National Bank of Pakistan Announces IT Officer Jobs in Karachi
The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), one of the nation’s largest and leading financial institutions, has announced new career opportunities in its Information Technology department. The bank is seeking to hire highly motivated, confident, and career-oriented individuals for the role of IT Officer (OG-III) to be based in Karachi.
In line with its objective to become a future-fit, agile, and sustainable bank, NBP is strengthening its IT team. The bank has advertised positions for both male and female candidates, emphasizing its commitment to equal opportunity employment.
NBP Job Openings for IT Officers (OG-III)
The recruitment drive is for the following positions, both located in Karachi:
IT Officer – OG III
IT Officer – OG III (Female)
The application deadline is within 10 working days from the date of the advertisement’s publication.
Who Can Apply? Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following criteria to be eligible for these roles:
Education/Qualification: A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline of IT or Computer Science from a university or institution recognized by the HEC.
Age: The maximum age limit is 27 years as of the last date of application submission.
Experience: While fresh graduates are encouraged to apply, candidates having one year of experience in any field of IT will be given preference.
Outline of Main Duties and Responsibilities
The selected IT Officers will be tasked with a wide range of responsibilities aimed at enhancing the bank’s technological infrastructure. Key duties include:
Learning and implementing modern IT technologies to improve operational efficiency and security.
Assisting in troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, and network issues.
Supporting the IT team in system administration, security management, and infrastructure maintenance.
Participating in software development, testing, and deployment activities.
Collaborating with business teams to improve workflows and provide technical support.
Assisting in database administration, data analytics, and regulatory reporting.
Ensuring all tasks and projects are completed on schedule while maintaining service continuity.
Adhering to IT policies, cybersecurity protocols, and financial sector compliance standards.
Staying updated with emerging industry trends and contributing to the bank’s continuous improvement and digital transformation.
Essential Knowledge and Competencies
Applicants should possess knowledge and skills in various technical areas, including:
Programming & Development: Java / J2EE / Spring MVC, C++ / OOP Concepts, Dot Net / C# / Visual Studio (3.5 and above).
Databases: Oracle / SQL Server / JDBC / RDBMS Concepts.
Web Technologies: Tomcat / WebSphere / Glassfish, Eclipse / NetBeans.
Networking & Security: Networking / Cisco, Cybersecurity.
Project Management: Agile / Scrum methodologies.
Software Proficiency: Proficiency in MS Office, SharePoint, and diagramming tools for flowcharts.
How to Apply and Selection Procedure
The application and selection process is outlined as follows:
Online Application: Interested candidates must visit the specified application portal and apply online. All fields on the web portal must be completed.
Document Upload: Applicants are required to upload their updated CV, CNIC, a recent passport-size picture, and the latest educational documents (Mark sheet/Transcript) and experience letters (if any). Each attachment should be in either Word or PDF format and must not exceed 10MB.
Selection Process:
Candidates will be evaluated based on the defined eligibility criteria.
Shortlisted applicants will be required to appear for a mandatory online test.
Further processing may include group discussions and panel interviews.
No TA/DA will be admissible for the test or interviews.
Terms of Employment
The employment will be on a contractual basis for three years, which may be renewed at the discretion of the bank’s management. Selected candidates will be required to serve at their initial place of posting in Karachi for a minimum period of three years, and no request for transfer will be entertained during this period.
The National Bank of Pakistan is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, irrespective of gender, religion, or disability.
