QESCO Jobs 2026 are one of the biggest government hiring drives for Balochistan this year. Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO) has announced 2,798 posts in 46 categories, from Sweeper (no formal education) and Assistant Lineman (Matric) up to clerks, accountants and diploma-level technical staff. Only candidates with a Balochistan local or domicile certificate can apply, and the age limit is 18 to 35 years. You apply online through the National Job Portal (njp.gov.pk) within 15 days of the advertisement.
This guide breaks the long advertisement into plain steps. You will find the biggest vacancies, a full post-by-post list with BPS and qualifications, the contract terms, the walk-in selection method and a checklist for your application. If you are also tracking other Balochistan-quota openings, see our posts on ASF Jobs 2026 under Balochistan quota and Pakistan Railways Jobs 2026.
Table of Contents
- QESCO Jobs 2026 Overview
- Who Can Apply
- Posts With the Most Vacancies
- Full List of 46 Posts
- Find Your Post by Education
- Contract Terms You Should Know
- Selection: Walk-in Interview
- How to Apply on NJP
- Documents to Keep Ready
- Interview Tips
- Avoid Fake Offers
- Common Mistakes
- Important Dates
- More Latest Jobs
- FAQs
QESCO Jobs 2026 Overview
QESCO is a public limited company under the Ministry of Energy (Power Division), Government of Pakistan, and it supplies electricity across Balochistan. This recruitment is for its field formations and offices, and it runs under the “Join Public Service – Balochistan Quota” banner.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Energy (Power Division), Government of Pakistan |
| Total Posts | 2,798 |
| Categories | 46 |
| BPS Range | BPS-1 to BPS-15 |
| Employment Type | Lump sum, contractual basis for one year |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 years as on the closing date |
| Domicile | Balochistan local/domicile only |
| Selection | Walk-in interview (no entry test or written test) |
| Apply | Online at njp.gov.pk |
| Last Date | Within 15 days of the advertisement |
| Advertisement Reference | PID(Q)145/26 |
Who Can Apply
- Domicile: You must hold a Balochistan local or domicile certificate. The ad says applications from candidates with a domicile outside Balochistan will not be entertained.
- Age: 18 to 35 years, counted on the closing date. The ad says age relaxation is already built into this limit, so no further relaxation applies.
- Serving government employees: If you have completed two years of continuous government service on the closing date, you can apply through proper channel. You may get up to 10 years of age relaxation, and you must provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) that states your date of appointment and type of employment, such as regular or contract.
- Qualification and experience: These differ for each post. Check the table below.
- Character record: Dismissed or screened-out employees of any organization, and anyone with a criminal record, are not eligible. Police or agency clearance is mandatory before selection.
Posts With the Most Vacancies
Just ten posts account for most of the 2,798 vacancies. If you qualify for one of these, your chances look better than for a post with only a handful of seats.
| Post | BPS | Vacancies | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Lineman (ALM) | 5 | 826 | Matric |
| A.S.S.A (GSO) | 7 | 227 | Matric with Science, at least C grade |
| Vehicle Driver | 6/7 | 226 | Matric, valid LTV/HTV license with 5 years’ experience |
| Bill Distributor | 7 | 158 | Matric |
| Line Superintendent-II | 14 | 140 | 3-year Associate Engineering diploma (Electrical/Electronics), First Division |
| Naib Qasid | 1 | 136 | Middle |
| Sweeper | 1 | 122 | No formal education required |
| Commercial Assistant | 15 | 104 | B.A/B.Sc/B.Com or B.C.S plus 6-week IT course |
| Junior Clerk | 11 | 89 | Intermediate, 2nd Division, plus typing and IT course |
| Mali | 1 | 81 | Middle |
Full List of 46 Posts in QESCO Jobs 2026
The qualifications below are shortened from the advertisement. Where the wording is detailed, we kept the key conditions, so read the original ad before you apply for a technical post.
| # | Post | BPS | Posts | Qualification / Experience |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Data Entry Operator | 15 | 6 | B.CS and B.Com, B.A/B.Sc 2nd Class with Math/Stat/Physics/Economics; 16,000 key depressions per hour or 45 wpm typing, subject to trade test with at least 50% marks |
| 2 | Data Coder | 15 | 7 | Same degrees as above; must have qualified the professional trade test with at least 50% marks |
| 3 | SSO-I (GSO) | 15 | 38 | Matric with 3-year diploma in Electrical Technology from a Govt polytechnic, First Division, with at least 5 years’ experience |
| 4 | Foreman (GSO/GSC) | 15 | 7 | Matric with 3-year diploma from a Govt polytechnic in “C” Grade, with at least 5 years’ experience |
| 5 | Line Superintendent-I | 15 | 45 | 3-year diploma from a Govt poly-technical institute plus 1 year of supervisory experience in electric supply or electrical works |
| 6 | Commercial Assistant | 15 | 104 | B.A/B.Sc/B.Com and B.C.S plus 6-week IT course (including MS Office) from NITB/TEVTA or board/HEC-recognized institution |
| 7 | Assistant / Head Clerk | 15 | 38 | Graduation (Humanities, Science, Commerce, Computer) with “C” Grade/50%; 6-week IT course |
| 8 | Accounts Assistant | 15 | 65 | B.Com with Auditing and Advanced Accounting, or B.A/B.Sc with 3 years’ post-graduation experience in accounts; 6-week IT course |
| 9 | Audit Assistant | 15 | 8 | B.Com preferably with Auditing and Advanced Accounting, or B.A/B.Sc with 3 years’ experience in audit and accounts of a recognized organization; 6-week IT course |
| 10 | Line Superintendent-II | 14 | 140 | 3-year Associate Engineering diploma in Electrical/Electronics from a recognized Govt polytechnic, First Division |
| 11 | Steno-II | 14 | 35 | B.A/B.Sc 2nd Class with Math/Stat/Physics/Economics/Computer Science; at least 80 wpm shorthand and 50 wpm typing; MS Office and internet certificate |
| 12 | Sub Engineer (Civil) | 14 | 4 | 3-year post-Matric diploma in relevant technology from a polytechnic affiliated with the Board of Technical Education |
| 13 | Test Assistant (M&T) | 14 | 2 | Matric with 3-year diploma in Electrical Engineering from a Govt polytechnic or equivalent |
| 14 | Assistant Foreman (GSO/GSC) | 14 | 5 | Matric with 3-year diploma from a Govt polytechnic, at least C Grade |
| 15 | SSO-II (GSO) | 14 | 70 | 3-year diploma in Electrical/Electronic from a Govt polytechnic, at least “B” Grade |
| 16 | Senior Clerk | 13 | 40 | B.A/B.Sc (2 years after Intermediate) with at least 2nd Division; 3-month IT course |
| 17 | Junior Clerk | 11 | 89 | HSSC/Intermediate/I.Com with at least 2nd Division; 40 wpm typing on PC; 3-month IT course |
| 18 | Khatib-Cum-Imam | 9 | 1 | Matric with Darse Nizami |
| 19 | Electric Fitter-I (GSO) | 9 | 14 | Matric with Science (at least C Grade), 3-year electrical/electronic diploma from a Govt polytechnic, and 1 year of experience in the trade |
| 20 | SSA | 9 | 49 | Matric 2nd Division with a 2-year diploma/certificate from a Govt-recognized technical board |
| 21 | Meter Reader | 9 | 47 | Higher Secondary Certificate (Arts, Commerce or Science, or equivalent) from a recognized board |
| 22 | Meter Mechanic | 9 | 4 | Matric with Science (at least C Grade), 2/3-year certificate or diploma from a Govt vocational institute or polytechnic; 1 year of experience preferred |
| 23 | Surveyor | 9 | 6 | 3-year Civil diploma from a polytechnic |
| 24 | Tracer | 9 | 31 | Matric with Drawing as an optional subject and a certificate from a Govt-recognized institution |
| 25 | Crane Operator | 7 | 7 | Matric with a certificate from a Govt technical vocational school and at least 5 years’ experience in the trade |
| 26 | Electric Fitter-II (GSO) | 7 | 17 | Matric with Science (at least C Grade), 2/3-year electrical/electronic certificate or diploma from a Govt polytechnic, and 1 year of experience |
| 27 | A.S.S.A (GSO) | 7 | 227 | Matric with Science, at least “C” Grade |
| 28 | Bill Distributor | 7 | 158 | Matric |
| 29 | Vehicle Driver | 6/7 | 226 | Matric plus valid LTV/HTV license with 5 years’ post-license experience; one-week certificate from Police/Motorway Police |
| 30 | Assistant Lineman (ALM) | 5 | 826 | Matric (minimum and maximum) |
| 31 | A/C Mechanic | 5 | 1 | Matric with 4 years’ experience in the trade |
| 32 | T.W.O | 5 | 5 | Matric with 3 years’ experience of the job |
| 33 | Carpenter | 5 | 5 | Literate with 7 years’ experience in the trade |
| 34 | Junior Store Keeper | 5 | 2 | Matric |
| 35 | E/Helper (M&T) | 5 | 21 | Matric |
| 36 | Helper T/F Workshop | 5 | 15 | Matric |
| 37 | P.P.C Operator | 5 | 2 | Matric |
| 38 | Cook | 5 | 5 | Primary |
| 39 | Store Helper | 5 | 40 | Matric |
| 40 | Moazam-Cum-Khadim | 3 | 2 | Matric, religious in outlook and appearance; Hafiz-e-Quran preferred |
| 41 | Vehicle Cleaner | 3 | 33 | Matric |
| 42 | Qasid | 2 | 2 | Middle |
| 43 | Daftri | 2 | 10 | Middle |
| 44 | Naib Qasid | 1 | 136 | Middle |
| 45 | Mali | 1 | 81 | Middle |
| 46 | Sweeper | 1 | 122 | No formal education required |
Find Your Post by Education
With 46 posts, it is easy to lose track. Start with your education and look only at the rows that fit.
- No formal education: Sweeper (122 posts).
- Primary: Cook (5 posts).
- Middle: Naib Qasid, Mali, Daftri and Qasid. Carpenter asks only for “literate” but wants 7 years of trade experience.
- Matric: Assistant Lineman, Bill Distributor, Vehicle Cleaner, Store Helper, Helper T/F Workshop, E/Helper (M&T), Junior Store Keeper, P.P.C Operator, Moazam-Cum-Khadim and Khatib-Cum-Imam. Add Science (C Grade) for A.S.S.A, Electric Fitter and Meter Mechanic. Posts like A/C Mechanic, T.W.O and Crane Operator also need years of trade experience.
- Intermediate: Junior Clerk, Meter Reader. SSA needs Matric plus a technical diploma or certificate.
- Bachelor’s degree: Senior Clerk, Assistant/Head Clerk, Commercial Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Audit Assistant, Steno-II, Data Entry Operator and Data Coder.
- Diploma of Associate Engineer (DAE) or similar: Line Superintendent-I and II, SSO-I and II, Foreman, Assistant Foreman, Test Assistant, Sub Engineer (Civil) and Surveyor.
Contract Terms You Should Know
These are government jobs in name, but the terms are not the same as a regular BPS appointment. The advertisement is clear about this:
- Appointments are on a lump sum, contractual basis for one year.
- An extension depends only on your performance appraisal.
- The jobs are non-pensionable, with no long-term benefits, and can be ended at any stage.
- You may be posted anywhere in Balochistan within QESCO’s jurisdiction.
- QESCO can increase or decrease the number of posts, or hold the recruitment process, at any stage.
The ad doesn’t state a salary figure for each post, and we haven’t guessed one. Ask about the lump sum pay at your interview.
Selection: Walk-in Interview
All posts from BPS-1 to BPS-15 are filled through a walk-in interview, with no entry test and no written test. The ad cites an Establishment Division notification dated 27 October 2026 for this exemption. QESCO says recruitment will be done “at the doorstep” in districts, with the help of newly set up employment cells in Balochistan, to make sure local residents get the jobs.
What about typing and computer skills?
For some posts, the ad asks for typing, shorthand or basic computer skills. A one-time relaxation applies to identified posts: if no candidate has the prescribed skill at the time of selection, the selected person must learn it through on-the-job training during the probation period. Your skill will be assessed before your job is confirmed, and failing to acquire it is dealt with under the applicable rules. So skills still matter, even if you can start without a certificate.
How to Apply for QESCO Jobs 2026
The only valid method is online. Applications submitted by hand will not be accepted.
- Read the prescribed application form instructions on the National Job Portal at www.njp.gov.pk.
- Sign in, or create an account if the portal asks you to.
- Find the QESCO posts under the Balochistan quota.
- Fill in the form with details that match your CNIC, domicile and certificates.
- Upload the documents the form asks for.
- Submit, and save a copy of the confirmation.
- If you want to apply for more than one post, repeat the process. A separate form is required for each post.
Do the form carefully. The ad warns that incomplete applications, or ones with wrong information, will not be entertained, and that hiding or misstating facts at any stage leads to disqualification.
Documents to Keep Ready
The ad says original documents, your CNIC and your local/domicile certificate must be shown at the interview. We suggest preparing this wider checklist:
- CNIC (original and copies)
- Balochistan local or domicile certificate
- Educational certificates and result cards (Matric, Intermediate, degree or diploma, as required)
- Experience certificates for posts that ask for trade experience
- IT course certificate (NITB/TEVTA or board/HEC-recognized) for clerical and commercial posts
- Typing or shorthand certificates, if you have them
- LTV/HTV license and the one-week Police/Motorway Police certificate for drivers
- NOC from your department, for serving government employees
- Recent photographs
Interview Tips
Because there is no written test, your interview and documents decide everything. These tips are our advice, not QESCO’s.
- Match your documents to the post line by line. The qualification wording is strict, such as “C Grade”, “First Division” or “2nd Division”.
- Be ready to show your skill. If you apply as a driver, electrician or typist, expect to be asked about your work.
- Revise basic safety rules if you apply for line-related posts, since you may work on live electrical networks.
- Learn a little about QESCO and the area you want to serve.
- Carry originals and a neat set of photocopies in a folder.
- Be honest. The ad says false information can get you disqualified at any stage.
Avoid Fake Offers
Big recruitment drives attract brokers and fake agents. Please protect yourself:
- Apply only on njp.gov.pk, as the advertisement says.
- Never pay anyone to “fix” a job, a list or an interview call.
- Don’t hand your original documents to strangers.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying with the wrong domicile. Only Balochistan local or domicile holders qualify.
- Applying for a post you don’t fully qualify for. Check grade, division and experience, not just the degree.
- Using one form for several posts. You need a separate form for each post.
- Waiting until the final day. The window is only 15 days, and portals slow down near the deadline.
- Counting age incorrectly. Age is calculated on the closing date, and no extra relaxation is given, except for eligible serving government employees.
- Applying by hand. Paper applications are not accepted.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | Within 15 days of the advertisement date |
| Age Calculation Date | The closing date |
| Interview Dates | Not announced |
The advertisement cites a notification dated 27 October 2026, so it was published after that date. Check the date on your newspaper copy and count 15 days from it.
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Frequently Asked Questions About QESCO Jobs 2026
How many posts are there in QESCO Jobs 2026?
The advertisement announces 2,798 posts in 46 categories.
Who can apply?
Only candidates with a Balochistan local or domicile certificate can apply.
What is the age limit?
The age limit is 18 to 35 years on the closing date, with no further relaxation except for eligible serving government employees.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date is within 15 days of the advertisement date.
How do I apply?
Apply online through the National Job Portal at njp.gov.pk. Hand-delivered applications are not accepted.
Do I need a separate form for each post?
Yes. The ad requires a separate application form for each post.
Is there a written test?
No. Posts from BPS-1 to BPS-15 are filled through walk-in interviews, with no entry or written test.
Are these permanent jobs?
No. They are lump sum, contractual jobs for one year. They are non-pensionable, and extension depends on performance appraisal.
Which post has the most vacancies?
Assistant Lineman (ALM) has the most, with 826 posts for Matric-pass candidates.
Can I apply if I have no education?
Yes, for Sweeper (BPS-1, 122 posts), which requires no formal education.
Can serving government employees apply?
Yes, if they have two years of continuous service and apply through proper channel with an NOC. They may get up to 10 years of age relaxation.
Is travel allowance given for the interview?
No. The ad says no TA/DA is allowed for interviews.
Where will I be posted?
Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in Balochistan within QESCO’s jurisdiction.
What is the salary?
The ad does not state a salary amount. The jobs are on a lump sum basis, so confirm the pay at your interview.
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Final Words
QESCO Jobs 2026 open the door for thousands of Balochistan residents, from Sweeper to technical and clerical staff. The window is short, the domicile rule is strict and a separate form is required for every post. So pick the posts that match your documents exactly, gather your papers today and apply on the National Job Portal well before the 15-day limit ends. We will update this page when QESCO shares interview details.
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Disclaimer: This article is based on QESCO’s official advertisement (PID(Q)145/26). Qualification details are shortened, and sections marked as our advice are not official. Please read the original advertisement and verify all details on njp.gov.pk before you apply.
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