Ministry of IT Jobs 2026: 20 Cyber Security Posts via the National Job Portal
The Ministry of Information Technology & Telecommunication (MoITT) is hiring for its flagship “Cyber Security for Digital Pakistan, Phase-I” project in Islamabad. Advertisement No. 5/2026 opened 20 posts across 14 designations — from Director FCERT down to Office Assistant — with applications invited online through the National Job Portal at njp.gov.pk. Here is every post, pay scale, age limit and the application route.
Quick answer: Ministry of IT jobs under the Cyber Security for Digital Pakistan project are contract-based posts (PPS-05 to PPS-11) applied for online only at njp.gov.pk. Advertisement 5/2026 listed 20 posts including SOC Analysts, SIEM Engineer, Incident Responders and a Director FCERT, with a general 5-year age relaxation on all posts.
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All 20 Advertised Posts
Under Advertisement No. 5/2026 (PID(I) 2806/26), the National Telecommunication and Information Security Board is filling the following posts on a contract basis in Islamabad:
- Director FCERT — PPS-11, 1 post, max age 50
- Deputy Director SOC — PPS-10, 1 post, max age 45
- Deputy Director Integration — PPS-10, 1 post, max age 45
- Incident Responder — PPS-09, 2 posts, max age 40
- Assistant Director Integration — PPS-09, 3 posts, max age 40
- SIEM Engineer — PPS-09, 1 post, max age 40
- SOC Analyst L3 — PPS-09, 2 posts, max age 40
- SOC Analyst L2 — PPS-08, 2 posts, max age 35
- Database Administrator — PPS-08, 1 post, max age 35
- DDO (Accounts/Finance) — PPS-08, 1 post, max age 45
- SOC Analyst L1 — PPS-07, 2 posts, max age 30
- Network Engineer — PPS-07, 1 post, max age 30
- Procurement Officer/Specialist — PPS-07, 1 post, max age 40
- Office Assistant — PPS-05, 1 post, max age 40
A general age relaxation of 5 years applies to all posts as per government policy. Advertisement 5/2026 closed on 12 October 2026; later project phases are announced through the same National Job Portal channel, so keep an NJP profile ready.
Eligibility Criteria
- Minimum 16 years of education (Bachelor’s) from HEC-recognised institutions; foreign degrees need HEC equivalence.
- Relevant experience of 1 to 12+ years depending on the post; degrees in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance or Cybersecurity are preferred.
- Specific posts require project-management or government-project experience — read the full job description on njp.gov.pk before applying.
- Only shortlisted candidates are called for test/interview; no TA/DA is admissible.
How to Apply on njp.gov.pk
- Open www.njp.gov.pk and create or log in to your account.
- Complete your profile — CNIC, education, experience and domicile — then search for the MoITT / Cyber Security for Digital Pakistan advertisement.
- Submit the prescribed online form within the 15-day window. Incomplete applications are not entertained.
Full post-wise qualification details, job descriptions and conditions are published on the National Job Portal itself. The project office contact listed in the advertisement is 051-9203421 (Cyber Security for Digital Pakistan / National CERT, L-Block, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad).
About the Project
Cyber Security for Digital Pakistan is MoITT’s programme to build national cyber-defence capacity, including the Federal Computer Emergency Response Team (FCERT) and Security Operations Centres (SOCs). Project posts are offered on Project Pay Scales (PPS) — PPS-05 to PPS-11 in this phase — on contract, extendable on performance until project completion. For defence-side technical careers, see our Ministry of Defence jobs guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I apply for Ministry of IT jobs?
Online only, through the National Job Portal at njp.gov.pk. The ministry also lists career opportunities on moitt.gov.pk, but applications for advertised project posts go through NJP.
What is the salary for MoITT project posts?
Posts are on Project Pay Scales (PPS-05 to PPS-11) with market-based, competitive packages. Exact pay per post is stated in the detailed advertisement on NJP.
Is there age relaxation for Ministry of IT jobs?
Yes — a general relaxation of 5 years applies to all posts in the Cyber Security for Digital Pakistan advertisement, on top of the stated maximum ages.
Are these permanent government jobs?
No. They are contract, project-based posts (extendable on performance until project completion), not regular civil-service appointments.
