The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced its latest recruitment campaign for 2026, inviting online applications for 600 government positions across multiple disciplines. The vacancies cover both technical and non-technical roles, giving opportunities to candidates with qualifications ranging from Primary to Bachelor’s degree, depending on the advertised post. Applications must be submitted online before 23 August 2026.
As one of Pakistan’s key federal institutions, the Ministry of Defence regularly recruits civilian professionals and support staff to strengthen administrative, engineering, technical, IT, research, and operational services. The latest hiring round spans entry-level support roles through specialist and supervisory appointments, with recruitment taking place on a contract basis according to the published advertisement.
Recruitment At a Glance
| Particular | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | Ministry of Defence, Government of Pakistan |
| Job Category | Government / Contract Employment |
| Vacancies Announced | 600 |
| Pay Scale | BS-01 to BS-16 |
| Education Required | Primary to Bachelor’s Degree / DAE / Relevant Professional Qualification |
| Age Range | Generally 18–30 years (varies by post) |
| Work Locations | Pakistan (As per departmental requirements) |
| Application Deadline | 23 August 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Portal Link | https://recruitments.com.pk |
| Official Website | https://mod.gov.pk |
| Official Helpline Number | Not specified in the recruitment advertisement |
Vacancies Spread Across Multiple Career Streams
The recruitment includes appointments in information technology, engineering, administration, intelligence support, technical trades, clerical services, maintenance, transport, horticulture, security, and office support.
Higher-scale positions include Architect, Software Developer, IT Support Engineer, Manager Administration (Finance), Open Source Investigator, Site Engineer, Sub Divisional Officer, Traffic Analyst Supervisor, Research Assistant, Quantity Surveyor, Computer/AutoCAD Operator, Supervisor Horticulture, Technician (Engine), Technician (Signals), and Traffic Analyst.
Mid-level recruitment covers Upper Division Clerk (UDC), Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Junior Supervisor, AC Technician, Camera/Drone Operator, Surveyor, Fire Supervisor, Draughtsman, Field Operator, Operator Special, HVAC Operator, Lift Operator, Generator Operator, Tile Fixer, Site Supervisors, Security Staff, Electrician and several technical support trades.
Support staff vacancies include Driver, Fire Fighter, Cook, Mess Waiter, Naib Qasid, Mali, Painter and Sanitary Worker.
Educational Profile Expected for Different Posts
Academic requirements differ according to the nature of each appointment.
Entry-level support positions are open to candidates possessing Primary, Middle or Matric qualifications. Clerical vacancies generally require Intermediate education along with relevant skills where applicable.
Engineering, IT, finance, architecture, surveying, research and technical appointments require Bachelor’s degrees, DAE qualifications or professional certifications supported by relevant practical experience. Applicants should carefully compare their academic credentials with the advertised criteria before selecting a position.
Age Framework and Provincial Distribution
Most advertised positions carry an age requirement between 18 and 30 years, although certain vacancies permit applicants up to 33 years or follow a separate age schedule mentioned in the advertisement. Applicable age relaxation will be allowed according to government recruitment rules wherever specified.
Vacancies have been distributed under different domicile quotas including Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Federal allocations. Candidates should apply only against the quota applicable to their domicile.
Application Processing Charges
The Ministry has prescribed different processing fees according to the pay scale of the selected position.
| Pay Scale | Processing Fee |
|---|---|
| BS-14 to BS-16 | Rs. 1,600 |
| BS-09 to BS-13 | Rs. 1,200 |
| BS-07 to BS-08 | Rs. 800 |
| BS-01 to BS-06 | Rs. 700 |
The advertisement states that payments can be made through 1-Link participating banks, ATMs, Internet Banking, Mobile Banking, Easypaisa, JazzCash and TCS Express Counters using the generated fee challan. The fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Recruitment Process at a Glance
Applicants meeting the advertised criteria may be invited for a screening examination followed by skill assessments, trade tests, interviews or additional evaluation stages depending on the post.
The recruitment notice also specifies negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer in the screening examination. Candidates should therefore prepare carefully and answer only when reasonably confident.
Step-by-Step Recruitment Guide
- Visit the official Ministry of Defence recruitment portal: https://recruitments.com.pk.
- Locate the latest MOD Jobs 2026 advertisement on the recruitment portal.
- Select the vacancy that matches your education, experience, age and domicile.
- Complete the online application form using your correct CNIC, contact number and academic information.
- Generate the online fee challan according to the pay scale of the selected position.
- Deposit the prescribed application fee through any approved 1-Link payment channel, Easypaisa, JazzCash, Internet Banking, ATM or TCS Express Counter.
- Verify every entry before final submission to avoid processing delays.
- Submit the online application before 23 August 2026, save the confirmation record and keep your registered mobile number active for future recruitment updates.
