NADRA Assistant Director Jobs 2026 in Islamabad – Business Analyst, Technical Analyst, Java Backend Developer & Deputy Assistant Director (AI/ML Research Engineer)
NADRA HQ Islamabad is hiring for Assistant Director (Business Analyst), Assistant Director (Technical Analyst), Deputy Assistant Director (AI/ML Research Engineer), Assistant Director (Java Backend Developer) on a contract basis (5 years) with a 6-month probation. These roles are ideal for candidates with HEC-verified 16 years of education, strong documentation and stakeholder handling skills (for analyst tracks), and solid engineering ability (for backend/AI-ML tracks). Successful candidates will work in a fast-paced delivery environment where clarity, accountability, and secure development practices matter.
| Posted On | February 1, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Organization | NADRA |
| Location | Islamabad |
| Job Type | Federal Government |
| Address | HR Directorate National Database & Registration Authority Headquarters, G-5/2, Islamabad |
| Last Date | February 15, 2026 |
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These positions are designed for professionals who can support modern digital services—ranging from requirements analysis and documentation to backend microservices development and applied machine learning. Appointments are on a 5-year contract, with a 6-month probation period mentioned in the advertisement.
Job Position Detail
✅ Education note (common across posts): Minimum 16 years of HEC-verified education is required, and degrees must be attested/recognized by HEC (as stated in the ad).
| Position | Age Limit | Education (Required) | Experience (Required/Preferred) | Core Skills & What You’ll Do |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director (Business Analyst) | Max 37 years | Bachelor (4 years) in Computer Science / IT / Software Engineering (or related). Master’s preferred. | Preferably 3 years post-qualification in similar roles. | Gather & document business requirements, align stakeholders, support Agile ceremonies (stand-ups/sprint planning/retros), write user stories & acceptance criteria, track work in tools like JIRA/Confluence, support QA to ensure requirements are testable, produce proposal/technical writing, Agile/Scrum understanding. |
| Assistant Director (Technical Analyst) | Max 37 years | Bachelor (4 years) in Business Administration / Information Systems / Computer Science (or related). Master’s preferred. | Preferably 3 years post-qualification in similar roles; strong technical reporting/presentations. | Validate business & system requirements with government/business/technical stakeholders, create structured documentation (BRD, FSD, SRS), use cases & data flow diagrams, coordinate with architects/dev teams for feasibility/performance/integration, support SOPs, training, user guides, performance monitoring and continuous improvement through feedback. |
| Deputy Assistant Director (AI/ML Research Engineer) | As per advertisement/portal | Bachelor (4 years) in AI / Computer Science / Data Science / Machine Learning / IT (or related). Master’s preferred. | Minimum 1 year relevant experience. | ML & deep learning fundamentals, statistical techniques, familiarity with LLMs, Python + ML/DL frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow/PyTorch/Scikit-learn), data preprocessing & feature engineering, model development/evaluation/optimization, cloud ML & MLOps workflows, big data handling, strong analytical problem-solving, translate complex concepts into actionable insights, cross-functional collaboration. |
| Assistant Director (Java Backend Developer) | Max 37 years | Bachelor (4 years) in Computer Science / Software Engineering (or related). Master’s preferred. | Preferably 3 years experience in similar roles. | Build microservices & REST APIs, manage SDLC with Agile, implement data access layers for RDBMS & NoSQL, containerized deployments, strong Java + Spring Boot + Spring Security, Kafka & API management exposure, security protocols (JWT, OAuth 2.0, TLS/SSL, PKI) and encryption, databases (Oracle/PostgreSQL + MongoDB), Docker/Kubernetes & CI/CD, clean testable code + troubleshooting, comfortable with morning/evening shifts. |
How to Apply: Process ✅
1) Apply online only
The advertisement directs candidates to apply through NADRA’s careers portal:
https://careers.nadra.gov.pk
