NADRA AI/ML Research Engineer Jobs 2026 – Deputy Assistant Director Post, Islamabad

Great news for AI engineers: the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is hiring a Deputy Assistant Director (AI/ML Research Engineer) at its Islamabad headquarters. This 3-year contractual role (extendable) involves building and evaluating machine learning, deep learning, and LLM models on real national-scale data. Applications are open on the NADRA careers portal — the last date to apply is 25 October 2026.

Job Details

Vacant Positions

• Deputy Assistant Director (AI/ML Research Engineer) — 1 post, contractual. Work covers ML/DL model development, LLM evaluation, data preprocessing, MLOps, cloud ML platforms, and big-data pipelines in Python (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn). A 6-month probation applies; rotational shifts may be required.

Who Can Apply

• 4-year Bachelor’s in AI, Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, or IT from an HEC-recognized university — Master’s preferred; degrees must be HEC-attested.
• Relevant AI/ML experience preferred (the ad mentions preferably around 1 year); strong Python and ML/DL framework skills essential.
• Maximum age 30 years; must be willing to work in any shift as required.
• Government/semi-government employees must apply with a valid NOC.

How to Apply

1. Visit the NADRA careers portal at careers.nadra.gov.pk.
2. Find the Deputy Assistant Director (AI/ML Research Engineer) listing and read the terms carefully.
3. Fill the online application form and upload your CNIC, HEC-attested degrees, experience certificates, and a recent photograph.
4. Submit online before 25 October 2026 — hard-copy applications are not accepted.

Last Date to Apply: 25 October 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is this a permanent post?
A: No — 3-year contract, extendable, with no automatic regularization.

Q: Will there be a test or interview?
A: Yes — only shortlisted candidates will be called; no TA/DA is admissible.

⚠️ Fraud alert: NADRA charges no application fee. Apply only through the official NADRA careers portal and ignore anyone offering this post for money.