The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) is hiring 24 regular staff across 10 job titles in Balochistan, with online applications closing on Thursday 12 November 2026.

The department, which sits under the Ministry of Defence, advertised the posts on 28 October 2026 under the federal Balochistan Employment Initiative. All 24 posts are reserved for candidates holding the domicile of the relevant Balochistan district, and applications are made online only through the National Job Portal at njp.gov.pk.

The largest groups are six Balloon Maker posts and four Chowkidar posts, alongside three Naib Qasid posts, three Senior Observer posts and two Meteorological Assistant posts. There are also two Sweeper posts and single posts for Sub-Engineer (Electronics), Observer, Radio Mechanic and Mali.

Who can apply and how

The technical posts need specific qualifications. Sub-Engineer (Electronics) needs a three-year diploma in electronics, Senior Observer needs FSc in second division, Observer needs Matric in science, and Radio Mechanic needs Matric in science with three years' experience repairing radios and televisions. Balloon Maker needs only a primary pass. The age limit for the posts is 18 to 30 years.

Walk-in interviews across Balochistan

Shortlisted candidates will be called for walk-in interviews at meteorological stations across the province between 17 and 29 November, starting at the Pilot Balloon Observatory in Quetta on 17 November and in Zhob on 19 November, with further interviews in Barkhan, Sibi, Gwadar and Turbat.

Candidates should apply on the National Job Portal before 12 November and keep their domicile certificate and documents ready for the interview.