National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has announced new job opportunities for women in eight Punjab districts.
The vacancies are for Junior Executive (Data Entry Operator) positions. Female candidates can participate through walk-in tests and interviews in Sargodha.
The recruitment process will run from September 29 to October 2, 2026.
Women from Faisalabad, Chiniot, Jhang, Hafizabad, Sargodha, Mianwali, Khushab and Bhakkar can apply.
However, applicants must meet the district residency requirement. Their CNIC or domicile must show an address from the relevant district.
Eligibility Criteria for NADRA Jobs
Applicants must have at least an Intermediate qualification or an equivalent certificate.
Candidates with at least one year of relevant work experience will receive preference during the recruitment process.
The maximum age limit is 25 years. This limit already includes a five-year general age relaxation.
No further age relaxation will be provided.
Women belonging to minority communities and women with disabilities are also encouraged to participate.
District-Wise NADRA Vacancies
Faisalabad has three positions covering Satyana, Aminpur and Ram Dewali. Chiniot has two vacancies in Ahmed Nagar.
Two positions are available in Jhang for 18-Hazari and Shorkot.
Hafizabad has five vacancies. These cover Kasoki, Vanike Tarar, Kaleki, Jalalpur Bhattian and Sukheke.
Sargodha also has five positions in Kot Momin, Farooka, CFSC and Sillanwali.
Four vacancies are available in Mianwali. The locations include Kot Chandna, Mianwali, Chakrala and Ban Hafiz Ji.
Khushab has one position in Jauharabad.
Bhakkar has four vacancies covering Mithatwana, Behl, Darya Khan and Mankera.
Test and Interview Schedule
Candidates from Faisalabad, Chiniot and Jhang will take their tests on September 29. Their interviews will take place on September 30.
Applicants from Hafizabad and Sargodha will take tests on September 30. Successful candidates will attend interviews on October 1.
Candidates from Mianwali, Khushab and Bhakkar will take tests on October 1. Their interviews are scheduled for October 2.
Test registration will remain open from 8:30am until 1pm. Interviews will begin at 9am.
Only candidates who clear the test and are shortlisted will proceed to the interview stage.
All tests and interviews will take place at NADRA’s Regional Head Office in Sargodha.
The office is located at 6-Gulshan Avenue, Link PAF Road, Sargodha.
Documents Required
Candidates must bring their original personal, academic and professional documents on the test day.
Government and semi-government employees must also provide a No Objection Certificate.
During interviews, applicants must submit educational documents verified by the relevant examination boards.
Selected candidates will later need to provide medical fitness and character certificates.
NADRA has warned applicants against submitting false or misleading information. Such information may result in disqualification at any recruitment stage.
Candidates can also access a sample test through the Downloads section of NADRA’s Careers Portal.
More Opportunities for Women
The recruitment initiative aims to increase female staffing at registration centres, particularly in smaller communities.
Having more women employees could improve access to identity services for female citizens in underserved areas.
The recruitment drive may also provide local employment opportunities for women without requiring them to relocate to major cities.
Increasing female representation at local centres could make registration services more accessible and comfortable for women.
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The initiative may also support women’s economic participation by creating employment opportunities closer to their communities.
