This page covers the National Logistics Corporation recruitment campaign for 45 contract-based positions associated with the Scanner Port Project in Karachi. The application deadline was 06 August 2026, so this guide is retained for recruitment reference only.
Quick Answer
Introduction
National Logistics Corporation announced this recruitment campaign for its Scanner Port Project in Karachi, offering positions in scanner operations, information technology, technical support, commercial supervision and vehicle guidance.
The campaign contained 45 vacancies across six position types. Positions at serial numbers 01 to 05 used the NLC online careers route, while the Vehicle Guider position at serial number 06 followed the postal procedure stated in the recruitment advertisement.
NLC describes itself as a multimodal logistics organization. Its official information states that it operates under the ambit of Pakistan's Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives.
Vacancy Breakdown
The recruitment advertisement announced the following six categories of positions for the Scanner Port Project in Karachi.
| Position | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Senior Operator Scanner | 03 |
| System Admin | 01 |
| System Technician | 01 |
| Assistant Operator Scanner | 14 |
| Supervisor Commercial | 07 |
| Vehicle Guider | 19 |
| Total | 45 |
Post-wise Qualification, Experience & Application Method
This distinction is important. A qualification used by NLC for a similar position in an earlier recruitment cycle should not automatically be treated as the requirement for this July–August 2026 campaign.
Who Was This Recruitment For?
Based on the advertised position titles, the recruitment covered several different professional areas rather than one single education or experience category.
- Senior Operator Scanner: broadly associated with experienced scanner-operation work.
- System Admin: broadly associated with IT systems and administration.
- System Technician: broadly associated with technical and system-support work.
- Assistant Operator Scanner: broadly associated with operational support for scanning activities.
- Supervisor Commercial: broadly associated with commercial or operational supervision.
- Vehicle Guider: broadly associated with vehicle movement and guidance functions at the project site.
How Applications Were Submitted
This recruitment used two different application routes. The procedure depended on the serial number of the advertised position. Because the deadline has passed, the steps below are preserved only to document how the 2026 recruitment cycle operated.
Serial 01–05: Online Applications
The following positions used the official NLC careers portal:
- Senior Operator Scanner
- System Admin
- System Technician
- Assistant Operator Scanner
- Supervisor Commercial
Serial 06: Vehicle Guider
Vehicle Guider followed a separate postal procedure rather than the online route used for serial numbers 01 to 05.
Vehicle Guider Postal Address
The address below was specifically associated with the postal application procedure for the Vehicle Guider position in this recruitment notice. It should not be interpreted as the application method for all six positions.
Human Resource DepartmentHeadquarter Border Terminals NLC
Harding Road
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Contract, Salary, Age & Selection Conditions
| Employment Basis | Contract basis, extendable. |
| Maximum Age | Up to 55 years under the overall advertisement. |
| Salary | The advertisement mentioned an attractive package and fringe benefits based on qualification and experience. No fixed salary amount was stated. |
| Shortlisting | Only shortlisted individuals were to be called for test or interview. |
| TA/DA | No TA/DA was admissible for appearing in the test or interview. |
| Recruitment Changes | NLC reserved the right to withdraw or amend the recruitment process without assigning a reason. |
| Deadline | 06 August 2026 — now closed. |
Common Applicant Mistakes to Learn From
Although this recruitment cycle has ended, these points remain useful when reading similar NLC vacancy notices in the future.
- Using the wrong application route: serial numbers 01–05 used the online portal, while Vehicle Guider used the separate postal procedure.
- Assuming one qualification applied to every vacancy: this campaign contained technical, IT, operational and commercial roles with post-specific job specifications.
- Relying on an old recruitment cycle: qualifications used for a similarly named NLC position in another year should not automatically be treated as current requirements.
- Ignoring the closing date: the deadline for this particular cycle was 06 August 2026.
- Submitting unsupported or incomplete information: applicants should follow the documentation and qualification requirements stated in the official vacancy specification.
Official Job Advertisement
The recruitment advertisement below is retained for reference so readers can distinguish the original notice from editorial explanation added to this archive.
Official Sources & Verification
This archive prioritizes NLC's own recruitment and organizational sources over third-party job summaries.
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Official NLC Careers:
National Logistics Corporation Careers -
Archived July–August 2026 Campaign:
NLC Career Opportunities – July 2026 -
Official NLC Website:
National Logistics Corporation -
Organization Information:
NLC About Us -
Editorial Verification Date:
22 July 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the NLC Scanner Port Project Karachi recruitment still open?
No. The application deadline for this recruitment cycle was 06 August 2026. This page is now maintained as an informational recruitment archive.
How many vacancies were announced?
A total of 45 vacancies were announced across Senior Operator Scanner, System Admin, System Technician, Assistant Operator Scanner, Supervisor Commercial and Vehicle Guider positions.
Which positions used the online application method?
Serial numbers 01 to 05 — Senior Operator Scanner, System Admin, System Technician, Assistant Operator Scanner and Supervisor Commercial — used the official NLC careers portal.
How was the Vehicle Guider application submitted?
Vehicle Guider was listed at serial number 06 and followed the separate postal procedure stated in the recruitment advertisement. Applicants were required to submit a CV with supporting documents to the stated Human Resource Department address.
Were these permanent NLC positions?
No permanent appointment was promised in the advertisement. Employment was described as being on a contract basis, extendable.
Was a fixed monthly salary announced?
No fixed salary amount was stated in the advertisement. NLC referred to an attractive package and fringe benefits based on the selected individual's qualification and experience.
Archive Summary
NLC's Scanner Port Project Karachi recruitment offered 45 contract-based vacancies across six position categories. The campaign closed on 06 August 2026, and the original application routes included online submission for serial numbers 01–05 and a separate postal procedure for Vehicle Guider.
Because post-specific qualification and experience requirements were provided through detailed NLC job specifications rather than fully printed in the main advertisement, this archive avoids presenting unverified criteria as official facts.
