National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) · 14 Vacancies Recruitment 2026

Jr. Data Scientist Jobs at NACTA Pakistan

2 vacancy/vacancies for Jr. Data Scientist (BPS-17), contract-based, at Islamabad. Apply online via the National Jobs Portal.

📋 Job Summary

Jr. Data Scientist Jobs at NACTA Pakistan. The National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) serves as the federal government’s central coordinating body for counter-terrorism efforts, bringing together analytical, technical, and policy functions to support Pakistan’s national security apparatus from its Islamabad headquarters.

With 14 vacancies opening across analyst and data-science roles spanning OSINT, cyber investigation, AI development, and financial-crime analysis, this hiring round reflects NACTA’s push to build technical and analytical capacity for national counter-terrorism work.

🤖 AI & Data Positions

📞 Contact Information

National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA)

Director (HR/Admin)

📞 Phone: 051-9217173

📍 Address: National Counter Terrorism Authority, Khayaban-e-Suhrawardy, G-7/1, Islamabad

🌐 Apply Online: www.njp.gov.pk/jobs/live

Q: What is the last date to apply for the Jr. Data Scientist (Sr. No. 9) post at NACTA?

The last date to submit an online application for Jr. Data Scientist is 05 October 2026. No manual or hard copy applications are accepted.

Q: Is the Jr. Data Scientist position permanent or contract-based?

The Jr. Data Scientist post is a contract appointment, initially for 6 months, and is likely to be made permanent based on performance evaluation.

Q: What qualification is required for Jr. Data Scientist (Sr. No. 9)?

Candidates applying for this post must hold 16 years of education in Computer Science, Data Science, IT, Software Engineering, Statistics, Engineering, or related fields from an HEC-approved institution; experience in developing predictive models, analyzing large datasets, and presenting actionable insights through advanced analytical tools (LLMs, chatbots) is preferred.

Q: What is the age limit for Jr. Data Scientist (Sr. No. 9)?

The advertised age limit for this post is 30+5=35 Years. The advertisement’s Important Instructions separately mention that a general 15-year age relaxation is already included per federal rules, while each post’s own row states the limit as “30+5=35 years” (i.e. a 5-year relaxation on a base age of 30). Both figures are printed as-is in the source advertisement; candidates should confirm the applicable age limit for this specific post on the official NJP listing.

Q: Is there a quota applicable to the Jr. Data Scientist (Sr. No. 9) post?

Yes, as printed in the advertisement, the quota for this post is: Merit = 1, Sindh (Urban) = 1.

Q: Do government employees need extra documents to apply for Jr. Data Scientist?

Yes, government employees must apply through the proper channel and produce a Departmental Permission Certificate at the interview stage.

Q: Is security clearance required for Jr. Data Scientist?

Yes, final selection for this post is subject to security clearance from the relevant authorities.

Q: How can I apply for NACTA Jr. Data Scientist (Sr. No. 9) jobs 2026?

Candidates apply online only, through the National Jobs Portal at njp.gov.pk/jobs/live, before 05 October 2026. Candidates applying for more than one post must apply separately for each.

Q: How many vacancies are there for Jr. Data Scientist (Sr. No. 9) at NACTA?

The advertisement lists 2 vacancy/vacancies for this post at BPS-17, under Sr. No. 9 of the advertisement.

Q: What BPS scale is the Jr. Data Scientist (Sr. No. 9) post?

This post is advertised at BPS-17.

Q: Can NACTA change the number of vacancies for Jr. Data Scientist?

Yes, NACTA reserves the right not to fill any vacancy or to reduce/increase the number of vacancies.

Q: What documents are verified for Jr. Data Scientist candidates?

Original documents are required and verified at the interview stage; submitting false or forged information leads to cancellation at any stage.

Q: Where is the Jr. Data Scientist position based?

This post is based at NACTA’s office in Islamabad, Pakistan.

Apply before the last date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.