The Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO) has posted a large number of contract jobs for people with Balochistan domicile. Pakistan Era counts 2,798 seats in 46 listings on the National Jobs Portal. The last date to apply is 14 November 2026. Here are the posts, who can apply, how to apply and where the reports disagree.
Quick Facts
- Employer: Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO).
- Seats: 2,798 across 46 listings, according to Pakistan Era. Another report gives 2,752. See the section on mismatches below.
- Type: Contract jobs.
- Who can apply: People with Balochistan domicile.
- Posted on: 30 October 2026, on the National Jobs Portal (njp.gov.pk).
- Where to apply: Online only, on njp.gov.pk.
- Last date: 14 November 2026.
- Place of posting: Anywhere in Balochistan.
Main Posts
These numbers are from Pakistan Era, which checked the portal on 31 October 2026. Qualifications are shortened. Read the full listing on the portal before you apply.
| Post | BPS | Seats | Qualification (short) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Lineman | 5 | 826 | Matric |
| ASSA GSO | 7 | 227 | Matric science, at least C grade |
| Vehicle Driver | 6 | 226 | Matric, LTV/HTV licence, 5 years’ experience after licence |
| Bill Distributor | 7 | 158 | Matric |
| Naib Qasid | 1 | 136 | Middle |
| Line Superintendent-II | 14 | 140 | DAE (electrical or electronics), first division |
| Sweeper | 1 | 122 | No formal education |
| Commercial Assistant | 15 | 104 | BA, BSc, B.Com or BCS, plus 6-week IT course |
| Junior Clerk | 11 | 89 | Intermediate (2nd division), 40 wpm, 3-month IT course |
| Mali | 1 | 81 | Middle |
| SSO-II (GSO) | 14 | 70 | DAE (electrical or electronics), B grade |
| Accounts Assistant | 15 | 65 | B.Com, or BA/BSc with 3 years’ accounts experience |
| SSA | 9 | 49 | Matric (2nd division), 2-year diploma |
| Meter Reader | 9 | 47 | Intermediate |
| Line Superintendent-I | 15 | 45 | 3-year diploma, 1 year supervisory experience |
| Senior Clerk | 13 | 40 | BA/BSc (2nd division), 3-month IT course |
| Store Helper | 5 | 40 | Matric |
| Assistant / Head Clerk | 15 | 38 | Graduate, C grade or 50% |
| Steno-II | 14 | 35 | BA/BSc (2nd class), 80 wpm shorthand, 50 wpm typing |
| Data Entry Operator | 15 | 6 | BCS, B.Com, BA or BSc (2nd class), 45 wpm |
The full list has 46 posts. It also includes Cook, Carpenter, Crane Operator, Tracer, Surveyor, Meter Mechanic, Sub Engineer (Civil), Audit Assistant, Foreman, Data Coder and others. Pakistan Era says 2,398 seats are marked for fresh candidates with no experience.
Age Limit
Pakistan Era says the maximum age is 35 for all 46 posts. A separate Pakistan Era report on the Balochistan drive says Balochistan domicile holders get five years of upper age relaxation, instead of three, for this recruitment only, as stated in the adverts. It did not read the government memorandums on this. Check the age shown on your listing.
Eligibility
- You must hold Balochistan domicile.
- You must meet the qualification and experience written in the listing for your post.
- Bloom Pakistan says candidates who are still waiting for exam results cannot apply.
How to Apply
- Go to the National Jobs Portal, njp.gov.pk. Type the address yourself.
- Sign up as a candidate with your CNIC, email and a password. Verify your email.
- Complete your CV with domicile, education and experience.
- Open the Balochistan jobs list and search for QESCO.
- Open the post you want, check the qualification and age, and press Apply before 14 November.
- Keep a screenshot of your confirmation.
If your degree or diploma is missing from the drop-down list, Pakistan Era says to raise a ticket from the education section of your CV. Applications on paper are not accepted.
Fee
Pakistan Era says the portal states there is no fee, based on the portal’s FAQ. It did not confirm this on the page itself. Do not pay anyone to apply.
Contract Terms
Bloom Pakistan says contracts are for one year at first, with a lump-sum pay, and may be extended based on performance. It says the posts will not be regularised and that no TA/DA is given for tests or interviews. Pakistan Era says all posts are contract but does not give the length. I did not find a pay figure from an official source.
Where the Reports Disagree
| Detail | Pakistan Era | Bloom Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| Total seats | 2,798 (46 listings) | 2,752 |
| Assistant Lineman seats | 826 | 1,378 |
| Age limit | Up to 35 | 18 to 30, with relaxation |
| Last date | 14 November | “Expected” 14 November, worked out as 15 days after posting |
Pakistan Era lists every post with seats that add up to 2,798. Bloom Pakistan’s listed posts add up to fewer, with a gap of 92 unlisted. I used Pakistan Era for the main figures. The portal listing is the one to trust.
Beware of Fake Offers
- Apply only on njp.gov.pk. Do not use links sent in messages.
- Do not pay money to anyone for a seat, a test or an interview.
- Do not share your CNIC, OTP or portal password with an agent.
- Do not trust any salary or posting claim that is not on the portal.
What I Could Not Confirm
- I could not open the portal or QESCO’s own website. Everything comes from two reports.
- The exact seat numbers per post, because the two reports differ.
- The age limit and relaxation for each post.
- Pay, contract length and the test or selection process.
- Whether the last date has been changed since 31 October.
QESCO’s contact details in Pakistan Era’s report are chr@qesco.com.pk and 081-9203949. This is general information, not an official notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for QESCO jobs 2026?
14 November 2026, according to Pakistan Era. Bloom Pakistan calls it an expected date.
Who can apply?
People with Balochistan domicile who meet the qualification for the post.
How many posts are there?
2,798 seats in 46 listings, according to Pakistan Era. Bloom Pakistan says 2,752.
Where do I apply?
On the National Jobs Portal, njp.gov.pk, online only.
Is there an application fee?
The portal’s FAQ says no, according to Pakistan Era.
Are these permanent jobs?
No. All posts are contract, according to both reports.
Open your post on the portal, check the age and qualification and apply before 14 November.
