Last Updated: 8 November 2026
Author: Muhammad Imran – Educativz.com
Source: NationalGrid advertisement “Join NationalGrid – Balochistan Quota”, PID(L) 1174/26, published in Express (Lahore edition, 8 Nov 2026, Express e-paper). Official sites: www.njp.gov.pk (National Job Portal) and the National Grid Pakistan company website.
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Last date: Monday, 23 November 2026. That is 15 days after the ad was printed on 8 November. Apply online only on the National Job Portal (www.njp.gov.pk). Applications submitted by hand are not entertained.
Quick answer: National Grid Pakistan is hiring 72 seats in 12 post types across Balochistan: Tests Inspector, Sub Station Operator-I and II, Line Superintendent-I and II, Laboratory Assistant, Sub-Engineer (Civil), Telecom Mechanic-II, Electrician-I, Sub Station Attendant, Assistant Sub Station Attendant and Assistant Lineman. Only people with a valid Balochistan domicile / local certificate can apply, aged 18 to 35 years on the closing date. All posts are filled through walk-in interviews: no written or screening test.
72 seats 12 post types Balochistan domicile only Age 18–35 Walk-in interview Apply on NJP Last date 23 Nov 2026
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National Grid Jobs Balochistan Quota November 2026: Sub Station Operator, Assistant Lineman and More – Details at a Glance
| Organization | National Grid Pakistan (“NationalGrid”), a transmission company backing the country’s economic growth through its transmission network |
| Advertisement | “Join NationalGrid – Balochistan Quota”, PID(L) 1174/26, Express Lahore, 8 Nov 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 72 seats in 12 post types (our count: 1+2+1+7+3+4+2+1+1+9+23+18) |
| Pay grades | Equivalent grades 7 to 15 (printed as “Eqv. Grade”) |
| Nature of job | Lump-sum pay package on a perpetual employment contract with performance-based progression and termination provisions |
| Who can apply | Only residents of Balochistan holding a valid Local Certificate / Domicile of any Balochistan district |
| Age limit | 18–35 years (all posts) on the closing date; general relaxation already included |
| Selection | Walk-in interviews; written / screening test exempted by the Government (see conditions 1 and 6) |
| Interview places | Preferably NationalGrid Grid Stations at Dera Murad Jamali, Quetta, Sibi, Loralai, Khuzdar or any other suitable location |
| Place of posting | Anywhere in Balochistan within NationalGrid’s jurisdiction |
| How to apply | Online at www.njp.gov.pk; a separate form for each post |
| Last date | Monday, 23 November 2026 |
| Salary | Not printed (only “lump-sum pay package”) |
Looking for NationalGrid’s other recruitment? See our NGC Chief Operating Officer Job 2026 post. That was a different advertisement.
All 12 Posts: Grade, Seats and Eligibility Criteria
| Sr. | Post | Eqv. Grade | Seats | Qualification as printed | Experience as printed |
| 1 | Tests Inspector | 15 | 1 | 3-year Diploma in Electrical Technology from any Govt. Technical / Poly Tech Institute or Technical College | 3 years in a supervisory post in the trade |
| 2 | Sub Station Operator-I | 15 | 2 | 3-year Diploma in Electrical Technology from a government-recognized polytechnic institute in Grade-B | At least 3 years relevant practical experience |
| 3 | Line Superintendent-I | 15 | 1 | 3-year Diploma in Electrical / Electronics Technology from a government-recognized polytechnic institute | 1 year in a supervisory post in an electric supply undertaking of repute engaged in construction of transmission and distribution works |
| 4 | Sub Station Operator-II | 14 | 7 | 3-year Diploma in Electrical Technology from a government-recognized polytechnic institute in Grade B | At least 1 year relevant experience |
| 5 | Line Superintendent-II | 14 | 3 | 3-year Diploma of Associate Engineer (DAE) Electrical / Electronics, 1st Division | Not printed |
| 6 | Laboratory Assistant | 14 | 4 | 3-year Diploma in Electrical Technology from any Govt. Technical / Poly Tech Institute or Technical College | Not printed |
| 7 | Sub-Engineer (Civil) | 14 | 2 | Matric with 3-year Post-Matric Diploma in Civil Technology from a Govt.-recognized Poly Technic Institute in Grade-B affiliated with the Board of Technical Education. Only the Employees’ Children Quota (ECQ) and Women’s Quota is applicable to this position. | Not printed |
| 8 | Telecom Mechanic-II | 12 | 1 | Any one of: (1) Matric with 2-year certificate from a Government Poly Technical Institute, or 2-year certificate in Radio / Electronics / Wireless from a recognized Government Institute; or (2) B.Sc Physics and Mathematics or equivalent; or (3) Ex-servicemen with 10 years’ experience as Carrier Technician, Wireless Mechanic / Fitter | As printed against the three options: (1) Nil · (2) one year’s experience · (3) as mentioned |
| 9 | Electrician-I | 11 | 1 | (1) Matric with 2 years’ relevant certificate from a Govt. Technical Vocational School or T.T.C. Diploma; or (2) Matric with Electrical Supervisor Certificate from a Govt.-recognized Institute | (1) At least 2 years · (2) at least 3 years |
| 10 | Sub Station Attendant | 9 | 9 | Matric with 2-year Diploma / Certificate from any Govt. Polytechnic Institute | Not printed |
| 11 | Assistant Sub Station Attendant | 7 | 23 | Matric (at least 2nd Division) | Not printed |
| 12 | Assistant Lineman | 7 | 18 | Matriculate | Not printed |
Seat total (our calculation): 1 + 2 + 1 + 7 + 3 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 1 + 9 + 23 + 18 = 72 seats. The biggest groups are Assistant Sub Station Attendant (23), Assistant Lineman (18) and Sub Station Attendant (9): three posts that need only Matric (plus a short certificate for Sub Station Attendant), so they are open to many candidates.
Quota note: Condition 1 says different quotas (Open, Employees’ Children, Women, Minorities, Disability) will be observed as per policy wherever applicable. If suitable candidates are not available against a reserved quota, those seats may be filled on open merit from eligible Balochistan candidates. The ad does not print how many seats fall under each quota.
Walk-in Interview: No Written Test
- No written or screening test. Condition 6 says all posts will be filled through walk-in interviews, with the exemption from the written / screening test granted under the Establishment Division office memorandum cited in the ad.
- Where: preferably NationalGrid Grid Stations at Dera Murad Jamali, Quetta, Sibi, Loralai and Khuzdar, or any other suitable location chosen with the candidates’ convenience in mind.
- What to bring: original documents, degrees and certificates, CNIC, Local / Domicile Certificate, NOC if you are a NationalGrid / government employee, and any other required documents (condition 10).
- Dates: not printed. Interview dates and venues will come after the portal closes, so watch NJP and your registered contact details.
How to Apply on the National Job Portal: Step by Step
Match your diploma / certificate, grade of institute, experience and age (18–35 on 23 Nov 2026) to one row. You need a valid Balochistan Local Certificate / Domicile.
Go to www.njp.gov.pk and create or log in to your candidate profile. Read the instructions carefully before filling the form: the ad says you are responsible for any incorrect or missing information.
Search for NationalGrid / PID(L) 1174/26 and select the post you qualify for.
Enter your details accurately. A separate application form is required for each post.
Applications by hand are not entertained. Incomplete forms or forms with incorrect information can be disqualified at any stage, even after employment (condition 14). Keep a copy or screenshot of the submitted form.
Photocopies of educational documents / experience certificates are not required at the application stage (condition 4), but you must carry the originals to the interview.
Documents Checklist (for the Interview)
- Original diploma / certificate / degree and marks sheets (Matric, DAE, polytechnic diploma or vocational certificate as per your post)
- CNIC
- Balochistan Local / Domicile Certificate (original)
- Experience certificates where the post needs experience (Tests Inspector, Sub Station Operator-I and II, Line Superintendent-I, Electrician-I, some Telecom Mechanic-II routes)
- NOC if you work for NationalGrid or the government
- Minority or disability certificate from the concerned authority if you apply against those quota seats (condition 13)
- Proof of recognition of your qualification by HEC / IBCC where applicable (condition 2)
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The 16 Conditions in Plain Words
- Balochistan residents only. You need a valid Local Certificate / Domicile from any Balochistan district. Quotas (Open, Employees’ Children, Women, Minorities, Disability) are observed per policy; if no suitable candidate is found against a reserved quota, those seats may go to eligible Balochistan candidates on open merit.
- Recognized qualification. Your degree / certificate must be recognized by HEC / IBCC etc.
- Result awaited = not eligible. Candidates waiting for their result cannot apply.
- No photocopies now. Photocopies of educational documents / experience certificates are not required at this stage.
- Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- Walk-in interviews only. All posts are filled through walk-in interviews; the written / screening test requirement has been exempted by the Government.
- Posting in Balochistan. The vacancies are across Balochistan; selected candidates may be posted anywhere in Balochistan within NationalGrid’s jurisdiction, as the company requires.
- Trainable skills. For posts needing typing, shorthand or basic computer skill, a one-time relaxation is proposed: if nobody has the skill at selection, the selected candidates must acquire it through departmental on-the-job training within the probation period, assessed before confirmation; failure is dealt with under probation and service rules.
- Age relaxation already included. No further age relaxation is allowed.
- Originals at the interview. Bring original documents / degrees / certificates, CNIC, Local / Domicile Certificate, NOC (NationalGrid / government employees) and any other required documents.
- Dismissed or debarred people are not eligible. Anyone weeded out of service on disciplinary grounds, dismissed or debarred from future employment cannot apply.
- Lump-sum package. Selected candidates get a lump-sum pay package on a perpetual employment contract, with performance-based progression and termination provisions under applicable policies and contractual terms.
- Quota certificates. Candidates applying against Minority or Disability quota posts must produce the minority / disability certificate from the authority concerned.
- Wrong information = disqualification. Incomplete applications or applications containing incorrect information are disqualified at any stage, even after employment.
- No TA/DA for the interview.
- NationalGrid’s rights. It may increase or decrease the number of posts, or withhold / scrap the recruitment process at any stage.
The list follows the ad’s 16 numbered conditions in order. Conditions 1 and 6 refer to Government of Pakistan Establishment Division office memoranda (F.No.2/5/2026-BEFC/001, dated 27.10.2026; condition 8 cites one dated 22.10.2026), exactly as printed.
Who Should Apply
- DAE / polytechnic diploma holders in Electrical or Electronics Technology with a Balochistan domicile (Tests Inspector, Sub Station Operators, Line Superintendents, Laboratory Assistant: 18 seats)
- Civil Technology diploma holders, including children of NationalGrid employees and women, for Sub-Engineer (Civil): 2 seats
- Matric pass candidates with a short technical certificate for Telecom Mechanic-II, Electrician-I and Sub Station Attendant (11 seats)
- Plain Matric candidates for Assistant Sub Station Attendant (23 seats, at least 2nd Division) and Assistant Lineman (18 seats)
Probably not a fit: candidates without a Balochistan domicile, anyone younger than 18 or older than 35 on 23 November 2026, candidates whose result is awaited, and people who were dismissed or debarred from service.
What the Advertisement Does NOT Print
| Item | Status |
| Salary / lump-sum amount | Not printed: only “lump-sum pay-package” is written |
| Application fee | Not printed: check the NJP form |
| Interview dates and exact venue per post | Not printed: only “preferably” Dera Murad Jamali, Quetta, Sibi, Loralai, Khuzdar |
| Seats per quota (Open, ECQ, Women, Minority, Disability) | Not printed |
| Experience for Posts 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12 | Not printed |
| Contract length and probation period | Not printed |
| Which districts / grid stations each seat is in | Not printed |
Karna / Nahi Karna
| Karna (Do) | Nahi Karna (Don’t) |
| Apply on www.njp.gov.pk well before 23 Nov 2026 | Don’t wait for the last day: portals get slow near deadlines |
| Submit a separate form for each post you qualify for | Don’t use one form for two posts |
| Check domicile, age on closing date and diploma grade first | Don’t apply without a valid Balochistan domicile |
| Keep originals ready for the walk-in interview | Don’t hide facts: wrong information can get you disqualified even after employment |
| Government / NationalGrid employee? Arrange your NOC | Don’t pay anyone for a “guaranteed seat”: the ad says walk-in interviews, no test |
| Watch NJP and your phone for interview dates | Don’t expect TA/DA: it is not paid |
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National Grid Balochistan Quota Jobs November 2026: FAQs
How many posts is National Grid advertising?
72 seats in 12 post types: Tests Inspector 1, Sub Station Operator-I 2, Line Superintendent-I 1, Sub Station Operator-II 7, Line Superintendent-II 3, Laboratory Assistant 4, Sub-Engineer (Civil) 2, Telecom Mechanic-II 1, Electrician-I 1, Sub Station Attendant 9, Assistant Sub Station Attendant 23 and Assistant Lineman 18.
What is the last date?
Monday, 23 November 2026. The ad was printed on 8 November 2026, so there are 15 days.
Who can apply?
Only residents of Balochistan holding a valid Local Certificate / Domicile of any Balochistan district, aged 18 to 35 on the closing date, who meet the qualification and experience of the post.
How do I apply?
Online on the National Job Portal, www.njp.gov.pk. Applications submitted by hand are not entertained, and a separate form is needed for each post.
Is there a written test?
No. All posts are filled through walk-in interviews, as the written / screening test has been exempted.
Where will the walk-in interviews be held?
Preferably at NationalGrid Grid Stations in Dera Murad Jamali, Quetta, Sibi, Loralai and Khuzdar, or another suitable location. Dates are not printed in the ad.
What is the salary?
The ad does not print salary. It says only that selected candidates get a lump-sum pay package on a perpetual employment contract.
What is the age limit?
18 to 35 years for all posts on the closing date. General age relaxation is already included and no further relaxation is allowed.
Can I apply with only Matric?
Yes, for Assistant Sub Station Attendant (Matric, at least 2nd Division, 23 seats) and Assistant Lineman (Matriculate, 18 seats). Sub Station Attendant needs Matric plus a 2-year diploma / certificate from a Govt. Polytechnic Institute.
Are there posts for women?
The ad encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply, and says quotas are observed as per policy. For Sub-Engineer (Civil), only the Employees’ Children Quota and Women’s Quota applies.
Do I need to send photocopies of documents?
No. Photocopies of educational documents and experience certificates are not required at this stage. Bring originals to the interview.
Will TA/DA be paid?
No, TA/DA will not be allowed for the interview.
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Disclaimer: Educativz.com is not National Grid Pakistan or NJP. We read the advertisement published in Express (Lahore, 8 November 2026) and checked every row at zoom. The seat count is our own calculation. Confirm details on www.njp.gov.pk before applying.
