Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP), Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination
Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) Jobs 2026 — 7 Balochistan Quota Posts
- Organisation: Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP), Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations & Coordination
- Total posts: 7 — one seat in each post
- Quota: Balochistan domicile only
- Workplaces: DRAP headquarters, Islamabad (5 posts) and DRAP Quetta (2 posts)
- Advertisement: 2 November 2026, PID(I)4058/26
- How to apply: Online through the National Job Portal (NJP) at njp.gov.pk
Last Date to Apply: 15 November 2026 — apply early, and confirm the date on your own NJP listing before submitting.
The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan has opened seven regular posts for candidates who hold a Balochistan domicile. Five seats are at the authority’s headquarters in Islamabad and two are at its Quetta office. The round covers a wide range — from a Superintendent post that needs a master’s degree and five years of administrative experience, down to a Naib Qasid post that needs only a middle pass. That spread means this single advertisement suits graduates, intermediate holders, matric holders and primary-level candidates alike, as long as they carry a Balochistan domicile.
DRAP is the federal body that regulates medicines and medical devices in Pakistan. It licenses drug manufacturers, registers medicines, and checks the quality of drugs sold in the country. The advertisement was posted on DRAP’s own careers page on 2 November 2026 and appeared in the Jang newspaper the same day, under reference PID(I)4058/26.
DRAP Balochistan Quota Vacancies 2026 — Post-Wise Details
Each of the seven posts carries exactly one seat. Selection is by interview only, according to the advertisement. The table below sets out every post with its scale, workplace, age limit and qualification.
| Post title | Scale | Posts | Workplace | Age limit | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superintendent | RO-11 | 1 | Islamabad | 40 years | MA, MSc, MBA or MPA, plus 5 years of administrative experience |
| Assistant | RO-10 | 1 | Islamabad | 40 years | Graduate, with computer experience |
| Computer Operator | RO-10 | 1 | Islamabad | 35 years | Graduate, typing speed 40 words per minute |
| Data Entry Operator | RO-10 | 1 | Islamabad | 35 years | Intermediate, typing speed 35 words per minute |
| Lower Division Clerk | RO-07 | 1 | Islamabad | 40 years | Matric, computer knowledge, typing speed 35 words per minute |
| Driver | RO-04 | 1 | Quetta | 45 years | Matric, with a valid HTV or LTV driving licence |
| Naib Qasid | RO-01 | 1 | Quetta | 40 years | Middle pass |
Note that DRAP uses its own Regulatory Officer (RO) scales rather than the usual BPS grades. The Superintendent post is the senior seat here, and it is the only one that asks for five years of experience. The two Quetta seats — Driver and Naib Qasid — are the only ones based outside Islamabad, so candidates from Quetta who want to stay in the city should look at those two first.
Who Can Apply for DRAP Jobs 2026
Only Pakistani citizens who hold a local or domicile certificate of Balochistan can apply. This is a strict condition for every post in the round, including the Islamabad seats. Candidates from other provinces should not apply against these seats, because the whole round sits under the Balochistan quota.
Age limits differ by post, from 35 years for the Computer Operator and Data Entry Operator seats up to 45 years for the Driver seat. The general five-year age relaxation is already included in the maximum age limits printed in the advertisement, so read the limit for your own post on the NJP listing.
Typing speed matters for three of the seats. The Computer Operator needs 40 words per minute, while the Data Entry Operator and the Lower Division Clerk each need 35 words per minute. If you are applying for one of those posts, practise your typing speed before the test or interview, because a slow speed is the most common avoidable reason for rejection in clerical rounds. The Driver post needs a valid HTV or LTV licence, so keep the licence and its expiry date ready.
How to Apply for DRAP Jobs 2026
Applications go only through the online form on the National Job Portal at njp.gov.pk. Open the portal, create an account with your CNIC and mobile number if you do not already have one, find the DRAP Balochistan quota advertisement, and complete the form for the post you are eligible for. Upload scanned copies of your educational certificates, your CNIC, your Balochistan domicile certificate, a recent photograph and, for the Driver post, your valid driving licence.
Review the whole form once before final submission, and save the confirmation for your record. The advertisement accepts no application by hand or by post, so do not visit the DRAP office with a paper form. Interview dates will come later, by a separate announcement, so keep checking the portal and your registered contact details after you apply.
Important Dates and the Deadline Warning
The advertisement itself does not print a calendar closing date. It says only that applications must reach the National Job Portal within fifteen days of the advertisement’s publication. The advertisement was posted on 2 November 2026, and different sources count the fifteen-day window differently — one NJP-derived listing shows 15 November, another source gives 16 November, and a straight count from 2 November lands on about 17 November.
Last Date to Apply: 15 November 2026.
This post uses 15 November in its title because it is the earliest of the three dates and the one shown on an NJP-derived listing. That is the safe choice: applying by 15 November keeps you inside every version of the window. Do not leave it to the last day, and confirm the closing date on your own NJP listing before you submit. If your listing shows a different date, follow the date on that listing.
Documents Checklist for DRAP Applicants
Prepare these before you start the online form: your CNIC, your Balochistan domicile certificate, your educational certificates or degrees, a recent passport-size photograph, an experience certificate if your post needs one (the Superintendent post needs proof of five years of administrative work), and a valid HTV or LTV driving licence for the Driver seat.
Frequently Asked Questions About DRAP Jobs 2026
How many DRAP posts are open under the Balochistan quota?
Seven posts, one seat each: Superintendent, Assistant, Computer Operator, Data Entry Operator, Lower Division Clerk, Driver and Naib Qasid.
Can candidates from other provinces apply?
No. Every post in this round is reserved for Balochistan domicile holders, including the five Islamabad seats.
Where will selected candidates work?
Five posts are at DRAP headquarters in Islamabad and two — Driver and Naib Qasid — are at the DRAP office in Quetta.
What is the last date to apply for DRAP jobs?
This post uses 15 November 2026, the earliest date from the sources. The advertisement itself gives a fifteen-day window from 2 November, and other sources count 16 or 17 November — confirm the date on your own NJP listing and apply early.
Is there a written test for these DRAP posts?
The advertisement says selection is by interview only. Interview dates will be announced separately, so keep checking the NJP portal after applying.
How do I apply for DRAP jobs 2026?
Apply online only through the National Job Portal at njp.gov.pk. No application by hand or by post is accepted.
Fraud warning: DRAP and the National Job Portal never charge a fee through agents or middlemen for these applications, and no one can guarantee your selection. Never pay anyone who promises a DRAP seat, a test pass or an appointment letter, and never share your CNIC, passwords or bank details with strangers claiming to be recruiters. Apply only through njp.gov.pk and verify every call or message against the official advertisement.
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