About the Role
Overview
Applications are invited from candidates bearing domicile of Punjab on a lump-sum contract basis for the project titled "Economic Prospective of Coal, Iron Ore, Limestone and Other Industrial Minerals In Koh-E-Suleman, Dera Ghazi Khan Division GS. No.2687" in the Project Management Unit (PMU), Directorate General of Mines & Minerals, Punjab.
Post Name: Drone Operator (PPS-06)
No. of Posts: 01
Remuneration: PKR 150,000 per month (Lump Sum)
Contract Duration: Initially up to the closure of financial year 2026-27 (May 31, 2027), likely extendable for the complete project period.
Location: PMU Office at Lahore / Field surveys in Koh-E-Suleman, Dera Ghazi Khan Division.
Eligibility Criteria
Qualification: BS GIS & RS / Space Science / BE Geoinformatics / Geomatics / Geography or equivalent qualification/degree from an HEC-recognized university.
Experience: Minimum two (02) years of experience in the related field from a recognized public or private organization.
Preference: Proven hands-on experience in drone technology and UAV operations.
Age Limit: 25–35 years (+5 years general age relaxation for males and +8 years for females as per Govt. of Punjab S&GAD Notification No. SORI(S&GAD)9-36/81 dated 08-08-2016).
Domicile: Punjab Province only.
Terms & Conditions
The position is filled on a lump-sum contract basis and carries no claim for regularization.
Annual increment will be paid as per approved TORs of PC-II of the project, wherever applicable.
In-service candidates must apply through proper channel after obtaining an NOC from their parent department.
No TA/DA is admissible for the test/interview.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must send applications through registered post along with attested photocopies of CNIC, Domicile, Academics, and Experience Certificates.
The name of the post applied for must be clearly written on both the application and the envelope.
Complete applications must reach the office of the Project Director on or before October 26, 2026.
Postal Address for Submission:
Project Director (PMU),
Directorate General of Mines & Minerals, Punjab,
Poonch House, Multan Road, Lahore.
Office Phone: 042-99214852
Official URLs: https://mnm.punjab.gov.pk/ (https://mnm.punjab.gov.pk/) | http://ppra.punjab.gov.pk (http://ppra.punjab.gov.pk)
IPL Reference: IPL No. 10598