IT Ministry Announces New Jobs Under Digital Pakistan Project

The Information Technology and Telecommunications Ministry has opened applications for positions linked to the Cyber Security for Digital Pakistan, Phase-I project, located in Islamabad. The advertisement, number 5/2026, outlines contract-based vacancies accessible via the National Job Portal (NJP). Roles span from PPS-05 to PPS-11, with age limits per position, the highest being Director FCERT at PPS-11. Technical, finance, procurement, and office support roles are also included.

Vacancies include Director FCERT at PPS-11, Deputy Directors for SOC and Integration at PPS-10, Incident Responders at PPS-09 (2), Assistant Directors for Integration at PPS-09 (3), SIEM Engineers at PPS-09 (1), SOC Analyst Levels 1-3 at PPS-09 (5), SOC Analyst L1 at PPS-07 (2), Network Engineers at PPS-07 (1), Procurement Officers/Specialists at PPS-07 (1), and Office Assistants at PPS-05 (1). The minimum age requirement varies from 30 to 50 years, with a five-year relaxation applicable to all positions.

Applicants must meet specific qualifications and experience requirements for each role, particularly for senior cybersecurity positions necessitating experience in cybersecurity, information security, SOC operations, network security, and IT infrastructure. Technical roles encompass security operations, incident response, SIEM systems, network administration, and database management. Finance, procurement, and administrative roles also have distinct eligibility criteria.

The application process involves submitting the prescribed online form on the NJP before the 15-day deadline following publication. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Interested individuals should visit www.njp.gov.pk, select the appropriate post, and ensure compliance with the required qualifications, experience, and age criteria. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for tests or interviews.