NACTA Jobs offer federal government career opportunities for qualified professionals in areas such as information technology, cyber security, artificial intelligence, data science, intelligence analysis and related fields. The National Counter Terrorism Authority recruits staff according to its operational and professional requirements.
The latest recruitment advertisement offers 14 BS-17 vacancies across nine types of positions. These opportunities include Junior Analysts and Junior Data Scientists with qualifications in technology, security, international relations, finance, social sciences and other relevant disciplines.
Appointments under the current advertisement are initially offered on a six-month contract, with the advertisement stating that they are likely to become permanent based on performance evaluation. Eligible candidates must apply online through the National Jobs Portal.
Latest NACTA Jobs
The current National Counter Terrorism Authority recruitment includes the following positions:
| Position | BPS | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Analyst (OSINT) | BS-17 | 01 |
| Junior Analyst (Technical Investigation) | BS-17 | 01 |
| Junior Analyst (Information Operations Monitoring) | BS-17 | 01 |
| Junior Analyst (AI Automation & Tool Development) | BS-17 | 01 |
| Junior Analyst (IFW) | BS-17 | 01 |
| Junior Analyst (ORW) | BS-17 | 02 |
| Junior Analyst (CFT) | BS-17 | 02 |
| Junior Analyst (AI) | BS-17 | 03 |
| Jr. Data Scientist | BS-17 | 02 |
| Total | 14 |
The vacancies have different provincial and merit quota allocations. Candidates should check the advertisement carefully to determine whether their domicile falls under the quota for their preferred position.
About NACTA
The National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) is a federal government body in Pakistan. Recruitment can include professional, analytical, technical, administrative and other positions according to organizational requirements.
Because the nature of NACTA’s work involves different professional disciplines, qualification requirements can vary significantly between advertisements.
This PakJobAlert article will therefore maintain general information about NACTA recruitment while the Latest NACTA Jobs section can be updated whenever the authority publishes a newer advertisement.
Current Eligibility Criteria
Most positions in the current recruitment require 16 years of education from an HEC-approved institution.
However, the relevant academic discipline differs according to the position.
Junior Analyst – OSINT
One Junior Analyst (OSINT) position is available in BS-17.
Candidates require 16 years of education in areas such as Computer Science, Cyber Security, Information Security, Digital Forensics, Data Science or Software Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
Experience related to open-source intelligence, social media intelligence, geospatial intelligence, threat intelligence, digital investigations or online research will be preferred.
Analytical reporting skills and relevant international certifications may provide an additional advantage.
Junior Analyst – Technical Investigation
This BS-17 position requires 16 years of education in an appropriate technology or security-related discipline.
Experience in areas such as cyber investigations, malware analysis, digital forensics, network security, incident response or blockchain analysis will be preferred.
Junior Analyst – Information Operations Monitoring
Candidates require 16 years of education in disciplines such as International Relations, Media Studies, Mass Communication, Strategic Studies or Data Sciences, or an equivalent qualification.
The advertisement gives preference to relevant experience involving online information environments, disinformation analysis, social media analytics, sentiment analysis, narrative tracking and related work.
Knowledge of AI-assisted monitoring platforms and data visualization tools is an added advantage.
Junior Analyst – AI Automation & Tool Development
Applicants require 16 years of education in fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Machine Learning or Cyber Security.
Relevant experience can include Python programming, AI/ML model development, automation frameworks, Large Language Models, Generative AI, API integration, workflow automation and data engineering.
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, DevOps and modern AI frameworks is also considered an advantage.
Other Junior Analyst Positions
The current advertisement also includes Junior Analyst positions in IFW, ORW, CFT and AI.
Junior Analyst – IFW
Candidates require 16 years of education in relevant disciplines such as International Relations, Peace & Conflict Studies, Terrorism & Security Studies, Criminology, Psychology or Strategic Studies.
Junior Analyst – ORW
Two vacancies are available.
The advertisement requires 16 years of education in Social/Applied Sciences or Law, excluding MBA and Economics for this particular position. Relevant analytical experience is preferred.
Junior Analyst – CFT
Two BS-17 positions are available.
Relevant qualifications include 16 years of education in Banking, Finance, Economics, Commerce or MBA.
Experience involving financial investigations, financial monitoring, cryptocurrency ecosystems, blockchain technologies, data analytics or related areas will be preferred.
Junior Analyst – AI
Three Junior Analyst (AI) positions are available.
Applicants require 16 years of education in fields such as Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Data Science or Cyber Security.
Experience developing and managing AI/software applications is preferred.
Junior Data Scientist Jobs
NACTA has advertised two Junior Data Scientist positions in BS-17.
Candidates require 16 years of education in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering or another relevant field from an HEC-approved institution.
Experience developing predictive models, analysing large datasets and producing actionable insights using advanced tools will be preferred.
The advertisement specifically mentions technologies such as LLMs and chatbots among the relevant advanced tools.
Age Limit
The table lists an age calculation of:
30 years + 5 years general age relaxation = 35 years
The advertisement further states that additional age relaxation may be available under the applicable Relaxation of Upper Age Limit Rules, 1993.
Minimum and maximum age will be calculated on the closing date for applications.
Provincial and Merit Quotas
The 14 vacancies are distributed across different quotas, including Merit, Punjab, Sindh (Urban), Sindh (Rural), Balochistan and Ex-FATA, depending on the position.
Applicants should not assume that every position is open against every provincial quota. Check the quota column of the official advertisement for the specific vacancy before applying.
How to Apply for NACTA Jobs
Eligible candidates must apply online through the National Jobs Portal (NJP).
Candidates applying for more than one position must submit a separate online application for each post.
The advertisement specifically states that manual or hard-copy applications will not be accepted.
Applicants should enter their information carefully because the information supplied through the online application will be verified.
Documents and Interview
Applicants do not need to send a hard-copy application under the current procedure.
However, candidates called for an interview must bring their original educational documents, domicile, experience certificates and other required records, along with one set of attested copies.
Candidates working in public-sector departments or organizations must apply through the proper channel and provide the required departmental permission at the interview stage.
Screening, Test and Interview
Screening or skill tests may be conducted according to the Recruitment Policy of the Federal Government where required.
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for a test/interview.
The advertisement states that candidates may initially be allowed to participate provisionally. Their eligibility will subsequently be checked against the prescribed criteria.
No TA/DA will be admissible for attending the test or interview.
Contract and Appointment
Appointments under the current recruitment are initially for six months.
According to the advertisement, the appointments are likely to become permanent based on performance evaluation.
Final appointment will also be subject to security clearance from the relevant authorities.
Application Deadline for NACTA Jobs
The advertisement states:
The last date for submission of applications is 15 days from the date of publication of the advertisement.
So the expected closing date of application is 02-10-2026
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Official Application Source
Applications for the current vacancies must be submitted through the Government of Pakistan’s National Jobs Portal.
Apply through the National Jobs Portal
Organization: National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA)
Government: Federal Government of Pakistan
Current vacancies: 14
Advertisement reference: PID(I) 2559/2026
Last verified: 18 September 2026
