Pakistan Railways has announced Pakistan Railways Jobs 2026 through an official advertisement published in the Daily Dawn on 27 September 2026. Please note clearly: this advertisement is for RETIRED Pakistan Railways supervisory staff ONLY. A total of 45 positions are offered on a one-year contract (extendable) at the Headquarters Office, Lahore, though selected staff may be posted anywhere on the Pakistan Railways network. Serving employees and members of the general public are not eligible to apply. There is no online application for these posts — candidates must send a typed application with their complete record to the Chief Personnel Officer, Pakistan Railways, Headquarters Office, Empress Road, Lahore, and the application must reach by 15 October 2026. Every application must include a Rs. 500 postal order as the processing fee.
This is a valuable opportunity for retired railway employees who served in the carriage & wagon and locomotive departments to re-engage with the department they served for many years. The posts range from BPS-06 to BPS-14 and cover supervisory, engineering, and skilled technical categories such as foremen, sub-engineers, mistries, fitters, welders, and wiremen. Because only retired Pakistan Railways staff of the advertised categories may apply, eligible candidates should gather their documents — including the PPO, LPC, service certificate, and retired railway identity card — and dispatch their application well before the closing date.
Job Details
| Information Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Pakistan Railways, Headquarters Office, Lahore |
| Job Location | Lahore (Headquarters); selected staff may be posted anywhere on the Pakistan Railways network |
| Advertisement Date | 27 September 2026 (Daily Dawn) |
| Total Posts | 45 |
| Contract Period | 1 year (extendable) |
| Grades | BPS-06 to BPS-14 |
| Who Can Apply | Retired Pakistan Railways supervisory staff of the advertised categories ONLY |
| Maximum Age | 62 years |
| Medical Fitness | Medical fitness examination at Pakistan Railways Hospital |
| Apply Method | Typed application by post (no online application) |
| Processing Fee | Rs. 500 postal order |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 October 2026 |
| Application Address | Chief Personnel Officer, Pakistan Railways, Headquarters Office, Empress Road, Lahore |
Carriage & Wagon Department (21 Posts)
The Carriage & Wagon Department is re-engaging retired staff for 21 posts connected with rolling stock repair and maintenance. The posts, with the number of vacancies in brackets, are:
- TXR/G-III (BPS-14) (01 Post) — DAE Mechanical with 20 years of experience in Rolling Stock repair & maintenance.
- Foreman/Gr-I (BPS-14) (02 Posts) — DAE Mechanical with 20 years of experience in Rolling Stock repair & maintenance.
- TXR/Gr-II (BPS-12) (06 Posts) — DAE Mechanical with 10 years of experience in the relevant field.
- Sub Engineer–II / Senior Chargeman (BPS-12) (08 Posts) — DAE Mechanical with 10 years of experience in the relevant field.
- Mistry (BPS-09) (01 Post) — Middle pass with 10 years of experience in the relevant field.
- Skilled C&W Fitter, Coach Builder, Welder (BPS-06) (03 Posts) — Middle pass with 10 years of experience in the relevant field.
Loco Department (24 Posts)
The Loco Department is re-engaging retired staff for 24 posts connected with diesel locomotive maintenance and electrical work. The posts, with the number of vacancies in brackets, are:
- Foreman/Gr-I & Electrical Foreman/Diesel Gr-I (BPS-14) (04 Posts) — DAE Mechanical with 10 years of experience in the relevant field.
- AFO/Sr. Chargeman, AEFO Diesel & FIC (BPS-12) (07 Posts) — DAE Mechanical with 10 years of experience in the relevant field.
- JCM & S.E. E Diesel (BPS-11) (04 Posts) — DAE Mechanical with 10 years of experience in the relevant field.
- Mistry Mech. & Elect. Diesel (BPS-09) (03 Posts) — Middle pass with 10 years of experience in the relevant field.
- Skilled Wireman Diesel & Fitter (Mech. & Elect.) Diesel (BPS-06) (06 Posts) — Middle pass with 10 years of experience in the relevant field.
Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
- This advertisement is for retired Pakistan Railways supervisory staff ONLY. The applicant must have served Pakistan Railways in one of the advertised categories.
- The maximum age limit for applicants is 62 years.
- The applicant must be physically fit and will have to pass a medical fitness examination conducted at the Pakistan Railways Hospital.
- Employees who were compulsorily retired, dismissed from service, or retired on medical grounds are NOT eligible to apply.
- Engagement is on contract for one year, which may be extended.
- For the supervisory and engineering posts (BPS-11 to BPS-14), the required qualification is DAE Mechanical with 10 to 20 years of experience in the relevant field, as stated against each post.
- For the Mistry and Skilled posts (BPS-06 and BPS-09), the required qualification is Middle pass with 10 years of experience in the relevant field.
How to Apply
There is no online application for these posts. Follow these steps carefully to apply by post:
- Type your application: Prepare a typed application giving your complete record, including your name, father’s name, address, cell number, and full details of your railway service.
- Attach attested documents: Attach attested copies of your educational certificates, computerized CNIC, railway retired identity card / experience certificate, PPO, LPC, and service certificate.
- Attach photographs: Attach 3 fresh passport-size photographs with the application.
- Attach postal envelopes: Attach 3 postal envelopes (with RAD card) bearing your complete address and cell number.
- Include the processing fee: Include a postal order of Rs. 500 as the processing fee. Applications without the postal order will be rejected.
- Send before the deadline: Send the complete application so that it reaches the Chief Personnel Officer, Pakistan Railways, Headquarters Office, Empress Road, Lahore, on or before 15 October 2026.
- Interview and medical: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview and medical examination. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the interview or the medical examination.
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Important Dates
- Advertisement published in Daily Dawn: 27 September 2026
- Last date for receipt of applications: 15 October 2026
Important Advisory: Applicants should never pay any fee or charges to any person or agent for recruitment against these posts. The only official payment in this advertisement is the Rs. 500 postal order as processing fee, sent with the application. Applications are accepted only by post at the address of the Chief Personnel Officer, Pakistan Railways, Headquarters Office, Empress Road, Lahore — there is no online application and no other channel of applying. Anyone demanding money or favours in the name of Pakistan Railways recruitment is committing fraud. Always verify the advertisement from the original newspaper, and never share your passwords, bank details, or original documents with unauthorized persons.