Pakistan Railways Jobs 2026: 417 Assistant Driver Vacancies Announced
The Ministry of Railways has officially opened applications for Pakistan Railways Jobs 2026, inviting young and dynamic citizens of Pakistan to join as Assistant Drivers (BPS-09). This massive recruitment drive for 2026 is conducted on a purely contract basis, offering a prestigious career path within the national infrastructure.
With 417 positions available across the country, this is one of the most significant hiring announcements for the year 2026. Whether you are from Karachi, Lahore, or Quetta, this guide covers everything you need to know to apply successfully via the National Job Portal.
Eligibility Criteria for Assistant Driver Jobs 2026
To qualify for the Assistant Driver position in the 2026 intake, candidates must meet specific educational standards. The department accepts three main academic backgrounds:
Option A: Matric 2nd Division with Science, supplemented by a 3-year DAE (Diploma of Associate Engineering) in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Information Technology, or Automobile engineering.
Option B: F.Sc (Pre-Engineering) with an additional six-month computer course from a technical board recognized by the government.
Option C: Intermediate in Computer Science (ICS).
Important Note for 2026 Applicants: Only those who have received their final transcripts by the closing date are eligible. Candidates awaiting results cannot apply for these 2026 vacancies.
Division-Wise Vacancy Breakup for 2026 Recruitment
The 417 vacancies for the 2026 session are distributed across Pakistan to ensure regional representation. Here is the official seat distribution:
Karachi Division: 182 Vacancies
Sukkur Division: 66 Vacancies
Multan Division: 51 Vacancies
Peshawar Division: 33 Vacancies
Rawalpindi Division: 30 Vacancies
Quetta Division: 29 Vacancies
Lahore Division: 26 Vacancies
This brings the Grand Total to 417 Vacancies for the Pakistan Railways 2026 recruitment phase.
Age Limit and Relaxation Rules for 2026 Applicants
The standard age bracket for the 2026 Assistant Driver posts is 18 to 25 years. However, the government has provided significant age relaxations:
General Relaxation: All candidates receive a 5-year general age relaxation in the upper age limit.
Special Categories: Candidates from Scheduled Castes, Buddhist Communities, Sindh (Rural), Balochistan, and Tribal Areas/Azad Kashmir receive an additional 3 years of relaxation.
Ex-Servicemen: A relaxation of up to 15 years or the actual years of service in the Armed Forces.
Government Servants: Those with 2 years of continuous service receive 10 years of relaxation (up to the age of 55).
Widows/Children of Deceased Servants: A 5-year relaxation is granted to the children of civil servants who died during service.
Application Process via National Job Portal (NJP) 2026
Pakistan Railways has modernized the application process for 2026. Follow these steps to apply:
Online Registration: Interested candidates must visit the National Job Portal at www.njp.gov.pk.
Deadline: Applications must be submitted no later than 20 days after the advertisement’s publication in 2026 newspapers.
Processing Fee: A mandatory fee of Rs. 700/- per application must be paid.
Where to Pay: Payments are accepted at the C.C.T Cash Office in Lahore, all Station Masters, and Railway Booking Offices.
Documentation: You must attach the Miscellaneous Receipt (M.R) to your application as proof of payment.
Selection Weightage and Quota System 2026
The merit list for the 2026 recruitment will be calculated based on the following weightage:
70% Written Test
30% Interview
Official Recruitment Quotas:
To ensure fairness, Pakistan Railways observes the following quotas for 2026:
60% Open Merit
20% Son of Railway Employee (Includes 2% for sons of deceased employees).
10% Ex-Servicemen.
5% Minorities/Non-Muslims.
5% Orphans (NADRA death certificate of the father is mandatory).
Mandatory Instructions for Candidates
Before applying for the Pakistan Railways Assistant Driver Jobs 2026, keep the following in mind:
Medical Fitness: Selected candidates must pass a prescribed Medical Examination and clear Security Agency verification.
Training: All recruits will undergo specialized railway training before being posted.
NOC: Departmental candidates (already in govt service) must apply through the proper channel.
Verification: If any document is found bogus at any stage of the 2026 recruitment or even after hiring, the appointment will be cancelled immediately.
Contact for 2026 Inquiries:
Dy. CPO-Admn, Ammara Samee
Phone: 042-99205702.
