Military Lands and Cantonments Department, Ministry of Defence
Cantt Public High School in Bannu Cantt needs six new staff members, and the Military Lands and Cantonments Department has opened the posts to qualified candidates. The school has two Senior Teacher seats in Pakistan Studies and Chemistry, two Junior Teacher seats in English and Urdu, one Accountant / School Clerk seat and one Librarian seat. Four of the six posts are for women and one is for a man, while the teaching posts are open to female candidates. All six posts are on contract and cannot be transferred to another station.
Apply online through the MLC career portal (careers.mlc.gov.pk) before 22 November 2026.
Ministry of Defence Bannu Jobs 2026 – Quick Facts
| Organisation | Military Lands and Cantonments Department, Ministry of Defence |
| Institution | Cantt Public High School, Bannu Cantt |
| Total posts | 6 |
| Job type | Contract, non-transferable |
| Job location | Bannu Cantt, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| How to apply | Online through careers.mlc.gov.pk, or by email as printed in the advertisement |
| Last date to apply | 22 November 2026 |
Important Dates for Bannu Cantt Jobs
| Advertisement published | November 2026 (press advertisement; 15-day application window) |
| Last date to apply | 22 November 2026 |
| Test / interview | Only shortlisted candidates will be called; schedule to be announced |
The advertisement allows 15 days from its publication, and the closing day works out to 22 November 2026. Candidates should confirm the exact closing day on the career portal before sending their application, because this date is worked out from the 15-day window rather than printed as a calendar date in the advertisement.
Bannu Cantt Vacancies – Post-Wise Breakdown
The six posts cover four job titles. The table below lists every post with its seat count and the education the advertisement asks for.
| Post | Posts | Education |
| Senior Teacher (Female) — Pakistan Studies | 1 | MA, MSc or BS (16 years) in Pakistan Studies; MPhil/MS and B.Ed/M.Ed preferred |
| Senior Teacher (Female) — Chemistry | 1 | MA, MSc or BS (16 years) in Chemistry; MPhil/MS and B.Ed/M.Ed preferred |
| Junior Teacher (Female) — English | 1 | MA, MSc or BS (16 years) in English; BA/BSc accepted for backward areas |
| Junior Teacher (Female) — Urdu | 1 | MA, MSc or BS (16 years) in Urdu; BA/BSc accepted for backward areas |
| Accountant / School Clerk (Male) | 1 | MBA, BBA (Finance), B.Com or equivalent from an HEC-recognised institution |
| Librarian (Female) | 1 | Minimum BS or equivalent in Library Sciences from an HEC-recognised institution |
| Total | 6 |
Eligibility Criteria for Bannu Cantt Jobs
Senior Teacher (2 posts, female): MA, MSc or BS with 16 years of education in Pakistan Studies or Chemistry. MPhil or MS with 18 years of education and B.Ed or M.Ed are preferred. At least three years of experience in a reputable school or college is needed. Applicants must be proficient in MS Office, including PowerPoint and Excel. Age limit 30 to 55 years.
Junior Teacher (2 posts, female): MA, MSc or BS with 16 years of education in English or Urdu. BA or BSc holders may apply under the provision for backward areas. A B.Ed is required, although for applicants from backward areas a B.Ed is preferred rather than mandatory. At least three years of experience in a reputable institution is needed, along with MS Office, PowerPoint and Excel skills. Age limit 25 to 55 years.
Accountant / School Clerk (1 post, male): MBA, BBA in Finance, B.Com or an equivalent qualification from an HEC-recognised institution. At least three years of experience in a reputable educational institution is preferred. Age limit 30 to 50 years.
Librarian (1 post, female): Minimum BS or an equivalent degree in Library Sciences from an HEC-recognised institution. At least two years of experience as a librarian is preferred. Age limit 25 to 50 years.
The upper age limit for every post is calculated as of the application closing day. Candidates who were previously terminated or disengaged from a position in the Cantt Public Education System are not eligible for this round.
Documents Checklist for Bannu Cantt Jobs
Candidates should keep these documents ready before applying, and carry the originals to the interview:
- Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC), attested copy
- Educational degrees verified by HEC or the relevant department, with attested copies
- Professional teaching qualifications (B.Ed / M.Ed) where the post requires them
- Experience certificates from reputable schools or colleges
- Library Sciences degree for the Librarian post
- Finance or commerce degree for the Accountant / School Clerk post
- Any other documents the career portal asks for
How to Apply for Bannu Cantt Jobs 2026
- Choose the post and, for teaching vacancies, the relevant subject at Cantt Public High School, Bannu Cantt.
- Complete the application on the Military Lands and Cantonments Department career portal, or send it by the email route printed in the advertisement.
- Check that the application is complete before submitting it, because incomplete applications will be rejected.
- Submit the application within 15 days of the advertisement, by 22 November 2026.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application for the test and interview stage.
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test and interview. Attested copies of the CNIC and degrees verified by HEC or the relevant department must be produced at the interview. No TA/DA will be paid for the test or interview.
Why Apply for Bannu Cantt Teaching Jobs
Bannu Cantt is a settled cantonment town, and its public high school serves the children of serving and retired personnel as well as local families. A teaching post there means a stable classroom, a regular academic calendar and a respected position in the community. This round is small, with only six seats, but it is a genuine opening for women teachers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: four of the six posts are reserved for female candidates, including both Senior Teacher seats and both Junior Teacher seats. The backward-area provision for Junior Teacher posts also widens the field for BA and BSc holders who may not hold a 16-year degree. The Accountant / School Clerk seat gives a commerce graduate a way into the same school system, and the Librarian seat suits a Library Sciences graduate with two years of experience. Because the school hires through the same ML&C portal as the larger Wah Cantt round, candidates who miss one round can watch the same portal for the next.
Important Terms and Conditions
- All posts are contractual and non-transferable.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test and interview.
- Attested copies of the CNIC and degrees verified by HEC or the relevant department must be produced at the interview.
- The upper age limit is calculated as of the application closing date.
- Candidates previously terminated or disengaged from a Cantt Public Education System position are ineligible.
- No TA/DA is admissible for the test or interview.
- Incomplete applications and applications received after the closing day will be rejected.
FAQs – Ministry of Defence Bannu Jobs 2026
How many posts are open at Cantt Public High School, Bannu Cantt?
Six posts are open: two Senior Teachers, two Junior Teachers, one Accountant / School Clerk and one Librarian.
What is the last date to apply for Bannu Cantt jobs?
The last date to apply is 22 November 2026. Applications go through the MLC career portal or the email route printed in the advertisement.
Who can apply for the Bannu Cantt teaching posts?
The Senior Teacher and Junior Teacher posts are for female candidates with an MA, MSc or BS in the relevant subject. BA or BSc holders may apply for Junior Teacher posts under the backward-area provision.
What qualification is needed for the Accountant / School Clerk post?
An MBA, BBA in Finance, B.Com or an equivalent qualification from an HEC-recognised institution is needed, and three years of experience in a reputable educational institution is preferred. The post is for male candidates.
Are these permanent jobs?
No. All six posts are contractual and non-transferable, as stated in the advertisement.
Will there be a test and interview?
Yes. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test and interview, and they must bring attested copies of their CNIC and verified degrees. No TA/DA is paid.
Fraud warning: The Military Lands and Cantonments Department never asks for money to process a job application. Apply only through the official career portal at careers.mlc.gov.pk or the route printed in the official advertisement, and never pay any agent, middleman or person who promises you a seat in this recruitment. If someone demands payment for an MLC job, it is a fraud — report it and do not share your CNIC, documents or bank details with them.
To apply for this job please visit careers.mlc.gov.pk.