NACTA Career Opportunities — Junior Analysts & Data Scientist (BS-17)
NACTA Career Opportunities · Islamabad · Express,
Job advertisement published in Express on Friday, 18 September 2026, listed under Islamabad, Pakistan. Issued by NACTA Career Opportunities.
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National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA), Federal Government, Islamabad invites applications from Pakistani nationals for multiple contract positions on a short-term basis with potential extension/regularization based on performance.
| Position | BPS | Vacancies | Age Limit | Key Qualifications & Experience | Quota / Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Analyst (OSINT) | BS-17 | 1 | 30 + 5 years | 16 years of education in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Security, Digital Forensics, Data Science, Software Engineering or equivalent. Experience in Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT), geospatial/intelligence, threat intelligence, digital investigations, online research. Relevant certifications advantageous. | Punjab = 1 |
| Junior Analyst (Technical Investigation) | BS-17 | 1 | 30 + 5 years | 16 years of education in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Digital Forensics, Software Engineering or equivalent. Experience in cyber investigations, malware analysis, digital forensics, network security, incident response; blockchain analysis preferred. | Balochistan = 1 |
| Junior Analyst (Information Operations Monitoring) | BS-17 | 1 | 30 + 5 years | 16 years in International Relations, Media Studies, Mass Communication, Strategic Studies, Data Science or equivalent. Experience monitoring online information environment, influence operations, disinformation analysis, social media analytics, sentiment analysis, narrative tracking and digital campaign analysis. Familiarity with AI-assisted monitoring and data visualization tools preferred. | Merit = 1 |
| Junior Analyst (AI, Automation & Tool Development) | BS-17 | 1 | 30 + 5 years | 16 years in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Machine Learning, Cyber Security or equivalent. Experience with Python programming, AI/ML model development, automation frameworks, LLMs, generative AI, API integration, workflow automation, dashboards, data engineering and cybersecurity automation; cloud and DevOps experience beneficial. | Punjab = 1 |
| Junior Analyst (IR, Peace & Conflict / Strategic Studies) | BS-17 | 1 | 30 + 5 years | 16 years in International Relations, Peace & Conflict Studies, Terrorism & Security Studies, Criminology, Psychology, Strategic Studies or equivalent. | Sindh (R) = 1 |
| Junior Analyst (Open Research / Social Applied Sciences) | BS-17 | 2 | 30 + 5 years | 16 years in Social / Applied Sciences and Law (except BA and Economics) or related disciplines. Preference to candidates with experience in structured analytical techniques and intelligence analysis. | Sindh (R) = 1; Balochistan = 1 |
| Junior Analyst (Financial / Banking & Economic Analysis) | BS-17 | 2 | 30 + 5 years | 16 years in Banking, Finance, Economics, Commerce or MBA. Preference to candidates with experience in financial investigations, data analytics, blockchain/cryptocurrency analysis and related tools. | Merit = 1; Ex-FATA = 1 |
| Junior Analyst (Software / Application Development) | BS-17 | 3 | 30 + 5 years | 16 years in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Data Science or Cyber Security. Experience developing and managing AI/software applications preferred. | Punjab = 1; Sindh (U) = 1; Balochistan = 1 |
| Junior Data Scientist | BS-17 | 2 | 30 + 5 years | 16 years in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Data Science, Statistics or related field. Experience building predictive models, analyzing large datasets and presenting actionable insights; familiarity with LLMs and modern analytics tools preferred. | Merit = 1; Sindh (U) = 1 |
Key application details:
- Contract: Initial period of six (06) months, extendable or convertible to permanent based on performance.
- How to apply: Apply online only through the National Jobs Portal at https://njp.gov.pk. Apply separately for each post if applying for more than one.
- Documents: Candidates called for interview must bring original documents and attested copies. Government employees should submit departmental permission certificates.
- Tests & interview: Screening/skill tests and interviews will be conducted as per recruitment policy. No TA/DA for test/interview.
- Other: Authority reserves the right to cancel or modify vacancies. General age relaxations as per government rules apply.
Issuer & contact:
Director (HR/Admn), National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA), Khayaban-e-Suhrawardy, G-7/1, Islamabad. Phone: (051) 9217113.
Published in Express on Friday, 18 September 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.
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