PESHAWAR: As the unemployment rate rises across Pakistan, the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has announced nearly 3000 job positions.
As per details, the government, in a big relief for the low-qualified individuals, okayed hiring of 2,800 watchmen (chowkidars) for schools in over 25 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The latest development was also confirmed by KP’s Finance Department, and a formal approval was given to fill vacant posts in schools.
The hiring process will be carried out via public advertisements, open competition and a strict merit-based process.
District-wise appointments
The highest number of positions have been allocated for Mansehra, with 377 vacancies approved. For Bannu, 263 posts have been sanctioned, while Mardan has been given 256 positions.
In Peshawar, 162 chowkidar posts will be filled. Laki Marwat has been allocated 160 vacancies, and Abbottabad will receive 154 positions under the new recruitment plan.
Teaching Jobs in KP 2026: 10,000 teachers to be recruited
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa provincial government has approved the hiring of 10,000 temporary teachers for boys’ and girls’ primary schools under the Parent-Teacher Council (PTC) framework.
The Finance Department has also granted permission to recruit 2,802 chowkidars to address staff shortages in government schools across the province.
Official documents show that the Elementary and Secondary Education Department has issued a detailed recruitment plan to Directors of Education and all District Education Officers.
The decision was made in the 424th meeting of the provincial cabinet.
Teaching Jobs in KP 2026
Recruitment in schools located in plain areas will start on January 16.
In cold and mountainous regions, the hiring process will begin in March due to weather conditions.
Teachers in summer zone schools will work from January 16 to May 31, 2026, for five months.
In winter zone schools, teachers will be employed from March 1 to June 30, 2026, for four months.
All appointments will be made through PTCs from the officially notified talent pool, following a transparent procedure.
