The Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) has announced 21 contract jobs in Islamabad. They include Chief AI Officer, Chief Data Officer, Director Program Delivery, Graphic Designer, MLOps Engineer and Content Writer. The last date is 9 November 2026 for the six chief officer posts and 11 November 2026 for all other posts, according to a Pakera report. Here are the posts, eligibility and how to apply.
Jobs at a Glance
- Employer: Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA)
- Total posts: 21, with one seat for each post
- Location: Islamabad
- Type: Contract
- Open to: Candidates from all provinces
- Apply at: National Jobs Portal (njp.gov.pk)
These details come from a single Pakera report. I could not open the PDA careers page or the National Jobs Portal, so check the official advertisement before you apply.
Last Dates
- Chief officer posts (Grade 13): 9 November 2026. Pakera says these were posted on 26 October.
- All other posts: 11 November 2026. Pakera says these were posted on 28 October.
The first deadline is only a few days away, so do not wait.
All Posts by Grade
| Grade | Posts | Titles |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | 6 | Chief Software Architect, Chief Data Officer, Chief Product Officer, Chief AI Officer, Chief Strategy Officer, Chief Citizen Experience Officer |
| 11 | 2 | Director Program Delivery, Director Delivery Excellence |
| 10 | 4 | Manager Program Delivery, Manager Delivery Excellence, Digital Communications and Media Manager, Manager National Digital Alignment and Coordination |
| 8 | 7 | PR Liaison, Photographer/Videographer, Graphic Designer, Digital Solutions Specialist, AI Model Deployment Engineer, MLOps Engineer, Agentic Systems Engineer |
| 7 | 2 | Content Writer, Research Assistant |
Eligibility
- Education: A bachelor’s degree in a related field is the base requirement.
- Experience by grade: 2 years for Grade 7, 4 years for Grade 8, 8 years for Grade 10, 12 years for Grade 11 and 15 years for Grade 13. The report says fresh graduates do not qualify.
- AI engineering posts: A degree in computer science, software or data science, and 4 years in machine learning, MLOps or AI application work.
- Content Writer: A degree in English, journalism, mass communication or media, and experience writing for daily news. Urdu writing is an advantage.
- PR Liaison: Strong spoken English and Urdu, and comfort on camera.
The report shows no age limit in the listings.
How to Apply
- Sign up or sign in at the National Jobs Portal, njp.gov.pk, with your CNIC. Type the address yourself.
- Complete your CV in the CV Manager.
- Search for Pakistan Digital Authority, open the post and check the experience required.
- Press Apply.
- Note the PDA job code from the careers page at pda.gov.pk/careers.
The report also says you can email jobs@pda.gov.pk as a backup, with the post name and job code in the subject line. It recommends applying through the portal first, since the portal carries the dated deadline.
Beware of Fake Fees
The report says no application fee is mentioned and that registration on the portal is free. It warns that anyone asking for money to process a PDA job is not from the PDA. Do not pay anyone.
Tips for Applicants
- Apply early, since portals slow down near the deadline.
- Match your experience to the years asked for your grade, and show it in your CV with dates.
- Keep your degree, CNIC and experience letters ready as scans.
- Apply only to posts that fit your skills.
- Keep a copy of your application and job code.
What Is Not Confirmed
- The salary.
- The length of the contract.
- The age limit.
- Whether the National Jobs Portal still shows both deadlines.
- The selection process.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply?
9 November 2026 for the chief officer posts, and 11 November 2026 for the other posts.
How many posts are there?
21 contract posts in Islamabad.
Can fresh graduates apply?
No, according to the report. Every grade needs at least 2 years of experience.
How do I apply?
Through the National Jobs Portal. Email to jobs@pda.gov.pk is a backup.
Is there an application fee?
The report mentions none, and says portal registration is free.
Can people from any province apply?
Yes, according to the report.
If you have the experience, apply on the National Jobs Portal before the deadline for your post.
