National Database and Registration Authority
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has opened three contractual posts on its careers portal: two senior Director seats at its Islamabad headquarters and one Junior Executive (Data Entry Operator) seat in Chakwal. The two Director posts cover architecture design and compliance, and software development — the two technology leadership functions that run NADRA’s national identity systems. Applications are online only, through the official NADRA careers portal.
Apply online before 22 November 2026 on the NADRA careers portal (careers.nadra.gov.pk). Only online applications are accepted.
NADRA Jobs 2026 – Quick Facts
| Organisation | National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) |
| Total posts | 3 job titles (exact seat count per title on the portal) |
| Locations | Islamabad HQ and Chakwal |
| Job type | Contractual, under the NADRA Employees (Service) Regulations, 2002 |
| Opening date | 8 November 2026 |
| How to apply | Online only, through careers.nadra.gov.pk |
| Last date to apply | 22 November 2026 |
Important Dates for NADRA Jobs 2026
| Portal opening | 8 November 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 22 November 2026 |
| Test / interview | Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted |
Please note: the same two Director titles also appeared in an earlier NADRA round that has now closed. This post covers the fresh portal listing that opened on 8 November 2026 with a 22 November 2026 closing day, as shown on the NADRA careers portal. Readers should confirm the listing is still live on the portal before applying.
NADRA Vacancies – Post-Wise Breakdown
| Post | Location | Maximum age | Qualification |
| Director (Architecture Design & Compliance) | Islamabad HQ | 55 years | Bachelor’s (16 years of education) |
| Director (Software Development) | Islamabad HQ | 55 years | Bachelor’s (16 years of education) |
| Junior Executive (Data Entry Operator) | Chakwal | 25 years | Intermediate / Matric |
Eligibility Criteria for NADRA Jobs 2026
NADRA is an equal opportunity employer. All three posts are contractual under the NADRA Employees (Service) Regulations, 2002, which means selection does not lead to a permanent appointment. The advertisement does not publish a salary figure for any of the three posts, so no pay amount is claimed in this post.
Director (Architecture Design & Compliance), Islamabad HQ: Bachelor’s degree with 16 years of education in a relevant field from an HEC-recognised institution. The role needs a highly skilled and experienced professional in architecture design and compliance — someone who can define and maintain enterprise and solution architecture, set design standards and review processes, check that systems meet security, performance and scalability requirements, and guide development and infrastructure teams on technology choices. Maximum age 55 years.
Director (Software Development), Islamabad HQ: Bachelor’s degree with 16 years of education in a relevant field from an HEC-recognised institution. The role needs a highly skilled and experienced professional in software development — someone who can lead the software development function, manage development teams, set code review, testing and release procedures, and deliver applications on time and to agreed standards. Maximum age 55 years.
Junior Executive (Data Entry Operator), Chakwal: Intermediate or Matric. Computer literacy and typing speed are required, with accurate data entry, checking entered information against documents, scanning and organising records, and following data security and confidentiality rules. Only residents of District Chakwal are invited to apply for this seat. Maximum age 25 years.
Detailed job descriptions for all three posts are published on the NADRA careers portal. Candidates should read the full description of their post on the portal before submitting, because the advertisement itself does not list detailed duties or exact experience years.
Documents Checklist for NADRA Jobs
Have these ready before you start the portal form:
- Updated CV or résumé
- Educational degrees and transcripts (HEC-attested where the portal asks for it)
- CNIC copy
- Experience certificates, for the Director posts
- Domicile or residence proof, for the Chakwal Junior Executive post
- Recent photograph
- Any other document the careers portal asks for
How to Apply for NADRA Jobs 2026
- Open the NADRA careers portal at careers.nadra.gov.pk.
- Browse the available positions or use the search filter.
- Select your position and read the detailed job description.
- Create an account or log in, then upload your updated CV and required documents.
- Review everything carefully and submit before 22 November 2026.
Only online applications through the official NADRA portal are accepted. Provide complete and accurate information, and note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a test or interview.
Why Apply for NADRA Jobs in 2026
NADRA runs Pakistan’s national identity database, so its technology leadership posts carry real weight: the Director for Architecture Design and Compliance shapes the design standards of systems used by millions of citizens, and the Director for Software Development leads the teams that build and release those systems. For a senior technology professional, these are rare public-sector leadership seats with a clear mandate and a maximum age of 55, which keeps the field open to experienced candidates. The Junior Executive seat in Chakwal is the other end of the scale: a Matric or Intermediate pass candidate from District Chakwal with computer literacy and typing speed can enter a federal organisation through a straightforward online application. Both routes run through the same portal, and both close on the same day.
Important Terms and Conditions
- All posts are contractual under the NADRA Employees (Service) Regulations, 2002.
- Selection does not create any right to permanent appointment or regularisation.
- Only online applications through careers.nadra.gov.pk are accepted.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a test or interview.
- The advertisement does not publish salary figures, exact seat counts per title, or detailed experience years; those details sit on the careers portal.
- Candidates must provide complete and accurate information; false entries lead to disqualification.
FAQs – NADRA Jobs 2026
How many posts has NADRA announced?
This round covers three job titles: Director (Architecture Design and Compliance), Director (Software Development) and Junior Executive (Data Entry Operator). The exact number of seats under each title is shown on the NADRA careers portal.
What is the last date to apply?
The last date to apply online is 22 November 2026.
Where are the NADRA Director jobs located?
Both Director posts are at NADRA headquarters in Islamabad. The Junior Executive post is in Chakwal.
Who can apply for Junior Executive (Data Entry Operator) in Chakwal?
Residents of District Chakwal with Intermediate or Matric, computer literacy and typing speed, and a maximum age of 25 years.
What qualification is needed for the NADRA Director posts?
A Bachelor’s degree with 16 years of education in a relevant field, with relevant experience in architecture design and compliance or software development. The detailed job descriptions are on the NADRA careers portal.
Are these NADRA jobs permanent?
No. The positions are contractual under the NADRA Employees (Service) Regulations, 2002, and do not lead to permanent appointment.
Does NADRA publish a salary for these jobs?
No. The advertisement does not state a salary for any of the three posts. Pay is decided by NADRA under its own policy.
Fraud warning: NADRA only accepts applications through its official careers portal (careers.nadra.gov.pk) and never charges a fee for applying. Never pay any agent or person who promises you a NADRA seat, and never share your CNIC, documents or bank details with anyone claiming to arrange a job at NADRA. If someone demands payment, it is a fraud.
To apply for this job please visit careers.nadra.gov.pk.