Pakistan Railways · Retired Supervisory Staff Re-Engagement · 2026

AEFO Mechanical Loco Department Jobs at Pakistan Railways

Pakistan Railways is engaging retired AFO/Sr. Chargeman, AEFO Diesel & FIC staff from the Mechanical Loco Department on a one-year contract basis, postable anywhere in the Railway System.

📋 Job Summary

AEFO Mechanical Loco Department Jobs at Pakistan Railways. Pakistan Railways is the national railway system of Pakistan, operating passenger and freight services across an extensive network connecting cities and regions throughout the country. The Headquarters Office in Lahore oversees recruitment, operations, and technical departments including the Carriage & Wagon Department and the Mechanical Loco Department, which maintain and repair rolling stock and locomotives across the system.

Through this recruitment drive, Pakistan Railways is re-engaging retired supervisory staff from the Carriage & Wagon and Loco Departments on a one-year contract basis, extendable by a further year based on requirement. This initiative allows experienced retired professionals to continue contributing their technical expertise in rolling stock and locomotive maintenance across the Railway System.

🚆 Loco Department – Locomotive Maintenance

A typed application, along with complete details, must be accompanied by attested copies of:

• All educational certificates
• National Identity Card (Computerized)
• Railway retired Identity Card / Experience Certificate
• Photocopy of PPO (Pension Payment Order)
• Photocopy of LPC (Last Pay Certificate)
• Service Certificate
• Three (03) fresh passport-size photographs
• Three (03) postal envelopes (with RAD card) bearing complete address and cell number
• A postal order of Rs. 500 as the processing fee – applications without this will not be considered

📞 Contact Information

APO-Recruitment & Selection

📍 Address: Chief Personnel Officer, Pakistan Railways, Headquarters Office, Empress Road, Lahore

📞 Phone: 042-99205702

📜 Reference: PID(L)820/2026

Q: What is the last date to apply for AFO/Sr. Chargeman, AEFO Diesel & FIC at Pakistan Railways?

Applications must be sent by post to the Chief Personnel Officer, Pakistan Railways, before 15 October 2026.

Q: Who is eligible to apply for this position?

Only retired Pakistan Railways employees who previously worked in this category, are under 62 years of age, and are medically fit are eligible.

Q: What qualification is required for this position?

A DAE in Mechanical Engineering is required for this position.

Q: How much experience is required for this position?

A minimum of 10 years of experience in the relevant field is required.

Q: How many vacancies are available for this position?

Vacancies for this category are filled as per requirement; candidates should check the official advertisement for the current number of posts.

Q: What is the contract term for this position?

The contract is for 1 year, extendable by a further year based on requirement.

Q: What documents are required for the application?

Attested educational certificates, CNIC, retired ID/experience certificate, PPO and LPC copies, service certificate, photographs, envelopes, and a Rs. 500 postal order are required.

Q: What does an AFO/Sr. Chargeman or AEFO Diesel do in Pakistan Railways?

They inspect and supervise repair work on diesel and electrical locomotive systems, including fuel injection components (FIC).

Q: What is BPS-12 in Pakistan Railways Loco Department?

BPS-12 is a supervisory technical pay scale covering roles such as AFO/Sr. Chargeman and AEFO Diesel in locomotive maintenance.

Q: How do retired railway employees apply for this position?

Applications are submitted by post to the Chief Personnel Officer at Pakistan Railways Headquarters, Lahore, along with required documents and a processing fee.

Q: Why is Pakistan Railways re-hiring retired locomotive technical staff?

Pakistan Railways re-engages experienced retired staff to maintain locomotive repair and inspection standards using their technical expertise.

Q: Can retired employees who took medical retirement apply?

No, employees who retired on medical grounds, or who were removed, dismissed, or compulsorily retired, are not eligible.

Q: Where will selected staff be posted?

Selected staff can be posted anywhere in the entire Pakistan Railway System.

Apply by post before the last date. No TA/DA admissible for interview or medical examination.