Railways approves recruitment for grades 1–16

Pakistan Railways has approved recruitment against vacant posts from Grade 1 to Grade 16 under the Balochistan quota, with 829

LAHORE:  Pakistan Railways has approved recruitment against vacant posts from Grade 1 to Grade 16 under the Balochistan quota, with 829 positions allocated to Quetta Division and the department’s headquarters.

According to a statement issued by Pakistan Railways Headquarters on Tuesday, 805 vacancies have been approved for Quetta Division, while 24 positions have been sanctioned at the headquarters.
Under the approved recruitment policy, 10 per cent of the vacancies will be reserved for Baloch women and five per cent for minorities. The recruitment process will also include a special exemption from written and screening tests for the specified recruitment category.
Online applications have been invited through the National Jobs Portal, with November 11, 2026, set as the last date for submission.
Applicants have been directed to submit their educational certificates, Computerised National Identity Cards (CNICs), domicile certificates, character certificates and passport-size photographs as part of the application process.

Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi said the recruitment process under the Balochistan quota would be completed before November 30, 2026.

The minister directed the relevant authorities to ensure merit, transparency and fairness throughout the recruitment process, adding that all necessary arrangements should be made to complete the hiring within the stipulated timeframe.
The initiative aims to fill vacant positions in Pakistan Railways while providing employment opportunities to eligible candidates from Balochistan under the designated quota.