The Ministry of Railways, Government of Pakistan, has invited applications for two senior information technology posts in Islamabad, and the deadline is close. The vacancies are Project Manager Software (Information Technology) and Deputy Director IT Infrastructure, both on the MP-III scale and both on contract. The official Pakistan Railways careers page lists 11 November 2026 as the last date to apply.

The two posts sit at the top of the railway's technology work. The Project Manager Software will lead software and information technology programmes, while the Deputy Director IT Infrastructure will look after the railway's IT infrastructure. Both roles are based in Islamabad, and the advertisement says the selected professionals will travel frequently across Pakistan Railways as part of their duties.

Who can apply

Both posts ask for a PhD or a master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, data sciences or information technology, together with relevant professional experience. For the Project Manager Software post, PhD holders need at least three years of professional experience in programme management, and master's degree holders need at least five years in programme or project management. For the Deputy Director IT Infrastructure post, the same experience pattern applies in the IT field: three years for PhD holders and five years for master's degree holders. The maximum age for both posts is 62 years.

The advertisement does not state a fixed salary figure. The detailed terms of reference, job descriptions, pay packages and shortlisting criteria are published on the official websites, pakrail.gov.pk and railways.gov.pk, and applicants should read them before applying.

Contract terms

Recruitment is under the Government of Pakistan's MP Scales Policy, 2020, as amended. The appointment is on contract for an initial three years, and it can be extended for up to two further years on an annual basis, subject to satisfactory performance and the applicable rules.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online through the National Job Portal at njp.gov.pk. Candidates should create or sign in to an NJP account, find the Ministry of Railways advertisement and submit the application for the post they qualify for. The advertisement allows fifteen days from publication, and the official Pakistan Railways careers page gives 11 November 2026 as the closing date. Applicants should still confirm the exact closing date shown on the NJP listing before they submit.

The advertisement states that incomplete applications, late applications and applications submitted through any channel other than the National Job Portal will not be considered. The Ministry will shortlist candidates on the advertised qualifications, experience and selection criteria, and only shortlisted applicants will be called for interview. The Ministry reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any stage. The advertisement reference is PID(I)3791/26. With only days left before the closing date, eligible professionals should apply early rather than wait for the last day.