Ministry of Defence Stenotypist & UDC Jobs 2026 – 3 Balochistan Quota Posts in Rawalpindi

The Ministry of Defence (Defence Division), Government of Pakistan, has opened three regular federal government posts for candidates holding a Balochistan domicile. The vacancies are two Stenotypists and one Upper Division Clerk, both based at the Defence Division office in Rawalpindi. Applications are accepted online only, through the National Job Portal, and the closing date is 11 November 2026.

Last date to apply: 11 November 2026 — apply online through the National Job Portal before the deadline.

Quick Facts — Ministry of Defence Jobs 2026

Important Dates

Vacancy Breakdown — Defence Division Rawalpindi

• Stenotypist (BPS-14) — 2 posts: Intermediate from a recognized board, shorthand speed of 80 words per minute, typing speed of 40 words per minute, and computer literacy. The stenotypist takes dictation from an officer in shorthand, transcribes it within the given time, types official letters and notes, and looks after the officer’s diary and confidential papers.
• Upper Division Clerk, UDC (BPS-13) — 1 post: Intermediate (FA, FSc, ICS, DAE or equivalent) from a recognized board. The selected clerk must complete a compulsory 3-week Basic IT Training Course, including MS Office, run by the National Information Technology Board (NITB) during the probation period. The UDC handles files, records, diary and dispatch work, and drafts official notes.

No salary figure is printed in the advertisement, so none is stated here. Both posts carry the regular federal government pay scale of their grade.

Who Can Apply — Eligibility Criteria

• Domicile: Only candidates holding a Balochistan domicile can apply. This recruitment is made under the Balochistan Initiative, which reserves these federal posts for Balochistan residents.
• Education: Intermediate for both posts, as detailed above. Stenotypist applicants must also hold a shorthand and typing speed certificate.
• Age limit: 18 to 25 years on the closing date, with the usual 5-year general age relaxation admissible under the federal rules. Note on a reporting difference: one jobs portal lists the limit as “18 to 30 years (5 years general relaxation admissible)”. Both wordings point to the same outcome — a base limit of 25 years extended to 30 with relaxation — and this post uses the standard federal form. Confirm your own age eligibility on the National Job Portal before applying.
• Experience: No previous experience is specified in the advertisement for either post.
• Gender: As per the advertisement; the posts are open under the quota rules that apply to federal recruitment.

Why Apply for Defence Division Jobs

A post in the Defence Division is a regular federal government job, not a short contract — with a federal pay scale, annual increments, and the usual government allowances and leave rules. For Balochistan-domiciled candidates, the Balochistan Initiative is a direct route into federal service that does not compete with the open-merit pool. The Stenotypist post builds a portable skill — shorthand and fast, accurate typing — while the UDC post adds formal IT training through NITB.

Documents Checklist

• CNIC (valid)
• Balochistan domicile certificate
• Intermediate certificate from a recognized board
• Shorthand and typing speed certificate (Stenotypist applicants only)
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Any experience certificates, if held (not mandatory)

How to Apply

• Open the National Job Portal at njp.gov.pk and log in, or create a free account if you do not have one.
• Search for the Ministry of Defence (Defence Division) vacancies and select the post you are eligible for — Stenotypist or UDC.
• Fill in the online form with accurate personal and educational details.
• Upload scanned copies of your certificates, CNIC, Balochistan domicile certificate and photograph. Stenotypist applicants must also upload their speed certificate.
• Review everything carefully and submit online before 11 November 2026. Incomplete or late applications will not be entertained.

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a test or interview, and no TA/DA is admissible for appearing. Keep checking the National Job Portal for updates after you apply.

Do Not Confuse This With the ML&C Quetta Round

A separate Military Lands and Cantonments Department advertisement offers 7 posts in Quetta closing 16 November 2026. That is a different department and advertisement — this post covers only the Defence Division’s 3 Rawalpindi posts closing 11 November 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who can apply for these Ministry of Defence jobs?
Only candidates holding a Balochistan domicile, with Intermediate education and the post-wise skill requirements described above.

Q: What is the last date to apply?
11 November 2026, online only through the National Job Portal.

Q: What shorthand and typing speed does the Stenotypist post need?
80 words per minute in shorthand and 40 words per minute in typing, plus computer literacy.

Q: Does the UDC post need IT training?
Yes — a compulsory 3-week Basic IT Training Course, including MS Office, conducted by NITB during the probation period.

Q: Is there an application fee?
No fee is mentioned in the advertisement. Apply only through njp.gov.pk and never pay anyone who promises selection.

Q: Where are the posts located?
Both posts are based in Rawalpindi, Punjab, at the Defence Division office.

Fraud warning: The Ministry of Defence never charges a fee for these posts and never recruits through WhatsApp, social media agents or paid middlemen. Anyone asking for money in exchange for selection is a fraud. Apply only through the official National Job Portal, and verify every detail in the original advertisement before you submit your form.