Ministry of Defence Assistant Job 2026 - Gwadar Shipyard Project
One contract Assistant PPS-5 post at the Ministry of Defence Gwadar Shipyard project. It needs a B.A or B.Sc with an IT diploma and 35 words per minute typing, plus 3 years of relevant experience; apply by 29 September 2026.
Posted / verified date
13 Sept 2026
End date / deadline
29 Sept 2026
Overview
The Project Management Cell, Gwadar Shipyard, Ministry of Defence Production has one contract Assistant position listed on the National Jobs Portal. It is one of six posts the project advertised together, all closing on 29 September 2026.
Important Dates
NJP posted date: 13 September 2026. Last date to apply: 29 September 2026.
Vacancy and Eligibility
Total vacancies: 1.
| Post | Vacancies | Scale | Qualification | Experience | Age / test city | Job type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant | 1 | PPS-5 | B.A or B.Sc with an IT diploma and a typing speed of at least 35 words per minute | Minimum 3 years of relevant experience; preference for higher experience, preferably in the public sector | Maximum 50; Rawalpindi test city | Contract |
Other Posts in This Advertisement
The Gwadar Shipyard project advertised six posts together on the National Jobs Portal, all closing on 29 September 2026: CFO / Accounts Officer (PPS-7), Assistant (PPS-5), Assistant Private Secretary (PPS-6), Driver (PPS-1), Naib Qasid (PPS-1), Sanitary Worker / Sweeper (PPS-1). Each is applied for separately on NJP. The other five are linked in the sidebar of this page, under Prepare for this test.
This page covers Assistant (PPS-5).
Test City Note
The National Jobs Portal lists Rawalpindi as the test city for this post. A test city is where the recruitment test is held, not the duty station. The advertised duty station is not stated in the NJP listing and should be confirmed with the department before applying.
How to Apply
Open the individual National Jobs Portal listing at https://www.njp.gov.pk/jobs/9657, sign in, confirm eligibility against the official text and submit the online application before 29 September 2026. Each of the six posts is applied for separately.
Preparation Guidance
The listing asks for proficiency in advanced computer skills - MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint - and secretarial best practices, alongside the 35 words per minute typing standard. Practise typing to the required speed before the test, and revise general knowledge and Pakistan affairs for the written paper.
Official Source
Individual NJP listing: https://www.njp.gov.pk/jobs/9657
National Jobs Portal live vacancies: https://www.njp.gov.pk/jobs/live