The Directorate General of Mines & Minerals, Government of the Punjab, has officially announced new contract-based project job vacancies under the development scheme titled “CHIEF MINISTER PUNJAB VALUE ADDITION FINANCING FOR PINK SALT”. If you are a resident of Punjab seeking a career in public service, the Mines & Minerals Department Jobs in Lahore July 2026 offer an incredible opportunity to contribute to a key state initiative. Candidates with background degrees in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Computer Science, Statistics, or Engineering from recognized universities are invited to submit their application packages to the Project Director’s office before the deadline.
Job Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Department Name | Directorate General of Mines & Minerals, Punjab |
| Project Name | Chief Minister Punjab Value Addition Financing for Pink Salt |
| Job Location | Lahore, Punjab |
| Domicile Requirement | Punjab Province |
| Employment Type | Purely Contract Basis |
| Application Deadline | August 10, 2026 (10.08.2026) during office hours |
Vacant Positions & Eligibility Criteria
1. Business Development Officer (PPS:7)
- Pay Scale: PPS-07
- Number of Posts: 01
- Age Limit: Up to 45 years
- Eligibility Criteria:
- 16-years education in Finance / Commerce / Economics / Public Administration / Industrial Engineering & Management or equivalent degree from HEC recognized university / Institution.
- At least 02 years post-qualification experience related to business development and support services in reputable public/private institution(s) / Government / Semi Government Organizations.
2. Application Scrutiny Officer / IT Support Officer (PPS:5)
- Pay Scale: PPS-05
- Number of Posts: 02
- Age Limit: Up to 35 years
- Eligibility Criteria:
- 14 years education with Business Administration / Economics / Statistics / Math / Computer Science or equivalent degree from HEC recognized university.
- Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience of working in any public / private sector.
Age Relaxation Guidelines
- For Males: General age relaxation of +5 years in the upper age limit at the date of advertisement as per Govt. of Punjab rules.
- For Females: General age relaxation of +8 years in the upper age limit at the date of advertisement as per Govt. of Punjab rules (Notification No. SORI(S&GAD)9-36/81 dated 08-08-2016).
How to Apply
- Interested candidates must prepare their application along with attested photocopies of CNIC, Domicile, Academic Certificates, and Experience Certificates.
- Submit the complete set of documents directly to the following office address on or before 10.08.2026 during office hours:
Postal / Office Address:
Project Director (Pink Salt ADP Scheme)
Directorate General of Mines & Minerals, Punjab
Poonch House, Lahore
Terms & Conditions
- The recruitment will be purely on contractual basis during the project period.
- Candidates from only Punjab Province will be eligible to apply for the subject posts.
- In-service candidates may apply through proper channel after taking NOC from the department.
- The name of the post for which the candidate is willing to apply should be mentioned clearly both on the application and envelope.
- Incomplete and after receipt of due date applications will be rejected.
- Shortlisted candidates must bring their original documents at the time of the interview along with copies of submitted documents.
- For multiple posts, candidates should submit applications for each post separately.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for test/interview.
- The Department is authorized for shortlisting the candidates according to eligibility and experience. The decision by the Selection Committee will be final.
- The Competent Authority may cancel the recruitment at any time without any prior notice.
- The date of the interview/test will be informed on the given email/contact number/postal address.
- The selected candidates shall have no right to permanent appointment against the subject posts.
- Interested candidates must apply along with photocopies of CNIC, Domicile, Academics and Experience Certificates duly attested to the office of “Project Director of titled scheme, office of Directorate General of Mines & Minerals, Lahore” in Poonch House till 10.08.2026 during office hours.
- Note: The said advertisement may be withdrawn or amended at any time by the Department.