Two senior technology leadership seats are open at Pakistan’s national identity authority. The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced NADRA Director Jobs 2026 for Director (Software Development) and Director (Architecture Design & Compliance) at its headquarters in Islamabad. Both posts need a four-year Bachelor’s degree in a computing field and at least 10 years of professional experience, with 15 years preferred. The last date to apply is 22 November 2026. NADRA accepts applications online only, through its official careers portal.
NADRA Director Jobs 2026 advertisement (PID(I)4285/26) for Director (Software Development) and Director (Architecture Design & Compliance) at NADRA headquarters, Islamabad. Image: copy of the official NADRA advertisement from pakjobalert.pk.
Job Details
Detail
Information
Organization
National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control
Total Posts
2 job titles (Director, Software Development; Director, Architecture Design & Compliance) — the advertisement does not specify the number of vacancies for each post
Salary
The advertisement does not state a salary or pay scale
Job Type
Contract under the NADRA Employees (Service) Regulations, 2002; six-month probation, extendable on performance
Location
NADRA Headquarters, State Bank of Pakistan Building, Shahrah-e-Jamhuriat, Sector G-5/2, Islamabad
PID(I)4285/26 (published in Dawn, 8 November 2026)
Application Fee
The advertisement does not state an application fee
Last Date to Apply
22 November 2026
Both Director posts sit at the top of NADRA’s technology teams. The Director (Software Development) will lead large-scale software engineering for national systems, while the Director (Architecture Design & Compliance) will set enterprise architecture, technical standards and compliance for those systems. NADRA prefers candidates with 15 years of experience, including at least five years in a senior technical leadership role. A Master’s degree is preferred but not mandatory.
Vacancies: The advertisement does not specify the number of vacancies for this post
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree (4 years) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field from an HEC-recognized university (degrees must be attested by HEC); a relevant Master’s degree will be preferred
Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience, preferably 15 years, including at least 5 years in a senior technical leadership role; experience with multi-project environments, government or large enterprise systems, or international deployments is preferred
Age Limit: Maximum 55 years (five years of general age relaxation is already included in this limit)
Skills: Strong command of SDLC, Agile/Scrum, DevOps, CI/CD, automated testing and QA; expertise in scalable national systems, enterprise architecture, distributed systems, microservices, APIs and cloud or on-premises deployment; knowledge of secure coding, OWASP, VAPT and database security
Place of Posting: NADRA Headquarters, Islamabad
Domicile: The advertisement does not state a domicile requirement for this post
Director (Architecture Design & Compliance)
Vacancies: The advertisement does not specify the number of vacancies for this post
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree (4 years) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field from an HEC-recognized university (degrees must be attested by HEC); a relevant Master’s degree will be preferred
Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience, preferably 15 years, including at least 5 years in a senior technical leadership role; experience with multi-project environments, government or large enterprise systems, or international deployments is preferred
Age Limit: Maximum 55 years (five years of general age relaxation is already included in this limit)
Skills: Expertise in enterprise architecture, software design, architectural governance, technical standards and system integration; knowledge of SDLC, Agile/Scrum, DevOps, CI/CD and software quality assurance; security-by-design, OWASP, VAPT and compliance frameworks; ability to evaluate and integrate AI technologies including machine learning, NLP, generative AI and LLMs, with attention to on-premises deployment
Place of Posting: NADRA Headquarters, Islamabad
Domicile: The advertisement does not state a domicile requirement for this post
Job Nature: Contract under Regulations 9, 10 and 11 of the NADRA Employees (Service) Regulations, 2002; six-month probation, extendable according to performance; not a permanent post
Application Mode: Online only through careers.nadra.gov.pk; NADRA will not accept applications through courier, email or hand delivery
Age Relaxation: The advertised maximum age of 55 years already includes five years of general age relaxation — do not add another five years
Government Employees: Government and semi-government employees must provide a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the interview stage
Documents at Joining: Selected candidates must provide educational documents attested by HEC or the relevant regulatory body, plus medical fitness and character certificates
Screening: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for tests or interviews; NADRA may offer a position to a reserve candidate if a selected candidate declines
Encouraged to Apply: Women, minorities, transgender persons and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Test Rules: Electronic devices, including mobile phones and smartwatches, are not allowed during tests or interviews
TA / DA: No TA/DA will be provided for tests or interviews
Note: The NADRA careers portal separately lists a Junior Executive (Data Entry Operator) post for Chakwal residents. It is not part of this newspaper advertisement (PID(I)4285/26), so it is not covered in this article — check the portal for its details.
Sign in: Follow the portal’s sign-in instructions. The NADRA Careers Portal supports sign-in through a verified PAK-ID account.
Select the relevant position: Find either Director (Software Development) or Director (Architecture Design & Compliance), and choose the position that matches your qualifications and experience.
Read the application guide: An application guide is available in the portal’s Downloads section — review the instructions before completing the form.
Complete the online application: Enter accurate information about your personal details, educational qualifications, professional experience, technical skills and previous employment.
Upload required documents: Follow the document requirements displayed on the official portal and keep your educational and professional records ready.
Submit before the deadline: Complete the application by 22 November 2026. Only online applications submitted by the closing date will be considered.
To be announced (only shortlisted candidates will be called)
Senior IT professionals with a four-year computing degree and 10 or more years of experience, including senior technical leadership, should apply now. The last date is 22 November 2026, so submit your application online only at careers.nadra.gov.pk before the closing date. For details, visit the NADRA website at www.nadra.gov.pk.
Shahzad Sahil is the editor of punjabjobscenter.com, covering Punjab government and private jobs, education news and results for students, with information verified from official sources.
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