📋 Job Summary

⚠️ Before You Apply

• Application fee of Rs. 1,600 applies for BS-16; it is non-refundable and non-transferable.
• The screening test carries negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
• No travel or daily allowance is paid for tests or interviews.
• This is a contract-basis appointment, not a permanent position.
• Retired armed forces personnel are enrolled under a one-scale-down policy.

🏢 About This Recruitment

Ministry of Defence Architect Jobs 2026 Apply Online. Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence has opened a large contract-basis recruitment round for 2026, spanning IT, engineering, administration, technical operations, support staff, and even two sports-facility posts.

The screening test carries negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer, and only candidates who clear it are called for interview — this is consistent across all 49 posts in the advertisement.

Architect

Requirements

• Qualification: Bachelor’s degree (14 to 16 years of education) in a relevant field from an HEC-recognized university
• Experience: 3 to 5 years

📝 How to Apply

1. Visit the recruitment portal at www.recruitments.com.pk.
2. Select Architect and complete the online application with accurate details.
3. Pay the Rs. 1,600 application fee through 1Link 1Bill, ATM/internet banking, mobile banking, EasyPaisa/JazzCash, or a TCS Express counter.
4. Submit before 23 August 2026.

🧭 Selection Procedure

Shortlisted candidates sit a screening test where each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks, so guessing carries a real penalty. Candidates who clear the test are called for an interview, and no travel or daily allowance is paid for attending either stage.

📊 Quotas & Age Relaxation

This post falls under the provincial quota system covering Federal, Punjab, Sindh, KPK, Balochistan, GB, and AJK. Age relaxation adds 3 years for Scheduled Castes, the Buddhist community, tribal areas, AJ&K, and GB, and the same 3 years for Sindh Rural and Balochistan candidates at BS-15 and below. Government servants with 2 or more years of continuous service get up to 10 years’ relaxation (up to age 55), and retired armed forces personnel get up to 15 years or their actual service years, whichever is less — a candidate can only claim relaxation under one category, even if eligible under several.

📞 Contact & Official Portal

Phone (MOD): 051-8905000

Portal: www.recruitments.com.pk

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the last date to apply for Architect?
23 August 2026.

2. How many vacancies are open for Architect?
1 vacancy at BS-16.

3. What qualification is required for Architect?
Bachelor’s degree (14 to 16 years of education) in a relevant field from an HEC-recognized university, per the BS-16 eligibility band in the advertisement.

4. How much experience does Architect need?
3 to 5 years.

5. Is Architect a permanent position?
No — every post in this recruitment, including this one, is on a contract basis.

6. What is the application fee for Architect?
Rs. 1,600, based on the BS-16 fee band.

7. What does the selection process look like?
A screening test with negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer, followed by an interview for those who clear it.

8. Is travel allowance paid for the test or interview?
No, the advertisement states no TA/DA is paid.

🔎 People Also Ask

Are these MOD positions permanent or contract-based?
All 49 posts in this recruitment round, this one included, are on a contract basis rather than permanent.

Which category does Architect fall under?
Engineering & Technical, one of six categories covered in this MOD recruitment round.

Is age relaxation available?
Yes — an additional 3 years for Scheduled Castes, the Buddhist community, tribal areas, AJ&K, and GB, the same for Sindh Rural and Balochistan at BS-15 and below, up to 10 years for government servants with 2+ years of service, and up to 15 years (or actual service, whichever is less) for retired armed forces personnel.

Can I claim relaxation under more than one category?
No, the advertisement states relaxation can only be claimed under one category even if a candidate qualifies under several.

How is the application fee paid?
Through 1Link 1Bill participating banks, ATM or internet banking, mobile banking, EasyPaisa or JazzCash, or TCS Express counters.

Is the application fee refundable?
No, the advertisement states the fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.