Deputy Assistant Director (System Administrator)

About This Job

The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has advertised a contractual vacancy for the post of Deputy Assistant Director (System Administrator) at its headquarters in Islamabad. The role sits within NADRA's data-centre and infrastructure operations, and the successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring data-centre infrastructure and network-management-system dashboards, performing first-level troubleshooting on Linux systems, Windows servers and general network issues, and escalating unresolved problems to senior systems administrators. Day-to-day duties also include routine operational checks such as backup verification, job-schedule monitoring and general system-health checks, making this an entry-level but technically hands-on position within NADRA's IT operations wing.

To be eligible, candidates need a minimum of sixteen years of education — typically a bachelor's degree — in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a closely related field from an HEC-recognized university, with all degrees required to carry HEC attestation. The advertisement asks for zero to one year of relevant experience, explicitly welcoming fresh graduates, and candidates are expected to have working knowledge of Windows Server, Linux, virtualization technologies, TCP/IP and basic networking concepts, along with an awareness of information-security fundamentals; prior exposure to system administration in cloud environments is listed as an added advantage. The maximum age limit is 30 years, which already includes the standard five-year general age relaxation, and selected candidates must be willing to work in any shift as operational requirements demand, reflecting the round-the-clock nature of data-centre monitoring work.

Interested candidates must apply entirely online through NADRA's official careers portal at careers.nadra.gov.pk, as no postal, email or in-person applications are accepted for this post and no application fee is mentioned in the advertisement. Selected candidates will be engaged on a contract basis with an initial six-month probationary period, extendable depending on performance, and only shortlisted applicants will be invited for test and interview, where HEC-attested degrees along with medical fitness and character certificates must be produced; no TA/DA is paid for attending these stages, and mobile phones, smart watches and other electronic gadgets are not permitted inside the test or interview venue. Candidates already serving in a government or semi-government organization must submit a No Objection Certificate with their application, and providing false information at any stage will lead to disqualification. NADRA has specifically encouraged women, minorities, transgender persons and differently-abled candidates to apply. The last date for submitting an online application is 4 October 2026.

Job Information

Commission / Board

NADRA

Place of posting

Anywhere in Federal

City

Islamabad

Postal Code

44000

Domicile

All Punjab Basis

Age (Male)

18–30 years

Age (Female)

18–30 years

Age note

5 years' age relaxation is already included in the stated age limit.

Salary / BPS

Contract basis - salary as per NADRA contractual pay scale

Contract duration

6-month probation period, extendable

Advt. date

20 September 2026

Last date

4 October 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: Minimum 16 years' education in Computer Science/Information Technology/Software Engineering or equivalent from an HEC-recognized university; degree(s) must be HEC-attested.
• Experience: 0-1 year of relevant experience; fresh graduates encouraged to apply.

Posts Breakdown

Important Dates

1. Advertisement Published20 September 2026
2. Last Date to Apply4 October 2026

How to Apply

1. Visit official website at www.nadra.gov.pk
2. Create account or login with your CNIC number
3. Fill online application form with CNIC, domicile and education details
4. Upload required documents and submit before last date — 4 October 2026

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