Machinist
Last date to apply Dec 05, 2026 21 days left
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About Machinist
Pakistan Railways is hiring for the post of Machinist (5 posts) in Lahore.
The Machinist will work as a C-Class apprentice on a two-year contract in the Workshops Division Moghalpura, Lahore. This role involves operating and maintaining various machines for precision work.
Quota Distribution:
- Merit: Open Merit (1)
- Punjab: Open Merit (1), Ex-Serviceman (1)
- Sindh (Urban): Open Merit (1)
- Sindh (Rural): Open Merit (1)
- KPK: Open Merit (1)
Requirements for Machinist
Applicants for Machinist must hold a Matric 2nd Division and a minimum one-year Certificate/Diploma in Machinist trade from a Government recognized Technical Training Institute.
- Education: Matric 2nd Division.
- Technical Qualification: Minimum one-year Certificate/Diploma in Machinist.
- Experience: 1 Year (implied by diploma duration).
- Documents: Domicile Certificate, Character Certificate, CNIC, attested educational and technical certificates (how to get a character certificate)
Age limit for Machinist by date of birth
You must be born between 6 December 1995 and 5 December 2008.
Counted on the closing date, 5 December 2026, in completed years (18–30 years). Some candidates get extra years of relaxation: see who qualifies.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| C&W Fitter | 27 | BSP 06 | 18 to 30 | Matric Pass, Diploma |
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| Welder | 17 | BSP 06 | 18 to 30 | Matric Pass, Diploma |
| Fitter & Erector | 6 | BSP 06 | 18 to 30 | Matric Pass, Diploma |
| Diesel Fitter | 15 | BSP 06 | 18 to 30 | Matric Pass, Diploma |
| Machinist · this role | 5 | BSP 06 | 18 to 30 | Matric Pass, Diploma |
| Wireman Diesel | 2 | BSP 06 | 18 to 30 | Matric Pass, Diploma |
| Electronics | 1 | BSP 06 | 18 to 30 | Matric Pass, Diploma |
| Fitter O&E | 2 | BSP 06 | 18 to 30 | Matric Pass, Diploma |
| Coach Builder | 65 | BSP 06 | 18 to 30 | Matric Pass, Diploma |
| Painter | 9 | BSP 06 | 18 to 30 | Matric Pass, Diploma |
| Sawyer | 2 | BSP 06 | 18 to 30 | Matric Pass, Diploma |
| Wood Machinist | 1 | BSP 06 | 18 to 30 | Matric Pass, Diploma |
| Boiler Maker | 3 | BSP 06 | 18 to 30 | Matric Pass, Diploma |
| Black Smith | 14 | BSP 06 | 18 to 30 | Matric Pass, Diploma |
| Revitter | 2 | BSP 06 | 18 to 30 | Matric Pass, Diploma |
| Pattern Maker | 3 | BSP 06 | 18 to 30 | Matric Pass, Diploma |
| Re-Roller | 5 | BSP 06 | 18 to 30 | Matric Pass, Diploma |
| Mason | 3 | BSP 06 | 18 to 30 | Matric Pass, Diploma |
| Fitter | 13 | BSP 06 | 18 to 30 | Matric Pass, Diploma |
| Furnaceman | 9 | BSP 06 | 18 to 30 | Matric Pass, Diploma |
| Moulder | 10 | BSP 06 | 18 to 30 | Matric Pass, Diploma |
How to Apply for Machinist
To apply for the Machinist position at Pakistan Railways, follow the application method given in the official advertisement. Applications close on Dec 05, 2026. The advertisement states an application fee of 1000 PKR.
All 22 roles share one application process: see the full steps on the recruitment page.
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This job requires
- Education
- Matric Pass, Diploma
- Experience
- 1 Year
- Age
- 18–30 years
- Gender
- Male & Female
- Profession
- Machinist
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