Pakistan Railways Jobs 2026 Apply Online

Here is some wonderful news for job seekers in Balochistan. Pakistan Railways has announced a huge recruitment drive for its Quetta Division, opening up 799 vacancies across 49 different trades under the Balochistan quota. Whether you have passed Primary, Middle, Matric or FA/FSc, or you hold a technical diploma, there is likely a post here that matches your qualification. The advertisement appeared in the Daily Dawn on 28 October 2026, and applications are being accepted online through the National Job Portal. If you hold a Balochistan domicile, this is one of the biggest government openings of the year, so read the details below and apply before the closing date.

Job Overview

Vacancy Details

The 799 posts range from BPS-01 to BPS-11 and cover clerical, technical, driving, railway operations, maintenance and support roles. Some of the major openings include:

• Gangman (Civil), BPS-02 — 455 posts: Primary pass; domicile of the relevant districts of Railway Quetta Division required.
• Assistant Driver, BPS-09 — 31 posts: Matric (2nd Division) with a 3-year diploma in Mechanical Engineering, or FSc Pre-Engineering / ICS (2nd Division).
• Muawan Mechanical Loco, BPS-01 — 36 posts: Matric (2nd Division).
• Muawan Mechanical (C&W), BPS-01 — 26 posts: Matric (2nd Division).
• Works Muawan (Civil), BPS-01 — 25 posts: Matric (2nd Division).
• Carriage Cleaner, BPS-01 — 21 posts: Matric (2nd Division).
• Gatekeeper (Civil), BPS-02 — 20 posts: Middle pass; domicile of the relevant districts of Railway Quetta Division required.
• Pointsman (Traffic), BPS-05 — 15 posts: Matric (2nd Division).
• Diesel Fitter Mechanical, BPS-06 — 11 posts: Matric (2nd Division) with a one-year diploma in the relevant trade.
• Diesel Wireman Electrician (Loco), BPS-06 — 10 posts: Matric (2nd Division) with a one-year diploma in the relevant trade.
• LDC / General Administration, BPS-11 — 4 posts: FA/FSc (2nd Division) with a computer course; female candidates can also apply.
• X-Ray Assistant (Medical), BPS-07 — 1 post: Matric (2nd Division) with a certificate in Radiology; female candidates can also apply.

Other trades include Technical Telecom, Wireman, Fitter, Welder, Carpenter, Nurse Daiya, Electrical Examiner, Jeep Driver, Trolleyman, Crane Muawan, Signal Muawan, Chowkidar, Naib Qasid, Sweeper, Cook and more. The full list of 49 trades is given in the official advertisement.

Eligibility Criteria

• Only candidates holding a valid Balochistan local/domicile certificate are eligible.
• Gangman (Civil) and Gatekeeper (Civil) posts are restricted to candidates from the relevant districts of Railway Quetta Division.
• Age limit is 18 to 30 years, with 5 years general age relaxation, bringing the effective upper age limit to 35 years.
• Education and trade qualifications vary by post, from Primary pass up to FA/FSc with a diploma or certificate in the relevant trade.
• Open, women and minority quotas will be observed where applicable, as per government rules.
• Driving posts require a valid driving licence; technical posts require a diploma or certificate from a recognized institute.

How to Apply

1. Visit the National Job Portal at njp.gov.pk and create an account or log in if you already have one.
2. Search for the Pakistan Railways vacancies under the Divisional Superintendent Office, Quetta.
3. Select the post that matches your education, trade, age and domicile.
4. Read the eligibility requirements carefully, then fill in your personal, academic and other details accurately.
5. Submit your application online before 11 November 2026 and save the confirmation for your record.
6. For BPS-01 to BPS-05 posts, walk-in interviews will be held at the Divisional Superintendent Office, Pakistan Railways, Zarghoon Road, Quetta — keep your original documents ready.

Keep attested copies of your educational certificates, diplomas, CNIC, local/domicile certificate, character certificate and four passport-size photographs with a blue background ready for verification. For queries, contact the Divisional Superintendent Office, Quetta at 081-9201893.

Terms & Conditions

• Appointments are on a purely contract basis for an initial period of two years, extendable on satisfactory performance and departmental requirements.
• A contract appointment does not guarantee regularization or seniority.
• Selected candidates may be posted anywhere within the territorial limits of Pakistan Railways Quetta Division.
• Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test or interview.
• No TA/DA will be admissible for attending any test or interview.
• Information provided must be accurate and documents genuine; any misrepresentation can lead to disqualification at any stage.

Conclusion

With 799 openings in a single advertisement, the Pakistan Railways Quetta Division recruitment is a rare opportunity for Balochistan’s youth, especially for candidates with Primary, Middle or Matric education who rarely see government openings at this scale. Do not wait until the last day — check the post that fits your qualification, prepare your documents, and submit your application on the National Job Portal before 11 November 2026.

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