Archaeology & Museums KP Jobs 2026 – Apply Online via ETEA

Directorate General of Archaeology & Museums, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has announced 26 vacancies across 17 posts under development projects on a contract basis. The advertised positions range from BPS-12 to BPS-17 and are open to candidates holding domicile of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

The vacancies include Research Officer, Architect, GIS Specialist, 3D Visualizer Expert, Analyst (Photogrammetry), Filed Officer (Archeologist), IT Specialist/Graphic Designer, Field Surveyor, Project Photographer/Videographer, Planning Officer, Digital Archivist/Librarian, IT Specialist, Draftsman, Data Entry Operator, Cataloguer and Junior Archeologist. Applications are submitted online through ETEA, followed by payment of the prescribed test fee. Complete details of each post, eligibility criteria and the application process are given below.

Archaeology & Museums Peshawar Jobs Details

Organization	Directorate General of Archaeology & Museums, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Projects	ADP Scheme #250009 – Preservation, Conservation & Documentation of Archaeological Sites in Merged District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Phase-II); ADP Scheme #251581 – Field Research and Scientific Documentation of KP’s Archaeological Heritage
Sector	Archaeology & Museums
Location	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa / Directorate General of Archaeology & Museums, Peshawar
Total Posts	17
Total Vacancies	26
Pay Scale	BPS-12 to BPS-17
Domicile	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Job Type	Contract
Testing Agency	Educational Testing & Evaluation Agency (ETEA)
Apply Method	Online through ETEA
Online Application Form Available	15 August 2026
Last Date	10 September 2026

About Directorate General of Archaeology & Museums

The Directorate General of Archaeology & Museums, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is responsible for archaeological research, documentation, preservation, conservation and management of the province’s archaeological heritage and museums.

Available Vacancies

ADP Scheme #250009 – Preservation, Conservation & Documentation of Archaeological Sites in Merged District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Phase-II)

Sr	Post	Scale	Posts	Age
1	Research Officer	BPS-17	01	Up to 40 years
2	Architect	BPS-17	01	Up to 35 years
3	GIS Specialist	BPS-16	01	Up to 32 years
4	3D Visualizer Expert	BPS-16	01	Up to 35 years
5	Analyst (Photogrammetry)	BPS-16	01	Up to 35 years
6	Filed Officer (Archeologist)	BPS-16	05	Up to 35 years
7	IT Specialist/Graphic Designer	BPS-16	01	Up to 35 years
8	Field Surveyor	BPS-12	02	Up to 35 years
9	Project Photographer/Videographer	BPS-12	02	Up to 35 years

ADP Scheme #251581 – Field Research and Scientific Documentation of KP’s Archaeological Heritage

Sr	Post	Scale	Posts	Age
1	Planning Officer	BPS-17	01	Up to 35 years
2	Digital Archivist/Librarian	BPS-16	01	Up to 35 years
3	IT Specialist	BPS-16	01	Up to 35 years
4	Draftsman	BPS-12	01	Up to 30 years
5	Data Entry Operator	BPS-12	01	Up to 30 years
6	Cataloguer	BPS-12	01	Up to 35 years
7	Junior Archeologist	BPS-12	04	Up to 25 to 35 years
8	Project Photographer	BPS-12	01	Up to 30 years

Eligibility Criteria for Archaeology & Museums (Peshawar) Jobs 2026

1. Research Officer (BPS-17)

• Qualification: BS (Hons), at least Second Division, in Archaeology or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
• Experience: Experience in field research, excavation, conservation or museum documentation will be preferred.
• Age: Up to 40 years.

2. Architect (BPS-17)

• Qualification: BS (Hons) in Architecture from a recognized university.
• Age: Up to 35 years.

3. GIS Specialist (BPS-16)

• Qualification: BS (Hons) in GIS, Space Sciences, Geomatics or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
• Experience: Experience in the related field will be preferred.
• Age: Up to 32 years.

4. 3D Visualizer Expert (BPS-16)

• Qualification: BS (Hons) in Animation, Multimedia Arts, Game Design, 3D Modeling or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Experience: At least 3 years of professional experience in 3D digital reconstruction, preferably involving cultural heritage, architecture or archaeology projects.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Autodesk 3ds Max, SketchUp, Blender, AutoCAD, Revit and Adobe Creative Suite; experience with photogrammetry, 3D scanning, LiDAR processing and GIS integration; knowledge of rendering engines.
• Age: Up to 35 years.

5. Analyst (Photogrammetry) (BPS-16)

• Qualification: BS (Hons) in Geoinformatics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in photogrammetry, drone mapping or spatial data processing, preferably in heritage, architecture or environmental documentation projects.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in photogrammetry software including Agisoft Metashape, RealityCapture, Pix4Dmapper and 3DF Zephyr; laser scanning and LiDAR operations; point-cloud registration and alignment; 3D modeling and mesh processing; georeferencing and visualization tools.
• Age: Up to 35 years.

6. Filed Officer (Archeologist) (BPS-16)

• Qualification: BS (Hons) in Archaeology or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in the relevant field.
• Age: Up to 35 years.

7. IT Specialist/Graphic Designer (BPS-16)

• Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from a recognized university, or a Bachelor’s degree with a one-year Diploma in Information Technology from a recognized Board of Technical Education.
• Additional Requirement: Six-month professional certificate in Graphic Designing.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Age: Up to 35 years.

8. Field Surveyor (BPS-12)

• Qualification: 3-year Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in the relevant field in a government or semi-government organization.
• Technical Skills: Ability to work with Total Stations, GPS/GNSS receivers, DGPS and drones (UAVs), prepare maps, contour plans and site layouts, and assist archaeologists and engineers with site documentation, excavation planning and restoration mapping.
• Age: Up to 35 years.

9. Project Photographer/Videographer (BPS-12)

• Qualification: Intermediate or equivalent from a recognized Board.
• Experience: 3 years of relevant experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with DSLR/Mirrorless cameras, drones and gimbal systems, along with photo and video editing software such as Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and Premiere Pro.
• Age: Up to 35 years.

10. Planning Officer (BPS-17)

• Qualification: BS (Hons) degree in Economics or Project Management, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
• Experience: Preference will be given to candidates with experience in development planning, project formulation or monitoring in a related field.
• Age: Up to 35 years.

11. Digital Archivist/Librarian (BPS-16)

• Qualification: Bachelor’s degree, preferably Master’s, in Library & Information Science, Archival Studies, Information Management or a related field.
• Experience: Experience in digital archiving, library management or data archiving.
• Additional Skills: Familiarity with digital repositories, metadata standards and archival software is required; experience with heritage or research-based digital collections will be an advantage.
• Age: Up to 35 years.

12. IT Specialist (BPS-16)

• Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from a recognized university, or Bachelor’s degree with a one-year Diploma in Information Technology from a recognized Board of Technical Education.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience will be preferred.
• Age: Up to 35 years.

13. Draftsman (BPS-12)

• Qualification: Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized Government Polytechnic Institute.
• Experience: Experience in drawing historical monuments will be preferred.
• Experience Requirement: 2 years of experience in the relevant field.
• Age: Up to 30 years.

14. Data Entry Operator (BPS-12)

• Qualification: Intermediate or equivalent with a 6-month certificate in Information Technology from a recognized Board of Technical Education.
• Skills: Proficiency in data entry, MS Office and basic database handling.
• Experience: Experience with digital records or archival data will be an advantage.
• Age: Up to 30 years.

15. Cataloguer (BPS-12)

• Qualification: Intermediate or equivalent from a recognized Board.
• Experience: 1 year of experience in a relevant field.
• Age: Up to 35 years.

16. Junior Archeologist (BPS-12)

• Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology or a related discipline from a recognized university.
• Skills/Knowledge: Basic knowledge of excavation methods, field recording and heritage protection.
• Additional Requirement: Willingness to work in remote areas and challenging field conditions.
• Experience: Preference will be given to candidates with relevant experience.
• Age: Up to 25 to 35 years as specified in the advertisement.

17. Project Photographer (BPS-12)

• Qualification: Intermediate or equivalent from a recognized Board.
• Experience: 3 years of relevant experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in DSLR/Mirrorless cameras, drones and gimbal systems, along with photo and video editing software including Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and Premiere Pro.
• Age: Up to 30 years.

General Instructions

• Candidates are initially allowed to appear in the ETEA screening test on the basis of the credentials provided; detailed scrutiny will be conducted by the Appointing Authority.
• Applicants must create a profile on the ETEA website before applying or depositing the fee.
• After creating the profile, candidates must print the E-Sahulat token from ETEA and have their CNIC number verified at a NADRA E-Sahulat franchise/kiosk before applying.
• Candidates who qualify the ETEA test will subsequently be screened against the relevant eligibility criteria.
• Only shortlisted candidates will receive interview call letters.
• Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements by the last date for receipt of applications.
• Late, incomplete or applications containing fake documents or information will be rejected.
• Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate application and pay a separate fee for each post.
• The competent authority may increase or decrease the number of vacancies for a cogent reason.
• No TA/DA will be admissible for the test or interview.
• For foreign degrees, equivalent certificates from HEC must be provided.
• Errors or omissions regarding the number of posts are subject to rectification.

How to Apply

1. Visit the ETEA website at www.etea.edu.pk and create your candidate profile.
2. Before applying or depositing the fee, print the E-Sahulat token and get the CNIC number verified from a NADRA E-Sahulat franchise/kiosk.
3. Apply online for the desired post through the ETEA portal. A prescribed online deposit slip containing the token number, project code and candidate information will be generated after successful submission.
4. Print the generated deposit slip and pay the prescribed non-refundable test fee through the Easypaisa app or agent, any UBL Bank branch, or a UBL OMNI agent.
5. Keep the original stamped deposit slip with you after payment and do not share it with another person.
6. Do not send documents or testimonials to the ETEA office immediately after online application. Candidates who qualify the screening test will provide the required documents when requested by the Appointing Authority.
7. The online application form will be available on 15 August 2026.
8. After applying, candidates should use the ETEA portal to download and print their Roll No. Slip when instructed through SMS.
9. Do not provide a ported or converted mobile number because ETEA will use SMS to communicate information about the Roll No. Slip.
10. The test date, time and venue will be mentioned on the Roll No. Slip. No separate screening-test call letter will be sent by post or courier.

Application Deadline

The last date to submit the online application for Directorate General of Archaeology & Museums Jobs 2026 is 10 September 2026. The online application form will become available from 15 August 2026.

Contact Information

• Organization: Directorate General of Archaeology & Museums, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Peshawar.
• Telephone: 091-9211194, 9211488
• Fax: 091-9210690
• Testing Portal: www.etea.edu.pk

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