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Legal Adviser (MP-II Scale)

Ministry of Railways

Islamabad, Islamabad

Posted

May 6, 2026

Apply By

May 21, 2026

Positions

1 Position

About the job

Ministry of Railways seeks an experienced Legal Adviser (MP-II Scale) to provide legal counsel to Pakistan Railways' Directorate of Legal Affairs. This senior contractual position requires advanced legal expertise and experience in government legal matters.

About Ministry of Railways

Ministry of Railways, Pakistan (Railways Board) is responsible for formulating policies and overseeing the operations of Pakistan Railways. Based in Islamabad, the ministry manages one of South Asia's largest railway networks. The Directorate of Legal Affairs provides comprehensive legal support to all railway operations.

Original Job Posting

Ministry of Railways Job Advertisement

GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN

MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS

(RAILWAYS BOARD)

Ministry of Railways intends to hire the services of Legal Adviser (MP-II Scale) to serve in Directorate of Legal Affairs of Pakistan Railways, on contract basis, initially for a period of (03) three years extendable subject to satisfactory performance and approval by relevant authority, against the following post: -

Sr. No. Description of the Post No. of post Required Educational Qualification & Experience Age Limit
1 Legal Adviser (MP-II) 1 (one) Ph.D. in Law with 05 years professional experience
OR
Masters in Law i.e., L.L.M, Barrister/ Solicitor with 07 years experience.
Maximum = 62
  • Recruitment will be made under MP Scales Policy, 2020 issued by the Establishment Division, Government of Pakistan and updated vide their O.M. No. 1/3/2020-E-6/E-8 dated 24-05-2021, OM No. 1/3/2020-E-8 dated 23.05.2024 and Finance Division's OM No. F.3(2)R-4/2011 dated 31.10.2023.
  • The appointment will be on contract basis initially for a period of three (03) years further extendable for a maximum period of two (02) years on annual (yearly) basis subject to satisfactory performance.
  • TORs, Job Descriptions etc., Educational Qualification with requisite experience in number of years etc., tenure of appointment, Pay Packages and short-listing criteria can be seen on our websites i.e. [www.pakrail.gov.pk](https://www.pakrail.gov.pk) and [www.railways.gov.pk](https://www.railways.gov.pk)
  • Candidates who fulfill above requisites educational qualification criteria and experience are advised to apply on website of National Job Portal i.e., njp.gov.pk within fifteen (15) days of publication of this advertisement. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • Place of posting can be anywhere in Pakistan, preferably Islamabad with frequent travelling all over Pakistan.
  • Ministry of Railways reserves the right to cancel the recruitment process at any stage.
  • Only short-listed candidates shall be called for interview. PID(I)8832/25

How to Apply

  1. 1 Visit the application portal at https://njp.gov.pk
  2. 2 Prepare your CV and relevant documents
  3. 3 Email your CV to
  4. 4 Mention the specific position in your email subject line
  5. 5 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews

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Positions

1 Position

Location

Islamabad, Islamabad

Deadline

May 21, 2026


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