Orange Line Metro Rail Transit System · Punjab Masstransit Authority (PMA)
PMA Director Operations Jobs 2026 Lahore – Apply Online
Rs. 480,000/month
01 Vacancy(ies)
Closes 15 August 2026
✍️ Reviewed by JobsLeap Editorial Team · Last Updated: 31 July 2026
Job Summary
| Organization | Punjab Masstransit Authority (PMA) – Transport & Masstransit Department, Government of Punjab |
| Project / System | Orange Line Metro Rail Transit System |
| Post | Director Operations – Orange Line Metro Rail Transit System |
| Vacancies | 01 |
| Duty Station | Lahore, Punjab |
| Gross Salary | Rs. 480,000/month |
| Qualification | Master’s Degree in Transportation Engineering, or Master’s in Civil Engineering with Transportation Engineering coursework, from an HEC-recognized institute |
| Experience | 8 years of relevant experience; prior leadership experience on public transport projects is preferred |
| Age Limit | Up to 45 years |
| Employment Type | Purely Contractual |
| Application Mode | Online only, via https://jobs.punjab.gov.pk |
| Processing Fee | Rs. 900/- (non-refundable) |
| Last Date to Apply | 15 August 2026 |
About Punjab Masstransit Authority (PMA)
PMA Director Operations Jobs 2026 Lahore – Apply Online. The Punjab Masstransit Authority is the autonomous body under the Transport & Masstransit Department that runs Punjab’s mass transit infrastructure, including the Orange Line Metro Rail Transit System and the Pakistan Metro Bus System.
This round of hiring is on a purely contractual basis and covers roles across both systems, from senior operational leadership to frontline driving staff, which is why the eligibility bar and salary range differ so sharply between posts.
Director Operations – Orange Line Metro Rail Transit System
Requirements
- Education: Master’s Degree in Transportation Engineering, or Master’s in Civil Engineering with Transportation Engineering coursework, from an HEC-recognized institute
- Experience: 8 years of relevant experience; prior leadership experience on public transport projects is preferred
- Age Limit: Up to 45 years
- Apply: https://jobs.punjab.gov.pk
Post Details
| Project / System | Orange Line Metro Rail Transit System |
| Duty Station | Lahore |
| Vacancies | 01 |
| Employment Type | Purely Contractual |
| Gross Salary | Rs. 480,000/month |
| Last Date | 15 August 2026 |
Age Relaxation
PMA allows 5 years of age relaxation for male candidates, and 5+3 years (8 years total) for female candidates, beyond the 45 years limit stated above.
How to Apply
- Go to the Punjab Job Portal at https://jobs.punjab.gov.pk and register or log in.
- Search for Punjab Masstransit Authority vacancies and select Director Operations – Orange Line Metro Rail Transit System.
- Fill in the application form with accurate personal, educational, and experience details.
- Upload transcripts, degrees, and experience certificates along with the application – this is mandatory, not optional.
- Deposit the Rs. 900/- processing fee at the Bank of Punjab (Account No. 6580045522200045) and upload the scanned payment receipt.
- Submit the completed application before 15 August 2026. Applications by email, hand, or courier are not accepted.
Required Documents
Unlike posts where documents are only requested after shortlisting, PMA requires transcripts, degrees, and experience certificates to be uploaded with the application itself. Candidates who reach the interview stage must additionally bring original certificates, transcripts, experience letters, the fee payment receipt, and (where applicable) a valid driving license. After the interview, selected candidates must submit HEC-verified degrees, experience letters, a police character certificate, and a medical fitness certificate from a district hospital.
Selection Procedure
- Application screening against the stated qualification, experience, and age criteria.
- Shortlisting; only shortlisted candidates are called for interview, and no TA/DA is paid.
- Interview, where original documents must be produced.
- Post-interview document verification (HEC-verified degrees, experience letters, police character certificate, medical fitness certificate).
- Final selection and contract offer.
Contact Information
Punjab Masstransit Authority
5th Floor, Arfa Software Technology Park, 346-B, Ferozpur Road, Lahore
Phone: 042 99028000 · Helpline: +92 42 35880062 Ext: 1222
Email: jobsonlinesupport@punjab.gov.pk
Website: https://pma.punjab.gov.pk
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many vacancies are open for Director Operations – Orange Line Metro Rail Transit System?
PMA has advertised 01 vacancy(ies) for this post.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
Applications must be submitted online through the Punjab Job Portal by 15 August 2026. Applications by email, hand, or courier are not accepted.
Q3. What qualification is required?
Master’s Degree in Transportation Engineering, or Master’s in Civil Engineering with Transportation Engineering coursework, from an HEC-recognized institute is the stated requirement for this post.
Q4. What experience is required?
8 years of relevant experience; prior leadership experience on public transport projects is preferred. PMA has clarified that part-time, teaching, honorary, self-employed, or internship experience will not be counted toward this requirement.
Q5. What is the salary for this position?
The gross monthly salary advertised for this post is Rs. 480,000/month.
Q6. What is the age limit, and is age relaxation available?
The age limit is Up to 45 years. Male candidates get 5 years of relaxation, and female candidates get 5+3 years (8 years total) beyond the standard limit.
Q7. Is this a permanent government job?
No. All posts under this PMA advertisement, including this one, are offered on a purely contractual basis rather than as permanent civil service appointments.
Q8. What is the application processing fee?
The fee for this post is Rs. 900/- (non-refundable), payable to the Bank of Punjab account listed in the advertisement. Fees paid via postal order or bank draft are not accepted.
People Also Ask
Is TA/DA paid for the test or interview?
No. PMA does not pay travel or daily allowance to candidates called for tests or interviews.
What documents need to be submitted at the application stage?
Applicants must upload transcripts along with their educational degrees and relevant experience certificates directly with the online application, not later.
Can government employees apply for PMA posts?
Yes, but they must apply through the proper departmental channel and bring a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the interview.
What happens after a candidate clears the interview?
Selected candidates must then submit HEC-verified degrees, experience letters, a police character certificate, and a medical fitness certificate from a district hospital.
Can I apply for more than one PMA post in this advertisement?
Yes, but each post needs a separate application and its own processing fee; a single submission cannot cover multiple posts.
What happens if fake documents are submitted?
PMA disqualifies any candidate found submitting fake or irrelevant documents, at any stage of the process.
Conclusion
The Director Operations – Orange Line Metro Rail Transit System post closes on 15 August 2026, and PMA has been explicit that documents uploaded with the application, not promised later, are what gets a candidate shortlisted. With 01 vacancy(ies) on a contractual salary of Rs. 480,000/month, this is worth applying for only once the qualification, experience, and document checklist above are fully in place.
