Last Updated: 29 October 2026
Author: Muhammad Imran – Educativz.com
Sources: Daily Dunya Lahore advertisement, 28 Oct 2026 (e-paper), official advertisement PDF on pakrail.gov.pk and Pakistan Railways careers page, National Jobs Portal: Balochistan jobs (all checked 29 Oct 2026)
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Quick answer: Pakistan Railways Headquarters Office, Lahore has advertised 24 contract posts under the Balochistan quota: six Sub-Engineer trades (BPS-11) with 20 seats (Mechanical 8, Signal 3, Telecom 2, Electrical Power 3, Civil 2, Drawing 2) and ASM / Gr-I (BPS-14) with 4 seats. Sub-Engineers need matric (2nd division, science) + 3-year DAE in the matching trade; ASM needs BA/BSc 2nd division + 6-month computer course (women can apply). Apply only online on the National Job Portal (njp.gov.pk) on or before 11 November 2026.
Who is this for? Only candidates with a valid Balochistan domicile. We checked NJP on 29 October 2026: all seven posts are live under the “Balochistan Initiative” with “Balochistan Domicile Required”, job type Contract, deadline 11 Nov 2026. The appointment is contract for two years (official PDF), not a regular job.
24 posts 7 post types BPS-11 & BPS-14 Matric + DAE / BA-BSc Balochistan domicile Women can apply (ASM) Apply on NJP Last date 11 Nov 2026
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Pakistan Railways HQ Lahore Jobs October 2026: Details at a Glance
| Organization | Government of Pakistan, Pakistan Railways, Headquarters Office, Lahore (Ministry of Railways) |
| Campaign | “Join Public Service – Balochistan Quota”: 100% open quota for candidates with Balochistan domicile |
| Total vacancies | 24 (8 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 2 + 4), as printed in the ad |
| Job type | Contract for two years; no right to regular appointment or seniority; extension depends on performance and need (official PDF) |
| Posting | Headquarters Office Lahore; selected staff are liable to serve anywhere over Pakistan Railways |
| How to apply | Online on National Job Portal: njp.gov.pk |
| Last date | 11 November 2026 (ad, official PDF, pakrail.gov.pk and NJP all agree) |
| Selection | Shortlisted / eligible candidates only; no TA/DA for written test or interview; medical examination, security clearance and training for selected candidates |
| Advertisement number | PID(L) 1094/2026 |
| Contact (from ad) | Ammara Samee, Dy. Chief Personnel Officer / Admn, for Chief Personnel Officer, Pakistan Railways HQ Lahore, tel. (042) 99205702 |
Post-wise Table: BPS, Seats, Qualification and Age
| Sr. | Post | BPS | Seats | Qualification (as per ad) | Age |
| 1 | Sub-Engineer / Mechanical | BPS-11 | 8 | Matric (2nd division, science) + 3-year DAE Mechanical Technology | 18 to 35 |
| 2 | Sub-Engineer / Signal | BPS-11 | 3 | Matric (2nd division, science) + 3-year DAE Electrical / Electronics | 18 to 35 |
| 3 | Sub-Engineer / Telecom | BPS-11 | 2 | Matric (2nd division, science) + 3-year DAE Electrical / Electronics | 18 to 35 |
| 4 | Sub-Engineer / Electrical Power | BPS-11 | 3 | Matric (2nd division, science) + 3-year DAE Electrical / Electronics | 18 to 35 |
| 5 | Sub-Engineer / Civil | BPS-11 | 2 | Matric (2nd division, science) + 3-year DAE Civil Technology | 18 to 35 |
| 6 | Sub-Engineer / Drawing / HQ / Division | BPS-11 | 2 | Matric (2nd division, science) + 3-year DAE Civil Technology + diploma / certificate in computerized drafting such as AutoCAD or equivalent | 18 to 35 |
| 7 | ASM / Gr-I (Assistant Station Master) | BPS-14 | 4 | BA / BSc 2nd division or equivalent from an HEC-recognized institution + 6-month mandatory computer course. Women can apply. | 18 to 35 |
| Total | 24 |
The seat numbers, BPS and qualifications above match the NJP job pages we opened on 29 October 2026 (NJP job IDs 9971 Mechanical, 9972 Signal, 9973 Telecom, 9975 Electrical, 9976 Civil, 9978 Drawing, 9979 ASM). NJP lists the Electrical Power post simply as “Sub Engineer / Electrical”.
Last Date: 11 November 2026
The ad says the last date is 11.11.2026. The Pakistan Railways careers page shows the same (posted 27 October, last date 11 November 2026), and NJP shows the deadline as 11 Nov 2026, with the ASM post posted on 28 Oct 2026. That leaves about 13 days. Late, incomplete or wrong-information applications will be rejected, so do not wait for the last evening.
| What | Date |
| Ad uploaded on pakrail.gov.pk | 27 October 2026 |
| Ad printed in Daily Dunya | 28 October 2026 |
| Posted on NJP | 28 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 11 November 2026 |
| Test / interview date | Not announced |
Age Limit and Relaxation
The ad prints 18 to 35 years for every post. Its terms explain it: the normal limit is 18 to 30 years plus a specific additional 5-year relaxation for Balochistan candidates, which the ad says was notified by the Establishment Division on 22.10.2026. The upper age of 35 is calculated as of the closing date of the advertisement (11 November 2026).
| Category | Relaxation (as per the ad) |
| Normal limit | 18 to 30 years |
| Balochistan candidates (specific additional relaxation) | + 5 years = 35 years |
| Ex-servicemen | Upper age relaxed by 15 years or the years actually served in the Armed Forces of Pakistan, whichever is less |
| Government servants and contract employees with 2 years’ continuous government service on the closing date | Relaxed by 10 years, up to age 55 |
| Disabled candidates | 10 years |
| Widow or child of a civil servant who died during service | A further 5 years |
| More than one category | Relaxation is allowed in only one category |
We have not seen the Establishment Division notification of 22 October 2026 itself, only the ad’s reference to it. NJP shows “Max age 35” for all seven posts, which matches the ad.
Eligibility and Who Can Apply
- Domicile: valid Balochistan domicile (NJP: “Balochistan Domicile Required”).
- Sub-Engineers (BPS-11): matric with science, 2nd division, plus a 3-year DAE in the same trade as the post. A DAE in another trade does not match.
- Sub-Engineer / Drawing: civil DAE and an AutoCAD (computerized drafting) diploma or certificate.
- ASM / Gr-I (BPS-14): BA or BSc with 2nd division from an HEC-recognized institution, plus a 6-month computer course. The ad and NJP both say women can apply for ASM.
- Quota: “100% open quota”: selection is on open merit inside the Balochistan quota.
- Serving employees of Railways or any other department must upload the application with an NOC.
- Selected candidates must pass the medical examination, get security clearance and undergo training.
- Recruitment will happen “at the doorstep” at district level with the help of new employment cells in Balochistan districts (ad term 8).
News report on the wider drive: Minute Mirror (27 Oct 2026) reports 829 vacancies in total (805 in Quetta Division and 24 at Headquarters, which matches our count of 24), 10% reserved for Baloch women and 5% for minorities, and the Railways Minister saying the process will finish before 30 November 2026. These details are from the news report; the HQ advertisement itself does not print the women or minority percentages.
Related Railways and Balochistan-quota posts: Pakistan Railways Quetta (BPS-1 to 11), Ministry of Railways IT jobs, all Pakistan Railways jobs, Balochistan domicile federal jobs hub, Military Accounts, WAPDA, NHA, PTA and National Archives.
How to Apply on NJP: Step by Step
Go to njp.gov.pk and click Balochistan Jobs.
Type Sub-Engineer or ASM in the search box (or Railways to see all Pakistan Railways HQ posts). Pick the card marked “Pakistan Railways Headquarter Office”.
Check grade, qualification, age, Contract job type and the deadline of 11 Nov 2026.
Create your NJP account (or sign in) with your own CNIC and mobile number. Never share your password or OTP.
Fill your details, Balochistan domicile, education and date of birth, and upload the attested documents listed below. A postal address is required: the ad rejects applications without it.
Apply for the post that matches your trade, then save a screenshot of the confirmation. Keep your phone and email active.
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Note: the ad does not say whether one person may apply for several posts. Apply only for the posts where you meet every condition.
Documents to Keep Ready
- Educational certificates: matric (2nd division), FA / FSc (2nd division) as applicable
- Degree / diploma for the post: DAE in the right trade; BA / BSc for ASM
- Computer course certificate (ASM, 6 months) and AutoCAD / drafting certificate (Drawing post)
- CNIC and Balochistan domicile certificate
- Character certificate
- Passport-size photographs with blue background
- NOC if you already serve in Railways or any other department
- Postal address, active email and mobile number
The ad says the documents must be attested and attached on the NJP website. If any document is found bogus during or after recruitment, the appointment is cancelled and legal action may follow.
What Is Not Confirmed
- Salary and allowances: not in the ad or on NJP. BPS-11 and BPS-14 are federal pay scales, but for a two-year contract post we could not confirm the exact amount.
- Written test / interview type, date and place: not announced. (The news report says candidates in this category are exempt from written and screening tests; the ad itself says only that there will be no TA/DA for a written test or interview.)
- The Establishment Division notification dated 22.10.2026: referred to in the ad, not seen by us.
- Whether one candidate can apply for more than one post: not stated.
- Our newspaper image is low resolution, so we cross-checked every figure against the official Pakistan Railways PDF and NJP.
Karna / Nahi Karna
Karna:
- Apply only on njp.gov.pk, and this week, not on 11 November.
- Match your DAE trade to the post (Mechanical, Electrical / Electronics or Civil) before you apply.
- Keep your Balochistan domicile, character certificate and attested copies scanned and ready.
- ASM: keep your 6-month computer course certificate ready. Women can apply for ASM.
- Serving employees: get the NOC first.
- Share this with a diploma holder from Balochistan who may not have seen the ad.
Nahi karna:
- Do not pay any agent or “contact” who promises a Railways job. NJP is free and the ad mentions no fee. Anyone asking for money by Easypaisa, JazzCash or WhatsApp is a fraudster.
- Do not apply without a Balochistan domicile, or with a DAE in the wrong trade.
- Do not upload fake or unattested documents: bogus papers lead to cancellation and legal action.
- Do not leave the postal address or phone number blank.
- Do not trust WhatsApp groups that promise “direct appointment” or “seat guarantee”.
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Pakistan Railways HQ Lahore Jobs October 2026: FAQs
How many posts has Pakistan Railways HQ Lahore announced?
24 posts under the Balochistan quota: Sub-Engineer Mechanical 8, Signal 3, Telecom 2, Electrical Power 3, Civil 2, Drawing 2 (all BPS-11) and ASM / Gr-I 4 (BPS-14).
What is the last date to apply?
11 November 2026, on the National Job Portal only.
What is the qualification for Sub-Engineer?
Matric (2nd division, science) plus a 3-year DAE in the trade of the post. The Drawing post also needs an AutoCAD or computerized drafting diploma / certificate.
What is the qualification for ASM?
BA or BSc with 2nd division from an HEC-recognized institution and a 6-month computer course. Women can apply.
Is this a permanent job?
No. The official ad says the appointment is purely on a two-year contract basis and gives no right to regular appointment or seniority.
What is the age limit?
18 to 35 years: 30 plus a specific 5-year relaxation for Balochistan candidates, counted as of the closing date. Ex-servicemen, serving employees, disabled candidates and widows or children of deceased civil servants get extra relaxation, but only in one category.
Do I need a Balochistan domicile?
Yes. NJP marks all seven posts “Balochistan Domicile Required”.
Is there an application fee or TA/DA?
The ad mentions no fee, so do not pay anyone. No TA/DA is admissible for a written test or interview.
Where will I be posted?
The office is Pakistan Railways Headquarters, Lahore, but selected employees are liable to serve anywhere over Pakistan Railways.
Disclaimer: Educativz.com is not Pakistan Railways. We read the newspaper ad, the official Pakistan Railways PDF and the public NJP pages on 29 October 2026; details can change. Apply only through njp.gov.pk and verify everything there.
