Pakistan Railways, the backbone of the country’s transport network, has announced a golden career opportunity for unemployed youth under Pakistan Railway Jobs 2026. According to a recently published advertisement, the department is hiring for the position of “Assistant Driver.” These recruitments will be made on a contract basis, offering an excellent entry point for individuals with technical backgrounds to join the public sector.
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Pakistan Railway Jobs 2026 – 417 Assistant Driver Vacancies
In this detailed guide, we will cover the number of vacancies, educational qualifications, age limits, quota distribution, and the complete step-by-step application process.
Job Details & Pay Scale
As per the official advertisement, these recruitments are being made under BPS-09 (Basic Pay Scale 9). The designation is “Assistant Driver.” A total of 417 vacancies will be filled from across Pakistan. The high number of seats indicates a significant opportunity for candidates to be selected purely on merit.
Division-Wise Breakdown of Vacancies
The 417 seats have been distributed among various railway divisions across the country. The highest number of opportunities is available for domicile holders of the Karachi Division. The breakdown is as follows:
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- Peshawar: 33 Vacancies
- Rawalpindi: 30 Vacancies
- Lahore: 26 Vacancies
- Multan: 51 Vacancies
- Sukkur: 66 Vacancies
- Quetta: 29 Vacancies
- Karachi: 182 Vacancies Grand Total: 417
Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
Pakistan Railways has kept the eligibility criteria broad to allow students from various technical and science backgrounds to apply. Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications:
- Matric (Science) with DAE:
- Matriculation (Science) in 2nd Division.
- 3-Year Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE) from a recognized institute in one of the following technologies:
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- Electronics
- Telecommunication / Information Technology
- Automobile
- F.Sc (Pre-Engineering):
- If a candidate does not have a DAE, they can apply with an F.Sc (Pre-Engineering) in 2nd Division.
- Condition: Must have a 3-month computer course certificate from a recognized institute.
- ICS (Intermediate in Computer Science):
- Candidates with an ICS degree (2nd Division) are also eligible to apply.
Age Limit & Relaxations
The department has provided significant age relaxations to encourage participation:
- Base Age Limit: 18 to 25 Years.
- General Relaxation: With a mandatory 5-year general relaxation, the upper age limit becomes 30 Years.
Additional Special Relaxations:
- 3 Years: For candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Buddhist Community, Sindh (Rural), Balochistan, Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Tribal Areas (FATA).
- Up to 15 Years: For Retired Army Personnel (Ex-Servicemen).
- 10 Years (up to 55 years of age): For Government Servants with 2 years of continuous service.
- 5 Years: For children of deceased Civil Servants who died during service.
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Quota System
To ensure transparency and equal representation, the following quota system will be observed:
- Open Merit: 60% (The majority of seats are open for competition).
- Railway Employees’ Sons: 20% (A huge reserved quota for children of railway staff).
- Ex-Servicemen: 10%
- Minorities/Non-Muslims: 5%
- Orphans: 5%
Selection Criteria
Selection will be strictly on merit, calculated as follows:
- Written Test: 70% Weightage.
- Interview: 30% Weightage.
Note: Since the written test holds 70% weightage, candidates are advised to focus heavily on their technical and academic preparation.
How to Apply & Deadline
Candidates must apply online; manual applications might not be entertained unless specified otherwise for fee submission.
- Online Application: Visit the National Job Portal official website at www.njp.gov.pk to fill out the application form.
- Application Fee: A processing fee of Rs. 1000/- per application must be deposited.
- Where to deposit: C.C.T Cash Office Lahore, or at any Station Master / Booking Office of Pakistan Railways across the country.
- Receipt: Keep the Miscellaneous Receipt (M.R) safe and upload a scanned copy of it with your online application.
- Deadline: Applications must be submitted within 20 days of the publication of the advertisement.
Important Instructions
- Applications with incorrect or forged information will be summarily rejected.
- Selected candidates will have to undergo a medical examination and security clearance.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for the test or interview.
This is a fantastic opportunity for DAE and Intermediate holders to secure a position in a reputable government organization. Don’t wait for the last date—apply now!
