NACTA Career Opportunities — Junior Analysts & Data Scientists (BS-17) in Islamabad
NACTA Career Opportunities · Islamabad · The News International,
Job advertisement published in The News International on Friday, 18 September 2026, listed under Islamabad, Pakistan. Issued by NACTA Career Opportunities.
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National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) invites applications from Pakistani nationals on contract basis for multiple Junior Analyst and Junior Data Scientist positions (BS-17). Initial contract period is six (06) months, likely to be made permanent based on performance.
Apply online only via the National Jobs Portal: https://njp.gov.pk. Candidates must apply separately for each post they wish to be considered for. Manual/hard-copy applications will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for test/interview; original documents (educational, domicile, experience certificates, CNIC) and attested copies will be required at the time of interview. Government employees must apply through proper channel with Departmental Permission Certificate. Age relaxation up to 5 years is allowed as per rules. No TA/DA will be admissible for tests/interviews.
| Post (BPS) | No. of Posts | Age Limit | Key Qualifications & Experience (concise) | Quota / Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Analyst (OSINT) (BS-17) | 1 | 30 years (plus 5 years relaxation) | 16 years 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 (GEOINT), threat intelligence, digital investigations and online research. Analytical reporting and relevant international certifications preferred. | Punjab = 1 |
| Junior Analyst (Technical Investigation) (BS-17) | 1 | 30 years (plus 5 years relaxation) | 16 years education in Computer Science / Information Technology / Digital Forensics / Software Engineering. Experience in cyber investigations, malware analysis, digital forensics, network security, incident response and blockchain analysis preferred. | Balochistan = 1 |
| Junior Analyst (Information Operations Monitoring) (BS-17) | 1 | 30 years (plus 5 years relaxation) | 16 years education in International Relations / Media Studies / Mass Communication / Strategic Studies / Data Sciences or equivalent. Experience in monitoring online information environments, influence operations, disinformation analysis, social media analytics, narrative tracking and digital campaign analysis. Knowledge of AI-assisted monitoring platforms and visualization tools preferred. | Merit = 1 |
| Junior Analyst (AI Automation & Tool Development) (BS-17) | 1 | 30 years (plus 5 years relaxation) | 16 years education in AI / Computer Science / Software Engineering / Data Science / Machine Learning or equivalent. Experience in Python programming, AI/ML model development, LLMs, API integration, automation frameworks, dashboard development, data engineering and cybersecurity automation tools. Cloud, DevOps and modern AI framework experience preferred. | Punjab = 1 |
| Junior Analyst (IFW) (BS-17) | 1 | 30 years (plus 5 years relaxation) | 16 years education in International Relations / Peace & Conflict Studies / Terrorism & Security Studies / Criminology / Psychology / Strategic Studies or equivalent. | Sindh (R) = 1 |
| Junior Analyst (ORW) (BS-17) | 2 | 30 years (plus 5 years relaxation) | 16 years in Social / Applied Sciences or Law (MBA & Economics excluded). Preference for candidates with experience in intelligence analysis and structured analytical techniques. | Sindh (R) = 1; Balochistan = 1 |
| Junior Analyst (CTF / Finance-related) (BS-17) | 2 | 30 years (plus 5 years relaxation) | 16 years in Banking / Finance / Economics / Commerce / MBA. Preference for experience in financial investigations, AML, digital payments, cryptocurrencies, fintech, data analytics and related areas. | Merit = 1; Ex-FATA = 1 |
| Junior Analyst (AI / Software) (BS-17) | 3 | 30 years (plus 5 years relaxation) | 16 years in Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence / Information Technology / Software Engineering / Data Science or equivalent. Experience in developing and managing AI/software applications preferred. | Punjab = 1; Sindh (U) = 1; Balochistan = 1 |
| Junior Data Scientist (BS-17) | 2 | 30 years (plus 5 years relaxation) | 16 years in Computer Science / AI / IT / Software Engineering / Data Science / Statistics or related fields. Experience in predictive modeling, large dataset analysis and creating actionable insights using advanced tools (including LLMs, chatbots) preferred. | Merit = 1; Sindh (U) = 1 |
How to apply: Submit online application through the National Jobs Portal (https://njp.gov.pk). Candidates applying for more than one post must apply separately for each post. Screening/skill tests will be conducted as per NACTA recruitment policy. Applications received after the closing date will not be entertained.
Contact / Postal address for correspondence: Director (HR/Admn), National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA), Khayaban-e-Suhrawardy, G-7/1, Islamabad. For queries contact Director (HR/Admn) at the number printed in the advertisement.
Published in The News International 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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