Archaeology & Museums Department Jobs in KPK August 2026

The Directorate General of Archaeology & Museums, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is offering a remarkable career opportunity through various contract-based positions under two major Annual Development Programme (ADP) projects. These roles are ideal for passionate professionals dedicated to preserving and documenting Pakistan’s rich historical heritage. Available positions span technical, research, administrative, and field categories, including Research Officer, Architect, GIS Specialist, Analyst (Photogrammetry), Digital Archivist, Planning Officer, IT Specialist, Field Surveyor, Data Entry Operator, Draftsman, Junior Archaeologist, and Project Photographers/Videographers. All vacancies are managed transparently through the Educational Testing and Evaluation Agency (ETEA) portal. Candidates must hold a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa domicile and complete mandatory NADRA profile verification. The application process is entirely online via www.etea.edu.pk, with the portal opening on August 15, 2026, and the final submission deadline set for September 10, 2026.

Due to the variety of roles, specific responsibilities are not detailed for each in the provided text. However, the overall scope includes:

• Preservation, conservation, and documentation of archaeological sites.
• Field research and scientific documentation of KP’s archaeological heritage.
• Utilizing specialized technical skills in areas like GIS, 3D visualization, photogrammetry, surveying, and digital archiving.
• Assisting in excavation planning, site documentation, and restoration mapping.
• Managing and cataloging digital and physical archival data.
• Conducting field research and working in challenging field conditions for archaeological projects.

The requirements vary significantly by position. Applicants must meet specific qualification, experience, and age criteria as detailed below for each role. All candidates must hold a Khyber Pakhtunkhwa domicile and complete mandatory NADRA profile verification.

• Research Officer (BPS-17): BS (Hons) Archaeology (Second Division) or equivalent. Preference for field research, excavation, conservation, or museum documentation experience. Age up to 40 years.
• Architect (BPS-17): BS (Hons) Architect. Age up to 35 years.
• GIS Specialist (BPS-16): BS (Hons) GIS / Space Sciences / Geomatics or equivalent. Experience preferred. Age up to 32 years.
• 3D Visualizer Expert (BPS-16): BS (Hons) Animation, Multimedia Arts, Game Design, 3D Modeling or equivalent. Minimum 3 years professional experience in 3D digital reconstructions (cultural heritage preferred). Proficiency in Autodesk 3ds Max, SketchUp, Blender, AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, photogrammetry, 3D scanning, LiDAR processing, GIS Integration, rendering engines. Age up to 35 years.
• Analyst (Photogrammetry) (BPS-16): BS (Hons) Geoinformatics or Civil/Architectural Engineering or equivalent. Minimum 3 years relevant experience in photogrammetry, drone mapping, spatial data processing (heritage/architecture/environmental preferred). Proficient in photogrammetry software (Agi soft Meta shape, Reality Capture, Pix4Dmapper, 3DF Zephyr), laser scanning/LiDAR (FARO, Leica, Trimble), point cloud registration (Leica Cyclone, FARO Scene, Cloud Compare), 3D modeling (Blender, 3ds Max, Re Cap Pro, Rhino, AutoCAD Civil 3D), georeferencing/visualization (ArcGIS, QGIS, Unreal Engine, Unity). Age up to 35 years.
• Field Officer (Archeologist) (BPS-16): BS (Hons) Archaeology or equivalent. Minimum 3 years experience in related field. Age up to 35 years.
• IT Specialist/Graphic Designer (BPS-16): Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science OR Bachelor’s with One-Year Diploma in IT. Graphic Designing 06 Months Professional Certificate. Minimum 2 years experience. Age up to 35 years.
• Field Surveyor (BPS-12): 3 Years’ Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology. Minimum 2 years experience in government/semi-government organization. Technical skills: Total Stations, GPS/GNSS receivers, DGPS, drones (UAVs); map/contour plan/site layout preparation; assisting archaeologists/engineers in site documentation, excavation planning, restoration mapping. Age up to 35 years.
• Project Photographer / Videographer (BPS-12) (ADP Scheme # 250009): Intermediate or equivalent. 3-year experience. Technical skills: DSLR/Mirrorless cameras, drones, gimbal systems; photo/video editing software (Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro). Age up to 35 years.
• Planning Officer (BPS-17): BS (Hons) Economics or Project Management or equivalent. Preference for experience in development planning, project formulation, or monitoring. Age 35 to 45 years.
• Digital Archivist/Librarian (BPS-16): Bachelor’s (preferably Master’s) in Library & Information Science, Archival Studies, Information Management, or related field. Experience in digital archiving, library management, data cataloguing. Familiarity with digital repositories, metadata standards, archival software. Heritage/research-based digital collections experience preferred. Age up to 35 years.
• IT Specialist (BPS-16) (ADP Scheme # 251581): Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science OR Bachelor’s with one year Diploma in IT. Minimum 1 year experience preferred. Age up to 35 years.
• Draftsman (BPS-12): Diploma in Civil Engineering. Experience in drawing historical monuments preferred. 2 years’ experience. Age up to 30 years.
• Data Entry Operator (BPS-12): Intermediate with 06 months certificate in IT. Proficiency in Data Entry, MS Office, Basic Database handling. Experience with digital records/archival data preferred. Age up to 30 years.
• Cataloguer (BPS-12): Intermediate or equivalent. 1 Year experience in relevant field. Age up to 35 years.
• Junior Archeologist (BPS-12): Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology or related discipline. Basic knowledge of excavation methods, field recording, heritage protection. Willingness to work in remote/challenging conditions. Experience preferred. Age 25 to 35 years.
• Project Photographer (BPS-12) (ADP Scheme # 251581): Intermediate. 3-year experience. Technical skills: DSLR/Mirrorless cameras, drones, gimbal systems; photo/video editing software (Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro). Age up to 30 years.

Application Process:

• Visit www.etea.edu.pk to apply online starting August 15, 2026.
• Generate and print the online deposit slip with token number and project code.
• Deposit the non-refundable test fee via Easypaisa App/Agent, UBL Bank branch, or UBL OMNI agent.
• Keep the original candidate copy of the deposit slip with the bank stamp.
• Do not send documents to ETEA; provide them only if you qualify the screening test, as required by the Appointing Authority.
• Last date for online application submission is September 10, 2026.
• Roll No. Slips will be downloadable from www.etea.edu.pk after SMS notification. Do not use ported/converted mobile numbers.
• Test Date, Time & Venue will be on the Roll No. Slip; no separate call letters will be issued.

The Directorate General of Archaeology & Museums is a department under the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Its core mission is the preservation, conservation, and documentation of Pakistan's rich historical and archaeological heritage. The department is actively involved in major Annual Development Programme (ADP) projects focused on safeguarding archaeological sites, conducting field research, and scientifically documenting the region's cultural assets. They aim to contribute significantly to the understanding and protection of the country's past.