SECP Jobs 2026 – 3 IT Posts in Islamabad, Apply Online by 23 November

SECP Jobs 2026 – 3 IT Posts in Islamabad, Apply Online by 23 November

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has opened three senior technology posts in Islamabad. The jobs sit in the Information Systems and Technology Division (IS&TD), the team that runs the regulator’s databases, networks and data platforms. The advertisement appeared in the Daily Express on Sunday, 8 November 2026, and applications stay open for fifteen days from that date.

The last date to apply is Monday, 23 November 2026. All three posts are on a three-year contract, and the contract can be extended and later regularised when the set criteria are met. If you are a database or network professional with solid experience, this is a rare chance to join Pakistan’s apex corporate regulator.

SECP Jobs 2026 – Quick Facts

Vacant Posts at SECP – Post-wise Breakdown

SECP is hiring for three posts, one in each of the following roles. All three are based in Islamabad.

1. Joint Director (Database & Enterprise Data Platforms)

This is the senior post of the round. You need a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree equal to 16 years of education in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Data Engineering or a related field, from an HEC-recognised institution. A relevant postgraduate qualification or a recognised professional certificate in database administration, data engineering, data architecture, data governance, cloud or data platforms, information security or AI will help your case.

You also need at least 10 years of relevant experience after your qualification, in enterprise database administration, data engineering, data platforms, data architecture or a closely related field. The role needs proven technical leadership, team supervision and the ability to set priorities, review technical work and coordinate delivery across many stakeholders. Hands-on work should cover enterprise databases, preferably Oracle and PostgreSQL, in mission-critical environments, plus data integration pipelines and enterprise data warehouse, data mart or analytical data platforms. Exposure to data governance, data quality, metadata and lineage, master and reference data, AI-oriented data preparation, vector search, embeddings or RAG pipelines is also valued.

2. Deputy Director (Senior Database Administrator)

This post needs a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree equal to 16 years of education in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or Computer Engineering from an HEC-recognised institution, plus at least 6 years of relevant experience after qualification. The maximum age is 40 years on the closing date. Candidates who have at least 3 years of experience working with a regulator get 5 years of age relaxation.

3. Deputy Director (Networks)

This post needs a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree equal to 16 years of education in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or a related field from an HEC-recognised institution, plus at least 6 years of experience after qualification in networks, security and IT operations. Professional-level certificates in network and cyber security, such as Cisco, Juniper or Fortinet NSE, will be preferred. The maximum age is 40 years on the closing date, with the same 5-year relaxation for candidates who have at least 3 years of experience working with a regulator.

Important Dates

SECP accepts applications only through its online careers portal, and only within fifteen days of the advertisement. That window ends on Monday, 23 November 2026, so do not wait for the final day.

Eligibility Criteria in Brief

• Education: 16 years of education (Master’s or Bachelor’s) in a computing or data field from an HEC-recognised institution.
• Experience: 10 years after qualification for Joint Director; 6 years after qualification for both Deputy Director posts.
• Age: Maximum 45 years for Joint Director and 40 years for Deputy Directors, counted on the closing date. A 5-year relaxation applies to Deputy Director applicants with at least 3 years of experience at a regulator.
• Skills that help: Oracle and PostgreSQL administration, data pipelines and warehouses, data governance, network design and security, and recognised certificates such as Cisco, Juniper or Fortinet NSE.
• Domicile: Open merit – candidates from all over Pakistan can apply.

Documents You Will Need

Keep these ready before you start the online form. Shortlisted candidates will have to show originals with attested copies at the assessment stage:

• Printed copy of the online job application
• Original educational degrees and transcripts, with HEC equivalence certificates where applicable
• Professional IT certificates (Oracle, PostgreSQL, Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet NSE and similar)
• Detailed post-qualification experience certificates
• Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC)
• Recent passport-size photographs

Please note: as of 10 November 2026, the SECP careers portal lists the two Deputy Director posts from this round but does not yet show the Joint Director (Database) post. If you are applying for the Joint Director post, check the portal again or contact SECP on +92 51 919 5444 before 23 November 2026.

How to Apply for SECP Jobs 2026

• Open the official SECP careers portal at secp.gov.pk/careers.
• Find the IS&TD advertisement and read the detailed terms of reference for your post.
• Fill in the online application form with correct personal, education and experience details.
• Upload the required documents where the portal asks for them.
• Submit the form before Monday, 23 November 2026. Applications received after the due date will not be considered.

Why Apply for SECP Jobs 2026

SECP regulates Pakistan’s capital markets and corporate sector, so its technology team works on systems that matter at national level. The pay package is market-competitive and matched to SECP’s professional standards. The three-year contract can be extended on performance and organisational need, and it can be regularised after three years when the prescribed criteria are met – so a contract start can lead to a permanent career.

SECP is an equal opportunity employer. It strongly encourages applications from female candidates, minorities, persons with different abilities, and candidates from Balochistan, the former FATA districts, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Selection runs through a multi-stage assessment, and only shortlisted candidates are called for further steps. For queries, the advertisement names the Deputy Director HR&TD and gives the contact number +92 51 919 5444.

FAQs – SECP Jobs 2026

What is the last date to apply for SECP Jobs 2026?

The last date to apply is Monday, 23 November 2026. Applications must be submitted online within fifteen days of the advertisement, and late applications will not be considered.

How many posts has SECP announced?

Three posts in the Information Systems and Technology Division: one Joint Director (Database & Enterprise Data Platforms), one Deputy Director (Senior Database Administrator) and one Deputy Director (Networks). All three are based in Islamabad.

What qualification do I need for the Joint Director post?

You need 16 years of education in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Data Engineering or a related field from an HEC-recognised institution, plus at least 10 years of relevant experience after qualification.

Is there any age relaxation?

Yes. For the two Deputy Director posts, candidates with at least 3 years of experience working with a regulator get 5 years of age relaxation. The maximum age is 45 years for Joint Director and 40 years for Deputy Directors.

Are these permanent jobs?

No. The appointments are contractual for three years. The contract is extendable on organisational need and performance, and it can be regularised after three years when the prescribed criteria are met.

How do I apply?

Apply online only, through the official SECP careers portal at secp.gov.pk/careers. Read the detailed terms of reference there first, then submit your application before the closing date.

Fraud warning: SECP never charges any fee for a job application and never asks for money through JazzCash, Easypaisa or a bank transfer. Apply only through the official SECP careers portal at secp.gov.pk/careers. If anyone asks you for payment for this job, it is a scam – do not pay and report it.