Ministry of Railways Jobs 2026 – Apply Before 11 November 2026
Ministry of Railways Jobs 2026 are open for two senior IT posts on the MP-III scale, and both are contract posts based in Islamabad with travel across Pakistan Railways. The Ministry of Railways is hiring a Project Manager Software (Information Technology) and a Deputy Director IT Infrastructure. A PhD holder needs three years of relevant experience and a master’s holder needs five years. The advertisement says applications are invited within fifteen days of publication (27 October 2026); that window calculates to 11 November 2026, which is the date used in this article. Candidates apply online only through the National Job Portal. Applications by any other method are not considered.

Job Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Ministry of Railways, Government of Pakistan (Pakistan Railways) |
| Total Posts | 2, both MP-III |
| Job Location | Islamabad, with frequent travel across Pakistan Railways |
| Job Type | Contract, initially 3 years, extendable for a maximum of 2 more years on an annual basis, subject to satisfactory performance |
| Domicile | No domicile is stated in the advertisement |
| Apply Method | Online only through National Job Portal |
| Advertisement Published | 27 October 2026 (Daily Dawn) |
| Advertisement Reference | PID(I)3791/26 |
| Salary | No salary figure is stated in the advertisement; pay packages are given on pakrail.gov.pk and railways.gov.pk, as stated in the advertisement |
| Application Fee | No fee is stated in the advertisement |
| Last Date | 11 November 2026 (calculated: within 15 days of 27 October 2026 publication) |
Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
Project Manager Software (Information Technology) — MP-III
- Vacancies: 1
- Qualification: PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Sciences or Information Technology, OR a Master’s degree in one of those fields.
- Experience: PhD holders: 3 years in programme management. Master’s holders: 5 years in programme or project management.
- Age Limit: Maximum 62 years.
Deputy Director IT Infrastructure — MP-III
- Vacancies: 1
- Qualification: PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Sciences or Information Technology, OR a Master’s degree in one of those fields.
- Experience: PhD holders: 3 years in the IT field. Master’s holders: 5 years in the relevant field.
- Age Limit: Maximum 62 years.
General Requirements
- Date Caution: The advertisement prints a 15-day window, not a calendar date. This article calculates 11 November 2026 from the 27 October 2026 publication date. One secondary site gives a different date from a later posting date; do not use it.
- Salary Warning: One secondary site claims a salary range for these posts. The advertisement itself states no fixed salary, so no figure is given here.
- TORs: Detailed terms of reference and job descriptions are available on pakrail.gov.pk and railways.gov.pk.
- Contact: Deputy Director (Recruitment and Selection), Ministry of Railways, Islamabad, 051-9214154.
- Online Only: Applications by any method other than the National Job Portal are not considered.
How to Apply Online
- Open the National Job Portal and find the Ministry of Railways MP-III vacancies.
- Read the terms of reference for your post on pakrail.gov.pk or railways.gov.pk.
- Complete the online form with accurate personal, educational and professional details.
- Review every entry before you submit, because applications by any other method are not considered.
- Submit the application online before 11 November 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Published | 27 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply (Calculated) | 11 November 2026 |
| Contract Period | Initially 3 years, extendable up to 2 more years |












