Pakistan Bureau of Statistics Jobs 2026 – 67 Statistical, Clerical & Support Posts for Balochistan, Apply by 27 November

The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has announced 67 posts for candidates holding a Balochistan local or domicile certificate. The advertisement appeared on 13 November 2026 under reference PID(I)4388/26, and applications are open online through the National Job Portal (NJP). The posts cover statistical, data entry, clerical, administrative and support work in BPS-01 to BPS-15, with recruitment at district level across Balochistan. There is no entry or written test for this round.

Last date to apply: 27 November 2026.

About the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics

The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics is a federal department under the Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives. It collects, compiles and shares statistical information that supports government planning, research and policy decisions, through surveys, census-related work and other data collection. It recruits from several educational backgrounds, from primary pass to bachelor degree holders.

This round is part of the federal recruitment drive for Balochistan, with district-level arrangements and no written test. PBS will run it through newly set up Employment Cells in Balochistan districts, so candidates from different districts can take part without travelling far. Only Balochistan local or domicile certificate holders can apply.

PBS Jobs 2026 – Post-Wise Vacancies (67 Posts)

The advertisement announces 67 vacancies across 12 job categories, in the FBS Wing and the PCO Wing of PBS. The rows add up to 67, as printed in the advertisement.

The Statistical Assistant posts are the largest group, with 41 seats across the two wings (34 in FBS and 7 in PCO). Data Entry Operator follows with 9 seats.

The quota split is printed for the larger posts. Statistical Assistant (FBS, 34 seats): open merit 26, persons with disabilities 3, women 3, minorities 2. Statistical Assistant (PCO, 7 seats): open merit 4, persons with disabilities 2, women 1. Data Entry Operator (9 seats): open merit 5, persons with disabilities 3, women 1. Stenotypist (3 seats): open merit 2, persons with disabilities 1. The remaining posts are all on open merit, with the two Sanitary Worker seats split one each between the FBS and PCO wings.

Eligibility Criteria for Each Post

Each post has its own education and skill requirement. Read your post below before you apply, because a wrong post choice cannot be fixed after submission.

• Statistical Assistant, FBS Wing (BPS-15, 34 posts): Bachelor degree with Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, Sociology, Business Administration, Geography, Commerce, or another social or physical science using statistical methods.
• Statistical Assistant, PCO Wing (BPS-15, 7 posts): Bachelor degree with Statistics, Economics, Mathematics or Sociology.
• Assistant (Ministerial), FBS Wing (BPS-15, 2 posts): Graduate. Selected candidates must complete a six-week NITB Basic IT Training Course, including MS Office, before completing probation.
• Stenotypist, FBS Wing (BPS-14, 3 posts): Intermediate, with shorthand speed of 80 words per minute, typing speed of 40 words per minute, and computer literacy.
• Data Entry Operator, FBS Wing (BPS-14, 9 posts): Bachelor degree in Physics, Mathematics, Statistics or Economics, with a minimum data entry speed of 10,000 key depressions per hour.
• Upper Division Clerk, PCO Wing (BPS-13, 1 post): Intermediate. Selected candidates must complete a three-week NITB Basic IT Training Course, including MS Office, before completing probation.
• Lower Division Clerk, FBS Wing (BPS-11, 1 post): Matriculation, with a minimum typing speed of 30 words per minute. Selected candidates must complete a three-week NITB Basic IT Training Course, including MS Office, before completing probation.
• Telephone Operator, FBS Wing (BPS-09, 1 post): Intermediate, with two years of experience.
• Driver, FBS Wing (BPS-04, 3 posts): Ability to read simple Urdu, competent driving skills, experience driving field-duty vehicles, knowledge of road traffic rules, and working knowledge of vehicle mechanisms and engines.
• Dark Room Assistant, FBS Wing (BPS-03, 2 posts): Ability to read and write Urdu, with two years of experience in processing and developing photographs.
• Chowkidar, FBS Wing (BPS-01, 2 posts): Primary education. Former servicemen will receive preference.
• Sanitary Worker, FBS/PCO Wings (BPS-01, 2 posts): Primary education. One seat in the FBS Wing and one in the PCO Wing.

Age Limit and Relaxation

Most posts carry a basic age limit of 18–25 years. Two posts differ: Assistant (Ministerial) allows 18–28 years, and Driver allows 18–30 years. Age is counted on the closing date. The advertisement provides five years of general age relaxation, plus five additional years for candidates from Balochistan. Check your own NJP listing before you apply rather than guessing from another post.

Balochistan Domicile and Quota Rules

Only Balochistan local or domicile certificate holders are eligible. Seats are reserved for women, minorities and persons with disabilities, with the quota split varying by post, as shown above. If suitable candidates are not available against the reserved quotas, those seats may be filled on open merit from eligible Balochistan candidates. Applicants must still meet the post requirements.

How to Apply Online Through NJP

Applications must be submitted online through the National Job Portal. No application by post, email or hand delivery is accepted for this round. A separate application is needed for each post.

• Open njp.gov.pk and sign in, or create an account if you do not have one.
• Open the Balochistan recruitment section and find the PBS vacancies.
• Choose the position that matches your qualifications, and check its wing, pay scale and quota.
• Enter your personal, educational and domicile details.
• Submit a separate application for each post. One form does not cover two posts.
• Submit your application before the closing date shown on the NJP listing.

Documents to Keep Ready Before You Apply

Keep these ready before you start the online form: your CNIC, your Balochistan local or domicile certificate, educational certificates and degrees, recent passport-size photographs, and experience certificates where the post asks for experience. Government employees must apply through the proper channel and provide an NOC. Original documents must be brought to the interview for verification.

Selection Process – Walk-in Interviews, No Written Test

The advertisement states that recruitment will take place through walk-in interviews, with no entry or written test. PBS will shortlist eligible applicants, and only shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews. They must bring original documents, which the department will verify. No TA or DA will be paid for attending the interview. The competent authority will make the final selection under the applicable rules, and it may increase or decrease vacancies, modify the recruitment, or cancel the process if needed.

Important Dates for PBS Jobs 2026

The newspaper notice gives a 15-day application window from publication, and the official NJP listings name 27 November 2026 as the closing date. Apply by the NJP date, and do not wait for the last day, because the portal can get slow in the final hours. NJP already shows individual PBS posts live with 27 November 2026 as the available-till date.

FAQs – Pakistan Bureau of Statistics Jobs 2026

How many posts has PBS announced?
67 posts in 12 categories, from BPS-01 to BPS-15. Statistical Assistant has the most seats: 34 in the FBS Wing and 7 in the PCO Wing.

Who can apply for PBS Jobs 2026?
Only candidates holding a Balochistan local or domicile certificate. Others are not eligible under this advertisement.

What is the last date to apply?
27 November 2026, as shown on the NJP listings. Apply online through njp.gov.pk before that date.

Is there a written test for these posts?
No. Recruitment will take place through walk-in interviews, with no entry or written test.

Can I apply for more than one post?
Yes, but submit a separate online application for each post, through the National Job Portal.

What is the age limit?
Most posts allow 18–25 years. Assistant (Ministerial) allows 18–28 years and Driver allows 18–30 years, with five years of general relaxation plus five more for Balochistan candidates.

Fraud warning: PBS accepts applications only through the official National Job Portal (njp.gov.pk) and charges no fee for this recruitment. Never pay anyone who promises you a PBS post, a test exemption or an interview call, and never share bank details, passwords or original documents with an unknown contact. Verify every message against the NJP listing before you act on it.