Punjab Forest Department (GIS Lab) · Official Recruitment 2026

Assistant Director Computer Programming Jobs at Punjab Forest Department

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

📋 Job Summary

Assistant Director Computer Programming 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 Assistant Director Computer Programming 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 Assistant Director Computer Programming 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 Assistant Director Computer Programming 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 Assistant Director Computer Programming post?

16 years of education in Geo-Informatics, Computer Science, IT, GIS, or Computer Engineering.

Q: What is the monthly salary for this post?

The advertised monthly salary for the Assistant Director Computer Programming post is PKR 150,000 – 155,000 per month, at pay scale PPS-7.

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 Assistant Director Computer Programming role at Punjab Forest Department GIS Lab involve?

Punjab Forest Department’s GIS Lab is hiring an Assistant Director Computer Programming (PPS-7) on a contract basis in Lahore under its GIS-Based Protection Regime project. The role involves developing and maintaining software supporting GIS programming, forest resource mapping, and the department’s Digital Communication Cell. Candidates need 16 years of education in Geo-Informatics, Computer Science, IT, GIS, or Computer Engineering, with 1 year of post-qualification programming 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.