NACTA Jobs 2026 - 14 BPS-17 Analyst Posts, Apply by 2 Oct
NACTA is hiring 14 BPS-17 Junior Analysts and Data Scientists in OSINT, AI, CFT, IFW and ORW streams. Test city Islamabad. Deadline 2 October 2026.
Posted / verified date
18 Sept 2026
End date / deadline
2 Oct 2026
Overview
The National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) is recruiting 14 BPS-17 vacancies across nine posts - Junior Analysts in AI, ORW, CFT, OSINT, Technical Investigation, Information Operations Monitoring, AI Automation & Tool Development and IFW streams, plus Junior Data Scientists.
Important Dates
Posted on the National Job Portal on 18 September 2026. The application deadline is 02 October 2026.
Posts, Vacancies and Quota
Nine posts totalling 14 vacancies, all BPS-17. Where a domicile allocation is shown it is listed below.
| Post | Posts | BPS | Domicile Allocation | Qualification | Experience Preference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Analyst (AI) | 3 | BPS-17 | Balochistan; Punjab; Sindh (Urban) | BS Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence / Software Engineering / Data Science / Cybersecurity / BSIT / Cyber Security & Digital Forensics | Developing and managing AI/software applications preferred |
| Junior Analyst (ORW) | 2 | BPS-17 | Balochistan; Sindh (Rural) | BS Social Work / Public Administration / History / Pakistan Studies / Sociology / Psychology / Anthropology / Political Science / International Relations / Islamic Studies | Advanced understanding of intelligence analysis and structured analytical techniques preferred |
| Junior Analyst (CFT) | 2 | BPS-17 | Not specified in advertisement | BS Accounting & Finance / Banking & Finance / Commerce / Economics / Economics & Finance / Islamic Banking & Finance / Financial Technology & E-Commerce / BBA (Finance) | Financial investigations and analysis, financial monitoring, cryptocurrency ecosystems, blockchain, data analytics, basic AI orientation preferred |
| Junior Data Scientist | 2 | BPS-17 | Not specified in advertisement | BS Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence / Software Engineering / Data Science / BSIT / Computer Engineering | Predictive models, large-dataset analysis, actionable insights via LLMs, chatbots and related technologies preferred |
| Junior Analyst (OSINT) | 1 | BPS-17 | Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT); Punjab | BS Computer Science / Software Engineering / Data Science / Cybersecurity / Cyber Security & Digital Forensics / MSc Computer Science | OSINT, SOCMINT, GEOINT, Threat Intelligence, Digital Investigations, Online Research preferred |
| Junior Analyst (Technical Investigation) | 1 | BPS-17 | Balochistan | BS Computer Science / Software Engineering / Cybersecurity / BSIT / Cyber Security & Digital Forensics / BBA (IT) / MBA (IT) | Cyber investigations, malware analysis, digital forensics, network security, incident response, blockchain analysis preferred |
| Junior Analyst (Information Operations Monitoring) | 1 | BPS-17 | Not specified in advertisement | BS Data Science / Media & Communication Studies / International Relations / Television Broadcasting & Digital Media / Strategic Studies / MPhil Media & Communication | Influence-operations monitoring, disinformation analysis, social media analytics, sentiment analysis, narrative tracking, strategic communication preferred |
| Junior Analyst (AI Automation & Tool Development) | 1 | BPS-17 | Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT); Punjab | BS Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence / Software Engineering / Data Science / Cybersecurity / Cyber Security & Digital Forensics | Python, AI/ML model development, automation frameworks, LLMs, Generative AI, API integration, workflow automation, dashboard development, data engineering, cybersecurity automation tools preferred |
| Junior Analyst (IFW) | 1 | BPS-17 | Sindh (Rural) | BS Psychology / International Relations / Criminology / Applied Psychology / Criminology & Security Study / Strategic Studies / Peace and Conflict Studies / MPhil Psychology | Intelligence analysis and application of Structured Analytical Techniques preferred |
Eligibility
Maximum age 35 years for all posts. Male and female candidates may apply. Several posts are allocated to specific domiciles, shown in the table above - check that your domicile matches the post. Fee and quota beyond these domicile allocations: Not specified in advertisement.
City / Domicile Applicability
Test city: Islamabad. Domicile allocations by post: Balochistan, Punjab, Sindh (Urban), Sindh (Rural) and Islamabad Capital Territory, as listed in the table.
Selection and Important Conditions
The test is held in Islamabad. The experience listed for each post is a preference rather than a strict requirement, so fresh BS graduates in the listed disciplines can apply.
How to Apply
Sign in at the Government of Pakistan National Job Portal (https://www.njp.gov.pk), open the NACTA job record for the post you want, and apply online before the deadline. Read the full job record on the portal first - it is the official source for each post's requirements.
Official Links
NACTA job records on the National Job Portal: https://www.njp.gov.pk/jobs/9737 (through /jobs/9745)
National Job Portal: https://www.njp.gov.pk
Who Should Check This Update
Graduates in computer science, AI, data science and cybersecurity; social sciences, psychology and international relations graduates; and finance and economics graduates interested in counter-terrorism financing work.
Candidate Guidance
The deadline is short - 02 October 2026. Match your degree to the exact list for each stream, because the accepted disciplines differ from post to post. Always confirm eligibility, dates, fees and application rules on the official National Job Portal before you apply.
Verification Notes
Read from the official National Job Portal records for NACTA on 2026-09-28. Domicile allocations are copied where shown; where no allocation is shown the field is marked as not specified.