Government Announces Large-Scale Public Sector Hiring Drive

As of February 6, 2026, several governments and international organizations have launched significant public sector hiring drives to combat unemployment and improve public service efficiency. The focus this month is on expanding law enforcement, education, and administrative infrastructure.

🇵🇰 Pakistan: Massive Provincial Recruitment

One of the largest announcements comes from the Balochistan Government, which officially launched a historic hiring initiative this week.

25,000+ New Positions: The government is recruiting for over 25,000 posts (Grades 1 to 15) across all provincial departments.
Higher Grades: An additional 4,000 positions for Grades 16 and 17 have been forwarded to the Balochistan Public Service Commission (BPSC) for merit-based recruitment.
Punjab Expansion: The Punjab Cabinet recently approved the creation of nearly 2,000 new roles specifically for the Crime Control Department and Tourism Police.
Deadlines: Many federal and provincial applications on the National Job Portal (NJP) and provincial PSC sites have closing dates between February 15 and March 1, 2026.

🇺🇸 United States: The “Make America Skilled Again” Grant

In the U.S., the Department of Labor (DOL) has detailed a massive workforce expansion program as part of the FY 2026 budget justification.

$2.9 Billion Investment: The Make America Skilled Again Grant Program is rolling out to fund large-scale training and public sector employment in emerging tech and infrastructure.
Supplemental H-2B Visas: The government has also released an additional 64,716 H-2B visas for 2026 to address critical labor shortages in non-agricultural sectors.
The “In-Office” Mandate: Amidst this hiring, a major friction point has emerged: the federal government announced that most public servants must return to the office four days a week starting in July 2026, which may impact retention and recruitment.

🏦 Banking & International Sector

Large-scale recruitment is also occurring in state-linked financial and development institutions:

Punjab National Bank (PNB): Announced a massive drive for 5,138 Apprentice positions. The application window opens on February 8, 2026.
Asian Development Bank (ADB): Has listed dozens of high-level “Public Sector Specialist” and “IT Specialist” roles with February deadlines to support global sustainable development projects.