Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) — a state-owned enterprise under the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), Government of Pakistan — has announced its Management Trainee Programme for 2026, offering two positions: Management Trainee (Sales & Marketing) and Management Trainee (Legal). The advertisement, reference PID(I)2846/26, was published in daily Express on 27 September 2026.
One point is essential to understand before applying: this is not a regular job. The ad states explicitly that the Management Training Program is a one-year contractual engagement that does not constitute an employer-employee relationship, and there is no obligation on PMDC to offer regular employment to trainees upon completion of the training period. Candidates should apply with this understood clearly — it’s a structured, paid training opportunity for young professionals, not a guaranteed pathway into permanent PMDC employment.
Positions and Eligibility
General eligibility criteria (applies to both categories):
- Local or foreign-qualified Pakistani nationals with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (minimum 16 years’ education), or equivalent, from an institution recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC)
- Maximum age: 28 years, as on the date of advertisement
- Minimum CGPA: 3.0
- Open to candidates who graduated in 2025–26, with or without post-qualification experience
Management Trainee (Sales & Marketing)
- Qualification: MBA/BBA (Marketing)
- Vacancies: 01
Management Trainee (Legal)
- Qualification: BA-LLB
- Vacancies: 01
Selection Process and Terms
Applicants meeting the standard eligibility criteria will be required to appear for a written test and interview. Selection is made purely on merit, with a specific weightage breakdown: 30% on academic marks, 40% on test assessment, and 30% on interview evaluation.
Selected candidates will be paid a lumpsum monthly stipend of PKR 80,000/- during the training period — worth noting this is described as a stipend, consistent with the training (not employment) nature of the programme.
Incomplete and late applications will not be entertained. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview/test, and no TA/DA will be admissible for the interview. PMDC states it is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and specifically encourages females to apply.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online, through the link available on the PMDC website: www.pmdc.gov.pk.
Last date for submission of applications: 13.10.2026.
For queries, contact: Assistant Vice President (HR), Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation, Head Office: Plot No. 13, Sector H-9, Islamabad. Phone: 92-51-9265132. Fax: 92-51-9265127-29. Email: dgm-pro@pmdc.gov.pk.
Similar federal state-owned enterprise and management trainee opportunities are collected under Government Jobs.
Details above are taken from the PMDC Management Trainee Programme advertisement published in daily Express on 27 September 2026. This is a one-year contractual training engagement, not a regular employment offer — PMDC states there is no obligation to offer permanent employment upon completion. Confirm current details at www.pmdc.gov.pk before applying.
