The Ministry of Railways has announced two contract-based job vacancies under its Strengthening of Planning, Development, Monitoring and Evaluation Directorate (SPD&ME) project. The positions are aimed at experienced professionals in business development and financial analysis.
According to the recruitment advertisement, both vacancies are based in Islamabad and fall under the Project Pay Scale (PPS) system. Interested candidates can submit their applications online through the National Job Portal (NJP).
The last date to apply for both positions is October 30, 2026. Applicants should review the eligibility criteria carefully before submitting their applications.
Ministry of Railways Jobs 2026: Vacancy Details
The ministry is offering one vacancy for each of the following positions:
- Director/Business Development: PPS-10, maximum age 50 years.
- Deputy Director (Financial Analyst): PPS-09, maximum age 45 years.
Both positions are offered on a contract basis for an initial period of two years or until the project is completed, whichever comes first. Extensions may be considered under the conditions mentioned in the official advertisement.
Although the vacancies are based in Islamabad, selected candidates may be posted anywhere in Pakistan according to administrative requirements.
1. Director/Business Development Eligibility Criteria
The Director/Business Development position is offered under PPS-10. Applicants must meet the required educational and professional experience criteria.
Educational qualifications:
- MBA or MS in Marketing, Finance or Project Management.
- At least 16 years of education.
- A degree recognised by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
- An additional qualification in Project Management will be preferred.
Experience requirements:
Candidates must have at least 12 years of overall experience in project management, including more than five years of experience in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects.
Applicants should have knowledge of business strategy development and implementation. Experience in business portfolio management, marketing, investment performance analysis and PPP projects may be an advantage.
Knowledge of financial analysis, MS Project, Primavera and Microsoft Office is also relevant to the position.
Maximum age: 50 years.
2. Deputy Director (Financial Analyst) Eligibility Criteria
The second vacancy is for Deputy Director (Financial Analyst) under PPS-09.
Educational qualifications:
Applicants must hold an eligible qualification in a relevant field, including:
- MS in Finance.
- MSc in Economics.
- ACCA.
- Chartered Accountant (CA).
Candidates must have at least 16 years of education, and applicable academic qualifications must meet the recognition requirements stated in the advertisement.
Experience requirements:
Applicants must have at least seven years of post-qualification professional experience. They must also have at least two years of experience in preparing and analysing project financial models.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office is required, while experience with advanced business analysis and financial modelling software will be preferred.
Maximum age: 45 years.
How to Apply for Ministry of Railways Jobs 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit the official National Job Portal at https://njp.gov.pk/.
- Sign in or create an account if required.
- Search for vacancies announced by the Ministry of Railways.
- Select the relevant position.
- Read the job description and eligibility requirements carefully.
- Complete and submit the online application before the deadline.
Government, semi-government and autonomous institution employees should apply through the proper channel and provide a departmental No Objection Certificate (NOC), where applicable.
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a test or interview. Incomplete and late applications will not be accepted, according to the advertised conditions.
Ministry of Railways Jobs 2026 Last Date
The last date to apply for both vacancies is October 30, 2026. Candidates are advised to submit their applications early and ensure that their qualifications and experience match the requirements.
For complete details, applicants should consult the official recruitment advertisement and the National Job Portal before applying.
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