Occupations in Urdu - A Complete List

Learn the names of common jobs and professions in Urdu (پیشے) with their English names and pronunciation. This comprehensive list covers traditional and modern occupations.

Jobs and Professions in Urdu (پیشوں کے نام اردو میں)

👨‍⚕️

ڈاکٹر

English: Doctor

Doctor

👩‍⚕️

نرس

English: Nurse

Nurse

👨‍🏫

استاد

English: Teacher

Ustaad

👨‍🎓

طالب علم

English: Student

Talib-e-Ilm

👷

انجینئر

English: Engineer

Engineer

⚖️

وکیل

English: Lawyer

Vakeel

👮

پولیس افسر

English: Police Officer

Police Afsar

🧑‍✈️

پائلٹ

English: Pilot

Pilot

🪖

فوجی

English: Soldier

Fauji

👨‍🍳

باورچی

English: Chef / Cook

Bawarchi

🧑‍🌾

کسان

English: Farmer

Kisaan

🧑‍🏭

مزدور

English: Laborer

Mazdoor

🧑‍💻

پروگرامر

English: Programmer

Programmer

📰

صحافی

English: Journalist

Sahafi

🧑‍🔬

سائنسدان

English: Scientist

Scientist

💊

دوا ساز

English: Pharmacist

Dawa Saaz

🏪

دکاندار

English: Shopkeeper

Dukaandaar

🧵

درزی

English: Tailor

Darzi

✂️

حجام / نائی

English: Barber

Hajjam / Nai

🚗

ڈرائیور

English: Driver

Driver

🧑‍🔧

مستری

English: Mechanic

Mistri

🔌

بجلی کا مستری

English: Electrician

Bijli Ka Mistri

🔧

پلمبر

English: Plumber

Plumber

🧱

راج مستری

English: Mason

Raaj Mistri

🪵

بڑھئی

English: Carpenter

Barhai

🎨

مصور

English: Artist / Painter

Musawwir

🎤

گلوکار

English: Singer

Galokar

🎬

اداکار

English: Actor

Adakaar

📚

کتب دار

English: Librarian

Kutub Daar

🏦

بینکر

English: Banker

Banker

📊

محاسب

English: Accountant

Muhasib

🏥

سرجن

English: Surgeon

Surgeon

🦷

دانتوں کا ڈاکٹر

English: Dentist

Daanton Ka Doctor

👁️

آنکھوں کا ڈاکٹر

English: Eye Doctor

Aankhon Ka Doctor

🏛️

جج

English: Judge

Judge

🕌

امام

English: Imam

Imam

🧹

صفائی والا

English: Sweeper

Safai Wala

🛒

پھیری والا

English: Vendor

Pheri Wala

🐄

چرواہا

English: Shepherd

Charwaha

🎖️

سرکاری افسر

English: Government Officer

Sarkari Afsar

About Occupations in Urdu

In Urdu, occupations are called "پیشے" (Paishe). Pakistan has a diverse workforce spanning traditional professions and modern careers. Many occupation names in Urdu come from Persian and Arabic roots — "استاد" (teacher) comes from Arabic, "درزی" (tailor) from Persian, and "کسان" (farmer) from Hindi. Traditional professions like "بڑھئی" (carpenter), "لوہار" (blacksmith), and "کمہار" (potter) reflect centuries of craftsmanship. Modern professions are often borrowed from English, such as "انجینئر" (engineer) and "ڈاکٹر" (doctor). Learning occupation names in Urdu is essential for everyday conversations, job discussions, and understanding Pakistani society.