About the role
The Ministry of Railways invites suitable, qualified and experienced professionals to serve in Pakistan Railways on a contract basis. Both positions are based in Islamabad and involve frequent travel throughout Pakistan Railways.
Appointments will initially be for three years, with extensions for up to two additional years on an annual basis, subject to satisfactory performance. Recruitment will follow the MP Scales Policy, 2020 and the cited updates issued by the Establishment Division and Finance Division.
Posts and vacancies
| Post | Vacancies | Scale |
|---|
| Project Manager Software (Information Technology) | 1 | MP-III |
| Deputy Director IT Infrastructure | 1 | MP-III |
Eligibility
For Project Manager Software (Information Technology), applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Sciences or Information Technology, with three years of professional experience in program management. Alternatively, applicants may hold a master's degree in one of these disciplines with five years of experience in program or project management.
For Deputy Director IT Infrastructure, applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Sciences or Information Technology, with three years of professional experience in IT. Alternatively, applicants may hold a master's degree in one of these disciplines with five years of experience in the relevant field.
The maximum age for both positions is 62 years.
How to apply
Eligible candidates must apply through the National Job Portal at njp.gov.pk. Incomplete applications, late applications and applications submitted through any method other than NJP will not be considered.
Terms of reference, job descriptions, qualification and experience requirements, appointment tenure, pay packages and shortlisting criteria are available at www.pakrail.gov.pk and www.railways.gov.pk.
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. The Ministry of Railways reserves the right to cancel recruitment at any stage.
For enquiries, contact the Deputy Director (Recruitment & Selection), Ministry of Railways, Islamabad, at 051-9214154.
Important dates
Applications must be submitted within 15 days of 27 October 2026. The application deadline is 11 November 2026.
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