Assistant Director (BPS-17)

About This Job

The National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) has announced four contract vacancies for Assistant Director (BPS-17) through the National Job Portal. The official listing covers specialist work in open-source and social-media intelligence, geospatial intelligence, threat intelligence, digital investigations, AI and software applications, media management, strategic studies, peace and conflict resolution, narrative building, and counter-terrorism or counter-extremism. The posting location is stated as Pakistan and the role is treated as a federal Islamabad position for location indexing.

NJP lists a wide range of eligible bachelor's, master's, MPhil and PhD qualifications in computer science, artificial intelligence, software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, digital forensics, media and communication, international relations, strategic and defence studies, and peace and conflict studies. Relevant experience must match the specialist discipline described in the listing. The maximum age is 35 years; no minimum age was printed, so the standard minimum of 18 is recorded. The four vacancies are open to eligible male and female applicants from across Pakistan.

Applications must be submitted online through the official NJP detail page. Candidates should sign in or register, complete their profile, upload the documents requested by the portal, and submit the application by August 25, 2026. No application fee is stated. Applicants can contact the NJP helpdesk at info@njp.gov.pk or 051-9265411 / 051-9265062 for portal assistance.

Job Information

Commission / Board

NACTA

Place of posting

Pakistan

City

Islamabad

Postal Code

44000

Domicile

All Pakistan

Age (Male)

18–35 years

Age (Female)

18–35 years

Age note

The official NJP listing states a maximum age of 35 years but no minimum; the standard minimum age of 18 is recorded.

Salary / BPS

BPS-17; exact salary not specified in source

Fee note

No application fee was stated on the official NJP listing.

Last date

25 August 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification:BS Computer Science (BSCS); BS Artificial Intelligence; BS Software Engineering; BS Data Science; BS Cybersecurity; BS Media & Communication Studies; BS International Relations; BS Cybersecurity & Digital Forensic; BS Strategic Studies; BS Peace and Conflict Studies; MPhil Media & Communication; MPhil Media Studies; Executive Master in International Relations & Management; MSc Computer Science; MS Computer Science (MSCS); PhD in Software Engineering; PhD in Information Security Management; PhD in International Relations; PhD in Artificial Intelligence; PhD in Media & Communication Studies; PhD in Peace & Conflict Studies; PhD in Computer Science; PhD in Defence & Strategic Studies; PhD in Media & Mass Communication; Master of Computer Science (MCS); MA International Relations; MS Data Science; BE Computer Science; MSc International Relations; MS Media & Communication Studies; MPhil Strategic Studies; MSc Media Studies; MPhil International Relations; MS International Relations; MS Computer Software Engineering; BE Software Engineering; MPhil Software Engineering; MS Information Security; MS Cybersecurity; MPhil Computer Science; BS Strategic and Nuclear Studies; MPhil Peace and Conflict Studies; BS Media Sciences; MS Artificial Intelligence; BS Media & Mass Communication; BA (Hons) International Relations; MS Peace and Conflict Studies; MS Software Engineering; PhD in Cybersecurity; Bachelor of Social Sciences in Media Studies & Journalism; Bachelors of Media Studies; MSc Peace and Conflict Studies; PhD in Media Management; PhD in Media Technology; MSc Defence and Strategic Studies; MSc Strategic Studies; MSc Digital Forensics; MPhil Defence and Strategic Studies; MPhil Data Science; MS Media Studies; BE Artificial Intelligence; MA Diplomacy and Strategic Studies; MS Media Sciences; MS National Security and Strategic Studies; BSc (Hons) Politics and International Relations; MA Politics and International Relations; BS Media Studies; MSc Cybersecurity and Data Governance; Master of Engineering (Software Engineering); BS Defence & Strategic Studies; Master of Social Sciences in Media Studies & Journalism; BSc Software Engineering; MA in International Relations and Democratic Politics; Master of Computer Science (Executive) EMCS; BS Digital Media and Communication; MS Conflict, Peace and Development; Bachelors of Computer Science; BE Computer Systems and Software Engineering; MS Digital Forensics; MS Defence & Strategic Studies; MS Media & Communication; PhD in Data Science; BS Information Security; MS Digital Media & Communication; MPhil Strategic & Nuclear Studies; PhD in Media Studies; MSc in Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science; MA International Relations and Politics; BS Digital Forensics; MS Cyber Forensics; PhD in Cyber Security; PhD in Information Security; PhD in Digital Forensics; MS Software Engineering and Information System; MPhil Media and Mass Communication.
• Experience:Experience in OSINT, SOCMINT, GEOINT, threat intelligence, digital investigations, online research and analytical reporting; developing and managing AI/software applications; media management, basic administration and education; or specialized work in peace and conflict resolution, narrative building, and counter-terrorism/counter-extremism, as applicable to the candidate's discipline.

Posts Breakdown

How to Apply

1. Open the official NJP listing at https://www.njp.gov.pk/jobs/9587.
2. Sign in or create an NJP account.
3. Complete the online profile and application for Assistant Director (BPS-17).
4. Upload the documents requested by NJP and submit before August 25, 2026. Contact: info@njp.gov.pk / 051-9265411 or 051-9265062.

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