Takamol Test Pakistan 2026: Fee, Registration and Test Centres
Quick answer: The Takamol test is Saudi Arabia's Skill Verification Program (SVP), run in Pakistan with NAVTTC. If your Saudi visa is in a trade that Saudi Takamol has notified, you must pass it before you can work there. Since 9 September 2026 the fee is USD 85 per test, roughly Rs 23,500 to Rs 24,500 depending on the exchange rate. You pay it online yourself on the SVP portal. You need only your passport and CNIC, and NAVTTC says results are uploaded within 24 hours.
What is the Takamol (SVP) test?
The test checks whether you can actually do the job your Saudi visa is for. It is not a course and it does not get you a job. NAVTTC describes Takamol as a skills assessment service only. Candidates who pass receive a certificate that is required for employment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The test covers 108 approved trades in 14 groups. The largest groups are:
Mechanical: 28 trades
Civil and construction: 26 trades
Electrical: 10 trades
Driving: 9 trades
Culinary arts and food: 7 trades
Automotive: 6 trades
Electronics: 5 trades
Cleaning services: 5 trades
The smaller groups are packaging and store keeping, beauty and personal care, sales and customer service, health and safety, hospitality, and fashion and tailoring.
Who has to take it?
According to NAVTTC, skill verification is mandatory only for candidates going to Saudi Arabia in occupations notified by Saudi Takamol. The 108 trades above are the ones you can be tested in. That is not the same as the list of trades where the test is compulsory. Before you book, check the profession written on your visa with your employer or your licensed Overseas Employment Promoter. If it is a notified trade, you must have the certificate.
Takamol test fee 2026
Fee: USD 85 per test, effective from 9 September 2026.
In rupees: about Rs 23,500 to Rs 24,500. The exact amount depends on the exchange rate on the day you pay.
How it is paid: online, through the SVP portal, when you book your appointment.
Retake: if you fail, you book and pay for a new appointment.
You may still see posts quoting an older fee of "Rs 4,000 plus USD 25". NAVTTC's current page lists only the USD 85 fee, so go by that figure.
How to register for the Takamol test: step by step
Create your profile on the official SVP portal (svp-international.pacc.sa), the registration link given on NAVTTC's Takamol page. Enter your personal and passport details exactly as they appear on your passport.
Select your trade, city and date. Choose the trade that matches your visa profession.
Pay the USD 85 fee online on the portal.
Download your appointment (roll number) slip.
Centre allocation: the system assigns you a test centre automatically, based on the city, trade, date and available capacity.
Take the assessment. Arrive on time and bring your original documents.
Get your result. If you pass, your result and certificate are uploaded to your SVP portal account within 24 hours. If you fail, book a new appointment.
Documents you need
NAVTTC says only two documents are required on test day:
Your valid Pakistani passport (original)
Your CNIC (original)
Your passport details on the portal must match your passport exactly. A spelling mismatch can cause trouble later in your visa process.
Takamol test centres in Pakistan
NAVTTC lists 62 approved test centres, of which 44 were active at the time of writing. They are spread across cities including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Quetta, Multan, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sargodha, Sahiwal, Sheikhupura, Wah, Dina, Haripur, Swabi, Lower Dir and Skardu. Examples of centres listed as active include:
NAVTTC Centre of Excellence in Modern Technologies, Islamabad
AIMS Vocational and Training Institute and Test Center, Karachi
Alpha Skills Development Institute, Lahore
POF Institute of Technology, Wah
Applied Technologies Institute and Driving School NLC, Dina
You do not pick a centre by name. The portal allocates one in the city you choose. Centre status changes, so check the current list on NAVTTC's Takamol page before you travel.
How to prepare and pass
Book only the trade on your visa. A certificate in a different trade will not help your visa.
Practise the real tasks of your trade. Use the tools and safety steps you would use on a Saudi worksite. The assessment is about whether you can do the job, so hands-on practice matters.
Revise safety basics. Personal protective equipment, safe tool handling and workplace hazards matter in almost every trade.
Leave time before your flight. If you fail, you will need to rebook, so do not schedule the test at the last minute.
NAVTTC reports an overall pass rate of about 80% for all assessments up to 30 June 2026. Most prepared candidates pass, but you cannot skip preparation.
Where Takamol fits in your Saudi visa journey
For most workers the Takamol certificate is one step in a longer process. That process usually includes the employer's visa, the medical, the Protector of Emigrants registration with the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BEOE), and your ticket. Your licensed Overseas Employment Promoter or employer will tell you the order for your case. These guides cover the other steps:
How to apply for OEC jobs abroad: the government's own overseas recruitment route
Protector fee in Pakistan 2026: what you pay at the Protector office
CV format for jobs: build a CV Gulf employers can scan quickly
Avoid Takamol scams
Pay only on the official SVP portal. The fee is USD 85, paid online. Do not hand cash to anyone who offers to "arrange" a slot.
There is no "guaranteed pass" and no "ready certificate". Results go straight to your own portal account. A certificate bought from an agent is worthless and can put your visa at risk.
Use only licensed promoters. Check any recruitment agent with the BEOE (beoe.gov.pk) before paying anything.
Verify with NAVTTC. If in doubt, call the NAVTTC Takamol helpline on 0800-88866 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm).
Frequently asked questions
What is the Takamol test fee in Pakistan in 2026?
USD 85 per test from 9 September 2026, about Rs 23,500 to Rs 24,500 depending on the exchange rate. It is paid online on the SVP portal.
Is the Takamol test compulsory for every Saudi visa?
No. It is mandatory only for occupations notified by Saudi Takamol. Check the profession on your visa with your employer or licensed promoter.
What documents are needed for the Takamol test?
Only your original valid Pakistani passport and your CNIC.
How long does the Takamol result take?
NAVTTC says the result and certificate of a successful candidate are uploaded to the SVP portal within 24 hours.
What happens if I fail the Takamol test?
You can book a new appointment on the SVP portal. A new booking means paying the fee again, so prepare properly before your first attempt.
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Sources
NAVTTC: Takamol Skill Verification Program (fee, steps, documents, trades, centres, helpline)
By the Jobsiz Editorial Team · Updated 23 October 2026. Fees and rules can change, so always confirm on NAVTTC's official page before you pay.
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