Pakistan Railways jobs 2026: 829 posts under Balochistan quota, apply by 11 November

Pakistan Railways jobs 2026: the department has approved 829 vacancies from BPS-1 to BPS-16 under the Balochistan quota, with applications through the National Jobs Portal until 11 November 2026, ProPakistani reported on Tuesday, 27 October. Of the posts, 805 are in the Quetta Division and 24 at Pakistan Railways headquarters.

The posts at a glance

Federal Railways Minister Muhammad Hanif Abbasi told officials to keep the process on merit and transparent, and said recruitment under the Balochistan quota would be completed before 30 November, the report said. The recruitment plan also exempts certain designated appointments from written and screening tests; the post-wise list of which ones has not been published in the report, so check the advertisement on the portal before you apply.

Who can apply

The posts are reserved for the Balochistan quota, so a Balochistan domicile is the key requirement. Post-wise qualifications, age limits and the number of seats in each grade are set out in the official advertisement on the National Jobs Portal.

Documents to keep ready

ProPakistani said applicants must submit:

1. Educational certificates
2. CNIC
3. Domicile certificate
4. Character certificate
5. Passport-size photographs

How to apply

1. Open the National Jobs Portal at njp.gov.pk and register with your CNIC and mobile number.
2. Search for Pakistan Railways and pick the post that matches your grade and qualification.
3. Fill in the form, upload the documents above and submit before 11 November.
4. Keep a copy of the submitted form; test and interview calls come through the portal and SMS.

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