The Ministry of Law and Justice has announced Ministry of Law and Justice Jobs 2026 for Balochistan domicile holders, with 37 regular posts from BPS-01 to BPS-14 and a last date of 12 November 2026. The posts cover legal, administrative, clerical and support work at the Ministry in Islamabad, and the largest group is naib qasid, with 13 posts. Graduates can aim at reader posts, Intermediate holders at stenotypist, UDC and nazir posts, and Primary pass candidates at naib qasid, farash, chowkidar and sweeper posts. Applications are accepted online only through the National Job Portal.
Advertisement summary — Ministry of Law and Justice Jobs 2026 (not a newspaper scan)
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Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of Pakistan
A regular federal ministry post is one of the most secure openings in this recruitment round, because it carries a standard government pay scale with the usual benefits and a clear promotion path. The Ministry of Law and Justice handles legal affairs, drafting and vetting of laws, and justice-related work for the Government of Pakistan, so its staff work close to the centre of federal administration. With 13 naib qasid posts and 4 chowkidar posts, Primary pass candidates have the strongest numbers here, while the reader and stenotypist posts give graduates and Intermediate holders a route into legal office work.
Regular posts:: All 37 posts are regular government posts, not contract or daily-wage work.
Largest group:: Naib qasid holds 13 posts in BPS-01, the biggest single group in this advertisement.
Graduate route:: Reader posts in BPS-14 need only a graduate degree from a recognised university.
Skill-based posts:: Stenotypist needs 80 words per minute shorthand and 40 words per minute typing, while LDC needs typing speed as per government rules.
Federal age relaxation:: Federal age relaxation rules apply to all positions in this advertisement.
Separate round:: This 37-post Balochistan round is different from the Ministry’s earlier Senior Legislative Advisor post, which was a single MP-I vacancy.
Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
Each post has its own qualification and age limit, and candidates should check their post before filling the form. The maximum age is 30 years for most posts and 35 years for drivers, with federal age relaxation rules applied on top. Candidates must hold a Balochistan domicile certificate, because this round is reserved for the province under the Balochistan Initiative.
Qualification:: Graduate from a recognised university.
Age Limit:: Minimum 18, maximum 30 years, with federal age relaxation rules applied.
Skills:: Reading comprehension, legal drafting, file handling and computer literacy.
Stenotypist
Vacancies:: 2 posts in BPS-14.
Qualification:: Intermediate from a recognised board.
Typing Speed:: Minimum 80 words per minute in shorthand and 40 words per minute in typing, and the candidate must be computer literate.
Age Limit:: Maximum 30 years, with federal age relaxation rules applied.
UDC (Upper Division Clerk)
Vacancies:: 3 posts in BPS-13.
Qualification:: Intermediate.
Training:: A 3-week Basic IT Training Course, including MS Office, conducted by NITB after selection, to be completed before the end of probation.
Age Limit:: Maximum 30 years, with federal age relaxation rules applied.
Nazir
Vacancies:: 1 post in BPS-11.
Qualification:: Intermediate.
Age Limit:: Maximum 30 years, with federal age relaxation rules applied.
LDC (Lower Division Clerk)
Vacancies:: 3 posts in BPS-11.
Qualification:: Matric, with typing speed as per government rules.
Age Limit:: Maximum 30 years, with federal age relaxation rules applied.
Driver
Vacancies:: 3 posts in BPS-04.
Qualification:: Primary pass.
Driving Licence:: A valid driving licence and good knowledge of traffic rules are required.
Age Limit:: Maximum 35 years, with federal age relaxation rules applied.
Bailiff
Vacancies:: 1 post in BPS-03.
Qualification:: Matric.
Age Limit:: Maximum 30 years, with federal age relaxation rules applied.
Naib Qasid
Vacancies:: 13 posts in BPS-01, the largest group in this round.
Qualification:: Primary pass.
Age Limit:: Maximum 30 years, with federal age relaxation rules applied.
Farash
Vacancies:: 2 posts in BPS-01.
Qualification:: Primary pass, as per rules.
Age Limit:: Maximum 30 years, with federal age relaxation rules applied.
Chowkidar
Vacancies:: 4 posts in BPS-01.
Qualification:: Primary pass, as per rules.
Age Limit:: Maximum 30 years, with federal age relaxation rules applied.
Sweeper
Vacancies:: 3 posts in BPS-01.
Qualification:: Primary pass.
Age Limit:: Maximum 30 years, with federal age relaxation rules applied.
General Requirements
Domicile:: A valid Balochistan domicile certificate is compulsory for every post.
Age relaxation:: Federal age relaxation rules apply to all positions, so eligible candidates may receive relaxation as per the applicable federal rules.
Application mode:: Online only through the National Job Portal. Incomplete applications will not be entertained.
Selection:: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a test or interview.
Official website:: The Ministry’s official website is molaw.gov.pk, and its head office is at ‘S’ Block, Pakistan Secretariat, Islamabad.
Applications for the Ministry of Law and Justice posts are accepted online only through the National Job Portal. Candidates must create an account, select the post they are eligible for, complete the online form with accurate details, and upload scanned copies of their documents before the closing date.
Step 2: Search for Ministry of Law and Justice vacancies and select the post you are eligible for: Reader, Stenotypist, UDC, Nazir, LDC, Driver, Bailiff, Naib Qasid, Farash, Chowkidar or Sweeper.
Step 3: Complete the online form with accurate personal, educational and professional details.
Step 4: Upload scanned copies of your educational certificates, CNIC, Balochistan domicile certificate, a recent photograph and, for the Driver post, a valid driving licence.
Step 5: Review all information carefully and submit the application online before 12 November 2026 through the National Job Portal (njp.gov.pk).
Apply well before the deadline, because the portal can slow down on the last day and an incomplete form will not be entertained.
Important Dates
Event
Date
Advertisement round
Balochistan Initiative round, October 2026
Last date to apply online
12 November 2026
Selection stage
Shortlisting, then test or interview
Result updates
Check the National Job Portal regularly for shortlisting updates
Selection Process and Important Conditions
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a test or interview, and no travel allowance or daily allowance is admissible for appearing. Candidates should check the National Job Portal regularly for updates on shortlisting, because no separate call letters are promised in the advertisement summary. The gender criteria for each post follow the official advertisement on the portal, so candidates should read the full advertisement there before applying.
Shortlisting first:: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the test or interview stage.
No TA or DA:: No travel allowance or daily allowance is paid for the test or interview.
Document check:: Original documents, domicile and CNIC will be checked at the later stages of selection.
Portal updates:: Shortlisting and test updates are published on the National Job Portal, so check it regularly.
One application per post:: Apply on the listing for the post you seek, because each post is a separate portal listing.
Ministry of Law and Justice Jobs 2026 offer 37 regular federal posts for Balochistan domicile holders, from BPS-01 to BPS-14, with a closing date of 12 November 2026. Primary pass candidates have the most seats through naib qasid, chowkidar, farash and sweeper posts, while graduates and Intermediate holders can aim at reader, stenotypist, UDC, nazir and LDC posts. Check the qualification and age limit for your post, apply online through the National Job Portal, and keep your documents ready for the test or interview stage.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many posts are open in Ministry of Law and Justice Jobs 2026? 37 posts across 11 positions, including 13 naib qasids, 4 chowkidars, 3 UDCs, 3 LDCs, 3 drivers and 3 sweepers.
What is the last date to apply? 12 November 2026, online only through the National Job Portal.
What is the age limit? Maximum 30 years for most posts and 35 years for the Driver post, with federal age relaxation rules applied.
Are these posts permanent? Yes. All eleven positions are advertised as regular government posts in BPS-01, BPS-03, BPS-04, BPS-11, BPS-13 and BPS-14.
Is this the same as the earlier Senior Legislative Advisor post? No. That was a single MP-I post advertised separately. This round is a 37-post Balochistan Initiative round.
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.
