Pakistan Railways has announced a fresh round of Pakistan Railways Jobs 2026 for its Directorate of Land Management Headquarters Office in Lahore. This is a great chance for engineers, lawyers, GIS experts, revenue officers, and business graduates who want to work with a major government department.
The engagement is on a contract basis, and it has been approved under the Ministry of Railways, Islamabad, through letter No. 49(4)/2023 (P and D) dated 14 April 2026. In total, 20 different categories of jobs are open, with 81 seats to be filled across various departments related to land, revenue, legal affairs, and GIS mapping.
If you meet the education and experience requirements, you can apply online before the deadline. Below, we have shared all the important details in easy language, including eligibility, salary structure, application process, and closing date.
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Key Job Details
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Pakistan Railways – Directorate of Land Management Headquarters, Lahore |
| Job Location | Lahore (postings can be anywhere in the Pakistan Railways system) |
| Job Type | Contract Basis (02 + 01 Year, extendable) |
| Total Vacancies | 81 Posts |
| Education Requirement | Varies by post – from Matric to Master’s Degree (see details below) |
| Salary / Emoluments | Equivalent to BPS-09 to BPS-18 scales |
| Gender | Not specifically mentioned in the advertisement |
| Application Method | Online, through Pakistan Railways Career Updates Tab |
Available Positions
Pakistan Railways has advertised the following 20 posts:
- Manager Property and Land (BPS-18) – 1 post
- Manager Legal (BPS-18) – 1 post
- Manager Contract (BPS-18) – 1 post
- Manager Geographical Information System (GIS) (BPS-18) – 1 post
- Manager Land Revenue (BPS-18) – 1 post
- Manager Land Commercial (BPS-18) – 1 post
- Manager Licensing (BPS-18) – 1 post
- Assistant Manager Prevention (BPS-17) – 1 post
- Judicial Magistrate (BPS-17) – 3 posts
- Assistant Manager Commercial (BPS-17) – 7 posts
- Assistant Manager Contract (BPS-17) – 7 posts
- Land Inspector (BPS-16) – 4 posts
- GIS Supervisor (BPS-16) – 8 posts
- Assistant Developer GIS (BPS-16) – 1 post
- Inspector Land Revenue (BPS-16) – 7 posts
- Inspector Anti Encroachment (BPS-16) – 7 posts
- Inspector Licensing (BPS-16) – 7 posts
- Contract Assistant (BPS-16) – 7 posts
- Legal Assistant (BPS-16) – 7 posts
- Revenue Assistant (BPS-09) – 8 posts
Registration / Application Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Reference | 14 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 12 September 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
Since this advertisement covers 20 different posts, the education and experience requirements are different for each role. Here is a simple breakdown:
- Manager-level posts (BPS-18): Candidates need a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Civil Engineering, Law, Business Administration, GIS, or Urban Planning depending on the post) along with 5 to 8 years of post-qualification experience.
- Assistant Manager and Judicial Magistrate posts (BPS-17): A relevant Bachelor’s degree with 2 to 3 years of experience is required. Judicial Magistrate candidates must have an LLB along with an active High Court license.
- Inspector and Supervisor posts (BPS-16): Requirements range from a Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE) in Civil with 8 years’ experience, to a Bachelor/Master’s degree in GIS, Law, or Business Administration with 3 years’ experience. Some inspector posts are reserved for retired revenue officials or retired army personnel up to the rank of Subedar Major.
- Revenue Assistant (BPS-09): Candidates need Matric (2nd Division) along with a 3-year Patwar Course.
Age Limit: The maximum age limit is 62 years for most posts, except Revenue Assistant, which has a maximum age limit of 30 years.
Selection Process: Merit will be decided through 70% weightage on a written test and 30% weightage on an interview.
Candidates should also note that seats have been distributed according to a regional quota system covering Punjab, Sindh (Urban and Rural), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply through the Pakistan Railways Career Updates Tab on the official website, www.pakrail.gov.pk, before 12 September 2026.
A few important points to remember before applying:
- Candidates already working in Railways or any other government department must apply through the proper channel, along with a departmental No Objection Certificate (NOC).
- A processing fee of Rs. 1,500/- (in the form of a postal order) is required for each application. Applications without this fee will not be considered.
- The hard copy of the application, along with all education documents and experience certificates, must reach the Chief Personnel Officer, Pakistan Railways Headquarters, Empress Road, Lahore, on time.
- Incomplete applications or applications with wrong information will be rejected. If any document is later found to be fake, the appointment will be cancelled and legal action may follow.
- No TA/DA will be given for the test or interview.
- Selected candidates must pass a medical examination and may be posted anywhere in the Pakistan Railways system.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many vacancies are announced in this Pakistan Railways job advertisement? A total of 81 vacancies are announced across 20 different posts in the Land Management Department.
2. What is the last date to apply for these Pakistan Railways jobs? Candidates can apply online through the Career Updates Tab on www.pakrail.gov.pk up to 12 September 2026.
3. What is the maximum age limit for these posts? Most posts have a maximum age limit of 62 years, while the Revenue Assistant post has a maximum age limit of 30 years.
4. Is there any application fee for these jobs? Yes, candidates must submit a postal order worth Rs. 1,500/- as a processing fee with each application.
5. How will candidates be selected for these posts? Selection will be based on 70% marks from a written test and 30% marks from an interview.
