By: News Desk 92Pavilion | Updated: August 21, 2026
Quick Answer: Pakistan’s National Job Portal (NJP) has received more than 7.1 million applications from job seekers, while only over 1,200 job advertisements have been published on the platform. The figures, released by the National Information Technology Board, highlight how few public-sector openings exist compared to the scale of demand.
The Numbers Behind the Portal
Official data shows the National Job Portal has attracted 27.566 million unique visitors since its launch, a sign of how many Pakistanis are turning to the platform in search of government employment. Of these visitors, 1.562 million have gone on to register full accounts and submit CVs or resumes.
Despite that scale of interest, only 185 employers are currently registered on the portal to post vacancies and hire candidates. The portal has also archived 22,999 older vacancies that are no longer active.
What the National Job Portal Is
The NJP was built by the National Information Technology Board (NITB) as a federal government project to bring public-sector job postings onto one digital platform. It lets government organisations advertise vacancies and collect applications online, while job seekers can search and apply for roles across various ministries and departments from a single account.
The portal is described by NITB as Pakistan’s first centralised job platform of its kind, aimed at opening opportunities for young people to work across federal ministries and their attached departments.
A Sign of Wider Unemployment Pressure
The gap between 7.1 million applications and just over 1,200 advertised roles reflects broader unemployment pressure in the country. Pakistan’s Labour Force Survey has previously shown the unemployment rate climbing, with the number of jobless people crossing eight million nationally as the labour force expanded to over 77 million people.
That pressure means each government vacancy posted on the NJP can draw thousands of applicants competing for a single position, particularly for entry-level and clerical roles that require minimal specialised experience.
Public Reaction to the Portal
The scale of applications has also drawn scrutiny from job seekers themselves, some of whom have raised concerns online about fees charged during the application process on government portals. Critics argue that job-seeking should never come with a cost, especially for candidates already struggling with unemployment.
Why This Matters
The mismatch between available jobs and applicant numbers underscores why private-sector growth, including new tech investment such as Google’s recent office opening in Islamabad, matters for absorbing Pakistan’s young and growing workforce. Government jobs alone cannot meet the scale of demand shown by the NJP’s application figures.
For job seekers, the data is a reminder to diversify their search across private employers, freelancing platforms, and emerging sectors like IT exports, rather than relying solely on public-sector openings.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many applications has Pakistan’s National Job Portal received?
More than 7.1 million applications, according to official government data.
How many jobs have actually been advertised on the portal?
Just over 1,200 job advertisements have been published so far.
Who runs the National Job Portal?
It was developed by the National Information Technology Board (NITB) as a federal government initiative.
How many employers are registered on the portal?
185 employers are currently registered to post vacancies and recruit through the platform.
This report is based on official government data released by the National Information Technology Board and reporting from ProPakistani and TechJuice.
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