The Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Information Technology & Telecommunication have released job positions in Islamabad under the project “Cyber Security for Digital Pakistan, Phase-I”. The total project posts include 22, ranging from cybersecurity, SOC, network, database, procurement, finance, and administrative positions, on a contract basis. Interested candidates should apply online via National Job Portal (NJP) within 15 days of advertisement.
Quick Job Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initiator/Advisory Board | Ministry of Information Technology & Telecommunication, Government of Pakistan |
| Project | Cyber Security for Digital Pakistan, Phase-I |
| Location | Islamabad |
| Total Vacancies | 22 |
| Employment Basis | Contract |
| Application Method | Online |
| Application Portal | www.njp.gov.pk |
| Advertisement No. | 5/2026 |
Available Positions
| Position | PPS Scale | Vacancies | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Director FCERT | PPS-11 | 01 | 50 Years |
| All time Senior Officer SCRM/SD/MSRFS | PPS-10 | 01 | 45 Years |
| Deputy Director (Integration) | PPS-10 | 01 | 45 Years |
| Incident Responder | 40 Years | PPS-09 | 02 |
| Assistant Director Integration | PPS-09 | 03 | 40 Years. |
| The total number of years of SIEM Engineer’s employment is 40 Years. | |||
| SOC Analyst L3 | PPS-09 | 02 | 40 Years |
| SOC Analyst L2 | PPS-08 | 02 | 35 Years |
| DataBase Administrator (0801) 35 Years of experience | |||
| Number of years at current rate of pay.Number of years in current position (Accounts/Finance). | |||
| SOC Analyst L1 | PPS-07 | 02 | 30 Years |
| Network Engineer PPS-07 01 30 Years. | |||
| Purchase Manager/Specialist | PMS-07 | 01 | 40 Years |
| Listening Test | PPS-01 | 14 | 40 Years |
Job responsibilities / job description:
Detail of job responsibilities for individual positions is not provided in the advertisement. It says details of the required qualification, job description and conditions to apply are available on the National Job Portal – www.njp.gov.pk.
Candidates should see the detailed description of NJP before applying for the position they are interested in.
Eligibility Criteria
Qualification and Experience
Qualification and experience requirements are not specified in the advertisement for each position. Candidates are warned to read the full description of Eligibility and Job profile contained on www.njp.gov.pk prior to making an application.
Age Limit
The maximum age is advertised as between 30 and 50 years, depending on the job.
The advertisement also mentions that there will be a relaxation of five years for all posts.
Important Information
- Projects are positions of Cyber Security for Digital Pakistan, Phase-I.
- Appointments will be made purely on a contract basis.
- The contract will be renewed, as needed up to project completion, based on contract performance.
- The applications must be made on the proforma available online.
- No incomplete applications will be accepted.
- The short listed candidates will be called for Test/Interview.
- No testimony of a TA/DA will be admissible.
- Any candidates already in Government Service will need to bring an NOC at the interview stage.
- The Ministry believes in gender equality.
- The Ministry reserves the right of not filling up the advertised posts or refusing appointment against the posts.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates are invited through online application on the National Job Portal (NJP):
Application Portal: www.njp.gov.pk
The ad says that specific information regarding the qualifications, job descriptions and application requirements are available online on the NJP website.
The applicants are required to carefully read the job specific requirements of the desired job before applying through the prescribed online application form.
Application Deadline
The last date of application of the candidates is 15 days from the date of publication of the advertisement.
There is no other specific date mentioned in the advertisement, so the closing date should be obtained from the NJP listing.
FAQs
A total of how many vacancies have been announced for Cyber Security Posts for Digital Pakistan Jobs 2026?
There are 14 types of different jobs, with a total of 22 positions.
What parts of the country are these jobs for the project?
The advertised project posts are for Islamabad.
How can applications be made?
All interested and eligible candidates are invited to apply online through the National Job Portal (NJP) www.njp.gov.pk.
Are these CTE jobs?
The announcements indicate that the appointments would be only on contract basis and contracts can be renewed further on completion of the project, based on performance evaluation.
Has there been an age softening period?
Yes. There will be a general age relaxation of five years for all posts.
Short Conclusion
Applicants intending to apply for the project of Cyber Security for Digital Pakistan (Phase-I) should see the information on NJP for detailed job/project requirements and qualification requirements and submit the prescribed online application within 15 days of publishing of advertisement.