Last Updated: 28 October 2026
Author: Muhammad Imran – Educativz.com
Newspaper source: The News (Lahore), 28 October 2026, page 3 (Pakistan Navy, Maritime Center of Excellence, Pakistan Navy War College Lahore; PID(I) 3853/26)
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Quick answer: The Maritime Center of Excellence, Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore needs 1 Research Associate on a contractual basis. The pay is “commensurate with qualification and experience (BPS-17)”. You need an M.Phil / MS (18 years of education, minimum 3 CGPA) in International Relations, Political Science, Defense & Strategic Studies or an equivalent subject from an HEC-recognised university, and you must be not more than 35 years old on 1 December 2026. Apply by e-mail with a one-page CV to mcepakistan@gmail.com before 12 November 2026. The place of work is Lahore.
1 post Research Associate BPS-17 Contractual M.Phil / MS, 3 CGPA IR / Political Science / Strategic Studies Age up to 35 Lahore E-mail apply Last date 12 Nov 2026
Read this first. This is a one-post contract job, not a regular Navy commission or civil-service post, and there is no online portal: you apply by e-mail. The ad gives no salary figure, no contract length and no test details. Pay nothing to anyone who promises you this job.
In this guide
Pakistan Navy War College Jobs October 2026: Details at a Glance
| Item | Detail (as printed in the ad) |
| Employer | Pakistan Navy: Maritime Center of Excellence, Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore |
| Position | Research Associate (the headline says “Research Faculty Required”) |
| Number of posts | 1 |
| Type of job | Contractual |
| Pay package | “Commensurate with qualification and experience (BPS-17)”. No rupee figure is printed. |
| Qualification | M.Phil / MS (18 years of education, minimum 3 CGPA) in International Relations, Political Science, Defense & Strategic Studies or equivalent, from an HEC-recognised university |
| Preference | Research experience in related subjects |
| Age limit | Not more than 35 years on 01 December 2026 |
| Place of work | Lahore |
| How to apply | E-mail a one-page CV to mcepakistan@gmail.com |
| Last date | Before 12 November 2026 (Thursday) |
| Contacts printed | WhatsApp 0326-2200170; inquiries 042-66960793 |
| Interview | Only shortlisted candidates are called; no TA/DA |
| Address | The Commandant, Pakistan Navy War College, Naval Complex Walton Askari-V, Gulberg-III, Lahore |
| Ad number | PID(I) 3853/26 |
Who Can Apply: Qualification and Age
- Degree: an M.Phil or MS with 18 years of education and at least 3 CGPA. The ad does not say out of how many points (most universities use a 4-point scale).
- Subject: International Relations, Political Science, Defense & Strategic Studies, or equivalent. The ad does not list the “equivalent” subjects (for example Peace and Conflict Studies, Strategic Studies or Maritime / Security Studies). If your degree title is different, e-mail or phone the college before applying.
- University: must be HEC-recognised. Check your university on the HEC list.
- Age: not more than 35 years on 1 December 2026. As a safe rule, you should be born on or after 1 December 1991. The ad gives no relaxation.
- Experience: not compulsory, but preference goes to those with research experience in related subjects (papers, think-tank or research-assistant work).
- Gender, domicile, quota: the ad says nothing about them. Do not assume a quota or a female-only / male-only post.
Last Date
The ad says “Interested applicants may apply before 12 November 2026”. One line in the note box also just says “12 November”. Both point to the same day, Thursday 12 November 2026. Because the word is “before”, e-mail your CV by 11 November to be safe, and keep the “sent” screenshot.
Do not leave it to the last evening. The college has no online system, so a late or bounced e-mail cannot be fixed. Send it early, then confirm by phone or WhatsApp on the numbers in the ad.
How to Apply by E-mail (Step by Step)
There is no portal or form for this post, so there is nothing to log in to. The steps below follow the ad exactly; the e-mail subject and wording are our suggestions, not official rules.
The One-Page CV: What to Put in It
- Top: name, mobile, e-mail, city, date of birth (so the age condition is easy to check)
- Education first: M.Phil / MS (university, subject, years of education = 18, CGPA), then BS / MA
- Research: thesis title, published papers (journal, year), conferences, research-assistant or think-tank work
- Skills: research methods, writing, data / OSINT tools, languages
- One line on why maritime, strategic or defence studies interest you
- Keep it to one page: a longer CV breaks the instruction in the ad.
After You Apply
- Only shortlisted candidates are called for an interview.
- No TA/DA is paid for the interview.
- The ad does not mention a written test, an interview date or the interview place. Expect a call or message on the mobile number in your CV, so keep it on.
About the Maritime Center of Excellence
The Pakistan Navy War College is the Navy’s staff college in Walton, Lahore; it was founded in 1968 as the Navy Staff School and is affiliated with the National Defence University (Wikipedia: Pakistan Navy War College). The Maritime Center of Excellence is a unit of the college and is known mainly for its maritime security workshops and for research tie-ups with universities such as the University of the Punjab, according to press reports. We could not open the official Pakistan Navy website from our connection on 28 October 2026, so everything in the job description above comes only from the printed ad.
Careful with old ads. In July 2024 the same War College advertised a similar Research Associate post (PID(I) 166/24) with different conditions and a different e-mail and phone number, as reproduced by a job aggregator. Use only the contacts and conditions printed in this 2026 ad (PID(I) 3853/26).
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What the Ad Does Not Tell You
- The salary in rupees. Only “commensurate with qualification and experience (BPS-17)”. We do not quote a figure.
- The contract length and whether it can be extended.
- Whether a written test or presentation will be held, and when the interview is.
- Which “equivalent” degrees are accepted.
- Whether women can apply or whether any quota applies.
- The CGPA scale (out of 4?).
- A PDF / file-type rule for the e-mailed CV.
Karna / Nahi karna
✅ Karna (Do)
- Do check that your degree subject and 3 CGPA fit before you apply.
- Do send one page only and keep your e-mail subject clear.
- Do apply early and keep a screenshot of the sent e-mail.
- Do use only the e-mail and phone numbers printed in this ad.
- Do prepare your research papers and thesis summary for a possible interview.
❌ Nahi karna (Don’t)
- Do not pay money to anyone for a “Navy job”, “interview slot” or “seat”. The ad mentions no fee.
- Do not send your CNIC, bank or card details to unknown numbers that claim to be the Navy.
- Do not use the e-mail or phone from the older 2024 ad.
- Do not send a long, multi-page CV.
- Do not wait for the last day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for Pakistan Navy War College Research Associate job 2026?
The ad says applicants may apply before 12 November 2026. Send your CV earlier, by 11 November, to be safe.
How many posts are there?
One post: Research Associate at the Maritime Center of Excellence, Pakistan Navy War College, Lahore.
What is the qualification?
M.Phil / MS (18 years of education, minimum 3 CGPA) in International Relations, Political Science, Defense & Strategic Studies or equivalent from an HEC-recognised university.
What is the age limit?
Not more than 35 years on 1 December 2026. Born on or after 1 December 1991 is the safe reading.
What is the salary?
The ad says “commensurate with qualification and experience (BPS-17)”. It does not print a rupee figure.
How do I apply (naukri kaise apply karein)?
E-mail a one-page CV to mcepakistan@gmail.com before 12 November 2026. There is no online portal. For questions use WhatsApp 0326-2200170 or 042-66960793.
Is it a permanent Navy job?
No. The ad says the position is contractual. The contract length is not printed.
Is there any fee?
No fee is mentioned in the ad. Never pay anyone for this job.
Where is the job?
In Lahore (Pakistan Navy War College, Naval Complex Walton Askari-V, Gulberg-III).
Can I apply if my degree is in another subject?
The ad says “or equivalent”, but does not list equivalents. Ask the college on the numbers in the ad before you apply.
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