Pakistan Railways has announced 227 C-Class apprentice posts in its Workshops Division at Moghalpura, Lahore and its Signal Shops in Lahore — the remaining posts of its earlier advertisement dated 2 April 2026. The new advertisement (PID(L)1193/2026) was published on 13 November 2026, and the posts are on a two-year contract in BPS-06, with training at the Apprentice Training Centre, Moghalpura. Matric (2nd Division) holders with a one-year trade certificate can apply, and the last date is Saturday 5 December 2026.
Job Details
| Organisation | Pakistan Railways |
| Advertisement | Situation Vacant, PID(L)1193/2026, published 13 November 2026 (The Nation, Lahore) |
| Published Date | 13 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 5 December 2026 |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Total Vacancies | 227 (190 Workshops Division + 37 Signal Shops) |
| Posts | Apprentice (C-Class), BPS-06, on a two-year contract |
| Employment Type | Contract — two years, with prescribed training at the Apprentice Training Centre, Moghalpura |
| Age Limit | 18 to 25 years + 5 years general relaxation (maximum 30 years on the closing date) |
| Qualification | Matric (2nd Division) + minimum one-year certificate/diploma in the relevant trade |
| Domicile / Quota | Provincial / regional quotas (see Vacancy Details) |
| Job Location | Workshops Division, Moghalpura, Lahore and Signal Shops, Lahore |
| Application Fee | Rs 1,000 postal order, non-refundable |
| Official Apply Portal | Pakistan Railways Official Website (download the prescribed form) |
Introduction
Pakistan Railways is filling the remaining C-Class apprentice seats in its two Lahore training and repair units — the Workshops Division at Moghalpura and the Signal Shops — under an advertisement published on 13 November 2026. All 227 posts are in BPS-06 on a two-year contract, and selected candidates undergo prescribed training at the Apprentice Training Centre, Moghalpura, on a fixed stipend at the initial of BS-06. The biggest single trade is Coach Builder, with 65 seats. There is no online form for this round: you download the prescribed application form from the Pakistan Railways official website and send it by registered post or courier. This is a different recruitment from the 829-post Pakistan Railways round already published on this site, whose last date (11 November 2026) has passed — do not mix the two. The closing date for this apprentice round is Saturday 5 December 2026.
Vacancy Details
Pakistan Railways has announced 227 C-Class apprentice posts. The tables below give every trade exactly as shown in the official advertisement. One listing elsewhere reports 235 posts and Matric 3rd Division — the official advertisement lists 227 posts (190 + 37) and Matric 2nd Division, and those are the figures used here; follow the official Pakistan Railways website if in doubt.
| # | Trade — Workshops Division, Moghalpura | Posts |
| 1 | C&W Fitter | 27 |
| 2 | Millwright | 8 |
| 3 | Welder | 17 |
| 4 | Fitter & Erector | 6 |
| 5 | Diesel Fitter | 15 |
| 6 | Machinist | 5 |
| 7 | Wireman Diesel | 2 |
| 8 | Electronics | 1 |
| 9 | Fitter O&E | 2 |
| 10 | Coach Builder | 65 |
| 11 | Painter | 9 |
| 12 | Sawyer | 2 |
| 13 | Wood Machinist | 1 |
| 14 | Boiler Maker | 3 |
| 15 | Black Smith | 14 |
| 16 | Riveter | 2 |
| 17 | Pattern Maker | 3 |
| 18 | Re-Roller | 5 |
| 19 | Mason | 3 |
| Workshops Division total | 190 |
| # | Trade — Signal Shops, Lahore | Posts |
| 1 | Fitter | 13 |
| 2 | Furnaceman | 9 |
| 3 | Moulder | 10 |
| 4 | Black Smith | 5 |
| Signal Shops total | 37 |
Regional quotas — Workshops Division (190 posts): Open Merit 60, Punjab 60, Sindh (Rural) 22, Sindh (Urban) 12, KPK 20, Balochistan 11, Ex-FATA 3, AJK 1, Gilgit-Baltistan 1. Signal Shops (37 posts): Open Merit 11, Punjab 11, Sindh (Rural) 5, Sindh (Urban) 2, KPK 4, Balochistan 2, Ex-FATA 1, AJK 1, Gilgit-Baltistan 0. Candidates from all provinces and regions can apply under their own quota.
Eligibility
To apply for a C-Class apprentice post, you must hold Matric (2nd Division) from a recognized board and a minimum one-year certificate or diploma in the relevant trade from a government-recognized technical training institute — and the trade certificate must match the post you apply for (for example, a Fitter certificate for a C&W Fitter post, a Coach Builder or Carpenter certificate for Coach Builder). You must be 18 to 25 years old, with 5 years of general age relaxation, up to a maximum of 30 years on the closing date, 5 December 2026. Only candidates who meet the stated criteria will be called for the selection process. The advertisement does not publish a written test or interview schedule at this stage, so keep your application complete and your documents attested, and watch the official Railways website for the call. Fake certificates will lead to legal proceedings.
How to Apply
There is no online form for this round. Follow the postal route exactly:
- Download the prescribed application form from the Pakistan Railways official website.
- Fill the form for ONE post only and write the post, category and quota on the envelope.
- Attach attested copies of your Matric certificate, trade certificate or diploma, CNIC, domicile and recent passport-size photographs.
- Attach the original Rs 1,000 postal order (non-refundable) in the name of the Divisional Superintendent Workshops, Pakistan Railways, Moghalpura.
- Put one application in one envelope — do not put two applications in a single envelope.
- Send it by registered post or courier to: Divisional Superintendent, Pakistan Railways, Workshops Division, Moghalpura, Lahore. By-hand applications will not be accepted.
- Make sure the envelope reaches before Saturday 5 December 2026. No application will be accepted after the closing date, and incomplete applications will be rejected.
For other current government openings, see our FPSC Jobs 2026 post (278 federal vacancies, last date 23 November 2026) and our PAF Civilian Jobs 2026 post (180 vacancies, last date 22 November 2026). Our CGA Junior Auditor Jobs 2026 post (39 vacancies, last date 26 November 2026) and our SSGC Jobs 2026 post (10 posts, last date 23 November 2026) are also open this month.
FAQs
How many posts are open in Pakistan Railways Apprentice Jobs 2026?
227 posts: 190 in the Workshops Division, Moghalpura and 37 in the Signal Shops, Lahore. These are the remaining posts of the earlier advertisement dated 2 April 2026.
Which trade has the most vacancies?
Coach Builder, with 65 posts in the Workshops Division, followed by C&W Fitter with 27 posts.
What qualification is needed for these apprentice posts?
At least Matric (2nd Division) with a minimum one-year certificate or diploma in the relevant trade from a government-recognized technical training institute. The trade certificate must match the post you apply for.
What is the age limit for Pakistan Railways Apprentice Jobs 2026?
18 to 25 years plus 5 years of general relaxation, with a maximum of 30 years on the closing date, 5 December 2026.
How do I apply for Pakistan Railways Apprentice Jobs 2026?
There is no online form. Download the prescribed form from the Pakistan Railways official website, fill it for one post, attach attested documents and the original Rs 1,000 postal order, and send it by registered post or courier to the Divisional Superintendent, Pakistan Railways, Workshops Division, Moghalpura, Lahore, before 5 December 2026.
What is the application fee?
Rs 1,000 through an original postal order in the name of the Divisional Superintendent Workshops, Pakistan Railways, Moghalpura. The fee is not refundable under any circumstances.
Can I apply for more than one post?
Yes, but each envelope must contain only one application, and the post, category and quota must be written on the envelope.
Is this the same as the other Pakistan Railways Jobs 2026 post?
No. This is the C-Class apprentice round (227 posts, closing 5 December 2026). The other Pakistan Railways post on this site was for 829 vacancies whose last date (11 November 2026) has already passed.
Conclusion
Pakistan Railways Apprentice Jobs 2026 is a solid opening for Matric holders with a trade certificate — 227 C-Class apprentice posts in BPS-06 on a two-year contract, with training at the Apprentice Training Centre, Moghalpura, and the biggest intake in Coach Builder (65 seats). Download the prescribed form from the official Pakistan Railways website, attach your attested documents and the Rs 1,000 postal order, and post your application so it reaches Moghalpura before Saturday 5 December 2026.
Disclaimer: CopyEmoji is not the official recruiter for these posts. All details above are taken from the official Pakistan Railways advertisement (Situation Vacant, PID(L)1193/2026, published 13 November 2026) and the Pakistan Railways official website — please verify the trade list, eligibility and deadline from the official Pakistan Railways website before applying. No fee is charged by this website for any job information.
