The Job Seeker South Korea Lucky Draw 2026 (also called EPS Lucky Draw or Ballot) is the official random selection run by Pakistan’s Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC) to pick candidates for the Employment Permit System (EPS) under South Korea’s E-9 non-professional work visa. Because many more Pakistanis apply than there are test slots, OEC holds a computerised lottery among pre-registered people. Only winners can take the EPS-TOPIK Korean language test and move forward. This is a government-to-government program — no agents or middlemen are allowed. The 2026 quota for all E-9 workers from 16 countries is cut to 80,000 (down from 130,000 in 2025), so the draw is more competitive than before.
South Korea Employment Permit System (EPS) Overview
| Country | South Korea |
| Program | Employment Permit System (EPS) E-9 visa |
| Selection Method | Random Lucky Draw (computerised ballot) |
| Quota 2026 | 80,000 total across all countries |
| Eligible For | Pakistani citizens aged 18–39 |
| Main Jobs | Manufacturing, construction, agriculture, fisheries |
| Minimum Wage 2026 | ≈ ₩9,860 per hour |
| Deadline | Open Now |
What is the South Korea Job Seeker Lucky Draw 2026?
South Korea has labour shortages in hard jobs (dirty, dangerous, difficult). The EPS program fills these with foreign workers from countries like Pakistan. The Lucky Draw is the first step. OEC lets people pre-register for a small fee. Then they run a random lottery to choose who can take the Korean language test. Winners go on the roster where Korean employers pick them for jobs. It is legal, low-cost and safe — no agents needed. Many Pakistanis earn good money and send remittances home.
Benefits
You get a legal work chance.
- Monthly salary base ≈ ₩20.5 million per year (≈ PKR 385,000/month).
- With overtime (common): + ₩2–3 million more per year.
- Net take-home: Enough to send PKR 200,000–350,000 home each month.
- Employer gives accommodation (small deduction) and often meals or food allowance.
- Full labour law protection, medical insurance, paid leave.
- Total over full cycle (4 years 10 months): Many remit PKR 12–20 million.
Eligibility Criteria
- You must be Pakistani citizen.
- Age 18 to 39 years (men and women).
- Valid passport with at least 6 months left.
- No criminal record in Pakistan.
- No previous illegal stay or deportation from South Korea.
- Physically and mentally fit (medical test later).
- No prior EPS participation or finished waiting period if you did before.
- Ready to work in manufacturing, construction, agriculture, fisheries or limited services.
Required Documents
You need these papers.
- Valid passport.
- OEC challan fee receipt (≈ PKR 1,000 paid at HBL Bank).
- EPS-TOPIK registration fee proof (≈ USD 24 later).
- Medical fitness certificate (later from approved panel).
- Police character certificate.
- Passport-size photos.
- Employment contract (later stage).
- CCVI from Korean side (visa stage).
How to Apply for South Korea Lucky Draw 2026
- Check oec.gov.pk daily for registration window announcement (short notice like 6–20 March 2026 expected).
- Pay small fee (≈ PKR 1,000) at HBL Bank.
- Submit challan online on oec.gov.pk to pre-register.
- Wait for Lucky Draw results on OEC website.
- If selected, register for EPS-TOPIK test.
- Prepare for test (reading, listening, 40 questions, 50 minutes).
- Pass test then enter HRD Korea roster.
- Korean employers pick you sign contract and go through visa.
Dates / Deadline
- Registration windows open with short notice (check oec.gov.pk daily).
- Possible window around March 2026.
- Five selection rounds expected March to December 2026.
- Test and visa process takes 3–12 months.
- Apply immediately when window opens.
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