Pakistan Railways Advertisement 2026 – Job Application Form

Full Time
Lahore, Punjab
Posted 2 days ago
35000 PKR / Month

Website Pakistan Railways

🚂 Pakistan Railways Lahore Division Jobs 2026

Strengthening Operational & Technical Workforce in Punjab

The Pakistan Railways Lahore Division Jobs 2026 Advertisement has been officially announced, offering a significant employment opportunity for individuals across several districts in Punjab. This recruitment drive focuses on strengthening the operational and technical workforce of the Lahore Division through the induction of C-Class Apprentices and essential field staff. These positions are critical for the maintenance and smooth movement of trains, covering roles from technical fitting and welding to ground-level track safety. With a total of 271 vacancies available, this intake represents a major step in the department’s effort to modernize and maintain its mechanical and transportation wings. The positions offered provide a stable government career path with structured training programs and comprehensive benefits under the federal pay scale.

📋 Positions Available

The recruitment covers several technical and operational categories across the Mechanical and Transportation departments:

💼 Position Title	🎖️ Grade (BPS)	🎯 Department / Wing
Carpenter	BPS-06	Mechanical / C&W
Welder	BPS-06	Mechanical / C&W
Fitter	BPS-06	Mechanical / Loco
Pointsman	BPS-05	Transportation
Gateman	BPS-02	Transportation

📍 Cities and Total No. of Vacancies

🔢 Total Vacancies: 271 Posts
🗺️ Jurisdiction: This recruitment is specifically for candidates with domiciles from the Lahore Division. This includes the following districts and tehsils:
- Lahore, Okara, Kasur, Gujranwala, Qila Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Hafizabad, Jhang, Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh, Sialkot, and Narowal.
📍 Specific Pockets: Eligibility also extends to residents of specific smaller areas such as Sahiwal (Chak 52/5L), Pakpattan (Chak 40SP, 14SP, 15SP), Gujrat (Deonia Mandial, Jalalpur Jattan, Tanda Pind), and Chiniot (Lalian, Chenab Nagar).

🎓 Requirements and QualificationsAdvertisements
🛠️ Technical Posts (Carpenter, Welder, Fitter): Matriculation (2nd Division) along with a 1-year Diploma or Certificate in the relevant trade from a recognized technical board.
🚩 Pointsman: Matriculation (2nd Division).
🚧 Gateman: Middle school pass (8th grade).
📊 Quotas:
60% Open Merit | 20% Railway Employee Sons
10% Ex-Servicemen | 5% Orphans | 5% Minorities

⏳ Age Limit

Standard Age: 18 to 25 years.
⚖️ General Relaxation: A blanket 5-year relaxation is applicable to all, making the effective limit 18 to 30 years.
⭐ Special Relaxations:
- Govt. Servants (2 years service): 10 years additional relaxation.
- Ex-Servicemen: Years served or 15 years, whichever is less.
- Widows/Sons of Deceased Servants: 5 years additional relaxation.
- Scheduled Castes/Buddhist Community: 3 years additional relaxation.

🚀 The Selection Roadmap

1️⃣ Preparation: Obtain a Postal Order of Rs. 550/- in favor of the Divisional Personnel Officer, P.R., Lahore.

2️⃣ Documents: Attach attested copies of your CNIC, Domicile, Character Certificate, Educational Certificates (Matric/Middle), and 3 Passport-sized photographs.

3️⃣ Submission: Send your application through Registered Post or Courier (by-hand submissions are not accepted) to Divisional Superintendent Office, Pakistan Railways, Lahore Division, Bogy Road, Lahore.

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💡 Selection Tip: For the Pointsman and Gateman roles, candidates are often evaluated on their physical agility and basic understanding of railway signals. For technical roles, ensure your trade certificate is from an HEC/NAVTTC recognized institute.