NADRA Careers 2026 – Hiring Assistant Director (Network Engineer) in Islamabad

The National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA), functioning under the Ministry of Interior & Narcotics Control, Government of Pakistan, is seeking highly skilled and experienced professionals. Applications are open for the position of Assistant Director (Network Engineer – Routing & Switching) based at the NADRA Headquarters in Islamabad.

The selected candidate will be hired on a contract basis, starting with a 6-month probation period that may be extended based on performance needs.

Job Profile & Requirements

• Position: Assistant Director (Network Engineer – Routing & Switching)
• Maximum Age Limit: 37 years (A 5-year general age relaxation is already built into this maximum age limit).
• Job Location: Islamabad
• Educational Background: A 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecom Engineering, Software Engineering, or an equivalent qualification in a related field. All degrees must be attested by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
• Professional Experience: Minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience specifically in Communications & Networks. Candidates possessing CCNA or CCNP certifications will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities & Competencies

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Operate, manage, and deploy Core Network Switches and Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW).
• Demonstrate strong understanding of policies and routes on firewalls/switches, security policies (including Web/DNS filtering), IDS/IPS, geofencing, and email spam tagging.
• Manage IPsec VPNs and understand network elements across Layer-2 and Layer-3 switches.
• Troubleshoot diverse brand-based network devices including Cisco, Juniper, H3C, and Fortigate.

How to Apply

• Application Method: Applications are accepted online only through the official NADRA careers portal: [https://careers.nadra.gov.pk](https://careers.nadra.gov.pk).
• Application Deadline: June 28, 2026
• Important Note: Government or semi-government employees must provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of application submission. No electronic gadgets or smartwatches will be permitted during the test/interview. Females, minorities, transgender individuals, and differently-abled candidates are highly encouraged to apply.