The Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) is inviting applications from suitable, qualified, and experienced professionals to serve in Pakistan Railways. This is an excellent opportunity for high-level management experts to contribute to the strategic goal of transforming the national railway network.
The current opening is for the post of Advisor/Executive Director (Business Planning) in the MP-I scale. While the post is associated with the Pakistan Railways Headquarters Office in Lahore, the actual place of posting can be anywhere in Pakistan, with a preference for Islamabad.
The appointment will be strictly on a contract basis. The initial contract period is for three (03) years, which is further extendable for a maximum period of two (02) years on a yearly basis, strictly subject to satisfactory performance.
Ministry of Railways New Jobs Advertisement Details
| Date Posted: | May 16, 2026 |
| Occupational Category: | Management / Advisory |
| Industry: | Government / Railways |
| Employment Type: | Contract |
| Education Requirements: | Ph.D or Masters (MBA / CA / M.Com) |
| Job City: | Islamabad / Lahore |
| Job location: | Anywhere in Pakistan |
| Province: | Federal Capital / Punjab |
| Hiring Organization: | Ministry of Railways |
| Gender: | Both |
| Age Limit: | Maximum 62 |
| Job Type: | Government |
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| Valid Through (Last Date): | 31 May 2026 |
| Job Status: | Open |
Ministry of Railways New Jobs Vacancies
| Sr. No. | Vacancies / Posts |
| 1 | Advisor/Executive Director (Business Planning) |
Key Responsibilities
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Formulate and implement strategic business plans to support the “Transforming Railways” initiative.
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Detailed Terms of References (TORs) and job descriptions can be viewed on the official websites: www.pakrail.gov.pk and www.railways.gov.pk.
Required Qualifications & Skills
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Ph.D in relevant subject(s) from an HEC recognized university with 07 years of professional experience in the relevant field.
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OR Masters in relevant subject(s) (such as MBA / CA / M.Com, etc.) from an HEC recognized university with 09 years of experience in the relevant field.
Why Apply for This Job?
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Executive-level management role within a major federal government ministry.
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Opportunity to lead strategic planning and national infrastructure transformation.
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Highly competitive MP-I scale package with strong public sector stability.
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Long-term contract with performance-based extensions.
Notes / Terms & Conditions
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Recruitment will be made as per the Updated MP Scales Policy, 2021 issued by the Establishment Division, Government of Pakistan.
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The appointment is strictly on a contract basis initially for three (03) years, extendable for a maximum of two (02) years.
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Further details regarding TORs, pay packages, and short-listing criteria are available on the Ministry’s official websites.
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Place of posting can be anywhere in Pakistan, preferably Islamabad.
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The Ministry of Railways reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any stage.
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Only short-listed candidates will be called for an interview.
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How to Apply for Ministry of Railways New Jobs?
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Candidates who fulfill the requisite educational qualification criteria and experience are advised to apply online.
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Visit the website of the National Job Portal at njp.gov.pk to submit your application.
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Applications must be submitted within fifteen (15) days of the publication of this advertisement.
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Ensure all information is accurate, as incomplete applications will not be considered.
Contact Details
Deputy Director R&S Room No. 438, Ministry of Railways, 4th Floor, Block-D, Pak-Secretariat, Islamabad.
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