Are you a tech-savvy professional ready to contribute to national security and innovation? The National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) is inviting applications from talented individuals across Pakistan for multiple contract-based roles in the fields of data science, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and software engineering. If you’re passionate about leveraging technology to make a difference, these National Counter Terrorism Authority NACTA Jobs in Pakistan July 2025 offer a unique opportunity to work with the federal government in shaping digital defense strategies.
Job Overview
| Ad Posted Date | July 18, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 15 days from ad publication (August 2, 2025) |
| Location | Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Organization | National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) |
| Job Type | Contract (initially 6 months, extendable) |
| Application Portal | National Job Portal – njp.gov.pk |
| Contact | Director (HR), 051-9217113 |
Vacant Positions & Details
1. Sr. Data Scientist (Chief Technology Officer) – BPS-19
- No. of Posts: 01
- Age Limit: Up to 45 years (including 5-year general age relaxation)
- Education: 16–18 years in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related fields from an HEC-recognized institution.
- Experience: Minimum 12 years post-qualification experience in relevant domains.
- Skills: Lead tech architecture, manage engineering teams, infrastructure oversight, and drive software/system innovations.
- Quota: Merit = 01
2. Sr. Data Scientist (Chief Product Officer) – BPS-19
- No. of Posts: 01
- Age Limit: Up to 45 years (with relaxation)
- Education: 16–18 years in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related fields.
- Experience: 12 years post-qualification in relevant field.
- Skills: Develop product strategy, manage lifecycle, align features with institutional goals, and lead cross-functional teams.
- Quota: Merit = 01
3. Jr. Data Scientist (AI/ML Developer) – BPS-17
- No. of Posts: 04
- Age Limit: Up to 35 years
- Education: 16 years in Computer Science, Data Science, IT, Statistics or related fields.
- Experience: 0–2 years post-qualification
- Skills: Build AI/ML models, data preprocessing, algorithm tuning.
- Quota: Merit = 01, Punjab = 02, KP = 01
4. Jr. Data Scientist (Data Engineer) – BPS-17
No. of Posts: 03
- Age Limit: Up to 35 years
- Education: 16 years in Computer Science, IT, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering.
- Experience: 0–2 years post-qualification
- Skills: Build predictive models, analyze datasets, utilize LLMs and chatbots.
- Quota: Merit = 01, Punjab = 01, Sindh (Urban) = 01
5. Jr. Data Scientist (Cybersecurity Analyst) – BPS-17
- No. of Posts: 03
- Age Limit: Up to 35 years
- Education: 16 years in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT Security, or related fields.
- Experience: 0–2 years post-qualification
- Skills: Real-time monitoring of network traffic and threats, security event analysis.
- Quota: Merit = 01, Punjab = 01, Sindh (Rural) = 01
How to Apply
- Online Application Only: All eligible candidates must apply through the National Job Portal: https://www.njp.gov.pk.
- Required Documents at Interview:
- Original CNIC
- Educational Degrees/Certificates
- Domicile
- Experience Certificates
- Two sets of attested copies
- Applications submitted after the closing date (August 2, 2025) will not be entertained.
Terms & Conditions
- Initial contract is for 6 months, extendable based on performance.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for test/interview.
- No TA/DA will be provided for test/interview.
- Government employees must present a NOC from their current department.
- Private candidates must present valid Experience Certificates.
- Selection is subject to security clearance from relevant agencies.
- False or forged documents will lead to cancellation of candidature and legal action—even after employment.
- Eligibility will be scrutinized post-test, and provisionally eligible candidates may appear in the test.