Ministry of Defence Production Jobs 2026 - Apply Online

The Ministry of Defence Production, Government of Pakistan, specifically its Directorate General Research & Development Establishment (DGRDE), has announced numerous job vacancies for Pakistani citizens in Rawalpindi Cantt. These opportunities are distributed across the MVRDE, ARDE, and IOP departments for candidates from various provinces. The available positions range from technical and clerical roles to laboratory and support staff, requiring educational qualifications from Primary up to Graduation. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply online through the National Jobs Portal (NJP) within 15 days of the advertisement's publication date. The deadline for applications is May 30, 2026. A total of 23 vacancies are available, offering a great chance for individuals seeking government jobs in Pakistan.

No specific responsibilities were listed beyond the job titles themselves. The job titles imply the following general duties:

• AFM (BPS-14): Likely involves technical work in mechanical, electrical, or automotive fields.
• LDC (BPS-11): Requires clerical duties, including typing.
• D/Man B (BPS-7): Involves drafting or mechanical draftsmanship.
• Gate Keeper (BPS-7): Likely involves security and access control.
• Na/Qasid (BPS-1): Involves general support or messenger duties.
• Assistant (BPS-15): Involves general administrative or support tasks.
• UDC (BPS-13): Requires clerical duties.
• D/Man A (BPS-11): Involves drafting or mechanical draftsmanship.
• HS-II Machinist / Computer Tech-I (BPS-6): Involves machining or computer technical support.
• Supervisor Upper Grade (BPS-15): Involves supervision in electronics, TV, electrical, or optical fields.
• Research Assistant-I (BPS-15): Involves laboratory work, likely in Physics.
• SPT (BPS-9): Involves production technology tasks.
• Junior Production Technician (BPS-5): Involves junior-level production tasks.
• Lab Attendant (BPS-5): Involves laboratory support.
• Workshop Attendant (BPS-5): Involves workshop support.
• Civil Driver (BPS-4): Requires driving duties.
• Mali (BPS-1): Involves gardening work.

• Must be a Pakistani national.
• Educational qualifications: Ranging from Primary to Graduation, depending on the post.
• Age Limit: Generally 18 to 50 Years (specific posts have different limits, e.g., 20-35 for AFM, 18-25 for LDC, 40-50 for Gate Keeper).
• Apply Method: Online via the National Jobs Portal (NJP).
• Application Deadline: May 30, 2026 (within 15 days of advertisement publication date).
• Required Documents: CNIC, Domicile, Educational Certificates, Experience Certificates, Passport Size Photograph, Driving License (for Driver Post), Discharge Book (for Ex-Army Candidates).
• Specific Qualifications for Posts:
• AFM (BPS-14): Diploma of Associate Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical/Machine Shop/Metallurgy/Automobile/Draughting & Designing Production Technology) OR Ex JCO qualified in Arms Artificer course.
• LDC (BPS-11): Matriculation, Typing speed 30 WPM, Basic IT Course.
• D/Man B (BPS-7): Post Matric Certificate in Draughting/Mechanical Draftsmanship OR Basic D/Man course.
• Gate Keeper (BPS-7): Ex Army JCO, Matric or equivalent.
• Na/Qasid (BPS-1): Literate.
• Assistant (BPS-15): Graduate, Basic IT Course required.
• UDC (BPS-13): Intermediate, IT Course required.
• D/Man A (BPS-11): Diploma in Mechanical Draftsmanship, Relevant experience required.
• HS-II Machinist / Computer Tech-I (BPS-6): Matric with experience (Ex Army personnel can also apply).
• Supervisor Upper Grade (BPS-15): Associate Engineer in Electronics/TV/Electrical/Optical fields, Experience required.
• Research Assistant-I (BPS-15): B.Sc Physics OR Associate Engineering qualification, Relevant laboratory experience required.
• LDC (BPS-11): Matriculation, typing speed 30 WPM.
• SPT (BPS-9): FSc with Production Technology experience.
• Junior Production Technician (BPS-5): Matric preferably with Science.
• Lab Attendant (BPS-5): Matric with Science.
• Workshop Attendant (BPS-5): Matric with Science.
• Civil Driver (BPS-4): Valid Driving License required.
• Mali (BPS-1): Knowledge of gardening work.
• Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must fulfill educational qualifications, experience requirements, age limits, and provincial quota conditions.
• Government employees: Apply through the proper channel and provide NOC at the time of test/interview.
• Important Instructions: No TA/DA admissible; only shortlisted candidates called for test/interview; applications after the due date will not be entertained; original documents required at interview; age relaxation as per government rules.
• Application Fee: 500 (Via Easypaisa, payment in advance) if using the WhatsApp service provided on the page, but no application fee is mentioned for online application through the NJP.

The Ministry of Defence Production is a vital government entity in Pakistan, responsible for overseeing and managing the production aspects related to national defense. This includes various departments and establishments like the Directorate General Research & Development Establishment (DGRDE), which encompasses MVRDE, ARDE, and IOP. These units are involved in research, development, and industrial operations crucial for the country's defense capabilities.