National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA) Vacancies 2026 | Skillup900
National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA), under Regulation 9, 10 and 11 of NADRA Employees (Service) Regulations 2002, is seeking dynamic and experienced professionals for the position of Executive Director / Director General – N@DIR (National Institute for Demographics and Identity Research) at Headquarters in Islamabad, Pakistan.
The offered base salary range is Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 100,000+ depending on qualifications, experience, and executive pay scales. All interested applicants must submit online applications through the official NADRA careers portal on or before 25th October, 2026.
Vacancies & Eligibility Criteria
| Position & Age Limit | Educational Background | Job Requirements & Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
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Executive Director / Director General – N@DIR Age (Max): 55 Years |
• Master's/MS/MPhil degree in Computer Science/ Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning/ Computer/ Electrical / Electronics Engineering/ Information Technology / Data Science / Mathematics / Statistics/ Cybersecurity / Biometrics/ Computer Vision/ Digital Identity or a closely related discipline from an HEC-recognized institution. • Note: Degrees must be attested by HEC. • Preference will be given to candidates holding Ph.D. / Doctorate degree. • Additional qualifications in biometrics, AI/ML, cybersecurity, digital identity, applied cryptography, technology management or related fields will be an advantage. |
• Professional Experience: Minimum 15 years of relevant post-qualification experience, including substantial senior leadership experience in technology, research, engineering, biometrics, digital identity or high-assurance ICT systems. • Strong managerial skills in managing large R&D setup and team. • Capabilities in large team management, external stakeholders' management, policies & regulation compliance etc. • Demonstrated experience of leading large-scale R&D, technology innovation or engineering programmes. • Proven experience in research, prototyping, independent testing, benchmarking, pilot deployment and technology transfer. • Experience in standards, certification, conformance testing or technology evaluation will be highly desirable. • Experience in intellectual property, technology transfer and commercialization will be an advantage. • Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic, scientific and institutional leadership for N@DIR; develop and lead a national research programme in biometrics, digital identity, AI/ML, and identity assurance; lead development of Pakistan-owned AFIS/ABIS; establish secure research environments and strategic partnerships. |
Terms & Conditions
- Selected candidate will undergo a 6 months' probation period, extendable subject to performance.
- Management reserves the right to withhold/cancel the recruitment process, and accept/reject any application at any stage without assigning any reason.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test/interview.
- Candidate shall be disqualified if false information is provided at any stage.
- Employees serving in Government/Semi-Government departments must provide No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview.
- 5 years general age relaxation is already included in the above age limit.
- Attested educational documents from Higher Education Commission (HEC)/respective regulatory body must be provided at the time of joining.
- In the event the selected candidate(s) declines the job offer, the offer may be extended to the reserve candidates.
- Selected candidate shall provide Medical Fitness and Character Certificates.
- No TA/DA will be admissible.
- Electronic gadgets such as mobile phone, smart watch etc. will not be allowed during test/interview.
- Females, Minority, Transgenders and Differently-abled candidates are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply Step-by-Step
Online Application Submission Instructions:
- Visit the official NADRA careers portal: https://careers.nadra.gov.pk/.
- Find the post Executive Director / Director General – N@DIR and review the Application Guide under Downloads.
- Create an account or login to fill out the online application form completely.
- Upload required educational and professional credentials along with your CV.
- Submit the application online on or before 25th October, 2026. Only online applications will be accepted.
GPO, Postal & Office Address Details:
HR Directorate, National Database & Registration Authority:
NADRA Headquarters, State Bank of Pakistan Building,
Street / Location: Shahrah-e-Jamhuriat, Sector G-5/2,
Islamabad GPO Post Code: 44000, Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan.
Official Careers Portal: https://careers.nadra.gov.pk/
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The deadline for submitting online applications is 25th October 2026.
No, only online applications submitted via careers.nadra.gov.pk will be accepted.
It is located at State Bank of Pakistan Building, Shahrah-e-Jamhuriat, Sector G-5/2, Islamabad, Pakistan.