NACTA Hiring 2026: Apply for 7 Current Government Positions

National Counter Terrorism Authority is hiring for Assistant Director and Technical Assistant positions in Islamabad. The current NACTA Jobs include four BPS-17 Assistant Director vacancies and three BPS-14 Technical Assistant vacancies. The two roles are different in level and work area, so candidates should choose the post that matches their education and professional background.

The Assistant Director positions are suitable for applicants with experience in areas such as cyber security, artificial intelligence, software, digital investigations, media, international relations, strategic studies, peace and conflict studies or analytical research. Technical Assistant is a support-level position for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree and good computer knowledge.

📌 Available Job Positions

Assistant Director (BPS-17)

• Number of Posts: 4
• Job Type: Contract
• Location: Islamabad
• Age: 22 to 35 years
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience
• Closing Date: 25 August 2026

Technical Assistant (BPS-14)

• Number of Posts: 3
• Job Type: Contract
• Domicile: Punjab
• Qualification: Bachelor’s degree with 14 years of education from an HEC-recognized university
• Skill: Computer literacy
• Maximum Age: 40 years
• Closing Date: 2 September 2026

Assistant Director Work Areas

The Assistant Director recruitment covers a broad set of professional backgrounds. Relevant work can include open-source intelligence, social-media intelligence, geospatial intelligence, threat intelligence, online research, digital investigations and analytical reporting. Applicants with this type of experience should make the practical work easy to find on the CV.

Computing candidates can also fit the role where their experience is connected with artificial intelligence, software applications, cyber security, digital forensics or data analysis. If you have developed or managed software or AI-based tools, explain what you worked on, the technologies used and your level of responsibility. Keep the description simple and factual.

Another route is through media, international relations, strategic studies and peace or conflict studies. NACTA work can involve narrative building, media management, counter-terrorism research and analysis of security issues. Candidates from these fields should show research, policy, media or analytical experience rather than filling the CV with unrelated office duties.

Education for Assistant Director

Accepted education covers several relevant disciplines. These include Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Data Science, Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Media and Communication, International Relations, Strategic Studies, Defence Studies, Peace and Conflict Studies and related fields.

Applicants with Master’s, MPhil or PhD education in the relevant area can also apply where the degree matches the role. The important point is the connection between education and the professional experience shown in the application. Use the exact degree title and university name on the form.

Technical Assistant Role

Technical Assistant is a different level of job. It requires a Bachelor’s degree with 14 years of education and computer literacy. Candidates from arts, commerce, science, business, IT and other recognized Bachelor’s or Associate Degree routes can check this position where their qualification matches the accepted education list.

The role can suit candidates who are comfortable using computers for routine work, preparing documents, handling records and supporting an office team. Applicants should show Microsoft Office, data handling or other useful computer skills where they have real practical experience.

Domicile and Location

The Technical Assistant posts are linked with Punjab domicile. Candidates should enter domicile information exactly as shown on their documents. The test city is Islamabad, so applicants should also keep this in mind when preparing for the recruitment process.

The Assistant Director positions are also based in Islamabad. Candidates applying from other cities should consider the work location before submitting the form.

Preparing Your NACTA Application

Assistant Director applicants should keep the CV focused on the field they are using for eligibility. A cyber security candidate should make security work clear, while an international-relations applicant should show research, analysis or policy experience. Avoid mixing many unrelated skill areas just to make the profile longer.

Technical Assistant applicants should keep education, basic computer knowledge and any relevant office or technical support work clearly written. Use accurate employment dates and active contact information.

How to Apply for NACTA Jobs

Candidates can apply through the National Jobs Portal. Search for the National Counter Terrorism Authority and select either Assistant Director BPS-17 or Technical Assistant BPS-14. Complete personal, education and experience information and submit the form for the correct post.

Review the age, domicile and education conditions before final submission. Use the same degree title and employment history that appear on your supporting documents.

Before You Submit

Choose the post according to your career level. Assistant Director is intended for professionals with relevant analytical, technical, media or security experience. Technical Assistant is suitable for Bachelor’s-level candidates with computer literacy. A clear application for the correct post is better than applying to both roles without matching the requirements.