Pakistan Railways Jobs 2025–26 for Assistant Driver BPS-09 Apply Online

Pakistan Railways Jobs 2025–26 for Assistant Driver BPS-09 Apply Online

Pakistan Railways has announced Situation Vacant for the recruitment of Assistant Driver (BPS-09) on a purely contract basis. Applications are invited from male citizens of Pakistan who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria. This is a major government job opportunity for candidates holding Matric, DAE, FSc, or ICS qualifications and seeking a stable career in the public sector.

A total of 417 vacancies have been announced across different railway divisions of Pakistan. Selection will be made through a written test and interview, followed by medical examination, security clearance, and mandatory training.


Available Position Details

  • Post Name: Assistant Driver

  • Basic Pay Scale: BPS-09

  • Total Vacancies: 417

  • Job Type: Contract based

  • Gender: Male only

  • Organization: Pakistan Railways


Educational Qualification

Candidates must fulfill any one of the following qualification criteria.

  • Matric (Second Division) with Science along with three years DAE (Second Division) in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Information Technology, or Automobile

  • FSc Pre Engineering (Second Division) with three months computer course from a recognized institute

  • Intermediate in Computer Science (ICS) with Second Division

Candidates whose final transcripts have not been issued are not eligible to apply.


Division Wise Breakup of Vacancies

Pakistan Railways has distributed Assistant Driver vacancies across the following divisions.

  • Peshawar Division, 33 posts

  • Rawalpindi Division, 30 posts

  • Lahore Division, 26 posts

  • Multan Division, 51 posts

  • Sukkur Division, 66 posts

  • Quetta Division, 29 posts

  • Karachi Division, 182 posts

Grand Total: 417 Posts




Age Limit and Relaxation

  • Basic Age Limit: 18 to 25 years

  • General Age Relaxation: 5 years

Additional age relaxation is available as per government rules.

  • Scheduled Castes, Buddhist Community, Sindh Rural, Balochistan, Tribal Areas, Azad Kashmir, Northern Areas, additional 3 years

  • Ex Servicemen, up to 15 years or actual service period, whichever is less

  • Government servants or contract employees with two years continuous service, relaxation up to age 55

  • Son of deceased civil servant, additional 5 years

Only one category of age relaxation can be claimed.


Quota System

Pakistan Railways will observe the following quota.

  • Open Merit, 60 percent

  • Minorities or Non Muslims, 5 percent

  • Orphans, 5 percent (NADRA death certificate mandatory)

  • Ex Servicemen, 10 percent

  • Son of Railway Employees, 20 percent including 2 percent for sons of deceased railway employees

Relevant certificates are mandatory to claim quota benefits.


Selection Criteria

Selection will be based on the following weightage.

  • Written Test, 70 percent

  • Interview, 30 percent

Shortlisted candidates will be called for medical examination, security clearance, and training.


Important Instructions

  • Departmental candidates must apply through proper channel with NOC

  • Applications containing incorrect or false information will be rejected

  • No TA or DA will be admissible for test or interview

  • Fake or bogus documents will result in cancellation at any stage

  • The competent authority reserves the right to increase or decrease vacancies


Application Fee

  • Processing Fee: Rs. 1000 per application

  • Fee must be deposited at

    • CCT Cash Office Lahore

    • Station Masters Offices

    • Booking Offices of Pakistan Railways

Miscellaneous Receipt (MR) must be uploaded with the online application.


How to Apply Online

Candidates must apply through the National Job Portal.

  1. Visit Click Here

  2. Register or log in to your account

  3. Search for Pakistan Railways Assistant Driver Jobs

  4. Fill the online application form carefully

  5. Upload required documents and MR receipt

  6. Submit application before deadline

Applications submitted after the closing date will not be entertained.




Last Date to Apply

Candidates must apply within 20 days of publication of the advertisement in the newspaper.


Why Join Pakistan Railways

Pakistan Railways is one of the oldest and most prestigious government organizations in the country. It offers job security, structured career growth, professional training, and the opportunity to serve the national transport system of Pakistan.