Pakistan Railways has announced contract-based vacancies in its Directorate of Land Management Headquarters Office, Lahore. Applications are invited in light of Ministry of Railways, Islamabad letter No. 49(4)/2023 (P and D) dated April 14, 2026. This is a professionally rich recruitment round covering 18 distinct managerial, technical, inspection, and assistant-level positions — all offering basic pay of Rs. 34,850 and above with admissible allowances, and an age range of 22 to 62 years across most posts.
Pakistan Railways jobs 2026 in the Land Management directorate are particularly significant because they cover a specialised domain — land management, revenue, GIS, licensing, anti-encroachment, and contract management — that is central to Pakistan Railways’ massive land portfolio across the country. Selected candidates will be posted anywhere in the Pakistan Railways system in their concerned category, making Pakistan Railways jobs 2026 a nationally significant career opportunity.
Applications for Pakistan Railways jobs 2026 must be submitted through the Pakistan Railways Career Updates Tab online, and a hard form application must also be sent with a postal order of Rs. 1,500 (non-refundable) to the Chief Personnel Officer, Pakistan Railways Headquarters Office, Empress Road, Lahore. No application will be considered without the processing fee. The last date to apply is June 10, 2026.
Complete Posts and Eligibility
Senior Management Posts — Basic Pay Rs. 78,130+ with Admissible Allowances
1. Manager Property and Land | 01 Post | Age 32–62 Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or equivalent, PEC registration, 5 years relevant experience in land management.
2. Manager Legal | 01 Post | Age 32–62 Bachelor’s in Law (LLB) or MBA or any other relevant degree with 5 years post-qualification experience in the relevant field.
3. Manager Contract | 01 Post | Age 32–62 Master’s in Business Administration (Marketing/Finance) or Master of Law (LLM) with 5 years post-qualification experience in Contract Management.
4. Manager Geographical Information System | 01 Post | Age 32–62 Master’s degree in Geographical Information System from an HEC-recognised university, or any other relevant qualification (minimum 16 years education) with 5 to 8 years of relevant experience.
5. Manager Land Revenue | 01 Post | Age 37–62 | Basic Pay Rs. 120,780+ BA/BSc retired Deputy Director, Assistant Director, or Tehsildar. Revenue must have served at least 15 years in the Provincial Land and Revenue Department. This is the highest-paying and most senior position in the advertisement.
6. Manager Land Commercial | 01 Post | Age 32–62 Bachelor’s in City and Regional Planning or MBA Marketing/Finance or any other relevant degree with 5 years post-qualification experience.
7. Manager Licensing | 01 Post | Age 32–62 Bachelor’s in City and Regional Planning or MBA Marketing/Finance or any other relevant degree with 5 years post-qualification experience in the relevant field.
Assistant Manager Posts — Basic Pay Rs. 45,070–55,330+ with Admissible Allowances
8. Assistant Manager Prevention | 01 Post | Age 22–62 | Basic Pay Rs. 45,070–113,470 Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or equivalent, PEC registration required.
9. Assistant Manager Commercial | 07 Posts | Age 26–62 | Basic Pay Rs. 55,330+ Bachelor’s in Business Administration (Marketing) or any other relevant qualification with 3 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in real estate and land management.
10. Assistant Manager Contract | 07 Posts | Age 26–62 | Basic Pay Rs. 55,330+ Bachelor’s in Business Administration (Marketing/Finance) or Bachelor’s in Law (LLB) with 3 years post-qualification experience in the relevant field.
Inspector and Technical Posts
11. Land Inspector | 04 Posts | Age 28–62 | Basic Pay Rs. 46,150+ Three-Year DAE (Civil) diploma recognised by the Board of Technical Institutions with 8 years of relevant experience.
12. GIS Supervisor | 03 Posts | Age 25–62 | Basic Pay Rs. 34,850+ Bachelor’s or Master’s in Geographical Information System from HEC-recognised university. Master’s in GIS preferred. Minimum 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in mapping of lands, cartography, geo-referencing, spatial analysis, revenue record management, and creating or maintaining geo data bases and spatial data.
13. Assistant Developer GIS | 01 Post | Age 25–62 | Basic Pay Rs. 34,850+ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geographical Information System from HEC-recognised university. Minimum 3 to 5 years experience in mapping of lands, cartography, geo-referencing, spatial analysis, revenue record maintenance, and creating or maintaining geo data bases and spatial data.
14. Inspector Land Revenue | 07 Posts | Age 32–62 | Basic Pay Rs. 50,670+ BA/BSc retired Tehsildar, Naib Tehsildar, or Qanoonogo. Revenue must have served at least 10 years in the Provincial Revenue Department.
15. Inspector Anti-Encroachment | 07 Posts | Age 30–62 | Basic Pay Rs. 280,702–95,870 BA/BSc Ex-Army Officer to the rank of Subedar Major, Retired Assistant Director, or Anti-Encroachment Cell from District Government.
16. Inspector Licensing | 07 Posts | Age 25–62 | Basic Pay Rs. 34,850+ Bachelor’s in Business Administration (Marketing) or any other relevant qualification with 3 years post-qualification experience, preferably in real estate and land management.
Assistant Posts
17. Contract Assistant | 07 Posts | Age 25–62 | Basic Pay Rs. 34,850+ Bachelor’s in Business Administration (Marketing/Finance) with 3 years post-qualification experience in the relevant field.
18. Legal Assistant | 07 Posts | Age 25–62 | Basic Pay Rs. 34,850+ Bachelor’s in Law (LLB) with 3 years post-qualification experience in the relevant field.
Provincial Quota Breakdown
Pakistan Railways jobs 2026 follow a provincial quota system. The quota table in the advertisement shows seats distributed across Merit, Punjab, Sindh Urban, Sindh Rural, KPK, and Balochistan for most posts. Manager-level posts (1–7) are primarily on merit, while Inspector and Assistant-level posts (8–18) have broader provincial quota distributions. Candidates must apply as per their educational qualification, experience, and domicile region, and may apply in more than one category if they meet the criteria for multiple posts.
Pakistan Railways Jobs 2026 – Selection Process and Key Instructions
Selection is 70% Written Test and 30% Interview. Eligibility will be determined on the basis of academic qualification, performance in the written test, and interview combined. The written test carries significantly more weight, so candidates must prepare thoroughly.
Initial contract period is one year, extendable for a further period of one year subject to satisfactory performance.
Training may be required. All officials or officers appointed on contractual basis may undergo training at Pakistan Railways Academy Walton or Land Directorate for a duration as deemed necessary.
Selected candidates will be posted anywhere in the Pakistan Railways system in their concerned category. Candidates must be prepared for postings outside their home city.
Prescribed Medical Examination is mandatory. Selected candidates are required to pass a medical examination before final appointment.
Government and Railways employees must apply through proper channel with departmental NOC.
Incorrect information results in cancellation. Any document found bogus during recruitment or afterwards will result in cancellation of appointment, and legal action may be taken.
No TA/DA is admissible for test or interview.
How to Apply in Pakistan Railways
The application process involves two parallel steps that must both be completed:
Step 1 — Online Application: Apply through the Pakistan Railways Career Updates Tab online at the Pakistan Railways official website before June 10, 2026.
Step 2 — Hard Form with Postal Order: Download the hard form application, fill it completely, attach a postal order of Rs. 1,500 (non-refundable) payable to the Chief Personnel Officer Pakistan Railways, and send it along with all required documents to:
Chief Personnel Officer Pakistan Railways Headquarters Office Empress Road, Lahore
No application will be considered without the processing fee postal order. Incomplete applications or those with incorrect information will be rejected outright.
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Contact Information
Assistant Personnel Officer, R&S For Chief Personnel Officer Pakistan Railways Headquarters Office Empress Road, Lahore Online Application: Pakistan Railways Career Updates Tab Processing Fee: Rs. 1,500 postal order (non-refundable)
Final Thoughts
Pakistan Railways jobs 2026 in the Land Management directorate are a well-structured, professionally serious recruitment drive covering a wide spectrum of roles from senior management to technical inspectors and legal assistants. The age range of up to 62 years across most posts is one of the most inclusive in any current government advertisement — meaning experienced professionals well into their careers remain fully eligible.
The combination of an online application and a hard form with postal order is slightly unusual but straightforward. Make sure both steps are completed — submitting only one without the other will result in disqualification.
With posts across GIS, land revenue, anti-encroachment, licensing, contract management, and legal domains — and provincial quota seats distributed across Punjab, Sindh, KPK, and Balochistan — this advertisement has something relevant for qualified professionals from across Pakistan.
The deadline is June 10, 2026. Apply online through the Pakistan Railways Career Updates Tab and send your hard form with Rs. 1,500 postal order to Empress Road, Lahore before the closing date.
