Sub Engineer, Drone Operator & Other Posts – Shrimp Aquaculture Project Management Unit Punjab 2026

Forest Wildlife & Fisheries Department (Shrimp Aquaculture Project Management Unit), Punjab

Chauburji, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

Rs 40,000 to Rs 75,000

Deadline: 4 May 2026

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Job Description

QUICK FACTS

Organization: Forest Wildlife & Fisheries Department, Shrimp Aquaculture Project Management Unit, Punjab
Job Title(s): Sub Engineer Electrical (PPS-5), Sub Engineer Civil (PPS-5), Sub Engineer Mechanical (PPS-5), Drone Operator (PPS-4), Tubewell Technician (Lum-sum), Chef (Lum-sum), Plumber (Lum-sum), Kitchen Attendant (Lum-sum), Store Man (Lum-sum), Horticulture Worker (Lum-sum), Lab Helper (Lum-sum)
Location: 9-A Bahawalpur Road, Chauburji, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Number of Posts: 35 total (Sub Engineer Electrical: 03, Sub Engineer Civil: 03, Sub Engineer Mechanical: 03, Drone Operator: 02, Tubewell Technician: 05, Chef: 04, Plumber: 05, Kitchen Attendant: 04, Store Man: 03, Horticulture Worker: 01, Lab Helper: 02)
BPS / Pay Scale: PPS-02 to PPS-05 (Project Pay Scale); some posts are Lum-sum
Age Limit: 25 to 35 years depending on post (age relaxation applicable as per Government of Punjab S&GAD Notification No.SORI(S&GAD)9-36/81 dated 08-08-2016)
Education Required: Literate / Matric / Intermediate (Second Division) / DAE / B.Sc. depending on post
Experience Required: Varies by post — from no stated experience (Kitchen Attendant, Store Man, Lab Helper) to 5 years (Horticulture Worker); see eligibility section for full breakdown
Application Deadline: 04 May 2026 (Monday)
Application Method: Apply online at http://jobs.punjab.gov.pk AND submit hard copy of documents in person or by courier to the Project Director (Shrimp Aquaculture), 9-A Bahawalpur Road, Chauburji, Lahore by 04 May 2026
Advertisement No: IPL No. 3735
Published Date: Approximately 17 April 2026 (as per source)
Source: Daily Business Recorder Newspaper

The Shrimp Aquaculture Project Management Unit under the Forest Wildlife & Fisheries Department, Punjab is hiring for 35 positions across 11 different roles — from Sub Engineers to Kitchen Attendants — under the development project titled “Establishment of Shrimp Estate with Value Chain at Rakh Ali Wali, Muzaffargarh (2025-26 to 2027-28).” Salaries range from Rs 40,000 to Rs 75,000 per month and the last date to apply is 04 May 2026. If you or someone you know has a DAE, Matric, or even just basic literacy, there is likely a post here worth checking.

JOB OVERVIEW

These positions are being offered on a contract basis for two years under the Project Pay Scale (PPS), with the possibility of extension up to the gestation period of the project. Annual increments will be granted as per approved criteria, according to the source advertisement. The project itself is specifically named in the ad as the “Establishment of Shrimp Estate with Value Chain at Rakh Ali Wali, Muzaffargarh (2025-26 to 2027-28)” — meaning the physical work location for the project may differ from the administrative office in Lahore, though the ad does not explicitly clarify this.

The roles span a wide range of functions. The three Sub Engineer posts (Electrical, Civil, and Mechanical) sit at PPS-5 and offer Rs 75,000 per month. The Drone Operator post sits at PPS-4 with Rs 55,000 per month. The remaining posts — Tubewell Technician, Chef, Plumber, Kitchen Attendant, Store Man, Horticulture Worker, and Lab Helper — are offered on a lump-sum basis with salaries ranging from Rs 40,000 to Rs 50,000 per month. The source advertisement is clear that selected candidates will have no claim for regularization or permanent appointment against these posts.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Education:

Sub Engineer Electrical (PPS-5): B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering with one year relevant experience OR Three-year DAE in Electrical Technology from a recognized Board of Technical Education with three years relevant experience
Sub Engineer Civil (PPS-5): B.Sc. in Civil Engineering with one year relevant experience OR Three-year DAE in Civil Technology from a recognized Board of Technical Education with three years relevant experience
Sub Engineer Mechanical (PPS-5): B.Sc. in Civil Engineering with one year relevant experience OR Three-year DAE in Mechanical Technology from a recognized Board of Technical Education with three years relevant experience
Drone Operator (PPS-4): Intermediate (Second Division) from a recognized Board
Tubewell Technician: Matric 2nd Division from a recognized board
Chef: Literate
Plumber: Matric
Kitchen Attendant: Literate
Store Man: Matric
Horticulture Worker: Not specified beyond experience requirement in source advertisement
Lab Helper: Matric with Science 2nd Division from a recognized board

Age:

Sub Engineer Electrical, Civil, Mechanical: Maximum 30 years
Drone Operator: Maximum 30 years
Tubewell Technician: Maximum 25 years
Chef: Maximum 30 years
Plumber: Maximum 30 years
Kitchen Attendant: Maximum 25 years
Store Man: Maximum 30 years
Horticulture Worker: Maximum 35 years
Lab Helper: Maximum 25 years
Age relaxation: As per Government of Punjab S&GAD Notification No.SORI(S&GAD)9-36/81 dated 08-08-2016 — 5 years for male candidates and 8 years for female candidates

Experience:

Sub Engineer Electrical (B.Sc. route): 1 year relevant experience; (DAE route): 3 years relevant experience
Sub Engineer Civil (B.Sc. route): 1 year relevant experience; (DAE route): 3 years relevant experience
Sub Engineer Mechanical (B.Sc. route): 1 year relevant experience; (DAE route): 3 years relevant experience
Drone Operator: 3 years experience in photography and drone videography
Tubewell Technician: 3 years experience in maintenance and operation of tubewell or lift pump (electric as well as diesel)
Chef: Experience in relevant field (duration not specified in source advertisement)
Plumber: 3 years experience in tube well, piping, and drainage operation and maintenance
Kitchen Attendant: Not specified in source advertisement
Store Man: Not specified in source advertisement
Horticulture Worker: 5 years experience in nursery
Lab Helper: Not specified in source advertisement

Domicile / Nationality: Only candidates holding domicile of Punjab Province are eligible to apply.

Gender: Not specified in source advertisement (age relaxation for females is mentioned, implying both genders may apply)

Other Requirements:

In-service candidates must obtain or apply for NOC/DPC from their respective departments at the time of application and produce the same at the time of interview if shortlisted
Name of the post applied for must be clearly mentioned on both the application and the envelope
Candidates applying for more than one post must submit separate applications for each post
No TA/DA shall be admissible for test or interview
Selected candidates shall have no claim for regularization or permanent appointment

HOW TO APPLY

Go to http://jobs.punjab.gov.pk and complete the online application before 04 May 2026 (Monday).
After submitting online, print the email confirmation generated by the job portal.
Attach duly attested copies of the following with your hard copy application: two recent passport-size photographs, CNIC, domicile, academic certificates, and experience certificates.
Submit the complete hard copy package either in person or through courier to: Project Director (Shrimp Aquaculture), 9-A Bahawalpur Road, Chauburji, Lahore — must reach by 04 May 2026 during office hours.
If applying for more than one post, submit a separate application for each post.
Clearly write the name of the post you are applying for on both the application form and the envelope.
If you are a government employee, obtain or at minimum apply for your NOC/DPC before submitting your application.
Applications that are submitted online only or hard copy only — without both — will be considered incomplete and will not be entertained.

Always verify the latest instructions on the official advertisement before applying.

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Nawa Verdict

Original analysis by NawaCareer editors

3/5

WORTH APPLYING?
Conditional — worth it if you are a Punjab domicile holder who can manage both the online and physical hard copy submission process before the deadline.

COMPETITION LEVEL:
High — This is a government project with 35 total posts spread across 11 roles and published in a national newspaper. The wide range of education requirements (from literate to B.Sc.) means a large pool of eligible applicants across most posts. Tubewell Technician (05 posts) and Plumber (05 posts) may see the heaviest competition due to lower education bars. Sub Engineer posts (03 each) will likely attract fewer but more qualified applicants.

PAY AND BENEFITS:
The source advertisement clearly states initial monthly salaries ranging from Rs 40,000 (Kitchen Attendant, Store Man, Horticulture Worker, Lab Helper) to Rs 75,000 (Sub Engineers at PPS-5). Annual increments are mentioned as applicable per approved criteria. No other benefits such as medical, housing, or transport allowances are mentioned in the source advertisement. Candidates should verify additional benefits directly from the department before applying.

RED FLAGS:
Contract-only with zero path to regularization — the source explicitly states selected candidates will have no claim for permanent appointment. This is a fixed-term engagement tied to a project with a defined end window (2025-26 to 2027-28).
Dual submission requirement is a genuine barrier. Both online application and physical hard copy courier to Lahore are mandatory. Missing either one disqualifies you automatically.
The project's physical site appears to be Rakh Ali Wali, Muzaffargarh, but the application office is in Lahore. The ad does not clarify whether selected staff will be posted in Muzaffargarh or Lahore, which is a meaningful gap for anyone considering relocation.
No contact email or interview schedule is provided in the source. The ad mentions that test or interview dates will be communicated via provided email — so your application email must be active and checked regularly.
The Chef post requires only literacy and "experience in relevant field" with no duration stated, making eligibility assessment difficult.

HIDDEN BENEFITS:
The ad confirms that annual increments will be granted as per approved criteria — meaning this is not a completely flat contract salary. For junior candidates, the PPS framework and stated initial salaries are transparent and reasonably competitive for a government project role. The website www.punjabfisheries.gov.pk is listed, which suggests the department has a functional public presence for follow-up queries.

BEST FOR:
DAE holders and B.Sc. engineers from Punjab looking for short-term government project exposure, and skilled tradespeople (plumbers, tubewell technicians) with verifiable experience who hold Punjab domicile and can manage the Lahore-based application process.

Ready to apply?

Deadline: 4 May 2026