Pakistan Army's MES Announces 54 Jobs for Balochistan Quota

The Military Engineering Services (MES), operating under the Ministry of Defence, has announced 54 job vacancies for candidates holding a Balochistan domicile. The recruitment drive, advertised by the Engineer-in-Chief Branch at GHQ Rawalpindi, covers a range of engineering, clerical, technical, and support positions across Basic Pay Scales (BPS) 1 to 11.

The available positions include Sub Engineer, Lower Division Clerk (LDC), Storeman, Junior Draughtsman, Fitter Mechanic, Switch Board Attendant, Welder, Carpenter, Motor Pump Attendant, Painter, Pipe Fitter/Plumber, Complaint Receiver, Labourer, and Sanitary Worker. In total, the department is hiring for 18 different roles under the Balochistan quota.

Eligibility requirements vary by position. Sub Engineer applicants must possess a relevant Diploma of Associate Engineering (DAE) in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering from a recognized institution and demonstrate knowledge of office automation. LDC candidates need to have passed Matriculation and must have a minimum typing speed of 30 words per minute. Junior Draughtsman applicants require a two-year post-Matric certificate in Draughtsmanship and a six-month AutoCAD course, with preference given to those with additional training in relevant design software.

Technical roles such as Fitter Mechanic, Welder, Carpenter, Electrician-related positions, Painter, and Plumber require relevant trade certificates, and several positions also demand at least one year of practical experience. All applicants must meet the educational and experience criteria for their chosen role and hold a valid Balochistan domicile.

Interested candidates must submit their applications through the National Job Portal (NJP) by November 14, 2026. This recruitment drive is part of efforts to provide employment opportunities to residents of Balochistan in the defence sector.