Ministry of Railways Jobs 2026 – Director (PPS-10) & Deputy Director (PPS-09) for SPD&ME Project, Apply by 30 October
The Ministry of Railways, Government of Pakistan, has opened applications for 2 senior contract posts under the PSDP project titled “Strengthening of Planning, Development & Monitoring/Evaluation (SPD&ME) Cell, Ministry of Railways.” The project needs a Director (PPS-10) and a Deputy Director (PPS-09) to be appointed through the open market for an initial period up to 30 June 2027. Candidates with a Master’s degree and 7+/12+ years of relevant experience can apply. The last date to submit the online application through the National Jobs Portal is 30 October 2026.
The SPD&ME Cell is the Ministry’s planning arm — it prepares development proposals, monitors PSDP projects and evaluates outcomes across Pakistan Railways. These two posts lead that work, so the Ministry is looking for experienced planning, development and monitoring professionals. The complete post detail from the official advertisement is given below, and the official advertisement is also included in this article.
Job Details at a Glance
Organization
Ministry of Railways, Government of Pakistan
Project
Strengthening of Planning, Development & Monitoring/Evaluation (SPD&ME) Cell (PSDP project)
Total Posts
02 — Director (PPS-10) ×1, Deputy Director (PPS-09) ×1
Education
Master’s degree (16 years) in a relevant field from an HEC-recognized university
Experience
7+ years (Deputy Director) / 12+ years (Director) in planning, development or monitoring
Contract Period
Up to 30 June 2027 (initial)
How to Apply
Online only through the National Jobs Portal: njp.gov.pk
Last Date
30 October 2026
Official Advertisement — Ministry of Railways, SPD&ME Project
Vacancies Detail
Director (PPS-10) — 01 post: Master’s degree (16 years education) in a relevant field from an HEC-recognized university with 12+ years of relevant experience in planning, development, monitoring or evaluation. The Director leads the SPD&ME Cell’s work on PSDP project planning and monitoring.
Deputy Director (PPS-09) — 01 post: Master’s degree (16 years education) in a relevant field from an HEC-recognized university with 7+ years of relevant experience in planning, development, monitoring or evaluation. The Deputy Director supports the Director in project monitoring and evaluation tasks.
Both appointments are on contract up to 30 June 2027 under the PSDP project, with the possibility of extension subject to project continuation and performance.
Eligibility Criteria
Education: Master’s degree (16 years of education) in a relevant field — such as planning, development studies, economics, public policy, management or engineering — from an HEC-recognized university.
Experience: 12+ years of relevant experience for the Director (PPS-10) and 7+ years for the Deputy Director (PPS-09), in planning, development, monitoring or evaluation roles.
Age limit: As per the advertisement and Government Instructions (check the NJP posting for the exact limit).
Contract terms: Appointments are project-based contracts up to 30 June 2027.
How to Apply Online
Applications are accepted online only through the National Jobs Portal. Follow these steps:
Step 1: Open the National Jobs Portal at njp.gov.pk and create your account (or log in if you already have one).
Step 2: Search for the Ministry of Railways — SPD&ME project posts (Director / Deputy Director) in the open advertisements.
Step 3: Read the complete TORs and terms of the contract on NJP before applying.
Step 4: Fill in the online application form with your personal, educational and experience details exactly as they appear in your documents.
Step 5: Upload the required documents in the specified formats.
Step 6: Submit the application before 30 October 2026 and keep a copy or screenshot of the submitted application for your record.
No application by post, email or by hand will be entertained — the advertisement specifies online application through NJP only.
Last date: 30 October 2026. Late applications will not be entertained.
Read the TORs: The detailed terms of reference are on the NJP portal — read them before applying.
Only shortlisted candidates: Will be called for test/interview. No TA/DA is admissible.
Contract nature: These are project posts up to 30 June 2027, not regular government employment.
Never pay anyone: The Ministry does not charge any fee through agents. Do not pay any private person for this recruitment.
Key Dates and Links Summary
Item
Detail
Advertisement
Ministry of Railways — SPD&ME Cell project posts
Apply online
National Jobs Portal — njp.gov.pk
Last date
30 October 2026
Contract up to
30 June 2027
Posts
02 (Director PPS-10 ×1, Deputy Director PPS-09 ×1)
Conclusion
The Ministry of Railways SPD&ME project posts are senior planning roles for experienced development professionals — a Director (PPS-10) and a Deputy Director (PPS-09) on contract up to June 2027. If you hold a Master’s degree with 7+/12+ years in planning, monitoring or evaluation, apply online through the National Jobs Portal before 30 October 2026. Always verify the conditions from the official advertisement before applying.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the last date to apply? 30 October 2026. Applications must be submitted online through the National Jobs Portal (njp.gov.pk).
How many posts are announced? 2 posts — Director (PPS-10) ×1 and Deputy Director (PPS-09) ×1 — under the SPD&ME Cell PSDP project.
What qualification is required? A Master’s degree (16 years education) in a relevant field from an HEC-recognized university, with 12+ years of relevant experience for the Director and 7+ years for the Deputy Director.
Shahzad Sahil is the editor of lahorejobs24.com, covering government jobs, private jobs, bank jobs, results and education news for Lahore and Punjab, with information verified from official sources.
