Last Updated: 29 October 2026
Author: Muhammad Imran – Educativz.com
Sources: Jang newspaper advertisement, Pindi edition, 29 Oct 2026 (e-paper page 5; PID(I) 3839/26), PDA careers page (all 15 posts and their job details checked 29 Oct 2026)
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Quick answer: The Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA), Government of Pakistan, has advertised 15 posts in Islamabad (Job IDs PDA-J0173 to PDA-J0187): PR Liaison, Photographer/Videographer, Graphic Designer, Content Writer, Research Assistant, Social Media Manager, two Directors, four Managers, a Digital Solutions Specialist and three AI engineers. Apply by email only: send your CV (maximum 4 pages) and a cover letter to jobs@pda.gov.pk with the Job ID and position in the subject line. Applications within 15 days of publication are considered first (about 12–13 November 2026), and PDA keeps reviewing later ones until each post is filled.
Important: this is a new ad. Our earlier post covers a different PDA ad with 6 Chief posts (PDA-J0167 to J0172): PDA Chief Jobs October 2026. Do not mix up the Job IDs.
15 posts Islamabad Apply by email CV max 4 pages + cover letter No TA/DA NOC for govt staff About 12–13 Nov 2026
In this guide
Pakistan Digital Authority Jobs October 2026: Details at a Glance
| Organization | Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA), Government of Pakistan, an independent autonomous federal body (pda.gov.pk) |
| Posts | 15 (PDA-J0173 to PDA-J0187) |
| Location | Islamabad (PDA careers page). Office: 4th Floor, 5-A Constitution Avenue, Sector F-5/1 |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field for every post (see table). Some posts prefer PMP/PRINCE2-type certificates. |
| Salary | “Market-competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience”. No figure is printed. |
| How to apply | Email only: CV (max 4 pages) + cover letter to jobs@pda.gov.pk. No hard copies. |
| Subject line | Must show the Job ID and position |
| Last date | Within 15 days of publication (about 12–13 Nov 2026). Rolling review afterwards until posts are filled. |
| Other terms | No TA/DA for interview. Government employees must get an NOC. Only short-listed candidates are contacted. |
| Published | PDA careers page: 28 October 2026. Jang Pindi: 29 October 2026. |
All 15 PDA Posts: Job ID, Qualification and Experience
The newspaper ad gives only the Job ID and title. The qualification and experience below are taken from each post’s job details on the PDA careers page (checked 29 October 2026). PDA says some minimums, marked “can be finalised”, may still change.
| # | Job ID | Position | Qualification (PDA job page) | Experience (PDA job page) |
| 1 | PDA-J0173 | PR Liaison | Bachelor’s in Mass Communication, Journalism, PR, Media Studies or related | 4 years in media, journalism, PR or corporate communications; press contacts in Pakistan |
| 2 | PDA-J0174 | Photographer/Videographer | Bachelor’s in Film & TV Production, Media Studies, Photography, Multimedia or related | 4 years of professional photography (events/corporate portfolio) plus video and audio recording skills |
| 3 | PDA-J0175 | Graphic Designer | Bachelor’s in Visual Communication, Fine Arts, Multimedia Design or related | 4 years of professional graphic design; portfolio in social media, print and brand identity |
| 4 | PDA-J0176 | Content Writer | Bachelor’s in English, Journalism, Mass Communication, Media Studies or related | 2+ years (PDA says this minimum can be finalised); daily news-style writing |
| 5 | PDA-J0177 | Research Assistant | Bachelor’s in Social Sciences, Economics, Public Policy, Research, Mass Communication or related | Suggested 2+ years (can be finalised); research for Digital Nation Pakistan (DNP) |
| 6 | PDA-J0178 | Social Media Manager / Digital Communications & Media Manager | Bachelor’s in Marketing, Mass Communication, Digital Media, PR or related | Suggested 4+ years (can be finalised); runs 10–15+ social accounts |
| 7 | PDA-J0179 | Director – Program Delivery | Bachelor’s in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Project/Program Management, Business Administration or related; PMP/PRINCE2/MSP/PgMP preferred | 12–15 years in program management / digital delivery |
| 8 | PDA-J0180 | Manager – Program Delivery | Bachelor’s in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration or related; PMP/PRINCE2/Agile/Scrum preferred | 8–10 years in project or program management, with hands-on digital delivery |
| 9 | PDA-J0181 | Director – Delivery Excellence | Bachelor’s in Project/Program Management, Engineering, IT, Business Administration, Management or related | 12–15 years in program management, portfolio governance and delivery assurance |
| 10 | PDA-J0182 | Manager Delivery Excellence | Bachelor’s in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, IT, Management or related | 8–10 years in project management, PMO operations and program controls |
| 11 | PDA-J0183 | Digital Solutions Specialist | Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, Business Administration or related | 4–6 years in digital solutions, technology consulting or business analysis |
| 12 | PDA-J0184 | AI Model Deployment Engineer | Bachelor’s in Computer Science, AI, Software Engineering, Data Science or related | 3+ years in AI/ML engineering, including 1+ year of hands-on model deployment |
| 13 | PDA-J0185 | MLOps Engineer: AI Observability and Monitoring | Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT or related | 3+ years in MLOps, DevOps, platform engineering or SRE, including 1+ year on production AI/ML |
| 14 | PDA-J0186 | Agentic System Engineer | Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI, Data Science or related | 3+ years in software engineering / AI app development, including 1+ year building LLM-based apps |
| 15 | PDA-J0187 | Manager – National Digital Alignment and Coordination | Bachelor’s in Project Management, Public Policy, Business Administration or related | 8+ years, including coordinating multi-stakeholder programs |
Which Post Suits You
| If you are… | Look at |
| A media / mass communication / English graduate with 2–4 years | PR Liaison (J0173), Content Writer (J0176), Research Assistant (J0177), Social Media Manager (J0178) |
| A photographer, video editor or designer with a strong portfolio | Photographer/Videographer (J0174), Graphic Designer (J0175) |
| A project or program manager (8–10 years) | Manager Program Delivery (J0180), Manager Delivery Excellence (J0182), Manager National Digital Alignment (J0187, 8+ years) |
| A senior program leader (12–15 years) | Director Program Delivery (J0179), Director Delivery Excellence (J0181) |
| A software / AI / DevOps engineer with 3+ years | AI Model Deployment Engineer (J0184), MLOps Engineer (J0185), Agentic System Engineer (J0186) |
| A tech-business analyst with 4–6 years | Digital Solutions Specialist (J0183) |
Last Date to Apply
The ad says: all applications received within 15 days of the publication of the advertisement will be considered. However, the authority reserves the right to continue receiving and evaluating applications until the position is filled. The PDA careers page repeats this as a rolling policy.
| What | Date |
| Posted on PDA careers page | 28 October 2026 |
| Printed in Jang Pindi | 29 October 2026 |
| First-round window (15 days) | About 12–13 November 2026 (our calculation: no exact date is printed) |
| After that | Rolling review until the post is filled |
| Interview | Not announced. Only short-listed candidates are contacted. |
Do not wait for the rolling period: send your email in the first 15 days. More federal jobs: Government Jobs and Federal/Islamabad Jobs.
How to Apply by Email: Step by Step
Choose the post from the table above and note the exact Job ID, for example PDA-J0185. Read the full job details on pda.gov.pk/careers.php (press View Details).
Keep it in PDF. Match your experience to the years and skills in that post’s details.
Half a page: why you fit that post, your best 2–3 achievements, and your availability.
Include the Job ID and position, as the ad requires (template below).
Attach the CV and cover letter. If you are a government employee, mention that you will provide an NOC if selected, or get it ready.
Only short-listed candidates are contacted. Keep a copy of the sent email.
CV not ready? Make a clean CV (up to 4 pages) with our CV Builder. (We did not send any application to PDA.)
Email Subject Line and Template
PDA asks for the Job ID and position in the subject line. Copy this format:
| Subject example | PDA-J0185 – MLOps Engineer: AI Observability and Monitoring |
| Another example | PDA-J0176 – Content Writer – Your Full Name |
| To | jobs@pda.gov.pk |
| Attachments | CV (PDF, max 4 pages) + cover letter (PDF) |
Short email body (edit it):
Dear Hiring Team,
I am applying for the post of [Position] (Job ID: [PDA-J0xxx]). My CV (4 pages) and cover letter are attached. I have [X] years of experience in [your field] and meet the qualification listed on the PDA careers page. I am available for an interview in Islamabad.
Regards,
[Full name] | [Mobile] | [City]
Our tip (not an official rule): send one separate email for each Job ID you want, so the right team sees it. The ad does not say whether one email can cover several posts.
Keep These Ready
- CV (maximum 4 pages, PDF) and a cover letter
- Degree and transcripts, plus any PMP / PRINCE2 / Agile certificates for the manager and director posts
- Experience letters for the years you claim
- Portfolio link (design, photo/video, writing samples) for the creative posts
- GitHub or project links for AI and MLOps posts
- NOC from your department if you are in government service
- CNIC copy (usually needed if short-listed)
What Is Not Confirmed
- Salary: only “market-competitive”; no figure on the ad or PDA page.
- Exact last date: “15 days from publication”; the date is our estimate (12–13 Nov 2026).
- Permanent or contract: not stated.
- Age limit: not stated.
- Interview date and test: not announced.
- Official link: the ad prints https://www.pda.gov.pk/careers. On our PC the www address did not open, while pda.gov.pk/careers.php did. If one link fails, try the other.
- Apply button: the careers page shows View Details. We did not find an online form, so email to jobs@pda.gov.pk is the method in the ad.
Karna / Nahi Karna
Karna:
- Email only to jobs@pda.gov.pk, within the first 15 days.
- Put the Job ID and position in the subject line.
- Keep the CV to 4 pages and add a cover letter.
- Read the post’s full details on the PDA careers page before applying.
- Get your NOC ready if you work in a government department.
- Share this with friends in IT, media and project management.
Nahi karna:
- Do not post or courier hard copies: PDA says no hard copies will be accepted.
- Do not pay anyone for a PDA job. Any WhatsApp or Easypaisa fee demand is a scam; PDA asks only for an email.
- Do not use a different email address; copy jobs@pda.gov.pk carefully.
- Do not apply for a post with far fewer years than required (for example Director posts need 12–15 years).
- Do not expect TA/DA for interviews.
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Pakistan Digital Authority Jobs October 2026: FAQs
How many posts has PDA advertised?
15 posts, Job IDs PDA-J0173 to PDA-J0187, in Islamabad (Jang Pindi, 29 October 2026).
How do I apply?
Email your CV (maximum 4 pages) and a cover letter to jobs@pda.gov.pk with the Job ID and position in the subject line. No hard copies.
What is the last date?
Applications within 15 days of publication are considered (about 12–13 November 2026). PDA may keep receiving and evaluating applications until each post is filled.
What is the salary?
The ad says market-competitive salary according to qualification and experience. No amount is given.
What qualification is needed?
A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field for every post; experience ranges from 2+ years (Content Writer) to 12–15 years (Directors). See the table.
Can government employees apply?
Yes, but they must obtain an NOC from their department to apply.
Is there TA/DA for the interview?
No. TA/DA will not be admissible, and only short-listed candidates are contacted.
Is PDA-J0173 the same as PDA-J173?
Yes. The newspaper prints PDA-J0173 and the careers page shows PDA-J173. Use the format in the ad (PDA-J0173) in your subject line.
Is this the same as the 6 Chief posts ad?
No. The Chief posts (PDA-J0167 to J0172) were a separate ad. See our earlier post on PDA Chief Jobs.
Disclaimer: Educativz.com is not the Pakistan Digital Authority. We read the newspaper ad and the PDA careers page on 29 October 2026; dates and rules can change. Apply only by the official email and verify details on pda.gov.pk.
