NADRA Jobs 2026 for Chief Technology Officer, Directors, Head of Internal Audit and AI/ML Research Engineer Posts
National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), under the Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control, Government of Pakistan, has issued six advertisements for technology, cybersecurity, research and audit positions. The announced roles include Chief Technology Officer, Executive Director/Director General – N@DIR, Head of Internal Audit, Deputy Director (Governance, Risk Assessment & Compliance), Assistant Director (Database Security) and Deputy Assistant Director (AI/ML Research Engineer). Educational requirements include relevant four-year bachelor’s degrees, master’s/MS/MPhil qualifications or the specified accounting qualifications, depending on the position. Experience requirements range from preferably one year for the AI/ML Research Engineer role to at least 15 years for senior leadership positions. Five roles are based in Islamabad, while the Deputy Director position is based in Lahore, with advertised maximum ages ranging from 30 to 55 years. Eligible candidates must apply online through the NADRA careers portal by October 25, 2026.
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Details
Name of Organization
National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA)
Parent Ministry
Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control, Government of Pakistan
Post Names
Chief Technology Officer; Executive Director/Director General – N@DIR; Head of Internal Audit; Deputy Director (Governance, Risk Assessment & Compliance); Assistant Director (Database Security); Deputy Assistant Director (AI/ML Research Engineer)
Education
Relevant bachelor’s, master’s/MS/MPhil or specified professional accounting qualifications, depending on the post
Total Vacancies
Six position categories advertised; individual vacancy counts are not specified
Salary
Chief Technology Officer: package as per NPS-10; amounts for other positions not stated
Age Limit
Maximum 30–55 years, depending on the post; five-year age relaxation is already included
Apply Mode
Online only
Job Location
Islamabad and Lahore, Pakistan
Head Office Address
NADRA Headquarters, State Bank of Pakistan Building, Shahrah-e-Jamhuriat, Sector G-5/2, Islamabad
Last Date To Apply
October 25, 2026
NADRA Vacancy
Post Name
Education
Chief Technology Officer
16 years of education in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Security or a related field from an HEC-recognized university; master’s preferred
Executive Director/Director General – N@DIR
Master’s/MS/MPhil in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, Computer/Electrical/Electronics Engineering, IT, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Cybersecurity, Biometrics, Computer Vision, Digital Identity or a closely related discipline from an HEC-recognized institution; PhD/doctorate preferred
Head of Internal Audit
Chartered Accountant (ICAP/ICAEW), ACCA, ACMA or master’s in Finance, Accounting or a related field from an HEC-recognized university
Deputy Director (Governance, Risk Assessment & Compliance)
Four-year bachelor’s in Computer Science, IT, Cyber Security, Information Security, Data Science, AI or an equivalent related field from an HEC-recognized university
Assistant Director (Database Security)
Four-year bachelor’s in Computer Science, IT, Cyber Security, Information Security or Electrical/Electronics Engineering with relevant information-security certifications, or an equivalent related qualification from an HEC-recognized university
Deputy Assistant Director (AI/ML Research Engineer)
Four-year bachelor’s in AI, Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, IT or an equivalent related field from an HEC-recognized university; master’s preferred
Salary
The Chief Technology Officer position carries a package as per NPS-10.
Exact salary amounts are not stated in the supplied advertisements.
Salary packages for the other positions are not specified.
Age Limit
Post Name
Maximum Age
Chief Technology Officer
55 years
Executive Director/Director General – N@DIR
55 years
Head of Internal Audit
55 years
Deputy Director (Governance, Risk Assessment & Compliance)
44 years
Assistant Director (Database Security)
37 years
Deputy Assistant Director (AI/ML Research Engineer)
30 years
The advertised maximum ages already include five years of age relaxation.
Employment Terms
Chief Technology Officer and Assistant Director (Database Security): six-month probation, extendable according to performance.
Deputy Assistant Director (AI/ML Research Engineer): initial contractual appointment with a six-month probation period, extendable if required.
Deputy Director, Executive Director/Director General – N@DIR and Head of Internal Audit: initial six-month probation period, extendable if required.
Application Fee
No application fee is specified in the supplied advertisements.
Selection Process
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a test or interview.
Applicants must present the required original, duly attested educational documents at the interview or joining stage specified in the relevant notice.
False information may result in disqualification.
No TA/DA will be provided.
Mobile phones, smartwatches and other electronic devices are not permitted during tests or interviews.
NADRA reserves the right to cancel an advertised position or accept or reject applications.
How to Apply
Visit the NADRA careers portal.
Select the relevant advertised position and review its complete eligibility requirements.
Complete the online application and provide the information and documents required by the portal.
Follow the application-form guidance available in the website’s “Downloads†section.
Government and semi-government employees must arrange the required departmental NOC according to the relevant notice.
Submit your application by October 25, 2026. Only online applications will be accepted.
If shortlisted, bring the required original educational documents and other certificates at the stage specified by NADRA.
