The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications has announced 20 vacancies under the “Cyber Security for Digital Pakistan, Phase-I” project in Islamabad. Advertisement No. 5/2026 includes director-level positions, SOC Analysts, Incident Responders, Engineers, Database Administrator, and administrative roles. Required qualifications, experience, and detailed job descriptions are available against the respective positions on the National Jobs Portal. Appointments will be made on a contract basis and may be extended until project completion following performance evaluation. The advertised age limits range from 30 to 50 years, with general age relaxation of five years applicable to all posts. Eligible candidates must apply online within 15 days of the advertisement’s publication.

| Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Organization | Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications, Government of Pakistan |
| Post Names | Director FCERT, Deputy Directors, Incident Responder, Assistant Director Integration, SIEM Engineer, SOC Analysts, Database Administrator, DDO Accounts/Finance, Network Engineer, Procurement Officer/Specialist, and Office Assistant |
| Education | Post-specific qualifications available on the National Jobs Portal; not listed in the advertisement |
| Total Vacancies | 20 |
| Pay Scale | PPS-05 to PPS-11, depending on the post |
| Age Limit | 30–50 years, depending on the post, plus five-year general relaxation |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting followed by test/interview |
| Apply Mode | Online through the National Jobs Portal |
| Job Location | Islamabad |
| Last Date To Apply | 12th October 2026 |
| Employment Type | Contract basis |
| Project Name | Cyber Security for Digital Pakistan, Phase-I |
| Project Office Location | National CERT, L-Block, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad |
Ministry of IT and Telecommunications Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancy | Education |
|---|---|---|
| Director FCERT, PPS-11 | 1 | As specified on the National Jobs Portal |
| Deputy Director SOC, PPS-10 | 1 | As specified on the National Jobs Portal |
| Deputy Director Integration, PPS-10 | 1 | As specified on the National Jobs Portal |
| Incident Responder, PPS-09 | 2 | As specified on the National Jobs Portal |
| Assistant Director Integration, PPS-09 | 3 | As specified on the National Jobs Portal |
| SIEM Engineer, PPS-09 | 1 | As specified on the National Jobs Portal |
| SOC Analyst L3, PPS-09 | 2 | As specified on the National Jobs Portal |
| SOC Analyst L2, PPS-08 | 2 | As specified on the National Jobs Portal |
| Database Administrator, PPS-08 | 1 | As specified on the National Jobs Portal |
| DDO (Accounts/Finance), PPS-08 | 1 | As specified on the National Jobs Portal |
| SOC Analyst L1, PPS-07 | 2 | As specified on the National Jobs Portal |
| Network Engineer, PPS-07 | 1 | As specified on the National Jobs Portal |
| Procurement Officer / Specialist, PPS-07 | 1 | As specified on the National Jobs Portal |
| Office Assistant, PPS-05 | 1 | As specified on the National Jobs Portal |
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the qualifications, experience requirements, and application conditions listed for their chosen position on the National Jobs Portal.
Candidates already serving in government must provide an NOC at the time of interview. The ministry states its commitment to gender equality.
Age Limit
The advertised maximum ages, before the stated five-year general relaxation, are:
- Director FCERT: 50 years.
- Deputy Director SOC, Deputy Director Integration, and DDO Accounts/Finance: 45 years.
- Incident Responder, Assistant Director Integration, SIEM Engineer, SOC Analyst L3, Procurement Officer/Specialist, and Office Assistant: 40 years.
- SOC Analyst L2 and Database Administrator: 35 years.
- SOC Analyst L1 and Network Engineer: 30 years.
General age relaxation of five years applies to all posts.
Contract and Selection Process
Appointments will be purely contractual. Contracts may be extended until completion of the project after evaluation of performance.
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a test/interview. No TA/DA will be admissible. The ministry reserves the right to leave posts unfilled or withhold appointments.
How to Apply
- Visit the National Jobs Portal.
- Find the relevant vacancy under “Cyber Security for Digital Pakistan, Phase-I.”
- Review the detailed qualifications, job description, and application conditions.
- Complete and submit the prescribed online application within 15 days of advertisement publication.
- Government employees should arrange an NOC for presentation at the interview.
Incomplete applications will not be entertained.
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