Mines and Minerals Department Jobs October 2026 - Drone Operator

Last date to apply: 23 October 2026

Organisation: Mines and Minerals Department

Post	Posts
Drone Operator	1

Location: Lahore

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INTRODUCTION

Applications are required from candidates bearing domicile of Punjab on Lump Sum 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) for the following posts. The project duration is initially till the closure of licensed year 2026-27 and is likely to be extendable for the complete project period.

1. AVAILABLE POSITIONS & ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

 

Sr. No.	Name of Post	No. of Posts	Qualification & Experience	Age (Years)
1	Drone Operator (PPS-06) (PKR 155,000 - Lump Sum)	1	BS in GIS & RS / Space Science / BE in Geoinformatics / Geomatics / Geography or equivalent qualification/degree from an HEC-recognized university, with a minimum of two (02) years' experience in a related field from a recognized Public/Private organization. Preference will be given to candidates with proven drone technology experience.	25-35
2	Surveyor (PPS-06) (PKR 100,000 - Lump Sum)	1	DAE Civil from a recognized college, with a minimum of three (03) years' experience in a related field from a recognized Public/Private organization.	-
3	Driver (PFS-03) (PKR 55,000 - Lump Sum)	2	Under Matriculation, having a valid driving license of LTV/HTV, with a minimum of 5 years' driving experience.	-

2. AGE LIMIT & RELAXATION

• Age limit as specified against each post (where mentioned).

• General age relaxation in the upper age limit at the date of advertisement:

  • +5 years for males

  • +5 years for females

• As per Govt. of Punjab, S&GAD Notification No. SORI(S&GAD)9-98-81 dated 08-08-2016.

3. TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. Basis of Appointment: The positions are to be filled on a Lump Sum basis and therefore do not carry any claim for regularization or for extension beyond the project period.

2. Contract Period: The period of contract will be full duty up to 31st May 2027. The contract period is likely to be extendable for the complete project implementation period.

3. Annual Increment: Annual increment will be paid as per the approved TORs of PC-II of the project, wherever applicable.

4. Domicile: Candidates from only Punjab Province will be eligible to apply for the subject posts.

5. In-Service Candidates: May apply through proper channel after obtaining an NOC from the department.

6. Mode of Application (In-Service Candidates): Must send applications through registered post along with photocopies of CNIC, Domicile, Academic and Experience Certificates duly attested to the office of:

   Project Director, Directorate General of Mines & Minerals, Punjab, Lahore
   Poonch House, Multan Road, Lahore

   Last Date: 26.10.2026
   No other modes of application will be entertained.

7. Detailed Job Description: Interested candidates are directed to must go through the detailed job description and Terms & Conditions given at:

   • http://ppra.punjab.gov.pk

   • https://nrnm.punjab.gov.pk

8. Mentioning of Post: The name of the post for which the candidate is willing to apply should be mentioned clearly on both the application and the envelope.

9. Multiple Posts: For multiple posts, a candidate should submit a separate application for each post.

10. Original Documents: Shortlisted candidates must bring their original documents at the time of the interview, along with copies of submitted documents.

11. Rejection: Incomplete applications and applications received after the due date will be rejected.

12. TA/DA: No TA/DA will be admissible for test/interview.

13. Shortlisting Authority: The Department is authorized to shortlist candidates according to eligibility and experience. The decision of the Selection Committee will be final.

14. Cancellation of Recruitment: The Competent Authority may cancel the recruitment at any time without any prior notice.

15. Interview/Test Date: The date of the interview/test will be informed on the given email/contact number/postal address.

4. CONTACT INFORMATION

PROJECT DIRECTOR (PMU)
Directorate of Mines & Minerals, Punjab
Poonch House, Multan Road, Lahore
Office No.: 042-99214252

Posted on 8 October 2026

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