Pakistan Railways Jobs 2026 – 829 Posts (Balochistan Quota) – Gangman, Assistant Driver & Muawan
Pakistan Railways Jobs 2026 - Apply Online Latest - top jobs pak. This advertisement is published in Daily Jang newspaper on 1 November, 2026.
Pakistan Railways Jobs 2026 – Pakistan Railways Jobs Balochistan Quota – top jobs of Pakistan. Pakistan Railways has announced 829 posts under the Balochistan quota through three advertisements dated 27 October 2026 — 799 posts at the Divisional Superintendent Office, Quetta, 24 posts at the Headquarters Office, Lahore, and 6 posts at the Ministry of Railways, Islamabad — published in the Daily Jang on 1 November 2026. The largest post is Gangman/Civil with 468 seats for primary pass candidates, followed by Assistant Driver (34 posts) and Muawan posts in the mechanical, civil and electrical trades. Applications are invited online only through the National Job Portal, and the last date for submission of applications is 11 November 2026.
Pakistan Railways Quetta Division advertisement — Daily Jang, 1 November 2026 (official advert dated 27 October 2026, PID(L) 1093/2026).
Pakistan Railways Headquarters Office Lahore advertisement — PID(L) 1094/2026, last date 11 November 2026.
Last Date for Pakistan Railways Jobs 2026 Applications is 11 November, 2026.
| Organization | Pakistan Railways (Divisional Superintendent Office Quetta; Headquarters Office Lahore; Ministry of Railways, Islamabad) |
| Published On | 1 November, 2026 (Daily Jang); the three advertisements are dated 27 October, 2026 on the official Pakistan Railways career page |
| Ad Ref (PID) | Quetta: PID(L) 1093/2026; Headquarters Lahore: PID(L) 1094/2026; Ministry of Railways: [UNVERIFIED — Oscar to check] |
| Total Posts | 829 (Quetta 799 + Headquarters Lahore 24 + Ministry of Railways 6) |
| Location | Quetta Division, Balochistan; Headquarters Lahore; Ministry of Railways, Islamabad — Balochistan domicile only |
| Job Type | Government — Quetta and Headquarters posts on a 2-year contract; Ministry posts: contract/regular status not stated in the advert [UNVERIFIED — Oscar to check] |
| Education | Primary to Graduation, post-wise: Primary (Gangman and support posts), Middle (Gatekeeper, Trollyman), Matric 2nd Division with trade diploma (most technical posts), FA/FSc 2nd Division (LDC, TCR), Matric + 3-year DAE (Sub-Engineer), BA/BSc 2nd Division (ASM), Intermediate (Steno typist) |
| Experience / Age | Age 18–30 years + 5 years Balochistan relaxation = 35 years maximum on the closing date; further relaxation per category as stated in the adverts (ex-servicemen, government servants, disabled candidates, widow/child of deceased civil servant — only one category of relaxation is allowed) |
| Salary | Not stated in the advertisements (BPS-01 to BPS-14 scales only) |
| Apply Portal | Online only through the National Job Portal (njp.gov.pk) |
| Last Date | 11 November, 2026 |
Vacant Positions
| Position | BPS | Seats | Minimum Education / Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divisional Superintendent Office, Quetta — 799 posts | |||
| LDC/Genl Admn | BPS-11 | 4 | FA/FSc (2nd Division) with computer course (females can apply) |
| Assistant Driver | BPS-09 | 34 | Matric (2nd Division) with 3-year diploma in Mechanical from a recognized Govt. institute; or FSc (Pre-Engineering); or ICS 2nd Division |
| Tech. Telecom | BPS-08 | 2 | Matric (2nd Division) with 1-year diploma in relevant field/trade from a recognized Govt. institute |
| X-Ray Assistant (Medical) | BPS-07 | 1 | Matric (2nd Division) with 1-year certificate in Radiology Department in any hospital (female can apply) |
| Wireman/RTL | BPS-06 | 1 | Matric (2nd Division) with 1-year diploma in relevant trade from a recognized Govt. institute |
| Diesel Fitter Mechanical | BPS-06 | 11 | Matric (2nd Division) with 1-year diploma in relevant trade from a recognized Govt. institute |
| Fitter/RTL | BPS-06 | 1 | Matric (2nd Division) with 1-year diploma in relevant trade from a recognized Govt. institute |
| Fitter/Power Van | BPS-06 | 1 | Matric (2nd Division) with 1-year diploma in relevant trade from a recognized Govt. institute |
| Welder (C&W) | BPS-06 | 1 | Matric (2nd Division) with 1-year diploma in relevant trade from a recognized Govt. institute |
| Carpenter (C&W) | BPS-06 | 1 | Matric (2nd Division) with 1-year diploma in relevant trade from a recognized Govt. institute |
| Diesel Wireman Electrician (Loco) | BPS-06 | 10 | Matric (2nd Division) with 1-year diploma in relevant trade from a recognized Govt. institute |
| Nurse Daya | BPS-06 | 1 | Matric (2nd Division) |
| Electrical Examiner/Electrical | BPS-06 | 5 | Matric (2nd Division) with 1-year diploma in Electrical from a recognized Govt. institute |
| TCR Gr-I | BPS-05 | 1 | FA/FSc (2nd Division) |
| Store Issuer (Civil) | BPS-05 | 1 | Matric (2nd Division) |
| Carpenter/Civil | BPS-05 | 2 | Matric (2nd Division) with 1-year diploma in relevant trade from a recognized Govt. institute |
| Pipe Fitter/Civil | BPS-05 | 2 | Matric (2nd Division) with 1-year diploma in relevant trade from a recognized Govt. institute |
| Pointsman/Traffic | BPS-05 | 16 | Matric (2nd Division) |
| Switch Board Attendant/Electric Power | BPS-05 | 2 | Matric (2nd Division) with 1-year diploma in relevant trade from a recognized Govt. institute |
| Jeep Driver | BPS-05 | 4 | Matric (2nd Division) with driving licence |
| Plant Attendant/Power | BPS-03 | 1 | Matric (2nd Division) with 6-month diploma in relevant trade from a recognized Govt. institute |
| Gangman/Civil | BPS-02 | 468 | Primary; domicile of relevant districts of Railway Quetta Division only |
| Gatekeeper/Civil | BPS-02 | 20 | Middle; domicile of relevant districts of Railway Quetta Division only |
| Waiting Room Bearer | BPS-01 | 2 | Primary |
| Sweeper/Traffic | BPS-01 | 13 | Primary |
| RR Bearer | BPS-01 | 1 | Primary |
| Box Porter | BPS-01 | 1 | Primary |
| Sweeper/Civil | BPS-01 | 1 | Primary |
| Store Chowkidar | BPS-01 | 7 | Primary |
| Electric Muawan | BPS-01 | 3 | Matric (2nd Division) |
| Pump Muawan | BPS-01 | 1 | Matric (2nd Division) |
| Train Lighting Muawan | BPS-01 | 5 | Matric (2nd Division) |
| Muawan (OE)/Power Van | BPS-01 | 3 | Matric (2nd Division) |
| Bridge Muawan | BPS-01 | 12 | Matric (2nd Division) |
| Trollyman | BPS-01 | 3 | Middle |
| Muawan Power | BPS-01 | 2 | Matric (2nd Division) |
| Muawan Mechanical Loco | BPS-01 | 36 | Matric (2nd Division) |
| Crane Muawan | BPS-01 | 6 | Matric (2nd Division) |
| Muawan Mechanical C&W | BPS-01 | 28 | Matric (2nd Division) |
| Carriage Cleaner | BPS-01 | 21 | Matric (2nd Division) |
| Signal Muawan | BPS-01 | 9 | Matric (2nd Division) |
| Muawan Telecom | BPS-01 | 2 | Matric (2nd Division) |
| RR Cook | BPS-01 | 2 | Primary |
| Sweeper (Loco) | BPS-01 | 1 | Primary |
| Sweeper (C&W) | BPS-01 | 10 | Primary |
| Sweeper (Sanitation) | BPS-01 | 6 | Primary |
| Chowkidar/Genl Admn | BPS-01 | 1 | Primary |
| Naib Qasid/Genl Admn | BPS-01 | 8 | Primary |
| Works Muawan (Civil) | BPS-01 | 25 | Matric (2nd Division) |
| Quetta subtotal | 799 | ||
| Headquarters Office, Lahore — 24 posts | |||
| Sub-Engineer/Mechanical | BS-11 | 8 | Matric (2nd Division with science) + 3-year Diploma of Associate Engineering in Mechanical Technology |
| Sub-Engineer/Signal | BS-11 | 3 | Matric (2nd Division with science) + 3-year Diploma of Associate Engineering in Electrical/Electronics Technology |
| Sub-Engineer/Telecom | BS-11 | 2 | Matric (2nd Division with science) + 3-year Diploma of Associate Engineering in Electrical/Electronics Technology |
| Sub-Engineer/Electrical Power | BS-11 | 3 | Matric (2nd Division with science) + 3-year Diploma of Associate Engineering in Electrical/Electronics Technology |
| Sub-Engineer/Civil | BS-11 | 2 | Matric (2nd Division with science) + 3-year Diploma of Associate Engineering in Civil Technology |
| Sub-Engineer/Drawing/HQ Division | BS-11 | 2 | Matric (2nd Division with science) + 3-year Diploma of Associate Engineering in Civil Technology + diploma/certificate in computerized drafting like AutoCAD or equivalent |
| ASM/Gr-I | BS-14 | 4 | BA/BSc 2nd Division or equivalent from an HEC-recognized institution with 6-month mandatory computer course (women can apply) |
| Lahore subtotal | 24 | ||
| Ministry of Railways, Islamabad — 6 posts | |||
| Steno typist | BPS-14 | 1 | Intermediate; minimum shorthand speed 80 wpm and typing speed 40 wpm; must be computer literate |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | BPS-11 | 1 | Matriculation; minimum typing speed 30 wpm; basic computer/MS Office literacy |
| Staff Car Driver | BPS-04 | 1 | Primary pass school certificate; must hold a valid driving licence (LTV/HTV); fully conversant with traffic rules and medically fit |
| Naib Qasid | BPS-01 | 3 | Primary pass |
| Ministry subtotal | 6 | ||
| Total | 829 | ||
Eligibility
- Domicile — Balochistan only: only candidates holding a valid Local/Domicile Certificate of Balochistan are eligible. Candidates found holding dual domicile or a domicile from another province will be disqualified immediately.
- Gangman and Gatekeeper — district rule: these two posts require domicile of the relevant districts of Railway Quetta Division only. The adverts do not list which districts those are — check with the Quetta office (081-9201893) before applying.
- Education: Primary to Graduation, post-wise as in the vacancy table above — Primary for Gangman and most BPS-01 support posts, Middle for Gatekeeper and Trollyman, Matric (2nd Division) with a 1-year trade diploma for most technical posts, FA/FSc (2nd Division) for LDC and TCR, Matric with science + 3-year DAE for Sub-Engineer, BA/BSc (2nd Division) with a 6-month computer course for ASM, and Intermediate with shorthand/typing speeds for Steno typist.
- Age: 18–30 years plus 5 years specific relaxation for Balochistan candidates, so 35 years maximum, calculated on the closing date (11 November 2026). Further relaxation applies per category as stated in the adverts — ex-servicemen, government servants and contract employees with 2 years continuous service, disabled candidates, and widow/child of a deceased civil servant — but relaxation under more than one category is not allowed; only one category applies.
- Women and minorities: women and minorities quotas will be observed where applicable (Quetta advert); the Ministry advert states 5% minority and 10% women quota; the Headquarters advert states 100% open quota. Females can apply for LDC (Quetta), X-Ray Assistant and ASM/Gr-I as marked in the table.
- Medical and clearance: selected candidates must pass a medical examination and security/character clearance, and complete the prescribed training (Quetta recruits train at the Pakistan Railway Academy, Walton, Lahore).
- Contract: Quetta and Headquarters appointments are purely on a 2-year contract basis, extendable on satisfactory performance; the contract does not confer any right to regular appointment or seniority. Ministry posts: contract/regular status not stated in the advert [UNVERIFIED — Oscar to check].
How to Apply
Applications are accepted online only through the National Job Portal. There is no paper application form for these posts.
Official portal: njp.gov.pk — create an account with your CNIC and email, complete your CV with your Balochistan domicile and education, open the Pakistan Railways Balochistan quota advertisement for your post, upload the required documents and submit on or before 11 November 2026. Official advertisements: Pakistan Railways career page (pakrail.gov.pk).
Documents to Upload
- Educational certificates (Primary / Middle / Matric 2nd Division / FA/FSc 2nd Division, as applicable to the post)
- Degree / diploma where required for the post (e.g. 3-year DAE for Sub-Engineer, 1-year trade diploma for technician posts, 3-year mechanical diploma for Assistant Driver)
- CNIC copy
- Local / Domicile Certificate of Balochistan
- Character certificate
- Passport-size photographs with blue background (Quetta advert: 4 photographs)
- Driving licence (Jeep Driver and Staff Car Driver posts)
- NOC, for candidates serving in Railways or any other government department
Application Process
- Visit the National Job Portal at njp.gov.pk and create an account (or log in) with your CNIC and email.
- Complete your CV on the portal with your Balochistan domicile and education details.
- Open the Pakistan Railways Balochistan quota advertisement — Quetta Division, Headquarters Lahore or Ministry of Railways — for the post you qualify for.
- Upload attested copies of your educational certificates, degree/diploma (where required), CNIC, domicile certificate, character certificate and photographs with blue background, plus NOC if you are a serving government employee.
- Submit the online application on or before the last date, 11 November 2026, and keep a screenshot / tracking record of your submission.
- Walk-in interviews will be conducted for BS-01 to BS-05 posts (Quetta advert); the Headquarters advert refers to a 100-mark test. No TA/DA will be paid for tests or interviews.
Important Instructions
- Only Balochistan domicile holders are eligible. Dual domicile or a domicile from another province means immediate disqualification.
- Gangman and Gatekeeper applicants must hold domicile of the relevant districts of Railway Quetta Division — the adverts do not name those districts, so confirm with the Quetta office (081-9201893) before applying.
- Applications must be submitted online on the National Job Portal only, on or before 11 November 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be entertained.
- Apply separately for each post if you are applying for more than one post.
- Quetta and Headquarters appointments are on a 2-year contract; selected candidates must pass the medical examination and security clearance and complete the prescribed training.
- Recruitment for the Quetta posts takes place under the supervision of the Selection Committee at the Divisional Superintendent Office, Pakistan Railways, Zarghoon Road, Quetta; Headquarters recruitment is conducted at district level through employment cells in Balochistan districts.
- No TA/DA will be paid for any test or interview.
- If any document is found bogus at any stage, the appointment will be cancelled and legal action may be taken.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are announced in the Pakistan Railways Jobs 2026?
A total of 829 posts are announced under the Balochistan quota: 799 posts at the Divisional Superintendent Office, Quetta (49 titles, including Gangman/Civil ×468), 24 posts at the Headquarters Office, Lahore (6 Sub-Engineer titles + ASM/Gr-I ×4) and 6 posts at the Ministry of Railways, Islamabad (Steno typist, LDC, Staff Car Driver and Naib Qasid).
What is the last date to apply for Pakistan Railways Jobs 2026?
The last date for submission of online applications through the National Job Portal is 11 November 2026, as stated in all three advertisements dated 27 October 2026.
Who can apply for these Pakistan Railways jobs?
Only candidates holding a valid Balochistan domicile certificate can apply. The age limit is 18–30 years plus 5 years Balochistan relaxation, so 35 years maximum on the closing date. Gangman and Gatekeeper posts additionally require domicile of the relevant districts of Railway Quetta Division. Education ranges from Primary pass (Gangman and support posts) to BA/BSc (ASM) and Intermediate (Steno typist), post-wise.
How can I apply for the Pakistan Railways Jobs 2026?
Apply online only through the National Job Portal at njp.gov.pk — create an account, complete your CV, upload your educational certificates, CNIC, Balochistan domicile, character certificate and photographs with blue background, and submit on or before 11 November 2026. No paper application is accepted for these posts.
Contact / Source
Organization: Pakistan Railways — Divisional Superintendent Office, Quetta (Phone: 081-9201893); Headquarters Office, Lahore (Phone: 042-99205702); Ministry of Railways, Islamabad (Phone: 051-9204154). Apply portal: njp.gov.pk | Official website: www.pakrail.gov.pk.
Source: Daily Jang advertisement dated 1 November 2026; the three advertisements dated 27 October 2026 on the official Pakistan Railways career page (Quetta PID(L) 1093/2026; Headquarters Lahore PID(L) 1094/2026). This website is not affiliated with the hiring organisation. Candidates must verify all details from the official advertisement and the National Job Portal before applying.
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