Qaseem Shah: Quetta, February 4, 2026:
Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to transparent and merit-based recruitment, declaring that no job belonging to the people of Balochistan will be sold under any circumstances.
The chief minister said the provincial government is taking concrete steps to provide dignified employment opportunities to the youth. As part of these efforts, advertisements for more than 25,000 government vacancies from Grade 1 to Grade 15 have already been issued across various departments.
In a message shared on social media platform X, Bugti disclosed that a formal summary for around 4,000 vacant posts in Grades 16 and 17 has been sent to the Balochistan Public Service Commission (BPSC). He said this step aims to ensure that recruitment is carried out through a transparent, constitutional, and fair process.
The chief minister added that in departments where tests and interviews have already been completed, appointment orders will be issued at the earliest to prevent further delays for successful candidates. He stressed that eligible applicants should not be made to suffer due to administrative bottlenecks.
To further strengthen merit and transparency, Bugti announced that an online testing system, similar to the one used by the Finance Department, will be introduced in other departments as well. Under this system, recruitments will be conducted strictly on merit, eliminating any possibility of favoritism or manipulation.
“Merit-based recruitment is the foundation of good governance,” the chief minister said, adding that the provincial government would not compromise on this principle under any pressure.
He reiterated his firm stance, stating that the government would not allow anyone to play with the future of Balochistan’s youth. “We are standing by our promise. Every deserving candidate will get their rightful place purely on merit,” he concluded.
