Introduction
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced high-level career opportunities for specialized IT professionals. They are currently seeking highly qualified and experienced individuals for the positions of Deputy Director in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and Semantic Business Intelligence. This is a golden opportunity for data scientists and BI experts to work with Pakistan’s leading database authority at their Headquarters in Islamabad.
Job Overview
NADRA is looking to modernize its data infrastructure and is hiring subject matter experts to lead their AI and BI initiatives. The selected candidates will work on a contract basis (extendable) and will be responsible for developing advanced data models, dashboards, and AI-driven solutions.
Organization Introduction
The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) is the premier government body in Pakistan responsible for issuing national identity cards and managing the national database. Headquartered in Islamabad, NADRA is known for its technological advancements and offers a professional, dynamic working environment with competitive market-based salaries.
Basic Information
| Category | Details |
| Job Location | G-5/2, Islamabad |
| Organization | National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) |
| Industry | Federal Government |
| Job Type | Contract Basis (3 Years, Renewable) |
| Education Required | Bachelor’s / Master’s in CS, AI, Data Science |
| Post Name | Deputy Director (AI / BI) |
| Last Date | 01 & 08 February 2026 (See below) |
Available Positions
| Position Title | Age Limit | Deadline |
| Deputy Director (Semantic Business Intelligence Developer) | Max 44 Years | 08 February 2026 |
| Deputy Director (Artificial Intelligence) | Max 44 Years | 01 February 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria
1. Deputy Director (Semantic Business Intelligence Developer)
- Education: Bachelor’s (4 Years) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or Data Science (16 Years education). Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 5+ years relevant experience in Teradata.
- Skills:
- Expertise in BI & Analytics delivery and creating impactful dashboards.
- Hands-on experience with Tableau, Power BI, Cognos, and Qlik Sense.
- Strong background in data modeling and performance tuning.
- Experience working with international clients across multiple industries.
2. Deputy Director (Artificial Intelligence)
- Education: Bachelor’s (4 Years) in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or Software Engineering. Master’s degree preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 7-10 years of proven experience as a Senior Data Scientist.
- Skills:
- Extensive experience with large-scale complex datasets and machine learning models.
- Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, Oracle, and statistical tools (SAS, Stata, Matlab).
- Expertise in supervised and unsupervised learning methods (Regression, Random Forests, K-means, etc.).
- IBM Deep Learning Certification is preferred.
Salary Information
These are management-level positions. The estimated salary package is lucrative, expected to be between PKR 150,000 – 300,000 per month, depending on qualifications and experience.
Job Location
The selected candidates will be posted at NADRA Headquarters, G-5/2, Islamabad.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit Official Portal: Go to the NADRA Careers website at https://careers.nadra.gov.pk.
- Select Position: Choose the relevant post (Deputy Director AI or BI).
- Submit Application: Fill in the required details and upload your CV/Resume.
- Note: Applications sent via email or hard copy will not be accepted. Only online applications are valid.
- Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Candidates must bring original documents at the time of the interview.
Important Instructions
- Management reserves the right to accept or reject any application.
- 5 years of general age relaxation is already included in the age limit.
- Candidates must provide HEC verified degrees.
- No TA/DA will be admissible for the test/interview.
- Deadlines:
- For Deputy Director (AI): 1st February 2026
- For Deputy Director (BI): 8th February 2026
