Planning and Development Department Balochistan Announces New Vacancies

The Planning and evelopment Department, Government of Balochistan, has officially issued a recruitment notification inviting applications from eligible local and domiciled candidates of Balochistan. According to the advertisement published under PRQ No. 5316/25-05-2026, these are re-advertised positions following a previous announcement dated March 24, 2025 (PRQ No. 3758). Candidates who previously applied under the old advertisement are required to re-apply to be considered.

Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the available positions, eligibility criteria, and the application process.

1. Available Positions and Quota Breakdown

The recruitment is being carried out for the Office and IT (Defco & IT) wing for the following roles:

A. Assistant Computer Operator (B-12)

• Total Posts: 01
• Quota Distribution: Open Merit (01)
• Required Qualification:
  • Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) / Intermediate from a recognized board.
  • A minimum typing speed of 60 words per minute (WPM) in both Urdu and English.
  • Alternatively, an ICS (Intermediate in Computer Science) degree from a recognized board.

B. Junior Clerk (B-11)

• Total Posts: 04
• Quota Distribution:
  • Open Merit (01)
  • Kalat Zone (01)
  • Zhob Zone (01)
  • Nasirabad Zone (01)
• Required Qualification:
  • Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) / Intermediate from a recognized board.
  • A minimum typing speed of 30 words per minute (WPM) in both Urdu and English.
  • Preference will be given to candidates possessing experience in Computer/IT software.

2. Terms, Conditions, and Eligibility

• Age Limit: Candidates must be between 18 and 28 years old. However, general upper age relaxation will be applicable as per prevailing Government of Balochistan rules.
• Statutory Quotas: General government rules apply, which include a 5% quota for women, a 5% quota for minorities, and a 5% quota for disabled persons across the applicable seats.
• Government Servants: Candidates already working in government departments must apply through the proper channel via their respective departments.

3. How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the selection criteria must submit their applications along with verified copies of the following documents:

1. CNIC
2. Local/Domicile Certificate of Balochistan
3. Educational Degrees/Certificates
4. Experience Certificates (if applicable)
5. One recent passport-sized photograph

Note: Candidates must bring their original documents at the time of the test/interview. No TA/DA (Travel Allowance / Daily Allowance) will be provided for appearing in the test or interview.

Submission Deadline & Venue

Applications must be submitted within 15 days of the publication of this advertisement to:

• Address: Room No. 6, Basement, Block No. 13, Planning and Development Department, Civil Secretariat, Quetta.

Important Notices

• Separate Applications: If a candidate wants to apply for more than one post, they must submit separate applications for each position.
• Rejection Criteria: Incomplete applications or those received after the 15-day deadline will not be entertained. Documents issued by unrecognized institutions will also be rejected.
• Inquiries: For further queries, applicants can contact the department at the provided contact number: 9201156.
• Test/Interview Dates: The dates for the test and interview will be announced subsequently through newspapers