

Q: What is the last date to apply for the Drone Operator post at Punjab Forest Department GIS Lab?

The last date is 30 September 2026. Both the online application and the hard copy submission must be completed before this date, during office hours.

Q: Is the Drone Operator position permanent or contract-based?

This position is purely contractual for the duration of the GIS-Based Protection Regime project, with no claim for regularization.

Q: What qualifications are required for the Drone Operator post?

Bachelor’s degree (Second Division) from an HEC-recognized university.

Q: What is the monthly salary for this post?

The advertised monthly salary for the Drone Operator post is PKR 70,000 per month, at pay scale PPS-5.

Q: Do I need Punjab domicile to apply?

Yes, only candidates with Punjab Province domicile are eligible to apply for this post.

Q: Do I need to submit a hard copy application as well as applying online?

Yes, after submitting the online application, candidates must print the form and send it with attested documents to the Forest GIS Lab address in Lahore before the deadline.

Q: Can I apply for more than one post in this recruitment?

Yes, but candidates applying for multiple posts must submit a separate application, both online and in hard copy, for each post.

Q: What is the GIS-Based Protection Regime project?

It is a Punjab Forest Department initiative that uses satellite imagery, drones, and AI-based tools to detect forest change, map resources, and digitize forest records across roughly 1.06 million acres in Punjab.

Q: What does the Drone Operator role at Punjab Forest Department GIS Lab involve?

Punjab Forest Department’s GIS Lab is hiring a Drone Operator (PPS-5) on a contract basis in Lahore under its GIS-Based Protection Regime project. The role involves piloting drones for aerial imagery, route mapping, and forest change detection across Punjab’s forest circles. Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree (Second Division) from an HEC-recognized university and 1 year of post-qualification drone piloting experience.

Q: Where is the Punjab Forest GIS Lab located?

The GIS Lab is located at 108-Ravi Road, Forest Colony, Lahore, though selected candidates may be posted anywhere in Punjab depending on project needs.

Q: How many forest circles and divisions does this project cover?

The project deploys drone-based monitoring across 11 forest circles and 33 divisions in Punjab, alongside AI-based forest fire detection and LiDAR-based biomass estimation.

Q: Is age relaxation available for this post?

Yes, age relaxation of +5 years for male candidates and +8 years for female candidates applies, as per Punjab Government S&GAD Notification.

Apply before the last date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.