Embassy Islamabad · Consulates Karachi & Lahore · 2026

U.S. Embassy Pakistan Jobs 2026

The U.S. Mission in Pakistan lists 5 positions: Chauffeur (Islamabad and Lahore), Librarian (Cataloging), Visa Officer (IV Assistant) and Consular Associate (Karachi, for U.S. Eligible Family Members only). Apply online through the ERA portal.

📋 Job Summary

Organization	U.S. Mission Pakistan (Embassy Islamabad, Consulate General Karachi, Consulate General Lahore)
Total Positions	5 listings
Locations	Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore
Employment Type	Full-Time (Local Staff) / Temporary (USEFM)
Salary Range	PKR 60,000 – 140,000 per month for the four Local Staff posts
Date Posted	09 November 2026
Last Date to Apply	Differs by position; not stated in the source. See the ERA vacancy announcement.
Apply Through	Online via the U.S. Department of State ERA portal
Source	JobsLeap.com

Please verify before applying: The closing date and vacancy numbers are not given for any of these positions, so check each vacancy announcement on the ERA portal. Salary ranges are not stated by the U.S. Mission; actual pay is decided by the Mission. The Consular Associate post is open only to U.S. Eligible Family Members, and its pay is on the FP scale set by Washington D.C.

U.S. Embassy Pakistan Jobs 2026. The U.S. Mission in Pakistan (Embassy Islamabad, Consulate General Karachi and Consulate General Lahore) recruits qualified Pakistani nationals for Local Staff positions and U.S. Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) for family member positions. Applications are made through the Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) portal of the U.S. Department of State.

#	Position	Location	Open To	Salary (PKR)
1	Chauffeur	Islamabad	Open to the public (Local Staff)	60,000 – 100,000
2	Chauffeur	Lahore	Open to the public (Local Staff)	60,000 – 100,000
3	Librarian (Cataloging)	Islamabad	Open to the public (Local Staff)	80,000 – 140,000
4	Visa Officer (IV Assistant)	Islamabad	Open to the public (Local Staff)	70,000 – 120,000
5	Consular Associate	Karachi	U.S. Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) only	FP-06/07/08 (USD-based)

🗂️ U.S. Mission – Local Staff Positions

🗂️ U.S. Mission – Family Member Position (USEFM only)

• Competitive compensation package.
• Health insurance, Group Life Insurance and the Variable Contribution Plan (VCP).
• Annual, sick and casual leave.
• Severance pay.

• Selected candidates are subject to a background investigation and may need a pre-employment medical exam.
• All applicants under consideration must pass medical and security certifications.
• The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status or sexual orientation.
• Submit your application before the deadline shown on each vacancy announcement.

📞 Contact Information

U.S. Mission Pakistan

🌐 erajobs.state.gov · Mission jobs page · pk.usembassy.gov

Q: How do I apply for U.S. Embassy Pakistan jobs 2026?

Create an account on the U.S. Department of State ERA portal, find the vacancy and submit your application before the closing date on that announcement.

Q: What is the last date?

It differs by position and is not stated here. See each vacancy announcement on the ERA portal.

Q: Which positions are listed?

Chauffeur (Islamabad and Lahore), Librarian (Cataloging) in Islamabad, Visa Officer (IV Assistant) in Islamabad and Consular Associate in Karachi.

Q: Who can apply for Consular Associate?

Only U.S. Eligible Family Members (USEFMs). It is not open to the public.

Q: What does a Chauffeur need?

8 years of education, 3 years of professional driving experience and a valid HTV license with at least 5 years of licensed driving.

Q: Is a background check required?

Yes. Selected candidates face a background investigation and may need a pre-employment medical exam.

Q: What benefits do Local Staff get?

Health insurance, Group Life Insurance, the Variable Contribution Plan, leave and severance pay.

Q: What is the salary of a Chauffeur at the U.S. Embassy?

The range shown here is PKR 60,000 – 100,000 per month. Actual pay is decided by the U.S. Mission.

Q: What is the salary of a Librarian (Cataloging)?

PKR 80,000 – 140,000 per month.

Q: What is needed for Visa Officer (IV Assistant)?

A Higher Secondary School Certificate (12 years), 2 years of relevant experience and fluent English and Urdu (Level IV).

Q: Which languages does the Librarian need?

Fluent Urdu, and good working knowledge of English and Persian.

Q: How is the Consular Associate paid?

On the FP-06/07/08 scale, set by Washington D.C.

Q: Does the U.S. Mission discriminate in hiring?

No. It provides equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment.

✅ Apply Now

Apply on the ERA portal and check the closing date of each vacancy.