National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced 2 Director posts — Director (Software Development) and Director (Architecture Design & Compliance) — at its Headquarters in Islamabad, published on 8 November 2026 (PID(I)4285/26). Both posts are contractual with a six-month probation period, the maximum age limit is 55 years, and the last date to apply online is 22 November 2026.
Job Details
| Organisation | National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control |
| Advertisement | Published 8 November 2026 (PID(I)4285/26) |
| Published Date | 8 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 November 2026 |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Total Vacancies | 2 advertised titles (the advertisement does not state a seat count) |
| Posts / Grade | Director (Software Development), Director (Architecture Design & Compliance) — contractual |
| Age Limit | Maximum 55 years (the advertised limit already includes 5 years’ general age relaxation) |
| Qualification | Four-year Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related computing field, HEC-recognised (Master’s preferred, not mandatory) |
| Domicile / Quota | Not stated in the advertisement |
| Job Location | NADRA Headquarters, Sector G-5/2, Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Official Apply Portal | NADRA Careers Portal |
Introduction
NADRA is Pakistan’s national identity and registration authority, and this is a senior technology leadership intake of two Director-level posts at its Islamabad headquarters — not a nationwide NADRA recruitment. Both posts need a four-year Bachelor’s degree in a computing field from an HEC-recognised university and at least 10 years of professional experience, with 15 years preferred including at least 5 years in senior technical leadership, and a Master’s degree is preferred but not mandatory. The advertisement does not state the number of seats for either post, so no vacancy count is given here, and no salary figure is announced, so no pay figure is given here. The posts are contractual with a six-month probation period that may be extended on performance, and applications are accepted online only through the NADRA careers portal. The closing date is 22 November 2026. Check the NADRA Careers Portal for the official listing, and read the application guide in the portal’s Downloads section before applying.
Vacancy Details
NADRA has announced 2 Director titles. The table below gives each post exactly as shown in the official advertisement, with the qualification, experience and age as stated. No salary figure is announced for these posts, so no pay figure is given here, and no seat count is announced for either title.
| Post | Location | Qualification | Experience | Age |
| Director (Software Development) | NADRA Headquarters, Islamabad | Four-year Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related computing field from an HEC-recognised university (degree attested by HEC); Master’s degree preferred, not mandatory | Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience, preferably 15 years, including at least 5 years in a senior technical leadership role; experience in large enterprise systems, government technology projects, multiple-project environments and international technology deployments preferred | Maximum 55 years |
| Director (Architecture Design & Compliance) | NADRA Headquarters, Islamabad | Four-year Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related computing field from an HEC-recognised university (degree attested by HEC); Master’s degree preferred, not mandatory | Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience, preferably 15 years, including at least 5 years in a senior technical leadership role; experience in enterprise architecture, architectural governance, technical standards, system integration and compliance preferred | Maximum 55 years |
Both posts are contractual with a six-month probation period, extendable on performance. No salary figure is announced for these posts, so no pay figure is given here.
Eligibility
Applicants for both Director posts need a four-year Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related computing or engineering field from a university recognised by the Higher Education Commission, with the degree attested by HEC; a relevant Master’s degree is preferred but not mandatory. Both posts need at least 10 years of relevant professional experience, preferably 15 years, including at least 5 years in a senior technical leadership role, with experience in large enterprise systems, government technology projects, multiple-project environments and international technology deployments preferred. The Director (Software Development) needs strong knowledge of the software development life cycle, Agile and Scrum, DevOps, CI/CD, automated testing, quality assurance, large-scale software engineering, enterprise and software architecture, microservices, APIs, cloud and on-premises deployments, and secure software development including OWASP principles and vulnerability assessment and penetration testing. The Director (Architecture Design & Compliance) needs experience in enterprise architecture, software design, architectural governance, technical standards, system integration, architecture reviews, design validation, risk management and compliance, security-by-design, and evaluating and integrating emerging AI technologies including machine learning, natural language processing, generative AI and large language models. The maximum age limit is 55 years for both posts, and the advertised limit already includes five years of general age relaxation, so do not add another five years. Government and semi-government employees must provide a No Objection Certificate at the interview stage. Women, minorities, transgender persons and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Read the full job description for your post on the NADRA Careers Portal before applying.
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply for NADRA Jobs 2026:
- Open the NADRA Careers Portal and find the Director post you want.
- Read the application guide in the portal’s Downloads section and the job description for your post carefully, including the qualification, experience and age conditions.
- Sign in through your verified PAK-ID account and complete the online application form with accurate personal, educational, professional experience and technical skills details.
- Upload the required documents as shown on the official portal and submit your application before 22 November 2026.
- NADRA will not accept applications through courier, email or hand delivery — only online applications submitted by the closing date will be considered.
For other current federal openings, see our FPSC Jobs 2026 post (278 federal vacancies, last date 23 November 2026) and our Bank of Punjab Jobs 2026 post (multiple vacancies, last date 20 November 2026). Our AIOU Jobs 2026 post (15 faculty vacancies, last date 30 November 2026) and our Karachi Port Trust Jobs 2026 post (50 posts, last date 25 November 2026) are also open this month.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for NADRA Jobs 2026?
The last date is 22 November 2026. Applications must be submitted online through the NADRA careers portal by that date.
How many posts has NADRA announced?
2 Director titles: Director (Software Development) and Director (Architecture Design & Compliance), both at NADRA Headquarters in Islamabad. The advertisement does not state the number of seats for either title.
What is the age limit for NADRA Jobs 2026?
The maximum age is 55 years for both posts. The advertised limit already includes five years of general age relaxation, so do not add another five years.
What qualification and experience are needed for NADRA Jobs 2026?
A four-year Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related computing field from an HEC-recognised university, with the degree attested by HEC; a Master’s degree is preferred but not mandatory. At least 10 years of relevant professional experience is needed, preferably 15 years, including at least 5 years in a senior technical leadership role.
Are these permanent jobs?
No. The posts are contractual, with a six-month probation period that may be extended on performance. Apply online only through the NADRA Careers Portal — NADRA will not accept applications by courier, email or hand delivery, and no TA/DA is provided for tests or interviews.
Conclusion
NADRA Jobs 2026 is a senior technology leadership opening — two Director posts at NADRA Headquarters in Islamabad for experienced software and enterprise architecture professionals, with a 10-year experience bar and a 55-year age limit. The deadline is 22 November 2026, so read the official job description for your post, check the application guide in the portal’s Downloads section, and apply online through the NADRA careers portal before the closing date.
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