Karachi Port Trust
Karachi Port Trust (KPT) — the authority that runs Pakistan’s busiest port — has opened a large Balochistan-quota round covering marine, medical, teaching, clerical and skilled-trade posts. The advertisement, published in Dawn on 31 October 2026, lists 33 post categories adding up to 51 vacancies, all on a two-year contract basis with duty station in Karachi. Applications go through the National Job Portal, and walk-in interviews will follow in major districts of Balochistan on dates to be announced later. If you hold a Balochistan domicile, this is one of the biggest single-employer rounds of the current Balochistan recruitment drive.
Last Date to Apply: 25 November 2026
KPT Balochistan Quota Jobs 2026 at a Glance
| Organization | Karachi Port Trust (KPT), Government of Pakistan |
| Total Posts | 51 across 33 categories (counted from the advertisement table) |
| Quota | Balochistan domicile only |
| Duty Station | Karachi Port Trust, Karachi |
| Job Type | Contract, 2 years (extendable) |
| Age Limit | Up to 35 years (with the special-exercise relaxations) |
| Apply Through | National Job Portal (njp.gov.pk) — dedicated link for this exercise |
All KPT Posts, Grades and Qualifications
| Post | Scale | Seats | Key Qualification |
| Engine Room Assistant | PS-8 | 2 | Intermediate, A-Class Marine Engineer Apprenticeship, 5 years experience, computer literacy |
| GP-I (ABUL) | PS-8 | 1 | Matric, GP course, 3 years on board ship / marine craft as GP / AB |
| Master Instructor | PS-8 | 1 | Matric, Master 1st Class Certificate (MMD), 10 years experience, computer literacy |
| Head X-Ray Technician | PS-8 | 1 | 3-year X-Ray diploma, 5 years experience, computer literacy |
| Electrical Supervisor (ABUL) | PS-8 | 1 | 1st Class Electrical Supervisor Certificate, 5 years on board, computer literacy |
| Pipe Operator | PS-8 | 1 | Certificate of Competency (Nautical / Diesel) or DAE (Mech. / Elect.), 5 years on board |
| High School Teacher | PS-7 | 1 | B.A / B.Sc / B.Ed, 3 years experience, computer literacy |
| Drawing Master | PS-7 | 1 | Diploma in Drawing Teaching, computer literacy |
| Pesh Imam | PS-7 | 1 | Molvi Fazil / Farighul Tahsil, 1 year experience |
| X-Ray Technician | PS-6 | 1 | 3-year X-Ray diploma, 3 years experience, computer literacy |
| Sisters / Male Nurse | PS-6 | 1 | 4-year General Nursing diploma, 2 years experience, computer literacy |
| ICU Technician | PS-6 | 1 | 1-year ICU Technician certificate / diploma, 5 years experience |
| GP-II Deck | PS-6 | 1 | Matric, GP course, 3 years on board ship / marine craft as GP / AB |
| Assistant Physiotherapist | PS-6 | 1 | Physiotherapy diploma, 2 years experience, computer literacy |
| GP-I Engine | PS-6 | 1 | DAE (Mechanical), trade apprenticeship, 2 years experience |
| Sub Engineer-III (Electrical) | PS-6 | 2 | DAE Electrical, 5 years experience, computer literacy |
| A/C Mechanic | PS-6 | 1 | Air Conditioning diploma, 4 years experience |
| Sub Engineer-III (Civil) | PS-6 | 2 | DAE Civil, 2 years experience, computer literacy |
| Nurse Aid | PS-5 | 1 | Nurse Aid course, 1 year experience, computer literacy |
| Midwife | PS-5 | 1 | Midwifery diploma, 1 year experience, computer literacy |
| Telephone Operator | PS-5 | 1 | Intermediate, 1 year office experience, computer literacy |
| Junior Out Door Clerk | PS-4 | 7 | Intermediate with 1-year Diploma in Information Technology (DIT) |
| Junior Clerk | PS-4 | 5 | Intermediate with 1-year Diploma in Information Technology (DIT) |
| Auto Electrician | PS-4 | 1 | Trade certificate course, 2 years experience, trade test |
| Engine Driver-II | PS-4 | 1 | Intermediate, Inland Engineer Class-II certificate (MMD), 2 years as Greaser |
| Repair Maintenance Assistant | PS-4 | 1 | Matric, Engine Driver / Welder certificate, 2 years experience |
| Driver 2nd Class | PS-4 | 2 | Matric, COC 2nd Class Driver, 1 year experience |
| Mistry | PS-4 | 2 | Matric, 2 years experience |
| Male Nursing Attendant | PS-3 | 1 | Matric Science, Nursing certificate, 2 years experience |
| Mason | PS-3 | 1 | Matric, trade test, 2 years experience |
| Carpenter | PS-3 | 2 | Matric, trade test, 2 years experience |
| Hydraulic Fitter | PS-3 | 1 | Trade diploma, 2 years experience |
| Cook | PS-3 | 2 | Matric, trade test, 2 years experience |
Note on the total: adding up the vacancy column of the reproduced advertisement gives 51 seats. One secondary listing rounds the same round to 50. The post-wise table above is the safer reference — count your own category before applying.
Eligibility and Quota Rules
Only candidates holding a Balochistan domicile or local certificate can apply, because this is a special-case recruitment for Balochistan residents. Recruitment will take place at the doorstep — at district level — with the help of newly established employment cells in Balochistan districts, and walk-in interviews will be held in major districts on dates announced later. The final upper age limit is 35 years, applying the special-exercise relaxation (five years instead of three, in addition to five years of general relaxation). The reserved quotas are 10% for women, 5% for minorities and 2% for disabled persons; disabled candidates must submit a disability registration certificate from the federal or provincial government.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Advertisement published (Dawn) | 31 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online (NJP) | 25 November 2026 |
| Walk-in interviews (Balochistan districts) | Dates to be announced later |
Why a KPT Post Is Worth Applying For
KPT is one of Pakistan’s oldest and largest federal port organizations, and its workforce covers everything from ships and workshops to hospitals and schools. That range is exactly what this advertisement shows: a seaman, a nurse, a teacher, a clerk and a fitter can all find a post in the same round. Pay and allowances follow KPT rules, and the two-year contract can be extended. For candidates from Balochistan, the doorstep recruitment design removes the usual Karachi-travel barrier at the interview stage — you apply online and appear for the walk-in interview in your own province, while the duty station itself is Karachi.
How to Apply
- Open the National Job Portal at njp.gov.pk and use the dedicated link created for this KPT recruitment exercise.
- Submit your application online on or before 25 November 2026.
- When the walk-in interview dates are announced, appear at the designated location in your district with all original documents, one set of attested photocopies, and four recent passport-size photographs.
- Government servants must apply through the proper channel and produce an NOC.
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the test or interview, and KPT can cancel the process for any post at any stage.
- For questions, contact the Manager (Human Resource), KPT, on 021-99214337 or 021-99214530-40 (Ext: 2388).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many KPT Balochistan quota posts are open?
51 posts across 33 categories, from PS-3 to PS-8, counted from the advertisement table.
Who can apply?
Only candidates with a Balochistan domicile or local certificate.
What is the last date to apply?
25 November 2026, through the National Job Portal.
Where will I work if selected?
At Karachi Port Trust, Karachi. The interviews, however, are held in Balochistan districts.
Is this a permanent job?
No. All posts are contract-based for two years, extendable on satisfactory performance.
Which posts have the most seats?
Junior Out Door Clerk (7 seats) and Junior Clerk (5 seats) — both need Intermediate plus a one-year Diploma in Information Technology.
Fraud warning: Karachi Port Trust never charges any fee for a job application, and no agent can arrange this post for money. Apply only through the National Job Portal link for this exercise. If anyone asks you for payment, a bribe, or your bank details in exchange for this job, do not pay and report the matter to KPT and the authorities.
To apply for this job please visit www.njp.gov.pk.