PNSC Karachi Jobs 2026 – Apply Before 25 October 2026
The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) Karachi has announced PNSC Karachi Jobs 2026 for experienced maritime and finance professionals. The first advertisement, published in the Daily Dawn on 4 October 2026, invites applications for seven shore-based positions including Manager Bulk Carrier Chartering, Superintendent Fleet, Superintendent Engineers, and Deputy Managers. A second advertisement invites applications for the post of Head of Internal Audit. Applications are invited online through the official PNSC website www.pnsc.com.pk and the National Job Portal www.njp.gov.pk. The last date to apply is 25 October 2026 for the seven shore positions, while the Head of Internal Audit advertisement closes earlier on 18 October 2026.
PNSC is Pakistan’s national-flag carrier and one of the country’s oldest shipping corporations, headquartered at PNSC Building, M.T. Khan Road, Karachi. These are contract appointments for two years (extendable) with market-based remuneration, and they are ideal for merchant navy officers, marine engineers, and chartered accountants looking to move into shore-based management roles. Because the number of vacancies for each post is not stated in the advertisements, applicants should read the eligibility criteria below carefully and apply well before the deadlines, as late applications will not be entertained.
A commercial tanker role for a master mariner or experienced commercial professional with tanker exposure.
Post: Incharge / Deputy Manager DPP & CPP (Tanker) (number of vacancies not stated in the ad)
Qualification: Master Mariner (FG) with tanker sailing experience — preferably one year of shore-based tanker commercial experience, OR a Master’s degree with five years of experience
Maximum age: 50 years
Incharge / Deputy Manager (PMO)
A project-management role for a naval architect or marine engineer with strong newbuilding experience.
Post: Incharge / Deputy Manager (PMO) (number of vacancies not stated in the ad)
Note: This is a project-based appointment for up to two years
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Naval Architecture, Shipbuilding, Marine Engineering or Mechanical Engineering with ten years of relevant experience, including five years in newbuilding
Maximum age: 56 years
Superintendent Fleet
A fleet-management role for a qualified deck officer with recent command-level sailing experience.
Post: Superintendent Fleet (number of vacancies not stated in the ad)
Qualification: Certificate of Competency (CoC) Class 1 (Deck) with one year of service as Chief Officer or Master during the last seven years on foreign-going vessels
Maximum age: 57 years
Superintendent Engineer (Bulk Carrier)
A technical superintendent role for a chief engineer with recent service on bulk and general cargo vessels.
Post: Superintendent Engineer (Bulk Carrier) (number of vacancies not stated in the ad)
Qualification: Certificate of Competency (CoC) Class 1 (Motor) with one year of service as Chief Engineer during the last seven years on foreign-going general cargo, container, or tanker vessels
Maximum age: 57 years
Superintendent Engineer (Tanker)
A technical superintendent role for a chief engineer with recent tanker service.
Post: Superintendent Engineer (Tanker) (number of vacancies not stated in the ad)
Qualification: Certificate of Competency (CoC) Class 1 (Motor) with one year of service as Chief Engineer during the last seven years on foreign-going tankers
Maximum age: 57 years
Deputy Manager (Ship Personnel)
A crewing and personnel-management role for a qualified officer or HR professional.
Post: Deputy Manager (Ship Personnel) (number of vacancies not stated in the ad)
Qualification: Class I or Class II CoC (Deck or Engine) with two years as Master or Chief Engineer and Chief Officer or 2nd Engineer, OR MBA, MPA or BBA (HRM) with five years of HR experience
A senior leadership role heading the internal audit function of the corporation.
Post: Head of Internal Audit (number of vacancies not stated in the ad)
Qualification: Fellow member of ICAP or ICMAP, ACCA, or CPA, with a minimum of ten years of relevant post-qualification experience in audit, finance, or compliance — including risk management and internal-control design. Experience as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) with a shipping company, state-owned enterprise, or listed company is preferred.
Age: 50 years on the date of the advertisement
Note: The appointee must meet the “Fit and Proper Criteria” for state-owned enterprises
Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
Candidates must meet the qualification and experience requirements stated for each post in the advertisements — only the details given above should be relied upon, as they are taken directly from the official advertisements.
Age limits: 50 years for Manager Bulk Carrier Chartering, Incharge / Deputy Manager DPP & CPP (Tanker), Deputy Manager (Ship Personnel), and Head of Internal Audit; 56 years for Incharge / Deputy Manager (PMO); 57 years for Superintendent Fleet and both Superintendent Engineer posts.
The shore positions are contract appointments for two years, extendable, with market-based remuneration.
The Head of Internal Audit appointment is also for two years (extendable) on market-based pay, and the candidate must satisfy the “Fit and Proper Criteria” applicable to state-owned enterprises.
The Incharge / Deputy Manager (PMO) post is project-based for up to two years.
Master Mariner and CoC holders must hold valid certificates as specified in the advertisement.
Only applications submitted online through the prescribed channels will be considered — no applications by post or email are mentioned in the advertisements.
No fee is mentioned in the advertisements, and no testing service is named — apply only through the official PNSC website or the National Job Portal.
How to Apply Online
Read the official advertisement carefully and confirm that you meet the qualification, experience, and age requirements for the post you want to apply for.
Find the relevant PNSC job advertisement on the portal and complete the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and professional details.
Upload all required documents — degrees, certificates of competency, experience letters, CNIC, and a recent photograph — as asked in the online application.
Submit the online application before the deadline: 25 October 2026 for the seven shore positions and 18 October 2026 for the Head of Internal Audit.
Note the application confirmation or tracking number after submission for future reference.
Shore positions advertisement published: 4 October 2026 (Daily Dawn)
Head of Internal Audit advertisement posted: on/about 4 October 2026 (newspaper not confirmed)
Last date to apply — Head of Internal Audit: 18 October 2026
Last date to apply — seven shore positions: 25 October 2026
Important Advisory: Never pay any person, agent, or consultant any money for recruitment or job placement against these advertisements. The official advertisements mention no application fee and no testing service — apply only through the official PNSC website (www.pnsc.com.pk) or the National Job Portal (www.njp.gov.pk). If anyone asks for payment in exchange for a PNSC job, treat it as fraud and do not proceed.
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.
