Pakistan Railways has unveiled plans for a large-scale recruitment campaign aimed at improving passenger safety, internal management, and protection of assets across the network.
In the first stage, the department will induct over 1,000 personnel, including 81 Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs) and 914 constables. Applicants for ASI roles must possess an intermediate qualification, while matriculation will serve as the minimum educational requirement for constable positions.
The Ministry of Railways stated that the process will be conducted transparently on merit, with candidates undergoing written examinations, physical fitness assessments, and interviews. Job advertisements are set to be published soon in major national newspapers and on government websites.
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In an effort to ensure inclusivity, reserved quotas have been allocated for women and members of minority communities. Officials say this step highlights the government’s commitment to equal opportunities within the public sector.
The recruitment drive coincides with Pakistan Railways’ financial rebound after consecutive years of losses. A ministry report revealed that the organisation faced a cumulative loss of Rs. 6 billion between 2022 and 2023. However, in 2023–24, revenues improved to Rs. 88.792 billion, slightly exceeding expenditures of Rs. 88.380 billion, resulting in a surplus of Rs. 410 million.
The upward trend strengthened further in 2024–25, when revenues climbed to Rs. 93.382 billion compared with expenditures of Rs. 91.120 billion, producing a profit of Rs. 2.262 billion.