Pakistan Railways has announced Pakistan Railways Jobs 2026 — 823 vacancies in two advertisements published in Daily Jang on 28 October 2026. A total of 799 posts are in Quetta Division under the Balochistan quota, and 24 posts are at Pakistan Railways Headquarters in Lahore, in grades BPS-01 to BPS-14. The largest openings are Gangman (468 posts), Assistant Driver (34 posts), Muawan Mechanical Loco (36 posts) and Muawan Mechanical C&W (28 posts), so candidates from Primary education to graduation with technical diplomas can find a matching post. Applications are invited online through the National Jobs Portal by 11 November 2026.
Jobs Details
| Job Detail | Information |
| Organization | Pakistan Railways, Government of Pakistan |
| Advertisement | Published in Daily Jang on 28 October 2026 (two advertisements) |
| Job Location | Quetta Division and Pakistan Railways Headquarters, Lahore |
| Total Vacancies | 823 (799 Quetta Division + 24 Lahore Headquarters) |
| Quota | Balochistan quota for Quetta Division posts; 10% quota for women and 5% quota for minorities |
| Pay Scales | BPS-01 to BPS-14 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 years |
| Application Method | Online through the National Jobs Portal |
| Last Date to Apply | 11 November 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria for Pakistan Railways Jobs
Quetta Division — Balochistan Quota (799 posts)
| Post | BPS | Posts | Qualification |
| LDC / General Administration | 11 | 4 | FA/FSc, 2nd Division, with computer course |
| Assistant Driver | 9 | 34 | Matric, 2nd Division, with 3-year Mechanical Technology diploma; or FSc Pre-Engineering with specified ICS qualification |
| Technician Telecom | 8 | 2 | Matric, 2nd Division, with 1-year relevant diploma |
| X-Ray Assistant (Medical) | 7 | 1 | Matric, 2nd Division, with 1-year Radiology certificate |
| Wireman / RTL | 6 | 1 | Matric, 2nd Division, with 1-year relevant diploma |
| Diesel Fitter Mechanical | 6 | 11 | Matric, 2nd Division, with 1-year relevant diploma |
| Fitter / RTL | 6 | 1 | Matric, 2nd Division, with 1-year relevant diploma |
| Fitter / Power Van | 6 | 1 | Matric, 2nd Division, with 1-year relevant diploma |
| Welder (C&W) | 6 | 1 | Matric, 2nd Division, with 1-year relevant diploma |
| Carpenter (C&W) | 6 | 1 | Matric, 2nd Division, with 1-year relevant diploma |
| Diesel Wireman Electrician (Loco) | 6 | 10 | Matric, 2nd Division, with 1-year relevant diploma |
| Nurse Daya | 6 | 1 | Matric, 2nd Division |
| Electrical Examiner / Electrical | 6 | 5 | Matric, 2nd Division, with 1-year electrical diploma |
| TCR Gr-I | 5 | 1 | FA/FSc, 2nd Division |
| Store Issuer (Civil) | 5 | 1 | Matric, 2nd Division |
| Carpenter / Civil | 5 | 2 | Matric, 2nd Division, with 1-year relevant diploma |
| Pipe Fitter / Civil | 5 | 2 | Matric, 2nd Division, with 1-year relevant diploma |
| Pointsman / Traffic | 5 | 16 | Matric, 2nd Division |
| Switch Board Attendant / Electric Power | 5 | 2 | Matric, 2nd Division, with 1-year relevant diploma |
| Jeep Driver | 5 | 4 | Matric, 2nd Division, with driving licence |
| Plant Attendant / Power | 3 | 1 | Matric, 2nd Division, with 6-month relevant trade diploma |
| Gangman / Civil | 2 | 468 | Primary education; domicile of relevant Railway Quetta Division district |
| Gatekeeper / Civil | 2 | 20 | Middle education; domicile of relevant Railway Quetta Division district |
| Waiting Room Bearer | 1 | 2 | Primary education |
| Sweeper / Traffic | 1 | 13 | Primary education |
| RR Bearer | 1 | 1 | Primary education |
| Box Porter | 1 | 1 | Primary education |
| Sweeper / Civil | 1 | 1 | Primary education |
| Store Chowkidar | 1 | 7 | Primary education |
| Electric Muawan | 1 | 3 | Matric, 2nd Division |
| Pump Muawan | 1 | 1 | Matric, 2nd Division |
| Train Lighting Muawan | 1 | 5 | Matric, 2nd Division |
| Muawan (OE) / Power Van | 1 | 3 | Matric, 2nd Division |
| Bridge Muawan | 1 | 12 | Matric, 2nd Division |
| Trollyman | 1 | 3 | Middle education |
| Muawan Power | 1 | 2 | Matric, 2nd Division |
| Muawan Mechanical Loco | 1 | 36 | Matric, 2nd Division |
| Crane Muawan | 1 | 6 | Matric, 2nd Division |
| Muawan Mechanical C&W | 1 | 28 | Matric, 2nd Division |
| Carriage Cleaner | 1 | 21 | Matric, 2nd Division |
| Signal Muawan | 1 | 9 | Matric, 2nd Division |
| Muawan Telecom | 1 | 2 | Matric, 2nd Division |
| RR Cook | 1 | 2 | Primary education |
| Sweeper (Loco) | 1 | 1 | Primary education |
| Sweeper (C&W) | 1 | 10 | Primary education |
| Sweeper (Sanitation) | 1 | 6 | Primary education |
| Chowkidar / General Administration | 1 | 1 | Primary education |
| Naib Qasid / General Administration | 1 | 8 | Primary education |
| Works Muawan (Civil) | 1 | 25 | Matric, 2nd Division |
Lahore Headquarters (24 posts)
| Post | BPS | Posts | Qualification |
| Sub-Engineer / Mechanical | 11 | 8 | Matric, 2nd Division with Science and 3-year DAE in Mechanical Technology |
| Sub-Engineer / Signal | 11 | 3 | Matric, 2nd Division with Science and 3-year DAE in Electrical / Electronic Technology |
| Sub-Engineer / Telecom | 11 | 2 | Matric, 2nd Division with Science and 3-year DAE in Electrical / Electronic Technology |
| Sub-Engineer / Electrical Power | 11 | 3 | Matric, 2nd Division with Science and 3-year DAE in Electrical / Electronics |
| Sub-Engineer / Civil | 11 | 2 | Matric, 2nd Division with Science and 3-year DAE in Civil Technology |
| Sub-Engineer / Drawing, Headquarters Division | 11 | 2 | Matric, 2nd Division with Science; 3-year DAE in Civil Technology; diploma / certificate in computerised drafting, such as AutoCAD, or equivalent |
| ASM / General | 14 | 4 | BA / BSc, 2nd Division, or equivalent from an HEC-recognized institution, with a mandatory 6-month computer course |
Available Jobs in Pakistan Railways
Under these Pakistan Railways Jobs 2026, the following posts are available:
- Quetta Division, Balochistan quota (799 posts) — Gangman / Civil (468 posts), Assistant Driver (34 posts), Muawan Mechanical Loco (36 posts), Muawan Mechanical C&W (28 posts), Works Muawan (Civil) (25 posts), Carriage Cleaner (21 posts), Gatekeeper / Civil (20 posts), Pointsman / Traffic (16 posts), Sweeper / Traffic (13 posts), Bridge Muawan (12 posts), Diesel Fitter Mechanical (11 posts), Sweeper (C&W) (10 posts), Signal Muawan (9 posts), Naib Qasid / General Administration (8 posts), Store Chowkidar (7 posts), Crane Muawan (6 posts), Electrical Examiner / Electrical (5 posts), Train Lighting Muawan (5 posts), LDC / General Administration (4 posts), Jeep Driver (4 posts), Electric Muawan (3 posts), Muawan (OE) / Power Van (3 posts), Trollyman (3 posts), Technician Telecom (2 posts), Carpenter / Civil (2 posts), Pipe Fitter / Civil (2 posts), Switch Board Attendant / Electric Power (2 posts), Waiting Room Bearer (2 posts), Muawan Power (2 posts), Muawan Telecom (2 posts), RR Cook (2 posts), and one post each of X-Ray Assistant, Wireman, Fitter / RTL, Fitter / Power Van, Welder, Carpenter (C&W), Nurse Daya, TCR Gr-I, Store Issuer, Plant Attendant, RR Bearer, Box Porter, Sweeper / Civil, Pump Muawan, Sweeper (Loco), Sweeper (Sanitation) and Chowkidar, plus Diesel Wireman Electrician (Loco) (10 posts) — full post-wise details are in the table above
- Lahore Headquarters (24 posts) — Sub-Engineer / Mechanical (8 posts), Sub-Engineer / Signal (3 posts), Sub-Engineer / Electrical Power (3 posts), Sub-Engineer / Telecom (2 posts), Sub-Engineer / Civil (2 posts), Sub-Engineer / Drawing (2 posts) and ASM / General (4 posts)
- Quotas — Quetta Division posts are under the Balochistan quota; a 10% quota for women and a 5% quota for minorities apply; Gangman and Gatekeeper posts carry district domicile requirements of the Railway Quetta Division
How to apply for Pakistan Railways Jobs
- Check whether you are applying for the Quetta Division Balochistan quota advertisement or the Lahore Headquarters advertisement, and confirm the post name, BPS, qualification, age limit and domicile requirement for your post
- Apply online through the National Jobs Portal at njp.gov.pk by 11 November 2026
- Keep your CNIC, domicile certificate, educational certificates, relevant technical diploma, character certificate and passport-size photographs ready, and upload the required documents with your online application
- Enter your name, contact information, qualifications and other details accurately, select the correct vacancy, and review your information before submitting
- Submit your application well before 11 November 2026 — late applications will not be considered
Qualification and Experience
- Gangman, Gatekeeper and support posts: Primary or Middle education, with district domicile of the Railway Quetta Division for Gangman and Gatekeeper
- Technical posts (fitters, welders, electricians, technicians): Matric (2nd Division) with a 1-year relevant trade diploma
- Assistant Driver: Matric (2nd Division) with a 3-year Mechanical Technology diploma, or FSc Pre-Engineering with the specified ICS qualification
- Clerical posts: FA / FSc (2nd Division), with a computer course for LDC / General Administration
- Sub-Engineer posts (Lahore): Matric (2nd Division) with Science and a 3-year DAE in the relevant technology
- ASM / General: BA / BSc (2nd Division) or equivalent from an HEC-recognized institution, with a mandatory 6-month computer course
- Age limit for all posts: 18 to 35 years
Eligibility Criteria for Pakistan Railways Jobs
- Quetta Division posts are open only to Balochistan domicile holders under the Balochistan quota; candidates from other provinces will not be considered for these posts
- Applicants must hold the qualification prescribed for their chosen post, from a recognized board, university or institution
- Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years of age
- Gangman and Gatekeeper applicants must hold the domicile of the relevant Railway Quetta Division district
- Candidates covered under the special recruitment arrangements are exempted from written and screening tests
- Applicants must submit educational certificates, CNIC, domicile certificate, character certificate and passport-size photographs with their application
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test or interview as per the advertisement
Pakistan Railways Jobs 2026 Advertisement
Conclusion
The Pakistan Railways Jobs 2026 offer 823 government posts — 799 in Quetta Division under the Balochistan quota and 24 at the Lahore Headquarters — from Primary-pass Gangman and support posts to Sub-Engineer and ASM roles for diploma and degree holders. With the age limit of 18 to 35 years and applications through the National Jobs Portal, eligible candidates should apply before 11 November 2026. For more government openings, browse the Govt Jobs category, including OGRA Jobs 2026, NTC Jobs 2026 and Auditor General Pakistan Jobs 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How many vacancies are announced in Pakistan Railways Jobs 2026?
A: A total of 823 vacancies — 799 posts in Quetta Division under the Balochistan quota and 24 posts at Pakistan Railways Headquarters in Lahore.
Q: What is the last date to apply for Pakistan Railways Jobs?
A: The last date to apply online is 11 November 2026.
Q: How can I apply for Pakistan Railways Jobs?
A: Apply online through the National Jobs Portal at njp.gov.pk by 11 November 2026.
Q: Who can apply for the Quetta Division posts?
A: Only Balochistan domicile holders can apply for the Quetta Division posts, which are announced under the Balochistan quota; Gangman and Gatekeeper posts also carry district domicile requirements of the Railway Quetta Division.
Q: What is the age limit for Pakistan Railways Jobs 2026?
A: The age limit is 18 to 35 years for all posts.
Q: Where can I read more government jobs?
A: See more openings in the Govt Jobs category, including OGRA Jobs 2026 and NTC Jobs 2026.
