Islamabad Capital Territory Police has announced 1,712 job vacancies for 2026, offering employment opportunities to eligible Pakistani citizens across the country.
The recruitment drive includes both uniformed Executive Staff positions and non-uniform Ministerial Staff roles. Male and female candidates may apply according to the provincial, regional, women’s, minority and open-merit quotas mentioned in the official advertisements.
Available positions include Assistant Sub-Inspector, Constable, Assistant, Production Assistant, Stenotypist, Data Entry Operator, Upper Division Clerk and Lower Division Clerk.
The online application deadline has been extended to July 15, 2026.
Islamabad Police Jobs 2026 Overview

| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Department | Islamabad Capital Territory Police |
| Ministry | Ministry of Interior and Narcotics Control |
| Job category | Federal Government jobs |
| Recruitment year | 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 1,712 |
| Executive Staff vacancies | 1,588 |
| Ministerial Staff vacancies | 124 |
| Eligible applicants | Pakistani nationals |
| Gender | Male and female, depending on the post and quota |
| Required education | Matric, Intermediate or Graduation |
| Application method | Online only |
| Application fee | Rs.2,000 per post |
| Closing date | July 15, 2026 |
| Job location | Islamabad |
| Application portal | Official Islamabad Police Careers page |
The recruitment consists of 1,588 Executive Staff positions and 124 Ministerial Staff positions, bringing the total number of vacancies to 1,712.
Applicants should submit their forms through the official Islamabad Police Careers portal. Avoid applying through social-media links, private agents or unofficial recruitment websites.
Complete List of Islamabad Police Vacancies

| Post | Scale | Vacancies | Minimum qualification | Age limit for fresh applicants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Sub-Inspector, General Cadre | BS-11 | 223 | BA, BSc or equivalent | 18–25 years |
| Constable, General Cadre | BS-07 | 1,334 | Matric or equivalent | 18–25 years |
| Constable, Band Staff—Male | BS-07 | 22 | Matric and expertise in a relevant musical instrument | 18–25 years |
| Constable, Mounted Police | BS-07 | 9 | Matric, horse-riding expertise and relevant knowledge | 18–25 years |
| Assistant | BS-15 | 20 | Graduation and computer literacy | 18–28 years |
| Production Assistant | BS-14 | 1 | Intermediate, production diploma or certificate and relevant experience | 18–28 years |
| Stenotypist | BS-14 | 25 | Intermediate, shorthand and typing skills | 18–25 years |
| Data Entry Operator | BS-14 | 9 | Relevant bachelor’s degree and data-entry skills | 18–25 years |
| Upper Division Clerk—UDC | BS-13 | 28 | Intermediate and computer literacy | 18–25 years |
| Lower Division Clerk—LDC | BS-11 | 41 | Matric, typing and computer literacy | 18–25 years |
| Total | — | 1,712 | — | — |
Executive Staff Vacancies
Islamabad Police is hiring 1,588 uniformed Executive Staff members. Applicants for these positions must meet the educational, age, physical and endurance requirements listed in the official advertisement.
Assistant Sub-Inspector—ASI, BS-11
There are 223 vacancies for Assistant Sub-Inspectors in the General Cadre.
Applicants must hold a BA, BSc or an equivalent degree from a recognized university. Fresh candidates must be between 18 and 25 years of age.
In addition to the academic requirement, candidates must pass the prescribed physical measurement and endurance tests.
Constable General Cadre—BS-07
A total of 1,334 Constable General Cadre vacancies have been announced, making this the largest category in the recruitment campaign.
Applicants need at least Matric or an equivalent qualification from a recognized education board. The age limit for fresh candidates is 18 to 25 years.
Both male and female applicants can apply against the quotas available for their respective domicile and category.
Constable Band Staff—Male, BS-07
Islamabad Police has announced 22 Band Staff Constable positions for male candidates.
Applicants must have passed Matric and should be skilled in the musical instrument connected with the position. They must also meet the required male physical and endurance standards.
Constable Mounted Police—BS-07
There are nine Mounted Police Constable vacancies.
Applicants must have:
- Matric or an equivalent qualification;
- Practical horse-riding skills;
- Knowledge of saddles and riding equipment;
- An understanding of horse feed, supplements and feeding schedules; and
- The required physical fitness and endurance.
The advertised vacancies include both general and women’s quota positions.
Ministerial Staff Vacancies
Islamabad Police has also announced 124 non-uniform Ministerial Staff positions in grades BS-11 to BS-15.
Depending on the post, applicants may have to take a computer-based written examination, typing test, shorthand test, data-entry test or another job-related skill assessment.
Assistant—BS-15
There are 20 Assistant vacancies.
Candidates must be graduates and should have practical computer knowledge, including:
- MS Office;
- Internet use; and
- Basic typing skills.
The age limit for fresh applicants is 18 to 28 years.
Production Assistant—BS-14
One Production Assistant position is available.
Applicants must possess:
- An Intermediate qualification;
- A diploma or certificate in production; and
- At least one year of audio-production experience in a government, educational, community or non-commercial broadcasting organization.
The age limit is 18 to 28 years.
Stenotypist—BS-14
There are 25 Stenotypist vacancies.
Applicants must have:
- An Intermediate qualification;
- A shorthand speed of at least 80 words per minute;
- A typing speed of at least 40 words per minute; and
- Basic computer literacy.
Fresh candidates must be between 18 and 25 years of age.
Data Entry Operator—BS-14
A total of nine Data Entry Operator positions are available.
Candidates must hold at least a second-division or Grade C bachelor’s degree with one of the following subjects:
- Computer Science;
- Physics;
- Mathematics; or
- Statistics.
The degree must be issued by an HEC-recognized university.
Applicants must also be computer literate and capable of achieving at least 10,000 key depressions per hour in data entry or data verification.
A general bachelor’s degree in an unrelated subject does not meet the qualification stated in the advertisement.
Upper Division Clerk—UDC, BS-13
Islamabad Police has announced 28 UDC positions.
Applicants must have completed Intermediate and should be familiar with:
- MS Office;
- Internet use;
- Typing; and
- Basic computer operations.
The fresh-candidate age limit is 18 to 25 years.
Lower Division Clerk—LDC, BS-11
There are 41 LDC vacancies.
Applicants must have:
- Matriculation;
- A minimum typing speed of 30 words per minute; and
- Basic computer literacy.
The age limit for fresh candidates is 18 to 25 years.
Provincial and Regional Quota Distribution
In the table below, G/W/M means General, Women and Minorities. Where only one number is shown, it represents a general-quota allocation.
| Post | Open Merit | ICT G/W/M | Punjab G/W/M | Sindh R G/W/M | Sindh U G/W/M | KPK G/W/M | Balochistan G/W/M | NA/FATA G/W/M | AJK G/W/M | GB G/W/M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASI | 8 | 95/11/6 | 47/6/3 | 11/1/1 | 7/1/0 | 11/1/1 | 6/1/0 | 3/0/0 | 2/0/0 | 1/0/0 |
| Constable General | 50 | 567/67/33 | 284/33/17 | 64/8/4 | 43/5/2 | 65/8/4 | 34/4/2 | 17/2/1 | 11/1/1 | 6/1/0 |
| Band Staff | 1 | 10/0/1 | 5/0/1 | 1/0/0 | 1/0/0 | 1/0/0 | 1/0/0 | — | — | — |
| Mounted Police | — | 4/1/0 | 2/0/0 | 1/0/0 | — | 1/0/0 | — | — | — | — |
| Assistant | 1 | 8/1/1 | 4/1/0 | 1/0/0 | 1/0/0 | 1/0/0 | 1/0/0 | — | — | — |
| Production Assistant | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Stenotypist | 1 | 11/1/1 | 5/1/0 | 1/0/0 | 1/0/0 | 2/0/0 | 1/0/0 | — | — | — |
| Data Entry Operator | — | 4/1/0 | 2/0/0 | 1/0/0 | — | 1/0/0 | — | — | — | — |
| UDC | 1 | 12/1/1 | 6/1/0 | 2/0/0 | 1/0/0 | 2/0/0 | 1/0/0 | — | — | — |
| LDC | 2 | 18/2/1 | 8/1/1 | 2/0/0 | 2/0/0 | 2/0/0 | 1/0/0 | 1/0/0 | — | — |
Candidates must apply against the quota connected with their valid domicile.
Islamabad Police may increase, reduce, modify or cancel the number of vacancies at any stage of the recruitment process.
Physical Requirements for Islamabad Police Jobs

The following physical standards apply to applicants for ASI, General Cadre Constable and Mounted Police positions. Band Staff positions are open to male applicants only.
| Requirement | Male candidates | Female candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum height | 5 feet 7 inches | 5 feet 2 inches |
| Chest measurement | 33 inches, expanding to 34½ inches | Not applicable |
| Endurance test | One-mile run in 7 minutes | One-mile run in 10 minutes |
No relaxation will be allowed in the required height or chest measurements.
Candidates should check their fitness before appearing for the physical test and wear suitable running shoes during the endurance test.
Age Limits and Relaxation Rules
The standard age limits for fresh applicants are:
- 18–25 years: ASI, Constable positions, Stenotypist, Data Entry Operator, UDC and LDC.
- 18–28 years: Assistant and Production Assistant.
Special age limits are available for candidates who reached the interview stage of the Islamabad Police recruitment process conducted in 2024.
Such candidates may be considered up to:
- 26 years, 11 months and 7 days for posts that normally have an upper age limit of 25 years; and
- 29 years, 11 months and 7 days for Assistant and Production Assistant positions.
This special relief was included under the directions of the Islamabad High Court. However, eligible candidates must still complete all recruitment stages again.
The Ministerial Staff advertisement also mentions that a general five-year upper-age relaxation may be available under Federal Government rules. Eligible government employees may receive additional relaxation according to the applicable policy.
Important Note About the Age Cut-Off Date
The application deadline has been extended to July 15, 2026. However, the original advertisements mention July 8, 2026 as the date for calculating a candidate’s age.
The deadline-extension notice confirms the new application closing date but does not clearly state whether the age-calculation date has also changed.
Candidates whose eligibility depends on this seven-day difference should contact the official recruitment helpline before paying the application fee.
How to Apply for Islamabad Police Jobs 2026
Applications are accepted online only. Forms submitted by hand, courier, email or any other offline method will not be accepted.
Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the official Islamabad Police Careers page.
- Select the Executive Staff or Ministerial Staff recruitment section.
- Click the official Apply Now button.
- Create a new applicant account or sign in to an existing account.
- Complete your personal, educational, domicile and contact details.
- Select the position for which you want to apply.
- Generate the application-fee challan and its 24-digit PSID.
- Pay the required fee through an approved payment method.
- Review all entered information carefully.
- Submit the application before July 15, 2026.
- Save a copy of the application record and payment receipt.
- Check the recruitment portal, email and SMS regularly for test updates.
The NPF-TAS application system requires candidates to create an account, complete their profile and then apply for the available position.
Application Fee
The application-processing and testing fee is Rs.2,000 for each post.
Applicants can pay the fee through the 1Link-1Bill service by using the 24-digit PSID generated on the application challan.
Approved payment methods include:
- Bank or ATM;
- Internet banking;
- Easypaisa;
- JazzCash;
- U Paisa; and
- TimePay.
The fee is non-refundable.
Candidates applying for more than one position must submit a separate application and pay a separate Rs.2,000 fee for every post.
Executive Staff applicants who apply for several positions will only be required to pass the physical test once.
Documents Required at the Interview
Candidates do not need to submit hard copies of their documents during the initial online application stage.
Applicants called for an interview must bring the original versions of the following documents:
- NADRA-issued CNIC;
- Academic certificates and degrees;
- Valid domicile certificate;
- Two passport-size photographs with a blue background; and
- An affidavit countersigned by the relevant Deputy Commissioner when applying under a minority quota.
Candidates claiming a family relationship with a serving, retired or deceased police employee must also provide supporting evidence, such as:
- Family Registration Certificate;
- Pension book;
- Retirement order; or
- Other relevant official documents.
Executive Staff Selection Process
Applicants for ASI and Constable positions may go through the following stages:
- Online application and fee verification;
- Physical measurement;
- One-mile endurance test;
- Written or computer-based examination;
- Interview;
- Original-document verification;
- Academic and character verification;
- Medical examination; and
- Final merit-based selection.
Passing one stage only allows a candidate to move to the next stage. Anyone who fails a test or verification stage will be removed from the recruitment process.
Physical measurements may be checked again by the Departmental Recruitment Board during the interview.
Ministerial Staff Selection Process
Ministerial Staff applicants may be shortlisted before being invited for testing.
Depending on the position, the selection process may include:
- Computer-based written test;
- Typing test;
- Shorthand test;
- Data-entry or verification-speed test;
- Post-related practical or skill test;
- Interview;
- Document verification;
- Character verification;
- Security clearance;
- Medical examination; and
- Final selection.
Candidates appointed as Assistant, UDC or LDC must complete the mandatory National Information Technology Board IT training course before the end of their probation period.
Medical and Character Verification
Applicants must provide accurate information about any criminal case in which they have been involved.
This requirement applies whether the candidate was:
- Discharged;
- Acquitted;
- Convicted;
- Challenged;
- Involved in a cancelled FIR; or
- Connected with any other criminal proceedings.
Candidates may also be required to submit an affidavit regarding criminal involvement at the interview stage.
Providing false information, submitting fake documents or hiding a criminal record may lead to:
- Cancellation of the application;
- Disqualification from future recruitment; and
- Legal action.
Finally selected applicants will undergo a medical examination conducted by a Federal Government medical board or civil surgeon.
According to the advertisements, applicants found to have Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C or another ongoing medical condition covered by the recruitment rules may be declared medically unfit.
Important Instructions for Applicants
Candidates should keep the following points in mind:
- Enter correct personal, educational and domicile information.
- Use an active mobile number that has not been ported to another network.
- Check the recruitment portal, email inbox and SMS messages regularly.
- Select two preferred examination centres where the application system provides this option.
- Islamabad Police has the final authority to allocate examination centres.
- Government employees must apply through the proper official channel.
- Transgender candidates may apply according to their self-perceived gender identity and the gender recorded on their CNIC.
- Higher qualifications may provide an advantage during the Executive Staff interview, but they do not replace the minimum qualification.
- No travelling or daily allowance will be paid for tests, interviews or other recruitment stages.
- Appointment is subject to document, character, security and medical clearance.
Official Contact Information
Applicants can contact the recruitment service through the following details:
Helpline: 051-8466800
Email: info@npftas.pk
Candidates should use the official Islamabad Police Careers page for applications and recruitment updates.
Private academies, social-media phone numbers, agents and unofficial job websites are not authorized application channels.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for Islamabad Police Jobs 2026?
The extended application deadline is July 15, 2026.
2. How many vacancies have been announced?
Islamabad Police has announced 1,712 vacancies, including 1,588 Executive Staff positions and 124 Ministerial Staff positions.
3. What qualification is required for a Constable position?
Applicants must have passed Matric or hold an equivalent qualification from a recognized education board. They must also meet the age, height, chest and endurance requirements.
4. What qualification is required for an ASI position?
Candidates must hold a BA, BSc or equivalent degree from a recognized university. They must also pass the required physical and endurance tests.
5. Can women apply for Islamabad Police Jobs 2026?
Yes. Female candidates may apply for positions and regional allocations where women’s quota seats are available. Band Staff positions are specifically reserved for male candidates.
6. Can candidates from all provinces apply?
Yes. Candidates from Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan, ICT and other listed regions may apply according to the quota connected with their domicile.
7. How much is the application fee?
The application fee is Rs.2,000 per post. It is non-refundable.
A separate fee must be paid for each additional position.
8. What are the height and running requirements?
Male candidates must be at least 5 feet 7 inches tall and complete a one-mile run within seven minutes.
Female candidates must be at least 5 feet 2 inches tall and complete a one-mile run within ten minutes.
The male chest requirement is 33 inches, expanding to 34½ inches.
9. Can one candidate apply for more than one post?
Yes. Candidates may apply for multiple positions, but they must submit a separate application and pay a separate Rs.2,000 fee for each post.
Executive Staff candidates applying for several positions only need to pass the physical test once.
10. Are hard copies required with the online application?
No. Hard copies are not required during the initial application stage. Candidates must present their original documents when called for an interview.
11. What is the age-calculation date after the deadline extension?
The original advertisements mention July 8, 2026, as the age-calculation date. The application deadline was later extended to July 15, 2026, but the extension notice does not clearly revise the age cut-off.
Candidates close to the upper age limit should contact the official helpline for clarification.
12. What salary will selected candidates receive?
The advertisements mention grades ranging from BS-07 to BS-15 but do not provide exact monthly take-home salaries.
Actual pay will depend on the applicable Federal Government basic-pay scale, allowances, deductions and place of posting.
Final Thoughts
Islamabad Police Jobs 2026 offer a major employment opportunity for Matric, Intermediate and graduate candidates from across Pakistan.
With 1,712 vacancies, the recruitment includes both uniformed field positions and office-based ministerial roles.
Before applying, candidates should carefully check the qualification, domicile, age, physical and skill requirements for their chosen post. Since the Rs.2,000 application fee is non-refundable, applicants should confirm their eligibility before making the payment.
Complete the online application through the official Islamabad Police Careers portal before July 15, 2026, and continue checking the portal, email and SMS notifications for roll-number slips, test schedules and further instructions.