Last Updated: 8 November 2026
Author: Muhammad Imran – Educativz.com
Source: Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) advertisement “Career Opportunities”, Information Systems and Technology Division (IS&TD), PID(I) 4233/26, published in Express (Lahore edition, 8 Nov 2026, Express e-paper). Apply at secp.gov.pk/careers.
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Last date: about Monday, 23 November 2026. The ad does not print a calendar date. It says applications must be submitted within fifteen (15) days of publication and that late ones will not be considered. Counting 15 days from the Express print date of 8 November 2026 gives Monday, 23 November 2026 (our calculation). If the SECP careers page shows a different closing date, follow the careers page. Apply early.
Quick answer: SECP is hiring 3 posts (1 seat each) in its Information Systems and Technology Division, all in Islamabad and all on a 3-year contract: Joint Director (Database & Enterprise Data Platforms), Deputy Director (Senior Database Administrator) and Deputy Director (Networks). Each needs a 16-year Master’s/Bachelor’s degree from an HEC-recognized institution. Experience is 10 years for the Joint Director and 6 years for each Deputy Director. Maximum age is 45 and 40, with 5 years’ relaxation for Deputy Directors who have 3+ years’ experience at a regulator. Apply online only at secp.gov.pk/careers.
3 posts, 1 seat each Islamabad 3-year contract Apply online ~23 Nov 2026
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SECP Jobs November 2026: Joint Director and Deputy Director Database and Networks Posts in Islamabad – Details at a Glance
| Organization | Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), the apex regulator of Pakistan’s capital markets and corporate sector |
| Division | Information Systems and Technology Division (IS&TD) |
| Advertisement | “Career Opportunities”, PID(I) 4233/26, Express Lahore, 8 Nov 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 3 seats (our count: 1 + 1 + 1, each post shows “01-Position”) |
| Location | Islamabad (all three posts) |
| Nature of job | Contract, 3 years, extendable on organizational need and performance; the Commission may consider regularization after three years, subject to the prescribed criteria |
| Maximum age | 45 years (Joint Director), 40 years (both Deputy Directors), counted as on the closing date |
| Age relaxation | 5 years for Deputy Director candidates with at least 3 years’ experience working with a regulator |
| How to apply | Online at https://www.secp.gov.pk/careers/ (detailed TORs are also there) |
| Last date | Not printed as a date. “Within 15 days of publication” = about Monday, 23 November 2026 from the 8 Nov print date |
| Contact printed | Deputy Director – HR&TD, +92 51 919 5444 |
| Salary | Not printed |
All 3 Posts: Qualification, Experience and Age
| Sr. | Post | Place | Seats | Max age | Qualification as printed | Experience as printed | Age limit rule |
| 1 | Joint Director (Database & Enterprise Data Platforms) | Islamabad | 1 | 45 yrs | Master’s/Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to 16 years of education) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Data Engineering or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized institution. Relevant postgraduate qualifications or professional certifications in database administration, data engineering, data architecture, data governance, cloud/data platforms, information security or AI are an advantage. | At least 10 years of post-qualification experience in enterprise database administration, data engineering, data platforms, data architecture or a closely related field, plus the specific experience listed in the next section. | Max 45 as on the closing date |
| 2 | Deputy Director (Senior Database Administrator) | Islamabad | 1 | 40 yrs | Master’s/Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to 16 years) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or Computer Engineering from an HEC-recognized institution. | At least 6 years of relevant post-qualification experience. | Max 40 as on the closing date; +5 years if you have 3+ years working with a regulator |
| 3 | Deputy Director (Networks) | Islamabad | 1 | 40 yrs | Master’s/Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to 16 years) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized institution. Professional-level certifications in network and cybersecurity are preferred (Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet NSE). | At least 6 years of post-qualification experience related to network, security and IT operations. | Max 40 as on the closing date; +5 years if you have 3+ years working with a regulator |
Seat total (our calculation): each of the three posts is printed as “01-Position”, so 1 + 1 + 1 = 3 seats. There is exactly one seat per post, so competition is intense.
Age relaxation, plainly: the 5-year relaxation is printed under the two Deputy Director posts only. A Deputy Director candidate with at least 3 years of experience at a regulator can therefore be up to 45 on the closing date. The ad prints no relaxation under the Joint Director post, whose limit is 45.
Joint Director (Database & Enterprise Data Platforms): All 7 Experience Points in Plain Words
This is the most detailed post. After the “10 years” line, the ad lists six more experience points. Two are marked required, one is preferred and the last is an advantage:
- 10 years of post-qualification experience in enterprise database administration, data engineering, data platforms, data architecture or a closely related field.
- Leadership: demonstrated experience in technical leadership, team supervision or management, including setting priorities, reviewing technical work and coordinating delivery across multiple stakeholders.
- Databases: practical experience administering and supporting enterprise databases, preferably Oracle and PostgreSQL, in mission-critical environments, including performance, security, backup/recovery, high availability and disaster recovery.
- Data pipelines and warehouse: demonstrated hands-on involvement in designing or delivering data integration pipelines and an enterprise data warehouse, data mart or comparable analytical data platform.
- Data governance (required): experience with data governance, data quality, metadata/lineage, master/reference data or entity resolution. The candidate should be able to show how these were implemented or operationalized.
- AI-oriented data work (required): practical exposure to AI-oriented data preparation, vector search, embeddings or RAG pipelines. Direct experience deploying enterprise AI services in production is an advantage.
- Regulated environment (preferred): experience in a regulated, public-sector, financial-services or similarly controlled enterprise environment.
Our reading: this is a senior data-platform role, not a general IT job. If you have no governance or AI/vector-search exposure you will struggle to meet the “required” lines. Write real examples in your online application.
How to Apply Online at secp.gov.pk/careers: Step by Step
Compare your degree subject (16 years, HEC-recognized), experience years and age on the closing date with the row for the post you want. Check the Joint Director list above if you are going for that post.
Go to https://www.secp.gov.pk/careers/. The ad says “for detailed TORs and to apply, please visit” this page. Read the TORs (terms of reference) for your post first.
Look for the Joint Director (Database & Enterprise Data Platforms) or Deputy Director (Senior Database Administrator / Networks) listing and follow the on-screen application steps. The ad does not describe the form, so use whatever the careers page shows.
Keep scanned copies ready: CNIC, degrees and transcripts, HEC attestation or equivalence if your degree is foreign, experience letters, and any certificates (Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet NSE, Oracle, PostgreSQL, cloud, data governance). The ad does not list documents, so this list is our suggestion.
For each job write the employer, dates, your role and tools used. For Joint Director, give examples of governance, pipelines, backup/DR and AI/vector-search work. For Deputy Director posts, say clearly if you have 3+ years at a regulator, because it affects the age limit.
Submit well before about 23 November 2026. Keep a screenshot or confirmation email. Late applications “will not be considered”.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment. Selection is a multi-stage evaluation process. For questions, the ad prints +92 51 919 5444 (Deputy Director – HR&TD).
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The Conditions in Plain Words
- Contract, 3 years. Appointments are on a contractual basis for three years, extendable on organizational need and performance.
- Possible regularization. The Commission may consider regularization after three years, subject to fulfilment of the prescribed criteria. It is not promised.
- Wider encouragement. Applications are encouraged from female candidates, minorities, persons with different abilities, and candidates belonging to Balochistan, the erstwhile FATA districts, Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK). The ad prints no reserved quota or seat numbers for them.
- Short-listing. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment.
- Multi-stage selection. Selection is based on a multi-stage evaluation process.
- SECP may cancel. SECP reserves the right to cancel the recruitment and selection process at any stage.
- Apply online. Detailed TORs and the application are at secp.gov.pk/careers.
- Deadline. Applications must be submitted within 15 days of publication; those received after the due date will not be considered.
Who Should Apply
- Senior database and data-platform professionals with 10+ years (Oracle / PostgreSQL, data warehouses, governance, AI-ready data) and team-leadership experience: Joint Director
- Experienced DBAs with 6+ years and a CS / SE / IT / Computer Engineering degree: Deputy Director (Senior DBA)
- Network and security engineers with 6+ years in network, security and IT operations, ideally with Cisco, Juniper or Fortinet NSE certification: Deputy Director (Networks)
- Staff of other regulators (3+ years): they get 5 extra years of age on the Deputy Director posts
- Female, minority, disabled and Balochistan / ex-FATA / GB / AJK candidates who meet the criteria: the ad specifically encourages you to apply
Probably not a fit: candidates with a 14-year degree only, a degree not from an HEC-recognized institution, fewer than the printed years of experience, or above the age limit on the closing date.
What the Advertisement Does NOT Print
| Item | Status |
| Exact closing date | Not printed: only “within 15 days of publication”. Our count from 8 Nov is Monday, 23 Nov 2026 |
| Salary, grade or pay package | Not printed |
| Application fee | Not printed: the ad mentions no fee |
| Test / interview dates | Not printed: only “multi-stage evaluation process” |
| Number of seats reserved for women, minorities, disabled or Balochistan / FATA / GB / AJK candidates | Not printed: they are only “encouraged” |
| Application form steps and document list | Not printed: see the careers page |
| Email address for queries | Not printed: only the phone +92 51 919 5444 |
Karna / Nahi Karna
| Karna (Do) | Nahi Karna (Don’t) |
| Apply only on the official page, secp.gov.pk/careers | Don’t pay anyone or use a link from a stranger: no fee is printed in the ad |
| Read the TORs for your post before applying | Don’t apply for a post whose degree, experience or age you do not meet |
| Submit early: the 15 days run from publication, about 23 Nov 2026 | Don’t wait for the last evening: late applications are not considered |
| For Joint Director, give real examples of governance, pipelines, DR and AI / vector-search work | Don’t copy-paste buzzwords without projects to back them |
| Deputy Director candidates: mention 3+ years at a regulator if you have it | Don’t assume regularization is guaranteed: it is only “may consider” |
| Keep certificates (Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet NSE, Oracle, PostgreSQL) ready | Don’t ignore the HEC-recognized requirement for your degree |
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SECP Jobs November 2026: FAQs
How many posts is SECP advertising in this ad?
3 posts, one seat each: Joint Director (Database & Enterprise Data Platforms), Deputy Director (Senior Database Administrator) and Deputy Director (Networks), all in Islamabad in the Information Systems and Technology Division.
What is the last date for SECP IS&TD jobs November 2026?
The ad prints no calendar date. It says to apply within 15 days of publication. The ad was printed in Express Lahore on 8 November 2026, so 15 days later is Monday, 23 November 2026 (our calculation). Check secp.gov.pk/careers for the official closing date.
How do I apply?
Online at https://www.secp.gov.pk/careers/. The same page has the detailed TORs. There is no postal application in this ad.
What is the age limit?
Maximum 45 years for Joint Director and 40 years for each Deputy Director, counted as on the closing date. Deputy Director candidates with at least 3 years of experience working with a regulator get 5 years of relaxation.
What qualification is required?
A Master’s or Bachelor’s degree equivalent to 16 years of education from an HEC-recognized institution. Joint Director and Senior DBA: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering (Joint Director also Data Engineering or related). Networks: Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or related.
How much experience is needed?
At least 10 years of post-qualification experience for Joint Director, and at least 6 years for each Deputy Director post. Joint Director also needs data governance and AI-oriented data experience, which the ad marks as required.
Is the job permanent?
No. It is a 3-year contract, extendable on organizational need and performance. The Commission may consider regularization after three years, subject to the prescribed criteria.
Are women and candidates from Balochistan, ex-FATA, GB and AJK eligible?
Yes. Applications are encouraged from female candidates, minorities, persons with different abilities, and candidates from Balochistan, the erstwhile FATA districts, Gilgit-Baltistan and AJK. The ad prints no quota or reserved seats.
Which certifications help for Deputy Director (Networks)?
Professional-level certifications in network and cybersecurity are preferred, with Cisco, Juniper and Fortinet NSE named in the ad.
Is there an application fee or a salary mentioned?
No. The ad prints neither a fee nor the salary.
Who will be called for the next stage?
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment. Selection is a multi-stage evaluation process and SECP may cancel the recruitment process at any stage.
Who can I contact?
The ad prints the Deputy Director – HR&TD contact number: +92 51 919 5444.
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Disclaimer: Educativz.com is not the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan. We read the advertisement published in Express (Lahore, 8 November 2026) and checked every line at zoom. The seat count and the calculated last date (23 November 2026) are our own. Confirm the closing date and details on secp.gov.pk/careers or by phone (+92 51 919 5444) before applying.
