DRAP Jobs 2026 have opened 7 regular seats for Balochistan domicile holders at the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan, with five posts at the Islamabad headquarters and two at the Quetta field office. If you hold a Balochistan domicile and want a regular federal job in the health sector, this recruitment deserves your attention. Selection is through walk-in interviews, applications go only through the National Job Portal, and the last date is 16 November 2026.
The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan works under the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination and regulates medicines and medical devices across the country. Its headquarters sit at the Prime Minister’s National Health Complex on Park Road, Islamabad, with a field office in Quetta. This recruitment is part of the federal Balochistan Employment Initiative, under which federal departments are filling seats reserved for Balochistan.
Official advertisement summary card for DRAP Jobs 2026. This is a summary card prepared from the official advertisement, not a scan of the newspaper ad. Always confirm the final details on the National Job Portal before applying.
Job Details
The table below gives the main facts of this recruitment at a glance. The portal listing for your exact post is the final authority, so match every detail there before you submit.
Detail
Information
Organisation
Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP), Ministry of National Health Services
Regular federal posts: All 7 posts are regular posts at a federal health authority, not contract or daily-wage work.
No written test: Selection is through walk-in interviews only, so there is no written test to prepare for.
Two cities: Five posts are in Islamabad and two are in Quetta, so candidates can aim for the city that suits them.
Wide age limits: The maximum ages run from 33 to 45 years, including the age relaxation allowed in the advertisement, so older candidates also qualify.
Low education bar for support posts: The Driver post needs only matriculation and the Naib Qasid post needs only a middle pass.
Clerical career ladder: UDC, LDC and Data Entry Operator posts suit candidates with typing and computer skills who want office work.
Health sector employer: DRAP regulates medicines and medical devices, so its staff work in a respected technical and regulatory field.
Online-only process: Applications go only through the National Job Portal, so candidates from any district of Balochistan can apply without travelling.
Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
All 7 seats are reserved for candidates holding a Balochistan domicile or local certificate issued by the competent authority. The age limits shown below already include a general relaxation of 2 years and an additional 5 years, as stated in the advertisement, and age is counted as of the last date for submission. The full educational qualification for the Assistant, UDC, Data Entry Operator and LDC posts is not clear in the advertisement extracts available, so candidates for those posts must check the original advertisement and their portal listing before applying, and this article does not guess those details.
Vacancies: 1 post at DRAP headquarters, Islamabad.
Qualification: MA, MSc or MBA, or an equivalent degree, as reported.
Experience: Experience in administrative work is required, as reported.
Age limit: Maximum 40 years, including the age relaxation allowed in the advertisement.
Assistant (BPS-10) — 1 Post, Islamabad
Vacancies: 1 post at DRAP headquarters, Islamabad.
Qualification: The full educational qualification is not stated in the advertisement extracts available; check the original advertisement on the National Job Portal.
Experience: Experience in computer work is required, as reported.
Age limit: Maximum 33 years, including the age relaxation allowed in the advertisement.
Upper Division Clerk (BPS-10) — 1 Post, Islamabad
Vacancies: 1 post at DRAP headquarters, Islamabad.
Qualification: The full educational qualification is not stated in the advertisement extracts available; check the original advertisement on the National Job Portal.
Typing speed: Typing speed of 40 words per minute is required.
Age limit: Maximum 35 years, including the age relaxation allowed in the advertisement.
Data Entry Operator (BPS-10) — 1 Post, Islamabad
Vacancies: 1 post at DRAP headquarters, Islamabad.
Qualification: The full educational qualification is not stated in the advertisement extracts available; check the original advertisement on the National Job Portal.
Computer skills: Relevant data entry and computer skills are required, as reported.
Age limit: Maximum 35 years, including the age relaxation allowed in the advertisement.
Lower Division Clerk (BPS-07) — 1 Post, Islamabad
Vacancies: 1 post at DRAP headquarters, Islamabad.
Qualification: The full educational qualification is not stated in the advertisement extracts available; check the original advertisement on the National Job Portal.
Typing speed: Typing speed of 35 words per minute is required.
Age limit: Maximum 35 years, including the age relaxation allowed in the advertisement.
Driver (BPS-04) — 1 Post, Quetta
Vacancies: 1 post at the DRAP field office, Quetta.
Qualification: Matriculation from a recognised board.
Driving licence: A valid LTV or HTV driving licence is mandatory.
Age limit: Maximum 40 years, including the age relaxation allowed in the advertisement.
Naib Qasid (BPS-01) — 1 Post, Quetta
Vacancies: 1 post at the DRAP field office, Quetta.
Qualification: Middle pass.
Age limit: Maximum 45 years, including the age relaxation allowed in the advertisement.
Domicile rule: Only Balochistan domicile or local certificate holders are eligible for all 7 seats.
Age counted: Age is counted as of the last date for submission of applications, 16 November 2026.
Separate form per post: Candidates applying for more than one post must use a separate online form for each post.
Government employees: Government employees must apply through the proper channel.
Gender identity: Candidates may apply by self-declared gender and the gender on their CNIC, under the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2018, as stated in the advertisement.
Medical examination: Selected candidates will be examined by the Civil Surgeon of the concerned government hospital, as stated in the advertisement.
Documents: Original documents along with one set of attested photocopies must be brought to the walk-in interview.
How to Apply Online
Applications are accepted online only through the National Job Portal, within 15 days of the advertisement’s publication. Follow these steps to apply.
Open the portal: Go to the official National Job Portal at https://njp.gov.pk and create an account with your CNIC and email, or log in if you already have one.
Complete your profile: Fill your profile and CV on the portal, including your domicile and your qualifications exactly as shown on your certificates.
Find the DRAP listing: Open the Balochistan Jobs section and select the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan listing for your post.
Check your post: Read the post’s qualification, age and skill requirements on the portal before pressing apply, especially for the Assistant, UDC, Data Entry Operator and LDC posts.
Fill the form carefully: Enter your name, post, CNIC, domicile, qualifications, religion, gender, disability status, date of birth and an active phone number correctly, and upload your documents and photograph.
Submit before the deadline: Submit before 16 November 2026, and keep a screenshot or copy of the submitted application.
Watch for the interview schedule: After applying, watch the National Job Portal for the walk-in interview schedule, which will be announced later.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Advertisement published
2 November 2026, as reported
Advertisement reference
PID(I)4058/26
Last date to apply
16 November 2026 (within 15 days of publication)
Walk-in interviews
Dates to be announced later for shortlisted candidates
Selection Process and Important Conditions
Walk-in interviews: All recruitment is through walk-in interviews, with no written test, and dates will be announced later.
Shortlisting: Applications are screened on the portal, and eligible candidates are called for the interview.
Document check: Original documents along with one set of attested photocopies are checked at the interview.
Medical examination: Selected candidates will be examined by the Civil Surgeon of the concerned government hospital.
Verification: Fake or unverified certificates mean the appointment will not be considered, and false information leads to cancellation.
No TA/DA: No TA or DA will be admissible for the interview.
Right to change: DRAP may increase or decrease the posts, or cancel or withdraw the recruitment, for administrative reasons.
Final authority: The National Job Portal listing and the official DRAP advertisement are the final authority if any detail differs between reports.
DRAP Jobs 2026 offer 7 regular Balochistan quota seats, with five office posts at the Islamabad headquarters and two support posts at the Quetta field office. The walk-in interview format, the wide age limits and the absence of a written test make this a practical opening for Balochistan candidates with clerical, computer or driving skills. Apply online through the National Job Portal before 16 November 2026, and check your own post’s listing for the full qualification details before you submit.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for DRAP Jobs 2026? The last date is 16 November 2026, within 15 days of the advertisement’s publication on 2 November 2026. Some sources may show a different date, so confirm it on the National Job Portal.
How many posts are announced in DRAP Jobs 2026? 7 posts, one each: Superintendent, Assistant, UDC, Data Entry Operator, LDC, Driver and Naib Qasid, all for Balochistan domicile holders.
Where are the DRAP posts located? Five posts are at DRAP headquarters in Islamabad, and the Driver and Naib Qasid posts are at the DRAP field office in Quetta.
Is there a written test for DRAP Jobs 2026? No. All recruitment is through walk-in interviews, and the interview dates will be announced later.
What is the age limit for DRAP Jobs 2026? Superintendent 40, Assistant 33, UDC 35, Data Entry Operator 35, LDC 35, Driver 40 and Naib Qasid 45 years. These limits already include a general relaxation of 2 years plus an additional 5 years.
How do I apply for DRAP Jobs 2026? Apply online only through the National Job Portal at njp.gov.pk. Use a separate form for each post you want.
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.
