Government jobs: the official portals

Recruits for federal government posts through consolidated advertisements and runs the CSS competitive examination. Register once on the FPSC applicant portal (apply.fpsc.gov.pk) to apply for a post or for CSS, and read the syllabus and past results on the main site before you start.

The federal government's single website for government jobs, run by the National IT Board. Build one profile with its resume builder and apply to posts from federal and other public employers in one place.

A national job exchange run by the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission, listing government jobs and overseas jobs approved by the Bureau of Emigration, and especially useful for technical and vocational trades. Register, verify your email and complete your profile before you apply.

Recruits for Sindh government posts and holds the combined competitive examination for provincial services. Read the full advertisement PDF first, then apply through the Apply Online button, which opens the SPSC candidate portal.

The Sindh government's job portal, run by its Information Department and linked from sindh.gov.pk, with junior government posts and private jobs in Sindh. Create a profile and apply on the portal itself.

Job circulars from Sindh government departments, boards and projects, each with a downloadable advertisement. Check the department name and circular on this page before trusting an advert you saw on social media.

Runs screening tests for many Sindh government recruitments, including teachers and general administration posts, plus admission tests. Use this page for test schedules, answer keys and results, and apply only through the Apply Online link it gives.

Recruits for Punjab government posts such as lecturers, officers and the provincial management service. Applications are accepted online only; watch the Upcoming Jobs page so your documents are ready when an advertisement opens.

A single portal for jobs in Punjab government departments and authorities, built by the Punjab Information Technology Board. Make one profile and apply to posts across departments instead of chasing each department's website.

Recruits for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government posts and the provincial management service exam. Create an account at apply.kppsc.gov.pk, and use the past papers, syllabus and video tutorial on how to apply that the site provides.

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government's testing agency, which runs recruitment tests for provincial departments as well as entry tests. Open the advertisement link for your post, apply through the agency's online link, and check the results and blacklisted candidates sections.

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government's online job portal, where provincial departments and district offices post vacancies. Register once, then filter by department and switch between open and archived jobs.

Recruits for Balochistan government posts and holds the provincial competitive exam. Read the guideline on how to apply online before filling the form, and follow the exam, interview and result pages on the same site.

Lists jobs in Balochistan government departments and autonomous bodies. Register, complete your profile and upload your documents before a post opens, because applications are made on the portal.

Recruits for posts in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir government. Read the advertisement on the site, then use its online application form.

Job openings posted by the Government of Gilgit-Baltistan. Many Gilgit-Baltistan government posts are also advertised by FPSC, so check both.

The Army's official recruitment site for commissions (including the PMA long course and lady cadet course) and soldier recruitment. Register online here or at your nearest Army Selection and Recruitment Centre, and match every advert you see against this site.

The Navy's official recruitment site for cadets, sailors, Pak Marines and civilians. Fill the online registration form, then download your registration slip and check results on the same site.

The Air Force's induction site for officers, airmen and civilians. The PAF says joinpaf.gov.pk is its only official induction website, so apply and print your slip there and nowhere else.

Posts FIA vacancies for investigation officers, engineers and other staff. Apply through the online link on this page when posts are advertised.

Posts recruitment for the Motorway Police, both uniformed and support posts. Check this page for advertisements and send recruitment questions to the official contact it lists.

Posts ANF job advertisements and application forms. Download the form from this page only when a post is advertised.

Recruitment notices for Sindh Police, including constable recruitment, test schedules and results. Follow the notices here and use only the candidate login the notices name.

Recruitment adverts and results for Punjab Police and its units, each with the advertisement PDF. Older adverts are kept in the Police Jobs Archive on the same site.

Vacancies at the central bank, including officer training schemes for fresh graduates and specialist posts. Read the full advertisement for eligibility, then apply on the SBP career portal it links to.

Jobs at the state-owned National Bank, such as trainee officers, banking officers and agriculture field officers. Read the guidelines before you start the online form, because submitted details cannot be edited later.

Job advertisements from WAPDA and its offices, from advisers and managers to security and hospital staff. Download the advertisement and the authority's application form from this page.

Career openings at Pakistan Railways, with terms of reference and application forms to download. Check here before trusting railway job adverts shared on social media.

NADRA's career portal for data entry, technical and officer posts. Apply only on this portal; NADRA says it hires directly and never through agents.

Jobs at the state-owned oil and gas company, mostly for engineers, geoscientists, finance and management graduates. When no posts are open, the archive shows what OGDCL usually asks for.

Careers at the gas utility serving Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Islamabad, with internship and apprenticeship pages alongside. Look under Working at SNGPL for internships if you are still studying.

Jobs at the gas utility for Sindh and Balochistan, from engineers and managers to drivers and operators. Each post in the list has a job code, location and closing date, so note the code before you apply.

Recruitment for Pakistan Post, such as postal clerks, sorters and postmen across the country. Openings are posted here when there are any.

Overseas jobs that the Bureau has approved for licensed Overseas Employment Promoters. Before paying any agent, check the agent in the Bureau's list of licensed promoters and match the job here.

The government's own overseas recruitment agency, including government-to-government hiring schemes. Register on the portal and apply only to jobs shown here or on oec.gov.pk.

The federal youth programme's hub for jobs, internships, scholarships and skills courses. New national internship schemes are announced through PMYP, so register here and check the Jobs and internship listings.

An unpaid internship at the National Assembly Secretariat for university students and recent graduates. Apply online from this page; there is no fee, and applications in person are not accepted.

An internship at the Foreign Office for students and young graduates interested in diplomacy and international relations. Selection is competitive with interviews, so read the eligibility on the page before applying.