Pakistan Railways is Hiring Retired Employees

Pakistan Railways has opened contract-based hiring for retired supervisory staff in its Carriage & Wagon and Mechanical Loco departments. The railway administration plans to employ eligible retirees for an initial one-year term, with the option to extend for an additional year if needed. The maximum age limit for applicants is 62 years. There are 45 total vacancies available.

Applicants must be retired employees who previously worked in the Carriage & Wagon or Mechanical Loco categories. They must meet the required qualifications and experience for the relevant position. Selected candidates must also pass a physical medical fitness examination at a Pakistan Railways hospital. Compulsory removals, dismissals, or early retirement due to medical reasons disqualify applicants.

The Carriage & Wagon Department has 21 vacancies. Positions include TXR/G-II, Foreman/Gr-I, Foreman/Gr-II, Sub Engineer-II / Senior Chargeman, and Middle level posts for various skilled trades. The Loco Department has 24 vacancies across different technical categories, such as Foreman/Gr-I & Diesel Gr-I, AFO/Sr. Chargeman, JCM & S.E.E Diesel, Mistry Mech., and Skilled Wireman Diesel & Fitter Diesel.

Applicants will be paid based on their last drawn salary plus standard allowances, with positions ranging from BS-06 to BS-14. The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of a one-year extension. Selected employees can be posted anywhere within the Pakistan Railways system. Required documents include typed applications with evidence of education, CNIC, Railway ID, experience certificates, service certificates, and recent photographs. A postal order for Rs. 500 is also needed as the application fee.

Eligible retirees should send their applications to the Chief Personnel Officer, Pakistan Railways, by October 15, 2026. Applications without the required fee will be rejected. Only those deemed eligible will advance to the next recruitment stages.