Ministry of Defence announces more than 600 vacancies: complete guide step-by-step

The Ministry of Defence has announced more than 600 vacancies in its department.

The jobs are being offered on a contract basis and cover positions from BS-01 to BS-16.

The vacancies are distributed among federal and provincial quotas, including Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Sindh, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

The last date to apply is August 23, 2026.

List of vacancies announced

There are a total of 600 seats vacant for the following positions:

Architect (BS-16) – 1 vacancy
Software Developer (BS-16) – 4
IT Support Engineer (BS-16) – 1
Manager Administration (Finance) (BS-16) – 1
Open Source Investigator (BS-16) – 2
Site Engineer (BS-16) – 7
Research Assistant (BS-15) – 10
Quantity Surveyor (BS-14) – 2
Senior Supervisor (BS-14) – 6
Technician (BS-14) – 40, including 15 in engineering and 25 in signals
Upper Division Clerk (BS-13) – 14
Lower Division Clerk (BS-11) – 28
Junior Supervisor (BS-11) – 11
AC Technician (BS-11) – 5
Camera/Drone Operator (BS-11) – 1
Special Vehicle Operator (BS-11) – 2
Surveyor (Civil Works) (BS-11) – 1
Fire Supervisor (BS-11) – 1
Draughtsman (BS-11) – 3
Field Operator (BS-10) – 177
Operator Special (BS-09) – 36
Life Guard (BS-09) – 3
HVAC Operator (BS-08) – 3
Lift Operator (BS-08) – 10
Tile Fixer (BS-08) – 2
Generator/Motor Operator (BS-07) – 6
Site Supervisor (B&R) (BS-07) – 15
Site Supervisor (E&M) (BS-07) – 8
Assistant Site Supervisor (BS-06) – 2
Electrician (BS-06) – 4
Plumber (BS-05) – 2
Fire Fighter (BS-05) – 7
Lock Smith (BS-05) – 2
Driver (BS-04) – 38
Painter (BS-03) – 5
Cook (BS-01) – 27
Mess Waiter (BS-01) – 14
Naib Qasid (BS-01) – 10
Mali (BS-01) – 15
Sanitary Worker (BS-01) – 19

Who can apply?

Eligibility varies by position. The advertised age limits are generally between 18 and 30 years, although some posts have different limits, such as positions for candidates aged up to 33.

Educational requirements range from primary and matriculation to intermediate, diplomas and bachelor’s degrees, depending on the post. Several technical and professional positions also require relevant work experience.

The advertisement also provides age relaxation under specified categories, including certain government employees, former armed forces personnel and candidates from particular regions and communities.

How to apply?

Candidates interested in the vacancies should follow these steps:

1. Check eligibility
Review the required qualifications, experience, domicile and age limit for the specific post before applying.

2. Visit the recruitment website
Applications are to be submitted through https://recruitments.com.pk/

3. Complete the online application
Candidates should provide their personal, educational and contact details accurately and upload or submit the required information.

4. Pay the application fee
According to the advertisement, the fee is:

Rs1,600 for BS-14 to BS-16 posts
Rs1,200 for BS-9 to BS-13 posts
Rs800 for BS-7 to BS-8 posts
Rs700 for BS-1 to BS-6 posts

The fee can be paid through participating banks, ATMs, internet banking, mobile banking and services including Easypaisa, JazzCash and 1-Link invoice.

Eligible candidates will be called for a screening test, after which shortlisted applicants will be called for further tests or interviews.

The advertisement states that negative marking of 0.25 marks will apply for each incorrect answer in the screening test.

It also says that no TA/DA will be provided for appearing in tests or interviews.

The advertised positions are purely on a contract basis. Candidates are therefore advised to carefully read the official advertisement and confirm all eligibility requirements before submitting an application.

For queries, the advertisement lists the Ministry of Defence contact number 051-8905000.