KSEW Jobs 2026 are open for 45 posts at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Limited, under the Ministry of Defence Production. The openings range from CO2 Welders — 25 posts, the largest share — and Electricians to managers, assistant managers, supervisors and a Chief Staff Officer, with education requirements from primary pass to a bachelor’s or master’s degree. Applications are accepted online through the official KSEW careers page or by courier, and the last date for most posts is 23 November 2026 — but the Chief Staff Officer post closes earlier, on 15 November 2026.
Job Details
| Organisation | Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Limited (KSEW) |
| Advertisement | Daily Dawn, 8 November 2026 (two advertisements in the same issue) |
| Published Date | 8 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 23 November 2026 (Chief Staff Officer: 15 November 2026 — see note) |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Total Vacancies | 45 posts (15 titles) |
| Posts | Chief Staff Officer, Manager, Assistant Programmer, Assistant Managers, Senior Supervisors, Supervisors, Technical Assistant, Office Assistant, Sub-Assistant, CO2 Welder, Electrician |
| Employment Type | Contract |
| Age Limit | 35–55 years by post (see vacancy table) |
| Qualification | Primary to Bachelor’s / Master’s by post (see vacancy table) |
| Domicile / Quota | Not stated in the advertisement |
| Job Location | Karachi, Sindh |
| Official Apply Portal | KSEW Careers Page |
Introduction
KSEW is Pakistan’s leading shipbuilding and engineering company, building and repairing naval and commercial vessels at its Karachi yard. This round covers ship outfitting, planning, stores, procurement, programming, safety and office administration, all on a contract basis. The advertisement appeared in the Daily Dawn on 8 November 2026 as two notices in the same issue — one for a single senior post, the Chief Staff Officer, and one for 44 management, IT and technical trade posts — so the two notices have different closing dates. Note also that the official KSEW careers page did not list these vacancies when checked on 14 November 2026; applications can be made online through the KSEW careers page or sent by courier to the address given below. No salary figure is stated in the advertisement, so none is given here.
Vacancy Details
KSEW has announced 45 posts across 15 titles. The table below gives each post exactly as shown in the official advertisement, with its seat count, maximum age and qualification. The Chief Staff Officer post (row 1) closes on 15 November 2026; all other posts close on 23 November 2026. Some listing sites report 57 posts for this round and publish salary figures — those figures are not in the advertisement, whose tables sum to 45 posts and which states no salary figures.
| # | Post | Posts | Max Age | Qualification | Last Date |
| 1 | Chief Staff Officer (Deputy General Manager) | 1 | 55 | Bachelor’s degree with 16 years of education in Engineering, Business Administration, Management or a related discipline (preferred fields: Mechanical, Naval Architecture, Marine, Industrial Engineering); Master’s degree or MBA preferred; 15 years progressive professional experience including 5–7 years in senior management, preferably in national defence organisations such as the Pakistan Navy or Armed Forces; retired Armed Forces candidates preferred | 15 Nov 2026 |
| 2 | Manager (Deck & Hold / Accommodation) | 1 | 45 | BE, B.Tech or DAE in Mechanical, Ship Construction, Hull or Naval Architecture from a recognised institution | 23 Nov 2026 |
| 3 | Assistant Programmer (EDP) | 1 | 45 | BS in Computer Science or equivalent | 23 Nov 2026 |
| 4 | Assistant Manager (Planning) | 1 | 45 | BE, B.Tech or DAE in Mechanical or Ship Construction, or equivalent, from a recognised institution | 23 Nov 2026 |
| 5 | Assistant Manager (Stores) | 1 | 55 | BBA, BS in Supply Chain Management or Intermediate from a recognised institution | 23 Nov 2026 |
| 6 | Senior Supervisor (Procurement) | 1 | 45 | B.Com or BBA from an HEC-recognised university | 23 Nov 2026 |
| 7 | Senior Supervisor (Stores) | 1 | 45 | B.Com or BBA from an HEC-recognised university | 23 Nov 2026 |
| 8 | Supervisor (Electrical) | 1 | 45 | B.Tech or DAE in Electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics from a recognised institution | 23 Nov 2026 |
| 9 | Supervisor (Paint Shop) | 1 | 45 | DAE in Mechanical or equivalent | 23 Nov 2026 |
| 10 | Supervisor (Safety) | 1 | 45 | B.Tech (Hons.) in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent, from a recognised institution | 23 Nov 2026 |
| 11 | Technical Assistant (Safety) | 4 | 45 | DAE in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent, from a recognised institution | 23 Nov 2026 |
| 12 | Office Assistant | 1 | 45 | Graduation from an HEC-recognised institution | 23 Nov 2026 |
| 13 | Sub-Assistant | 1 | 35 | Intermediate | 23 Nov 2026 |
| 14 | CO2 Welder | 25 | 45 | Primary or Middle | 23 Nov 2026 |
| 15 | Electrician | 4 | 35 | DAE in Electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics, or Matric | 23 Nov 2026 |
| Total | 45 |
Eligibility
Qualification and experience vary by post — check the vacancy table and apply only for the post whose requirements you meet. The maximum age is 55 years for the Chief Staff Officer and the Assistant Manager (Stores), 45 years for the Manager, Assistant Programmer, Assistant Manager (Planning), both Senior Supervisor posts, all three Supervisor posts, the Technical Assistant (Safety), the Office Assistant and the CO2 Welder, and 35 years for the Sub-Assistant and the Electrician. KSEW may relax the upper age limit for outstanding candidates. Shortlisted candidates are called for a test or interview, and no TA/DA is paid.
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply for KSEW Jobs 2026:
- Apply online through the official KSEW careers page using the Apply Now button below, or send your application by courier.
- For courier applications, include your application, CV, two passport-size photographs, verified copies of your educational certificates, diplomas or degrees, and copies of your CNIC and domicile.
- Address courier applications to the Human Resources Department for the Chief Staff Officer post, and to the General Manager (Human Resources) for all other posts, at Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Limited, West Wharf Dockyard Road, Karachi 74000.
- Submit within seven days of publication for the Chief Staff Officer post (15 November 2026) or within 15 days for all other posts (23 November 2026).
For other current government openings, see our KPT Jobs 2026 post (50 vacancies, last date 25 November 2026) and our PAF Civilian Jobs 2026 post (180 vacancies, last date 22 November 2026). Our FPSC Jobs 2026 post (278 federal vacancies, last date 23 November 2026) and our SSGC Jobs 2026 post (10 posts, last date 23 November 2026) are also open this month.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for KSEW Jobs 2026?
23 November 2026 for the 44 management, IT and technical trade posts; 15 November 2026 for the Chief Staff Officer post. Do not present the Chief Staff Officer post as open until 23 November.
How many posts are announced in KSEW Jobs 2026?
45 posts across 15 titles, including 25 CO2 Welders — the largest single intake. Some listing sites report 57 posts, but the Daily Dawn advertisement’s tables sum to 45.
How can I apply for KSEW Jobs 2026?
Online through the official KSEW careers page, or by courier with the documents listed above to the Human Resources Department (Chief Staff Officer) or the General Manager (Human Resources) (all other posts) at West Wharf Dockyard Road, Karachi 74000.
Is there a test or interview?
Shortlisted candidates are called for a test or interview. No TA/DA is paid.
What is the age limit for KSEW Jobs 2026?
35, 45 or 55 years depending on the post — see the vacancy table. KSEW may relax the limit for outstanding candidates.
What is the salary for KSEW Jobs 2026?
No salary figure is stated in the advertisement. Do not trust salary figures shown on listing sites — the advertisement does not publish one.
Conclusion
KSEW Jobs 2026 is a rare large round at the country’s main shipyard — 45 contract posts from primary pass to master’s degree, with the biggest share for welders and trades. Check the deadline for your post carefully, because the senior post closes a week earlier than the rest: the Chief Staff Officer closes on 15 November 2026, and the other 44 posts close on 23 November 2026.
Disclaimer: CopyEmoji is not the official recruiter for these posts. All details above are taken from the official Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Limited advertisement (Daily Dawn, 8 November 2026) and the official KSEW careers page — please verify the post list, eligibility and deadline from the official KSEW careers page before applying. No fee is charged by this website for any job information.
