Military Lands and Cantonments Department Jobs 2026 – 7 Regular Posts in Quetta, Balochistan Domicile Only

Key points at a glance: 7 regular federal posts in Quetta — Stenotypist, Survey Draughtsman, LDC, Mali and Peon/Naib Qasid. Balochistan domicile required. Apply online through the National Job Portal (NJP). Last date: 16 November 2026.

The Military Lands and Cantonments Department (ML&C), which works under the Ministry of Defence, looks after the management, survey and record of military lands and cantonment areas across Pakistan. Its Quetta office is now hiring under the Balochistan Initiative, a special drive that reserves federal posts for candidates holding a Balochistan domicile. All seven posts are regular government jobs on the standard Basic Pay Scales, with admissible allowances.

Quick Facts: ML&C Department Quetta Jobs 2026

Post-Wise Vacancies and Eligibility

What Each Job Involves

Stenotypist (BPS-14). The senior clerical post in this round. The job means taking shorthand dictation in meetings and inspections, turning notes into clean typed transcripts, handling receipt and dispatch of office papers, and keeping the officer’s files in order. Confidentiality matters here, because the correspondence concerns land records and administrative matters.

Survey Draughtsman (BPS-11). The technical post. Field surveys of department land using Total Station, Theodolite and GPS equipment, boundary demarcation of cantonment and military land, checking encroachments by measurement, and preparing and digitising scale maps and layout plans with AutoCAD and GIS software. Candidates also scrutinise building and site plans against approved layouts.

Lower Division Clerk (BPS-11). Routine office work done well: typing letters and office orders, recording daily dak, maintaining the dispatch register, diarising cases, and putting up files with correct notes and enclosures.

Mali (BPS-01, 3 posts). Keeping lawns, greenbelts and plantations in shape — mowing, pruning, watering, weeding, and caring for nursery plants — plus looking after gardening tools.

Peon / Naib Qasid (BPS-01). Carrying files within and between offices, keeping the officer’s room tidy, receiving visitors politely, and helping with basic photocopying and message delivery.

Important Dates

How to Apply

• Visit the National Job Portal and create an account, or log in if you already have one.
• Search for the Military Lands and Cantonments Department vacancies and select the post you are eligible for.
• Fill in accurate personal, educational and domicile details, and upload scanned copies of your certificates or diploma, CNIC, Balochistan domicile certificate and a recent photograph.
• Review everything carefully and submit before 16 November 2026, then keep a copy of the confirmation.

Only online applications through NJP are accepted. Incomplete applications or wrong information will lead to disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the test or interview, and no TA/DA is admissible.

Documents Checklist

• CNIC (valid)
• Balochistan domicile certificate
• Educational certificates or diploma (as per post)
• Recent photograph
• Typing or shorthand proof, where the post requires a speed (Stenotypist, LDC)

Why This Round Is Worth Noting

Small federal rounds like this one are easy to miss, but they carry a real advantage: every post is regular, not contractual, which means standard government pay, allowances and service protections from the start. The range is also unusually wide for seven seats — a BPS-14 shorthand post, a diploma-level survey post, a Matric-level clerk post, and two support posts open to Primary and Middle passers. The hard gate is the domicile: only Balochistan domicile holders are eligible. One wording conflict is worth flagging honestly: one aggregator page heads this recruitment with the Chaklala Cantonment Board name, but the NJP listings and two other independent sources place all seven posts in Quetta under the Balochistan Initiative, and this post follows the NJP placement. Applicants should confirm their exact NJP listing title before submitting.

Fraud Warning

Never pay anyone for a job. Applications for this recruitment go through the National Job Portal only. Anyone demanding money for shortlisting, a test pass, or an appointment letter is running a scam — do not pay, and report the matter to the department.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the last date for ML&C Quetta jobs 2026?

16 November 2026. Apply online through NJP before that date.

Who can apply?

Only candidates holding a valid Balochistan domicile certificate, who meet the education and age requirements of the post they choose.

Are these permanent jobs?

Yes. All five positions are advertised as regular posts under the Ministry of Defence, on government pay scales from BPS-01 to BPS-14 with admissible allowances.

What is the age limit?

Maximum 35 years for every post, with federal age relaxation applicable under the rules.

Can I apply by post or by hand?

No. Only online applications through the National Job Portal are accepted for this round.

What does the Survey Draughtsman need?

Matric with a 3-year diploma in Surveying and Draftsmanship, or a 3-year diploma in Civil Engineering, from a government-recognized institution, plus the ability to use Total Station, Theodolite, GPS, AutoCAD and GIS tools.