Ministry of Planning Jobs 2026 have been announced by the Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Islamabad. The ministry invites applications from eligible candidates for 77 regular posts in BS-01 to BS-14. These vacancies are open to Balochistan domicile holders only, and applications must be submitted online through the National Job Portal (NJP). The last date to apply is 16 November 2026 as shown on the National Job Portal.
The advertisement was published in The Nation on 4 November 2026. The biggest share of the posts is for Naib Qasid (58 posts), followed by Farash (5 posts) and Staff Car Driver (4 posts). There is no written or entry test — selection will be made through walk-in interviews at the district level in Balochistan. There is no application fee mentioned in the advertisement.
Ministry of Planning Jobs 2026 Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives |
| Job Location | Islamabad |
| Total Posts | 77 |
| Job Type | Regular (Full-Time) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 years |
| Education | Primary to Intermediate (post-wise) |
| Eligibility | Balochistan domicile holders only |
| Apply Method | Online only via National Job Portal (njp.gov.pk) |
| Application Fee | None mentioned |
| Last Date | 16 November 2026 (as per NJP) |
| Newspaper | The Nation, 4 November 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | BPS | No. of Posts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stenotypist | BS-14 | 2 | Intermediate; shorthand 80 wpm / typing 40 wpm; computer literate |
| Lower Division Clerk (LDC) | BS-11 | 1 | Matric; typing 30 wpm |
| Staff Car Driver | BS-04 | 4 | Primary; valid LTV driving licence, well versed in traffic rules |
| Dispatch Rider | BS-04 | 2 | Primary; valid driving licence, well versed in traffic rules |
| Duplicating Machine Operator | BS-04 | 1 | Primary; knowledge of operating duplicating machine essential |
| Naib Qasid | BS-01 | 58 | Primary |
| Farash | BS-01 | 5 | Primary |
| Chowkidar | BS-01 | 2 | Primary |
| Sweeper | BS-01 | 2 | Primary |
Among the 58 Naib Qasid posts, 49 are on open merit, 6 are reserved for women and 3 for minorities. Among the 5 Farash posts, 4 are on open merit and 1 is reserved for women. Both male and female candidates holding a Balochistan domicile certificate can apply.
Eligibility Criteria
- Only candidates possessing a Balochistan Local/Domicile Certificate are eligible to apply.
- Age limit for all posts is 18 to 35 years.
- Education required ranges from Primary to Intermediate, depending on the post.
- Stenotypist candidates must have shorthand speed of 80 words per minute and typing speed of 40 words per minute, and must be computer literate.
- LDC candidates must have a typing speed of 30 words per minute.
- Staff Car Driver candidates must hold a valid LTV driving licence, and Dispatch Rider candidates must hold a valid driving licence.
How to Apply for Ministry of Planning Jobs 2026
- Visit the National Job Portal at njp.gov.pk.
- Open the dedicated tab created for this Ministry of Planning recruitment.
- Select the post you wish to apply for and fill in the online application form.
- Submit the application online before the last date. Applications by hand or by post will not be accepted.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the walk-in interview.
Selection Process
Recruitment will be done through a walk-in interview process — there is no entry test and no written test. Interviews will be held at the doorstep (district level) of the candidates with the help of newly established Employment Cells in the districts of Balochistan. Candidates must bring their original documents at the time of the interview. No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in the interview.
Important Dates
- Advertisement published: 4 November 2026 (The Nation)
- Last date to apply: 16 November 2026 (as shown on the National Job Portal)
Note on the last date: the newspaper advertisement asks candidates to apply within fifteen (15) days of its publication, which works out to 19 November 2026. However, the National Job Portal — the official channel for these applications — shows 16 November 2026 as the deadline. Candidates are advised to apply early and treat 16 November 2026 as the last date.
Terms and Conditions
- Only Balochistan domicile holders are eligible to apply.
- The competent authority reserves the right to modify the recruitment process, or to increase or decrease the number of posts, or to cancel the process at any stage.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for appearing in the interview.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview.
- For further information, contact Section Officer (HRM-VI), Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Islamabad — Ph: 051-9206639.
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Below is the official advertisement for Ministry of Planning Jobs 2026, published in The Nation on 4 November 2026:
