The National Database and Registration Authority NADRA Career Opportunities March 2026 Advertisement has been announced by the National Database & Registration Authority under the Government of Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior. NADRA is inviting applications from highly qualified, experienced, and motivated IT professionals for multiple technical positions including Assistant Director (Network Engineer) in different domains and Deputy Assistant Director (VAS). These positions are based in Islamabad and offer an excellent opportunity for individuals with strong expertise in networking, SATCOM, VPN infrastructure, routing and switching, and modern IT technologies. Candidates with 16 years of HEC-verified education in Computer Science, IT, Telecom Engineering, or related fields are encouraged to apply online before 29 March 2026 through the official NADRA careers portal.

Job Overview

Details	Information
Organization	National Database & Registration Authority
Advertisement Title	National Database and Registration Authority NADRA Career Opportunities March 2026 Advertisement
Job Type	Government / Contract
Posted Date	March 2026
Last Date to Apply	29 March 2026
Education Required	Minimum 16 Years (Bachelor’s Degree)
Age Limit	Up to 37 Years / 30 Years (depending on post)
Experience Required	1–3 Years Relevant Experience
Job Location	Islamabad
Application Method	Online Application

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Assistant Director (Network Engineer – Soft VPN Project)

Maximum Age: 37 Years

Educational Background

Bachelor’s (4 Years) in:
- Computer Science
- Information Technology
- Telecom Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Or equivalent relevant field
Master’s degree will be preferred.
Minimum 16 years of HEC-verified education required.
Degrees must be attested by HEC.

Professional Experience

Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in Communications & Networks.
CCNA / CCNP certification will be preferred.

Skills & Competencies

Configuration and administration of firewall services and Soft VPN connectivity.
Experience deploying and maintaining network firewalls and switches in production environments (Aggregation, Core & Perimeter).
Ensure seamless SVPN connectivity and troubleshoot complex network issues.
Manage VPN groups, IP addressing schemes, and user access provisioning.
Ability to lead technical teams across infrastructure and security domains.
Strong knowledge of routing and switching protocols.
Excellent communication and networking skills.
Supervise Infrastructure, Support, and Security IT teams.

Assistant Director (Network Engineer – Routing & Switching)

Maximum Age: 37 Years

Educational Background

Bachelor’s (4 Years) in Computer Science / IT / Telecom Engineering / Software Engineering or equivalent.
Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum 16 years HEC verified education.
Degrees must be HEC attested.

Professional Experience

Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in Communications & Networks.
CCNA / CCNP certification preferred.

Skills & Competencies

Operate and deploy Core Network Switches and Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW).
Understanding of security policies and firewall routing policies.
Knowledge of Web Filtering, DNS Filtering, IDS/IPS, Geo-fencing, Email Spam tagging.
Strong understanding of IPSec VPNs.
Knowledge of Layer-2 and Layer-3 switching and upgrades.
Prepare technical documentation and SOPs.

Assistant Director (Network Engineer – Internet Segment)

Maximum Age: 37 Years

Educational Background

Bachelor’s (4 Years) in Computer Science / IT / Information Security / Software Engineering or related field.
Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum 16 years HEC verified education.
Degrees must be HEC attested.

Professional Experience

Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in Communications & Networks.
CCNA / CCNP certification preferred.

Skills & Competencies

Assist Director in planning and management of daily IT operations.
Identify and implement network infrastructure upgrades.
Ensure VPN connectivity and network service availability.
Deploy and manage firewalls and switches in production environments.
Administer email services and system security.
Monitor network health and prevent congestion.
Troubleshoot network devices such as Juniper, Cisco, H3C, Fortigate.

Assistant Director (STM Network)

Maximum Age: 37 Years

Educational Background

Bachelor’s (4 Years) in Computer Science / IT / Telecom Engineering / Software Engineering or equivalent.
Minimum 16 years HEC verified education.
Degrees must be HEC attested.

Professional Experience

Minimum 3 years of experience in SATCOM VSAT HUB operations.
CCNA / VSAT / SATCOM certification preferred.

Skills & Competencies

Configure and manage STM/NSSL Global SATCOMS Hub and RF operations.
Experience with motorized antennas, LNBS, BUCS, power supplies, spectrum analyzer.
Knowledge of network firewalls, switches, and routing protocols.
Ability to create technical documentation, SOPs, support manuals, and engineering drawings.

Assistant Director (iDirect Network)

Maximum Age: 37 Years

Educational Background

Bachelor’s (4 Years) in Computer Science / IT / Information Security / Software Engineering or equivalent field.
Minimum 16 years HEC verified education.
Master’s degree preferred.
Degrees must be HEC attested.

Professional Experience

Minimum 3 years experience in SATCOM VSAT HUB operations.
CCNA / VSAT / SATCOM certification preferred.

Skills & Competencies

Configuration and management of iDirect SATCOM Hub systems.
Handling Line Cards, PP servers, NMC servers and RF operations.
Experience with motorized antennas, LNBS, BUCS and spectrum analyzers.
Knowledge of network firewalls, switches and routing protocols.
Prepare technical documentation, SOPs and engineering diagrams.

Deputy Assistant Director (VAS)

Maximum Age: 30 Years

Educational Background

Bachelor’s (4 Years) in Computer Science / Software Engineering or related field.
Minimum 16 years HEC verified education required.
Degrees must be HEC attested.

Professional Experience

Minimum 1 year relevant experience.

Skills & Competencies

Basic knowledge of VoIP platforms and call flow concepts.
Understanding of SIP, RTP, IVR, queues, extensions and codecs.
Knowledge of Linux fundamentals (CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, openSUSE).
Familiarity with VMware, Ceph architecture, GIT, CI/CD pipelines and Bash scripting.
Ability to troubleshoot call issues such as latency, jitter and registration failures.
Understanding of TCP/IP networking, DNS and routing basics.
Knowledge of virtualization technologies and Docker containerization.
Basic scripting knowledge in Python / Bash.
Familiarity with ticketing systems, incident management and SOPs.
Willingness to learn, collaborate and work in a production environment.

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How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply online through the official NADRA careers portal.
Visit the official website: https://careers.nadra.gov.pk.
Complete the online application form with accurate details.
Upload required educational and experience documents.
Applications must be submitted before 29 March 2026.
Candidates may also scan the QR code provided in the advertisement for quick access to the application portal.

Terms and Conditions

Selected candidates will be hired on contract basis with a 6-month probation period, extendable if required.
Management reserves the right to cancel or stop the recruitment process at any stage without assigning any reason.
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test/interview.
Candidates providing false information will be disqualified.
Applicants already working in Government/Semi-Government organizations must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) with their application.
Five years age relaxation is already included in the mentioned age limits.
Selected candidates must provide Medical Fitness and Character Certificates.
No TA/DA will be provided for appearing in the test or interview.
Candidates must present HEC-attested degrees or certificates during the interview.
Females, minorities, transgenders and differently-abled persons are encouraged to apply.
Electronic gadgets including mobile phones and smart watches are not allowed during the test/interview.
The last date to submit applications is 29 March 2026, and only online applications will be accepted.
For further details and online application, visit https://careers.nadra.gov.pk.

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