The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has officially announced a massive recruitment drive for Pakistani nationals looking to join the General Headquarters (GHQ) as civilian employees. This is a prestigious opportunity to build a stable, rewarding career within Pakistan’s premier defense establishment.

If you want to secure a government job with excellent benefits, long-term security, and a professional working environment, this comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know. From understanding the complete breakdown of available vacant positions across various Basic Pay Scales (BPS-01 to BPS-15) to learning step-by-step how to successfully process your application fee and online registration, we have got you covered.

Complete Breakdown of Vacant Positions (BPS-01 to BPS-15)

The latest GHQ civilian recruitment advertisement includes a wide array of technical, administrative, clerical, and support roles. Below is the structured list of all open vacancies, detailed according to their required qualifications, age limits, and provincial/regional quotas.

Administrative & Technical Positions (BPS-06 to BPS-15)

These roles are open to candidates across Pakistan on a provincial quota basis. Please note that all clerical/IT positions require the selected candidates to undergo basic IT training courses conducted by the National Information Technology Board (NITB) before their probation period ends.

#	Position	BPS	Age Limit	Total Vacancies	Provincial / Regional Quota Breakdown	Required Minimum Qualification & Experience
1	Assistant	15	18 – 33	10	Merit: 1 Punjab: 5 Sindh (U): 1 Sindh (R): 2 KPK: 1	• Graduate • Typing speed of 20 w.p.m. • Computer Literate (Note: Must complete a 06-week NITB IT/MS Office course during probation)
2	Stenotypist	14	18 – 30	19	Merit: 2 Punjab: 8 Sindh (U): 1 Sindh (R): 2 KPK: 2 Balochistan: 1 Ex-FATA: 1 Gilgit-Baltistan: 1 Azad Kashmir: 1	• Intermediate • Minimum shorthand speed: 80 w.p.m. • Minimum typing speed: 40 w.p.m. • Must be Computer Literate
3	Upper Division Clerk (UDC)	13	18 – 30	20	Merit: 1 Punjab: 9 Sindh (U): 2 Sindh (R): 3 KPK: 2 Balochistan: 1 Ex-FATA: 1 Azad Kashmir: 1	• Intermediate • Typing speed of 25 w.p.m. • Computer Literate (Note: Must complete a 03-week NITB IT/MS Office course during probation)
4	Photographer	13	18 – 35	2	Merit: 1 Punjab: 1	• Matriculation • 3 to 5 years experience • Ability to understand the news value of a photograph • Comprehensive knowledge of studio work • Ability to write rough captions for subjects
5	Copy Paster	13	18 – 30	1	Merit: 1	• DAE (Computer Science) from a recognized institute • 2 years of experience in copy pasting/graphic art • Prior experience working in a printing press
6	Lower Division Clerk (LDC)	11	18 – 30	25	Merit: 2 Punjab: 12 Sindh (U): 2 Sindh (R): 4 KPK: 3 Balochistan: 1 Azad Kashmir: 1	• Matriculation • Minimum typing speed of 30 w.p.m. • Computer Literate (Note: Must complete a 03-week NITB IT/MS Office course during probation)
7	Draughtsman	11	18 – 30	3	Merit: 3	• Matriculation • 3-Year Diploma in Draughtsmanship from a recognized institute OR a 2-Year Diploma with 2 years of relevant work experience
8	Translator	10	18 – 30	1	Merit: 1	• Graduate degree • 3 years of practical experience translating technical subjects
9	Offset Machineman	8	18 – 30	2	Merit: 1 Sindh (U): 1	• Matriculation with 2 years of practical experience in the relevant field • Prior experience working in a printing press

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Local Support & Skilled Positions (BPS-01 to BPS-05)

Positions ranging from BPS-01 to BPS-05 are reserved strictly for local residents possessing a valid domicile for Rawalpindi District or Islamabad District.

⚠️ Important Domicile Restriction: Candidates from Murree and Kotli Sattian are legally excluded from the Rawalpindi District quota for these specific local posts. The place of duty for all selected candidates will be within the Rawalpindi/Islamabad region.

Ser	Name of the Post / Pay Scale	Age Limit	Total Vacancies	Domicile Quota	Minimum Educational Qualifications & Other Conditions
1	Security Guard (BPS-05)	18 – 30	5	Local (Rwp/Isb)	• Matriculation OR Ex-Serviceman with 10–15 years of active service in the Pakistan Army • Minimum height requirement: 5 feet 7 inches
2	Civilian Driver (BPS-04)	18 – 30	2	Local (Rwp/Isb)	• Literate • Must possess a valid LTV/HTV driving license • Must be capable of performing minor mechanical repairs on M.T. vehicles • Preference will be given to ex-servicemen
3	Upholsterer (BPS-04)	18 – 30	1	Local (Rwp/Isb)	• Highly skilled in upholstering work • Minimum of 5 years of practical upholstering experience in a reputable private firm or government department
4	Senior Binder (BPS-03)	18 – 30	1	Local (Rwp/Isb)	• Middle school pass • Proven experience working inside a printing press environment
5	Junior Machineman (BPS-03)	18 – 30	1	Local (Rwp/Isb)	• Middle school pass with 2 years of practical experience in the trade • Prior experience working in a printing press
6	Attendant (BPS-02)	18 – 30	1	Local (Rwp/Isb)	• Middle school pass • Prior operational experience working in a museum setup
7	Fireman (BPS-02)	18 – 35	2	Local (Rwp/Isb)	• Middle school pass • Practical experience and certified training in firefighting operations
8	Junior Binder (BPS-02)	18 – 30	1	Local (Rwp/Isb)	• Primary school pass • Practical experience working inside a printing press
9	Naib Qasid (BPS-01)	18 – 30	30	Local (Rwp/Isb)	• Primary school pass
10	Mess Waiter (BPS-01)	18 – 30	4	Local (Rwp/Isb)	• Primary school pass
11	Cook (BPS-01)	18 – 30	4	Local (Rwp/Isb)	• Primary school pass
12	Chowkidar (BPS-01)	18 – 30	2	Local (Rwp/Isb)	• Primary school pass
13	Inker (BPS-01)	18 – 30	1	Local (Rwp/Isb)	• Primary school pass • Practical working experience in a printing press environment
14	Sanitary Worker (BPS-01)	18 – 30	1	Local (Rwp/Isb)	• Primary school pass

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Important Rules & Eligibility Criteria

Before Apply, it is important to familiarize yourself with the core rules governing the recruitment process. Failing to follow these parameters will lead to the immediate rejection of your application.

• Single Post Limitation: You are strictly permitted to apply for only one post out of the entire advertisement. Analyze your qualifications carefully and choose the best fit.
• Nationality & Government Employees: Applicants must be registered citizens of Pakistan. If you are currently working in a government department, you must apply through the proper channel and produce a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of your interview.
• Age Calculation & Rules: Your age will be computed exactly from the closing date of the advertisement (August 10, 2026).
• Official Age Relaxations:
  • Disabled Candidates: Entitled to a 10-year addition to the upper age limit.
  • Regional Relaxations: Candidates belonging to Sindh (Rural), Balochistan, Ex-FATA, and Azad Kashmir receive a 3-year relaxation.
  • Retired Armed Forces Personnel: Entitled to a maximum relaxation of 15 years or the actual number of years served (up to an absolute maximum age limit of 45 years).
• Quota Allocations: Reserved seats for women, minorities, scheduled castes, and disabled individuals will be fully implemented and tracked per federal guidelines. Disabled quota applicants must provide a NADRA Disability Registration Certificate during the test/interview phase.

The Ministry of Defence requires processing fees depending on the pay scale you are targeting.

• BPS-01 to BPS-05: Completely FREE (No fee required).
• BPS-06 to BPS-10: Rs. 250
• BPS-11 to BPS-15: Rs. 350

⚠️ Warning: The application fee must be cleared prior to submitting your online form. Traditional modes of payment like physical cash, postal orders, or physical bank drafts sent directly to the office are strictly NOT accepted.

You have two simple options to pay your registration fee:

Option 1: Mobile Apps & Online Banking (IBFT)

You can quickly pay via Easypaisa, JazzCash, or any standard commercial banking application using the Inter-Bank Funds Transfer (IBFT) system.

1. Open your digital banking or wallet app and select the fund transfer option.
2. Select Bank AL Habib Ltd as the destination bank.
3. Enter the official account details exactly:
   • Account Number: 0130-0081-002684-01-3
   • IBAN Number: PK66BAHL0130008100268401
4. Crucial Step: Verify that the screen accurately displays the Account Title: A&M Exam Fee Fund before finalizing the transaction.
5. Once paid, copy the unique Transaction ID (TID) and take a clear screenshot of the confirmation screen. You will need to upload this image and enter the TID on your online form.

Option 2: Physical Deposit at Bank AL Habib Branches

If you prefer standard banking, you can walk into any branch of Bank AL Habib Limited and fill out a designated physical Fee Deposit Slip. Follow the numbered layout guide below to fill it out accurately without errors:

1. Branch Name: Write GHQ Branch.
2. Currency: Tick the check-box for PKR.
3. Date: Write the current calendar date on which you are visiting the bank.
4. Payment Mode: Tick Cash.
5. Account No: Input 0130-0081-002684-01-3.
6. IBAN: Input PK66BAHL0130008100268401.
7. Account Title: Write A&M Exam Fee Fund.
8. Depositor’s CNIC/SNIC No.: Carefully fill in your 13-digit National Identity Card number.
9. Purpose: Write down the exact name of the vacancy you are applying for (e.g., Lower Division Clerk).
10. Depositor’s Name: Write your full legal name as it appears on your CNIC.
11. Particulars of Deposit (CASH row): Write down the exact fee amount matching your BPS grade (Rs. 250 or Rs. 350).
12. Total: Re-enter the fee amount numerically.
13. Amount in Words: Write out the currency amount in plain English text (e.g., Three Hundred and Fifty Rupees Only).
14. Deposited by: Affix your signature.
15. Deposit Slip / Challan No: Note the pre-printed unique slip number on the receipt. You must enter this specific digit sequence online as your transaction identifier. Keep the stamped Bank’s Copy/Customer Receipt safe; it will be physically verified at the test center.

How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step Registration)

Once your payment proof is safely secured, you are ready to complete the online enrollment process on the recruitment portal.

Step 1: Prep Your Upload Files

To ensure the online system processes your application without error, check that your digital files match these technical specs:

• Format: Only .jpg, .jpeg, or .png files are allowed.
• File Size: Images must be larger than 2 KB and smaller than 300 KB.
• Content: You need a clean, formal passport-sized photograph of yourself alongside the clear image/screenshot of your stamped bank slip or online payment receipt.

Step 2: Accessing the Form

1. Head over to the official portal: https://www.amdte-rect.gov.pk/
2. Carefully select your primary Domicile District.
   • Tip for Capital Residents: If you are looking to select Islamabad as your home district, you will find it categorized nested within the Punjab province list.
3. Once your local district is saved, the vacancy selector will populate. Remember, local BPS-01 to BPS-05 choices will only show up if your location matches Rawalpindi or Islamabad.

Step 3: Complete Data Entry

1. Fill in all required identification parameters (Name, CNIC, Address, Phone Numbers). Provide at least two active mobile phone numbers (one primary personal line and one backup number) to ensure you do not miss testing updates.
2. Carefully fill out your educational details, typing metrics, and relevant job experience.
3. Input your payment method details—type in your exact Transaction ID or Bank Slip Challan number and upload your verification photos.
4. Review every field with utmost care. You are only permitted a single edit to modify information after initially saving. Providing fraudulent, deceptive, or incorrect data will get your candidacy permanently blacklisted.
5. Click Submit.

🚫 Do Not Mail Documents: There is absolutely no need to mail, courier, or drop off physical printouts of your application form or educational credentials to the recruitment headquarters.

What to Do After Applying: Tracking & Test Day

After finalizing your registration, all updates regarding screening metrics, testing locations, and dates will be handled digitally.

How to Check Application Status & Retrieve Roll Numbers

• Track Application Status: You can periodically view your profile’s validation state by checking the portal status link: https://www.amdte-rect.gov.pk/applicationstatus.php
• Recover Lost Information: If you happen to forget or misplace your registration number, recover it instantly by visiting: https://www.amdte-rect.gov.pk/retriverollno.php

1. Step 1 (Post Applied for): Select Post (Choose the specific job position you applied for from the dropdown menu).
2. Step 2 (Enter your CNIC): Enter your 13-digit CNIC number without dashes.
3. Step 3 (Enter your Date of Birth): Provide your exact date of birth as mentioned on your matric certificate/CNIC.
4. Step 4 (Verification Code / Captcha): Enter the alpha-numeric verification code exactly as shown in the blue box into the field labeled “Enter the above code”.

Final Step: Click on the Submit button to fetch your details.

How to Edit/Update Your Application

⚠️ Important Notice: Update/edit your application with utmost attention. Only one time edit is allowed, information provided shall be treated as final.

اپنی معلومات انتہائی احتیاط کے ساتھ درج کریں، درخواست فارم میں معلومات تبدیل کرنے کا موقع صرف ایک دفعہ دیا جا رہا ہے۔ فراہم کی گئی معلومات حتمی تصور ہوں گی۔

To modify your online form, please provide the following portal credentials:

• Main Heading: Edit Application
• Field 1: Enter your Roll No.
• Field 2: Enter your CNIC
• Field 3 (Verification Code): Enter the above code (Type the alpha-numeric captcha exactly as displayed in the blue box, e.g., qT2K6).
• Action Button: Submit

Essential Items to Bring on Test & Interview Day

When your official call letter is issued online, you must print it out and carry specific documents to the evaluation centers. If you fail to bring these items, you will be denied entry.

• For the Written/Skill Test: Bring your Original CNIC, your printed official Roll No Slip / Call Letter, and the physical Original Challan Slip / Digital Screenshot Proof of payment.
• For the Final Interview Stage: Shortlisted candidates must present their Original CNIC, all Original Educational Degrees/Experience Certificates, your Domicile Certificate, and your NADRA Disability Certificate (if applicable).

Keep a close eye on the official MoD tracking portal, double-check your application fields before submission, and ensure your test preparation is well underway.

To help applicants prepare efficiently, here is the comprehensive breakdown of the written screening test pattern and syllabus parameters based on the recruitment standards.

Written Test Paper Pattern

• Test Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) — Paper-based or OMR sheet.
• Total Marks: 100 Marks (Some posts may have a 50-mark test scaled up).
• Total Time Allowed: 90 Minutes (1.5 Hours).
• Negative Marking: NO negative marking. Candidates are advised to attempt all questions.
• Medium of Test: English (except for the Urdu/Translation specific portions).

Post-Wise Syllabus Breakdown

The screening test is divided into core academic subjects and post-specific technical subjects:

1. General Syllabus (For Assistant, UDC, and LDC)

This portion is standard across regular clerical cadres, testing basic administrative and general aptitude:

Subject Component	Weightage (Approx.)	Core Topics Covered
English	20%	Grammar, Synonyms/Antonyms, Sentence Correction, Prepositions, and Comprehension.
General Knowledge & Current Affairs	20%	Global events, Pakistan’s domestic issues, international organizations, and geography.
Pakistan Studies & Islamic Studies	20%	Post-1947 history, constitutional developments, basic Islamic history, and pillars of Islam (Non-Muslims take Ethics).
Everyday Science & Basic Math	20%	Basic arithmetic (Percentages, Ratios, Algebra), basic computer science, and general science concepts.
Post Realvent Quiz	20%	Computer basic khnowlge for UDC/LDC/Assitant

2. Technical & Skill-Based Syllabus (For Specialized Posts)

For technical posts, a significant portion of the test evaluates job-related practical knowledge:

• Stenotypist (BPS-14): Written test focusing heavily on English grammar, vocabulary, and basic computer knowledge. Shortlisted candidates must pass the Shorthand (80 w.p.m.) and Typing (40 w.p.m.) practical skills test.
• Photographer (BPS-13): Questions related to digital photography principles, camera lenses, lighting adjustments, photo editing tools, and news/caption writing protocols.
• Copy Paster (BPS-13): Evaluation of DAE Computer Science concepts, digital graphics, layout design systems, and software tools utilized within professional printing press setups.
• Draughtsman (BPS-11): Questions strictly aligned with engineering drawings, CAD software basics, scaling, structural blueprints, and civil/mechanical drafting parameters.
• Translator (BPS-10): Advanced English and Urdu linguistics, translation rules, technical vocabulary interpretation, and sentence restructuring.
• Offset Machineman (BPS-08): Practical operational questions regarding standard printing press machinery, ink metrics, paper processing, and workshop safety guidelines.

💡 Quick Preparation Tips for Candidates

• Focus on IT Skills: Since the mandatory National Institute of Information Technology (NITB) computer training courses are required upon joining, expect basic IT and MS Office questions in the clerical tests.
• Review Past Papers: Practicing standard Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) or Ministry of Defence past papers for generic positions helps master the time management required for the 100 MCQs.

• Eligibility Status Display: Within 1 week after the closing date (August 10, 2026), the initial list of eligible/shortlisted candidates will be displayed on the application status portal.
• Roll Number Slips & Test Dates: Shortly after the eligibility status is updated, the official test dates will be announced, and Roll Number Slips will be uploaded for download.
• Expected Test Schedule: The written Screening Test is tentatively expected to be conducted in September 2026. Candidates are advised to keep checking the portal regularly for their call letters.

GHQ Civilian Recruitment — Expected Salary & Pay Scale Breakdown

According to the Federal Government Revised Pay Scale structure, here is the detailed breakdown of the minimum basic pay, annual increments (applied every December), mandatory GP Fund deductions, and the approximate gross monthly starting salary.

Post Name	BPS	Min. Basic Pay (Rs.)	Annual Increment (Rs.)	Max. Basic Pay (Rs.)	Monthly GPF Deduction (Rs.)	Approx. Total Monthly Starting Salary (Gross)
Assistant	BPS-15	28,730	2,380	100,130	5,160	Rs. 62,000 – Rs. 88,000
Stenotypist	BPS-14	27,060	2,090	89,760	4,680	Rs. 58,500 – Rs. 84,000
Upper Division Clerk (UDC)	BPS-13	25,420	1,880	81,820	4,290	Rs. 60,000 – Rs. 70,000
Lower Division Clerk (LDC)	BPS-11	22,400	1,580	69,800	2,310	Rs. 55,000 – Rs. 64,500
Naib Qasid	BPS-01	16,280	520	31,880	730	Rs. 44,000 – Rs. 55,000

🔍 Important Notes Regarding Total Salary

• Why is the Total Salary Higher? The total monthly take-home/gross pay is significantly higher than the Basic Pay because it includes government allowances such as House Rent Allowance, Medical Allowance, Conveyance Allowance, and Ad-hoc Relief allowances.
• City Variation: The exact total salary varies slightly depending on your final posting location, as big cities (like Islamabad/Rawalpindi) receive higher House Rent and allowances compared to smaller stations.